video analysis of sail awolination , for media a2 couresework

1. Shot Type
Extreme close up
Analysis
0.17
This is used when the instrumental
steps up a beat at the beginning
when the character is running to his
room. This is used exactly when the
beat drops to the next and this type
of shot is used to show the emotion
and also tense the viewer up and put
you more on edge.
This also shows fear in the character
and may make us think that he is
running from something and also his
pupils are larger than normal so may
even reflect that he may be on drugs
as he is scared and running away.
The shot is very clever as it gets you
intrigued for the rest of the video.
Lyrics
Instrumental- beat dropping and piano starting to play the
second line of instrumental.
Shot Type
Analysis
Mid shot
0.41- This is a little bit further in and
is showing that he is scared of
something or someone. The
character is looking around
constantly and worrying about his
surroundings. This shot makes me
think he may be scared of himself in
some way as he looks in the mirror
and turns the other way, like he
doesn’t want to see himself. The
shot works well also because it
shows his emotion in his face but
also how his body is positioned; it is
tense and ready to run away if
needed. The clothing also is normal
and makes it seem like he was
caught off guard.

2. Lyrics
Instrumental after “sail”
Shot Type
Analysis
Mid-close up
1.01- He has now found a recorder
and has now given up what is
wrong with him. He is looking at
photos and talking into the
recorder and talking to loved
ones and it is showing that he is
going to kill himself whichever
way. This adds a large change to
the story as we now know what
he wants to do. The position of
him shows that it is like he has
given up by having to lean on
the wall and he is also singing
into the recorder.
Lyrics
I blame it on my 80 beat, baby instrumental…….This is how
and angel dies.
Shot Type
Analysis
Close up
1.42- This shot is showing him talking
to himself and he is singing the lyrics
and showing great emotion in this
shot. He is thinking these things and
the character is showing a upset look
to him but also his breath is creating
condensation making it feel cold and
dark where he is helping the
continuity throughout and making it
a much darker music video.
Lyrics
Maybe is should cry for help…… maybe I should kill myself
Insturmental