1. TIA KELLY-HUNNIGALE <br />DIDDY-DIRTY MONEY FT SKYLAR GREY –COMING HOME.<br />NOAH AND THE WALE- L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N<br />The videos I looked at were similar in the way they created a deeper meaning using mise en scene. <br />Coming Home by Diddy Dirty money presented the meaning of roots and returning home to natural roots, this was done by using naturalistic lighting and make-up, which allowed the audience to gain the deeper meaning of the video. This also allowed the focus to remain on Diddy and the lyrics and the meaning behind it. <br />Unlike Diddy’s video, Noah and the wale used artificial lighting and themes top represent a false life. The idea of showing Marilyn Monroe represented the false media life she lived. The actress playing Marilyn appeared sad and melancholy, however this contrasted with her actions as she was dancing to the music. This could represent the false life she was living and the façade she put on. This is also shown through the props when she takes off her wig to show the real person behind the façade. <br />Props also help the audience develop the video’s meaning in coming home by Diddy. The props are things that relate to Diddy’s fame and fortune. You can see a stereo and money as well as a T.V and car however all these things are burnt. I think this is to show the fame and fortune he has but how it had caused destruction or tainted his natural life style and diverted him from his roots. <br />The location also shows his roots and its clear ground as if its ground he originated from. This location allows the audience to develop the meaning of base culture. The location in Noah and the wale shows the false lifestyle as it shows stages and performances however the man is alone which could show loneliness in the world of fame. This is also shown when Diddy walks across his location alone and we see an Extreme long shot. The props used in L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N reveals the monotonous lifestyle as we see a record playing repeatedly, which also shows in the repetitive lyrics and actions in the video. <br />The Lighting in Diddy’s Video reveals the natural side to Diddy’s life. Using natural sunlight the video exposes the audience to Diddy roots and culture and the meaning behind the video. The lighting in Noah and the wale contrasts greatly with the lighting in Diddy’s video as there is a lot of artificial lighting showing a false identity and a false lifestyle.<br />The mise en scene in both videos helps define the meaning behind the lyrics. Both videos show two different lifestyles through the mise en scene and help develop a meaning of the video.<br /> <br />