Beyoncé - If I Were A Boy (2009)
The black and white color correction throughout the video gives it a different feel than normal music videos and helps the audience feel the character's mood. Close-ups of the singer's face are used to show her expression and shallow depth of field focuses on her expressions rather than backgrounds.
Katy Perry - Swish Swish (Official) ft. Nicki Minaj
The main character is framed in the center of shots throughout to give her maximum exposure. Close-ups are used to show the singers' emotions. Dancers in the background provide a creative element while the singer performs and color correction darkens the audience to draw attention to the character
2. Beyoncé - If I Were A Boy - 2009
Close up of the face
expression shows the
characters feeling and
mood to the audience
Use of White/black colour correction
through out the whole video makes
the audience feel different compare
to normal music videos.
Use of costume
gives awareness to
the audience what
the video is going to
be about.
Shallow depth of field
shot was used here to give
more insight on the main
characters expressions
rather than the drivers.
3. Katy Perry - Swish Swish (Official) ft. Nicki Minaj
Through out the video the
main character was framed
and the centre of the frame,
this will give the character
maximum exposure
Close-up shots are used
often in music videos to
show the audience the
emotions of the characters.
In the background people are
dancing whilst the character
sings, this can be very creative
shot to attract the audiences
attention.
Using colour
correction in post, the
audiences are
darkened so people
gets attracted to the
characters & costume.
