2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wl
AHZURxRjY&ob=av2e
• The Song 2 video for Blur is a strong
representation of the band. What you see is
what you get and the effects of bouncing off
walls and strong gushes of wind create the
stereotypical video for a rock band.
• The video is also only performance based
which is also a common trait of the rock video.
3. Camerawork
There are many mid
close ups of the lead
singer which
emphasises his
importance and
influence on the
band.
Whilst the other
band members are
predominantly
shown in mid long
or long shots.
However, the whole
band is also shown in a
long shot showing them
as a group and a unit.
4. Mise En Scene
The band members
are wearing casual
clothes which
creates the image of
them being normal
down to earth guys
Also the setting is in
a room with very old
styled wallpaper
which helps the
viewer relate to the
band because their
house could have
looked very similar.
The mise en scene in
this video is very
simple and is not
extravagant, but
humble.
5. Editing
• The editing in this video involves a lot of slow motion
which helps portray the rock and roll lifestyle, because
the slow motion parts are when the band members are
slamming against the wall as if to portray the message
of the wild lifestyle is never-ending.
• Simple cuts also focus on the instrument a lot to show
they are manly focused on the music not their image.
6. Sound
• The sound is all non-diegetic which is their
song which also suggests that they are only
interested in the music and do not what to
create a fantasy image for themselves
involving long narratives and actors.
