The document analyzes shots from a music video, describing composition, camera techniques, and possible meanings and intentions. Various shots are described, including establishing shots, close-ups, and tracking shots. Special effects like CGI, flickering images, and speeding up footage are also discussed. These techniques aim to depict themes of confusion, being out of control, and the intoxicating but dangerous nature of love through a carnival/circus setting.
The music video uses fast editing and various camera shots and angles to portray the fast-paced lifestyle of a Primadonna singer. It features the singer in lavish, wealthy settings that convey a retro, vintage style through the grand locations, gold decor, and inclusion of props. Post-production filters are also used to add grain and black and white effects to suggest the singer's sadness or feeling of losing control over her glamorous life as her career progresses quickly. Pets are included occasionally and may symbolize the singer's worthiness of love.
Marina and the Diamonds Textual Analysis Enea Luciano
This song uses fast editing and post-production effects to portray the fast-paced lifestyle of a Primadonna singer. The music video was filmed at a lavish mansion in Copenhagen to showcase the singer's wealth and vintage aesthetic. It features the singer in extravagant costumes across various locations within the mansion, as well as in her car and garden, utilizing colorful cinematography and mise-en-scene to depict her glamorous yet unstable lifestyle and emotions beneath the surface.
The document provides an in-depth analysis of the cinematography, editing, mise-en-scene, and ideology presented in the music video for Marina and The Diamonds' song "Primadonna". Some of the key points analyzed include the purposeful camera shots and movements that emphasize Marina as the central subject and "most important person". The mise-en-scene creates a sense of wealth and vintage glamour through the grand setting and props. The fast-paced editing reflects the fast-paced lifestyle portrayed in the lyrics. Overall, the visual elements come together to represent Marina as a "Primadonna" and reinforce her character and the song's message.
The document outlines the production outline for a romantic film trailer. It describes several scenes that will be included: 1) the initial meeting of the male and female leads shown through various shots to depict attraction; 2) the introduction of the film's author against a sunset backdrop; 3) shots of the blossoming romance between the characters. It also describes scenes meant to create speculation about the relationship, such as a scene implying the male lead is a Royal Marine. Additional scenes will show the difficulty of a long-distance relationship and the couple expressing their love and romance. The trailer aims to leave the audience wondering what will happen to compel them to see the full film.
1) The establishing shot introduces the main character Rosie and establishes the romance genre through her emotional facial expressions and wedding dress attire.
2) Flashbacks to Rosie's childhood are shown through a montage with upbeat music, utilizing techniques like handheld camerawork and minimal cuts to portray memories.
3) Voiceover narration and on-screen text provide exposition about Rosie's backstory and personal insights into her life and emotions.
The document discusses plans for a thriller genre film trailer. It will follow an ordinary woman whose normal daily routine is disrupted by strange occurrences. As each day becomes more unusual, she realizes someone or something is stalking her. Flashes between her current frightened state and her normal past life build tension. The narrative aims to explore whether the threats are real, psychological, or related to her mysterious past. The trailer will utilize common thriller techniques like dull color schemes, shaky camera work, and unsettling music to create anxiety and suspense for the audience.
The document discusses plans for a thriller genre film trailer. It will feature ordinary main characters to make the story more relatable and scary. Locations will include both obscure and familiar settings. The color scheme will start warm but get darker as threats emerge. The story will start with the main character stuck in a repetitive routine that gets disrupted as an antagonist appears more frequently, breaking up the pattern. This breakdown of routine and the shifting color tones will build tension and unpredictability characteristic of the thriller genre.
This document discusses the mise-en-scene and cinematography in a scene from a film. The scene appears to take place in a woman's home in Chicago at night. Tension and unease are conveyed through the lighting, costumes, and facial expressions of the characters. Shadows and camera angles are used to obscure parts of the scene and suggest that a struggle is occurring between the woman and an attacking man.
The music video uses fast editing and various camera shots and angles to portray the fast-paced lifestyle of a Primadonna singer. It features the singer in lavish, wealthy settings that convey a retro, vintage style through the grand locations, gold decor, and inclusion of props. Post-production filters are also used to add grain and black and white effects to suggest the singer's sadness or feeling of losing control over her glamorous life as her career progresses quickly. Pets are included occasionally and may symbolize the singer's worthiness of love.
Marina and the Diamonds Textual Analysis Enea Luciano
This song uses fast editing and post-production effects to portray the fast-paced lifestyle of a Primadonna singer. The music video was filmed at a lavish mansion in Copenhagen to showcase the singer's wealth and vintage aesthetic. It features the singer in extravagant costumes across various locations within the mansion, as well as in her car and garden, utilizing colorful cinematography and mise-en-scene to depict her glamorous yet unstable lifestyle and emotions beneath the surface.
The document provides an in-depth analysis of the cinematography, editing, mise-en-scene, and ideology presented in the music video for Marina and The Diamonds' song "Primadonna". Some of the key points analyzed include the purposeful camera shots and movements that emphasize Marina as the central subject and "most important person". The mise-en-scene creates a sense of wealth and vintage glamour through the grand setting and props. The fast-paced editing reflects the fast-paced lifestyle portrayed in the lyrics. Overall, the visual elements come together to represent Marina as a "Primadonna" and reinforce her character and the song's message.
The document outlines the production outline for a romantic film trailer. It describes several scenes that will be included: 1) the initial meeting of the male and female leads shown through various shots to depict attraction; 2) the introduction of the film's author against a sunset backdrop; 3) shots of the blossoming romance between the characters. It also describes scenes meant to create speculation about the relationship, such as a scene implying the male lead is a Royal Marine. Additional scenes will show the difficulty of a long-distance relationship and the couple expressing their love and romance. The trailer aims to leave the audience wondering what will happen to compel them to see the full film.
1) The establishing shot introduces the main character Rosie and establishes the romance genre through her emotional facial expressions and wedding dress attire.
2) Flashbacks to Rosie's childhood are shown through a montage with upbeat music, utilizing techniques like handheld camerawork and minimal cuts to portray memories.
3) Voiceover narration and on-screen text provide exposition about Rosie's backstory and personal insights into her life and emotions.
The document discusses plans for a thriller genre film trailer. It will follow an ordinary woman whose normal daily routine is disrupted by strange occurrences. As each day becomes more unusual, she realizes someone or something is stalking her. Flashes between her current frightened state and her normal past life build tension. The narrative aims to explore whether the threats are real, psychological, or related to her mysterious past. The trailer will utilize common thriller techniques like dull color schemes, shaky camera work, and unsettling music to create anxiety and suspense for the audience.
The document discusses plans for a thriller genre film trailer. It will feature ordinary main characters to make the story more relatable and scary. Locations will include both obscure and familiar settings. The color scheme will start warm but get darker as threats emerge. The story will start with the main character stuck in a repetitive routine that gets disrupted as an antagonist appears more frequently, breaking up the pattern. This breakdown of routine and the shifting color tones will build tension and unpredictability characteristic of the thriller genre.
This document discusses the mise-en-scene and cinematography in a scene from a film. The scene appears to take place in a woman's home in Chicago at night. Tension and unease are conveyed through the lighting, costumes, and facial expressions of the characters. Shadows and camera angles are used to obscure parts of the scene and suggest that a struggle is occurring between the woman and an attacking man.
This document outlines 8 potential shots for a thriller film trailer. Shot 1 introduces the protagonist walking alone down an alley at night to increase fear. Shot 2 shows her drinking alone in a bar, looking depressed. Shot 3 takes place in her run-down home where she gets ready while receiving a mysterious phone call. Shot 4 depicts her waiting for and getting into a stranger's car, where a gunshot is later heard. Shot 5 shows her being abused. Shot 6 has her walking alone in ominous woods holding a torch and possibly a gun. Shot 7 shows her looking disheveled while washing blood from her hands in the bathroom. Shot 8 hints that the protagonist may not actually be the victim by showing shots of a wounded male body
The document analyzes the music video for Damien Rice's song "9 Crimes". It summarizes the plot of the music video, which follows a man who finds a woman's disembodied head floating in an isolated area. The head follows the man as he walks away. The video ends with the head being shot and breaking into pieces. Overall, the somber tone and themes of the video, including lost love, match well with the melancholy lyrics and music of the song.
Conventions Within a Music Video of the Indie Folk GenreSuzie Micael
The document provides an analysis of the conventions used in music videos for the indie folk genre. It examines music videos for the songs "9 Crimes" by Damien Rice and "Still" by Daughter. For Damien Rice's video, it describes the use of slow camera movements, natural lighting, and a narrative involving a man and a floating female head. It also analyzes the lyrics and their relationship to the video's story. For Daughter's "Still", it discusses the lyrics and mentions themes of love and a narrative with two main characters. Overall, the document examines the cinematography, editing, narratives, and themes common to indie folk music videos.
The short film "Post-It Love" depicts two shy office workers expressing their romantic interest in each other through clever images made of post-it notes scattered around their office, with each person trying to outdo the other's creation until they finally see each other's largest creation and share a smile, showing their feelings for each other through this creative, comedic, and romantic method of non-verbal communication due to their shyness.
1) The music video for "Hold On We're Going Home" by Drake establishes the setting of Miami in 1985 through title cards and 80s-inspired fonts and costumes.
2) The video introduces Drake celebrating at a business meeting before cutting to a mysterious woman alone in a dimly lit room, signaling her role as the "victim."
3) Drake receives a call informing him something has happened to the woman, prompting him to lead a group of men on a mission to rescue her, fulfilling the narrative stages of disruption and attempt to repair.
4) The video concludes with Drake and the woman reunited in a romantic moment, representing the achievement of rescuing her and their relationship as a classic
Music Video Analysis - Hunger of the Pine - Alt-J (∆)Benjamin Price
This music video analysis summarizes key shots and elements from the music video for the song "Hunger of the Pine" by Alt-J. It begins with an establishing shot of a forest from above. Subsequent shots show a man running through the forest as arrows shoot around him. Later shots provide different perspectives of the man running across an open field and through a landscape as the music discusses themes of love, loss, and longing. The analysis concludes by noting a change in tone at the end of the video as the man stops fighting and admits defeat to the "hunger" he has been experiencing.
Understanding Micro Elements In Film OpeningsFahim Alim
This document provides an analysis of different micro elements used in film openings through various shots from the movie The Dark Knight. It examines shots such as close-ups, medium shots, long shots, and extreme long shots and how they are used to connect or disconnect the viewer emotionally. It also analyzes other elements like pace, performance, camera angles, sound, mise-en-scene settings, decor, props, costumes, and figure expressions to build tension and suspense or provide context about the characters and location. The document uses these film techniques to deconstruct how the opening scene of The Dark Knight engages the audience.
The video is set at a fairground and features various people enjoying the rides and activities. It focuses on a young couple playing arcade games where the girl wins and the boy shows interest in her. Their intimacy is shown through a close-up shot of them sharing a kiss. The video opens and closes with a young girl holding a sign to introduce and conclude the video. Though the lyrics do not relate to the visuals, the upbeat music and pacing of the video reflect the enjoyment of the fairground setting and couple's attraction.
The document analyzes how performance and cinematography create meaning for the audience in a scene from the film "Into the Wild." It discusses how close-up shots of the main character Christopher McCandless show his gaunt and ill appearance. Point-of-view camera work makes the audience feel like they are experiencing his weakness. The cinematography and the actor's performance convey that McCandless is alone and getting weaker, eliciting sympathy from the audience for his struggle.
This document analyzes how micro features like camera shots, camera movement, editing, sound, and mise en scene are used in the opening sequence of the film "Angus Thongs and Perfect Snogging" to create meaning. It discusses various shots like extreme close ups, close ups, medium shots, and long shots that are used to highlight emotions and provide information about characters and locations. It also analyzes how elements like dialogue, music, and costumes help establish the scene and move the narrative forward.
The document provides guidance for a written analysis assignment on how micro-features of film language like cinematography, editing, and sound create meaning in a film sequence. It instructs students to analyze no more than a 5-minute sequence from their researched film, focusing on one or more micro-features. It provides an example analysis and identifies how it demonstrates understanding of concepts, terminology, identified shots/movements, and personal response. Students are told to watch their chosen sequence multiple times and take notes to write a draft analysis.
This short film analysis summarizes 4 short films:
1. Lovefield uses camera movements and shots of a crow to imply a horror genre and show a character in pain. Extreme close-ups reveal bloody props and screaming to further the horror elements.
2. Signs uses facial expressions and a lack of dialogue to develop characters in a story told through notes. Shots establish a connection between a lonely male and female character.
3. Strangers uses close-ups and a train setting to imply a fast-paced adventure. Props like a Jewish necklace and Arabic newspaper suggest a theme of different religions or cultures.
4. Teeth uses establishing shots of fishing friends to set a tranquil atmosphere,
The document discusses elements to include in planning a thriller genre film trailer. It recommends using ordinary-looking protagonists to make the story more relatable to audiences. Both obscure and familiar locations should be featured to establish themes. Duller color schemes with bursts of vibrant colors can build suspense. Warm colors should be used initially to portray the protagonist's innocence before transitioning to darker tones. The document also includes early story ideas, such as using song lyrics to foreshadow murders or showing flashbacks of why the protagonist seeks revenge.
The document discusses conventions for different genres of movie trailers including action/comedy, romantic comedy, horror, and action/sci-fi. It provides details on the audio, shot types, advertising techniques, symbolic codes, target audiences, and structure for each genre. It also analyzes examples of trailers within these genres and discusses how understanding genre conventions is important for creating an effective trailer that attracts audiences.
The document provides analysis of the opening sequences of four films: Psycho, Gone Girl, Black Swan, and an unnamed film.
For Psycho, the opening uses discontinuous editing and camera movements to create unease and suggest secrets are being hidden. In Gone Girl, a close-up shot establishes the male character's control over the woman as threatening music plays. Black Swan uses fluid camerawork and music to immerse viewers in the protagonist's dance, then hints at themes of isolation. Overall, the analyses examine how cinematography, editing, sound, and visual elements are used to set tones and introduce characters/themes in engaging opening sequences.
The document provides analysis of the opening sequences of four films: Psycho, Gone Girl, Black Swan, and an unnamed horror/thriller film. For Psycho, it describes the unsettling opening credits and camera movements that create tension. For Gone Girl, it explains how the opening establishes control and manipulation between the main characters. For Black Swan, it analyzes the cinematography, editing, sound, and mise-en-scene that immerse the viewer in the ballet performance and foreshadow themes of isolation. For the horror/thriller, it notes clues left by credits, camera angles, and sounds that hint at secrets and being watched.
Arctic Monkeys - Arabella Music Video AnalysisSam Bond
The video for Arctic Monkeys' "Arabella" depicts a mysterious woman who seems to represent the song's titular character. It uses a voyeuristic style, with shaky camerawork and shots that zoom in on and linger on the woman. This emphasizes the themes of objectification and the male gaze. Scenes cut between shots of the woman and Alex Turner singing, implying he is singing about her. While other women are shown in sexually suggestive ways, shots of "Arabella" maintain an air of mystery and unattainability, preserving the idea that she represents an ideal woman. The video blends narrative shots with a live performance setting to interpret the song's themes without a concrete story.
The teaser trailer is for the psychological thriller film "Gone Girl". It uses various camera shots and lighting techniques to create a sense of mystery and suspense surrounding the disappearance of Amy. Through Nick's expressions and interactions with Amy, the audience starts to question his innocence. Intercut with shots of evidence and Amy in dangerous situations, the trailer leaves the audience on a cliffhanger by showing Amy sinking underwater at the end, without revealing the full story.
The document outlines the basic conventions and key features of a digipak packaging for a music album. It describes the elements that typically appear on the front cover, back cover, spine, and CD label. These usually include the artist's name, album title, tracklist, record label information, barcodes, copyright details, and images of the artist or related artwork. The conclusion states that following these standard conventions allows the digipak to be recognizable as such and contain the typical elements of form.
The document analyzes the lyrics of a song, finding references to Alice in Wonderland and suggestions that the singer feels like an outsider from society. The lyrics depict contrasting childhood and adult themes, with mentions of drug use. They also express how the singer hates feeling sane and identifies as "crazy", feeling more comfortable among other social outcasts.
This document discusses 14 songs and their relevance to including on a concept album tracklist inspired by Alice in Wonderland and Mad Hatter. It analyzes each song's lyrics, musical style, artists' voices, and how they relate thematically to Alice in Wonderland and the idea of non-conformity to society. Overall, the document evaluates whether each song is a good fit for the planned tracklist in terms of genre, message, and providing a cohesive listening experience from start to finish.
Problems associated with urban locationchloeallenby
Crowding, substandard housing, and homelessness are prevalent problems in cities due to the large number of people living in a small area. Traffic congestion is also a major issue, as urban residents experience long commutes on crowded roads and public transportation. These urban problems contribute to increased stress, mental health issues, crime, and substance abuse among city dwellers compared to rural residents.
This document outlines 8 potential shots for a thriller film trailer. Shot 1 introduces the protagonist walking alone down an alley at night to increase fear. Shot 2 shows her drinking alone in a bar, looking depressed. Shot 3 takes place in her run-down home where she gets ready while receiving a mysterious phone call. Shot 4 depicts her waiting for and getting into a stranger's car, where a gunshot is later heard. Shot 5 shows her being abused. Shot 6 has her walking alone in ominous woods holding a torch and possibly a gun. Shot 7 shows her looking disheveled while washing blood from her hands in the bathroom. Shot 8 hints that the protagonist may not actually be the victim by showing shots of a wounded male body
The document analyzes the music video for Damien Rice's song "9 Crimes". It summarizes the plot of the music video, which follows a man who finds a woman's disembodied head floating in an isolated area. The head follows the man as he walks away. The video ends with the head being shot and breaking into pieces. Overall, the somber tone and themes of the video, including lost love, match well with the melancholy lyrics and music of the song.
Conventions Within a Music Video of the Indie Folk GenreSuzie Micael
The document provides an analysis of the conventions used in music videos for the indie folk genre. It examines music videos for the songs "9 Crimes" by Damien Rice and "Still" by Daughter. For Damien Rice's video, it describes the use of slow camera movements, natural lighting, and a narrative involving a man and a floating female head. It also analyzes the lyrics and their relationship to the video's story. For Daughter's "Still", it discusses the lyrics and mentions themes of love and a narrative with two main characters. Overall, the document examines the cinematography, editing, narratives, and themes common to indie folk music videos.
The short film "Post-It Love" depicts two shy office workers expressing their romantic interest in each other through clever images made of post-it notes scattered around their office, with each person trying to outdo the other's creation until they finally see each other's largest creation and share a smile, showing their feelings for each other through this creative, comedic, and romantic method of non-verbal communication due to their shyness.
1) The music video for "Hold On We're Going Home" by Drake establishes the setting of Miami in 1985 through title cards and 80s-inspired fonts and costumes.
2) The video introduces Drake celebrating at a business meeting before cutting to a mysterious woman alone in a dimly lit room, signaling her role as the "victim."
3) Drake receives a call informing him something has happened to the woman, prompting him to lead a group of men on a mission to rescue her, fulfilling the narrative stages of disruption and attempt to repair.
4) The video concludes with Drake and the woman reunited in a romantic moment, representing the achievement of rescuing her and their relationship as a classic
Music Video Analysis - Hunger of the Pine - Alt-J (∆)Benjamin Price
This music video analysis summarizes key shots and elements from the music video for the song "Hunger of the Pine" by Alt-J. It begins with an establishing shot of a forest from above. Subsequent shots show a man running through the forest as arrows shoot around him. Later shots provide different perspectives of the man running across an open field and through a landscape as the music discusses themes of love, loss, and longing. The analysis concludes by noting a change in tone at the end of the video as the man stops fighting and admits defeat to the "hunger" he has been experiencing.
Understanding Micro Elements In Film OpeningsFahim Alim
This document provides an analysis of different micro elements used in film openings through various shots from the movie The Dark Knight. It examines shots such as close-ups, medium shots, long shots, and extreme long shots and how they are used to connect or disconnect the viewer emotionally. It also analyzes other elements like pace, performance, camera angles, sound, mise-en-scene settings, decor, props, costumes, and figure expressions to build tension and suspense or provide context about the characters and location. The document uses these film techniques to deconstruct how the opening scene of The Dark Knight engages the audience.
The video is set at a fairground and features various people enjoying the rides and activities. It focuses on a young couple playing arcade games where the girl wins and the boy shows interest in her. Their intimacy is shown through a close-up shot of them sharing a kiss. The video opens and closes with a young girl holding a sign to introduce and conclude the video. Though the lyrics do not relate to the visuals, the upbeat music and pacing of the video reflect the enjoyment of the fairground setting and couple's attraction.
The document analyzes how performance and cinematography create meaning for the audience in a scene from the film "Into the Wild." It discusses how close-up shots of the main character Christopher McCandless show his gaunt and ill appearance. Point-of-view camera work makes the audience feel like they are experiencing his weakness. The cinematography and the actor's performance convey that McCandless is alone and getting weaker, eliciting sympathy from the audience for his struggle.
This document analyzes how micro features like camera shots, camera movement, editing, sound, and mise en scene are used in the opening sequence of the film "Angus Thongs and Perfect Snogging" to create meaning. It discusses various shots like extreme close ups, close ups, medium shots, and long shots that are used to highlight emotions and provide information about characters and locations. It also analyzes how elements like dialogue, music, and costumes help establish the scene and move the narrative forward.
The document provides guidance for a written analysis assignment on how micro-features of film language like cinematography, editing, and sound create meaning in a film sequence. It instructs students to analyze no more than a 5-minute sequence from their researched film, focusing on one or more micro-features. It provides an example analysis and identifies how it demonstrates understanding of concepts, terminology, identified shots/movements, and personal response. Students are told to watch their chosen sequence multiple times and take notes to write a draft analysis.
This short film analysis summarizes 4 short films:
1. Lovefield uses camera movements and shots of a crow to imply a horror genre and show a character in pain. Extreme close-ups reveal bloody props and screaming to further the horror elements.
2. Signs uses facial expressions and a lack of dialogue to develop characters in a story told through notes. Shots establish a connection between a lonely male and female character.
3. Strangers uses close-ups and a train setting to imply a fast-paced adventure. Props like a Jewish necklace and Arabic newspaper suggest a theme of different religions or cultures.
4. Teeth uses establishing shots of fishing friends to set a tranquil atmosphere,
The document discusses elements to include in planning a thriller genre film trailer. It recommends using ordinary-looking protagonists to make the story more relatable to audiences. Both obscure and familiar locations should be featured to establish themes. Duller color schemes with bursts of vibrant colors can build suspense. Warm colors should be used initially to portray the protagonist's innocence before transitioning to darker tones. The document also includes early story ideas, such as using song lyrics to foreshadow murders or showing flashbacks of why the protagonist seeks revenge.
The document discusses conventions for different genres of movie trailers including action/comedy, romantic comedy, horror, and action/sci-fi. It provides details on the audio, shot types, advertising techniques, symbolic codes, target audiences, and structure for each genre. It also analyzes examples of trailers within these genres and discusses how understanding genre conventions is important for creating an effective trailer that attracts audiences.
The document provides analysis of the opening sequences of four films: Psycho, Gone Girl, Black Swan, and an unnamed film.
For Psycho, the opening uses discontinuous editing and camera movements to create unease and suggest secrets are being hidden. In Gone Girl, a close-up shot establishes the male character's control over the woman as threatening music plays. Black Swan uses fluid camerawork and music to immerse viewers in the protagonist's dance, then hints at themes of isolation. Overall, the analyses examine how cinematography, editing, sound, and visual elements are used to set tones and introduce characters/themes in engaging opening sequences.
The document provides analysis of the opening sequences of four films: Psycho, Gone Girl, Black Swan, and an unnamed horror/thriller film. For Psycho, it describes the unsettling opening credits and camera movements that create tension. For Gone Girl, it explains how the opening establishes control and manipulation between the main characters. For Black Swan, it analyzes the cinematography, editing, sound, and mise-en-scene that immerse the viewer in the ballet performance and foreshadow themes of isolation. For the horror/thriller, it notes clues left by credits, camera angles, and sounds that hint at secrets and being watched.
Arctic Monkeys - Arabella Music Video AnalysisSam Bond
The video for Arctic Monkeys' "Arabella" depicts a mysterious woman who seems to represent the song's titular character. It uses a voyeuristic style, with shaky camerawork and shots that zoom in on and linger on the woman. This emphasizes the themes of objectification and the male gaze. Scenes cut between shots of the woman and Alex Turner singing, implying he is singing about her. While other women are shown in sexually suggestive ways, shots of "Arabella" maintain an air of mystery and unattainability, preserving the idea that she represents an ideal woman. The video blends narrative shots with a live performance setting to interpret the song's themes without a concrete story.
The teaser trailer is for the psychological thriller film "Gone Girl". It uses various camera shots and lighting techniques to create a sense of mystery and suspense surrounding the disappearance of Amy. Through Nick's expressions and interactions with Amy, the audience starts to question his innocence. Intercut with shots of evidence and Amy in dangerous situations, the trailer leaves the audience on a cliffhanger by showing Amy sinking underwater at the end, without revealing the full story.
The document outlines the basic conventions and key features of a digipak packaging for a music album. It describes the elements that typically appear on the front cover, back cover, spine, and CD label. These usually include the artist's name, album title, tracklist, record label information, barcodes, copyright details, and images of the artist or related artwork. The conclusion states that following these standard conventions allows the digipak to be recognizable as such and contain the typical elements of form.
The document analyzes the lyrics of a song, finding references to Alice in Wonderland and suggestions that the singer feels like an outsider from society. The lyrics depict contrasting childhood and adult themes, with mentions of drug use. They also express how the singer hates feeling sane and identifies as "crazy", feeling more comfortable among other social outcasts.
This document discusses 14 songs and their relevance to including on a concept album tracklist inspired by Alice in Wonderland and Mad Hatter. It analyzes each song's lyrics, musical style, artists' voices, and how they relate thematically to Alice in Wonderland and the idea of non-conformity to society. Overall, the document evaluates whether each song is a good fit for the planned tracklist in terms of genre, message, and providing a cohesive listening experience from start to finish.
Problems associated with urban locationchloeallenby
Crowding, substandard housing, and homelessness are prevalent problems in cities due to the large number of people living in a small area. Traffic congestion is also a major issue, as urban residents experience long commutes on crowded roads and public transportation. These urban problems contribute to increased stress, mental health issues, crime, and substance abuse among city dwellers compared to rural residents.
The document analyzes the conventions used in hip hop album artwork known as "Digi Packs" and how the creator's own design for an album both conforms to and challenges some of these conventions. Some conventions it follows include using sans serif fonts, brightly colored text, sportswear outfits, and poses showing power or action. Some conventions it challenges include unconventional backgrounds, framings, and inclusion of props, cartoon images, and themes of fame and substance use. The goal was to create something attention-grabbing for a young, urban audience while still relating to hip hop styles.
Teens prefer streaming music on YouTube and iTunes over traditional radio or CDs. While some teens still listen to the radio, most would rather choose their own music through free streaming sites. Nearly all teens have internet access at home or school and spend time on social media sites like Facebook, as it allows them to interact with friends. Rap music is popular among teens but the lyrics often discuss topics like sex and drugs that concern parents. Many teens watch music videos regularly, with over 75% of 4th-6th graders viewing videos and 60% reporting they watch "pretty much" or "a lot." MTV remains a popular source of music videos for teens.
Bethany Stephenson's music video conformed to many conventions of the genre such as including dancing, lip syncing, costume changes, fast pacing, and speeding up footage. However, it also challenged some conventions by having improvised dancing, using colored filters and effects, and only featuring one main artist without a large cast. The video used a variety of shots and editing techniques to keep it visually interesting despite only having one performer.
How did you use media technologies in the construction and research, planning...Wyke sixth form college
Bethany Stephenson used various media technologies in the construction and research of her music video and ancillary products. She used a Toshiba camcorder to film footage for the music video. Editing was done using Final Cut on a Mac computer. YouTube was used to upload and research existing music videos. Photoshop was used to design the digipak and poster. Throughout the process, screen recordings were made to document the production, though some of the later edits were not captured. Feedback from test audiences was incorporated into further drafts to improve the projects.
Livi Fox's digipak features her with pink balloons, representing her innocent image compared to stereotypical pop music. The font and colors create an informal feel. The balloons symbolize celebration and relate to the pop genre.
The analysis compares Livi Fox's digipak and poster to existing products. The digipak uses the artist's name prominently and similar close-up image as other pop albums. The disks continue the balloon theme in different colors. The poster uses balloons, bright colors, and a long shot of the artist holding balloons to link her products and conform to pop conventions.
My target audience results and analysisEnea Luciano
This document summarizes the results of a survey conducted with 30 random members of the public in Hull City Centre about a song and music videos. The survey gathered information on demographics like gender and age. It also asked questions about music listening habits, views on music videos and the song, preferences for characters and themes for an Alice in Wonderland-themed music video, and meanings people associate with the story and song "Mad Hatter". Charts are presented analyzing the responses.
The document discusses the various hardware equipment used to film a music video project, including:
- A Canon Powershot SX220 HS camera that provided good quality footage but had battery life issues.
- Apple Mac desktops for video editing that had a learning curve but eventually allowed for advanced editing.
- A 4GB SD card for storing footage that had limited storage capacity.
- Torches, iPhones, and a laptop for lighting that created spotlight issues and required extra hands.
- Issues were encountered with equipment compatibility, battery life, storage capacity, and managing lighting and camerawork alone. In the future, the filmmaker would invest in better lighting, additional batteries and memory cards, and enlist more
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Conventions of form and genre slideshareMandy Noel
The document discusses the conventions of different media forms and genres. It explains that a media form is the category a text falls into, such as films, TV programs, or music videos. Each form has its own conventions. For example, TV programs typically have opening credits, continuity edits, and end credits. Within a form there are also genres, like drama or comedy for TV. Genres also have their own conventions that differ from other genres in that form. Specifically for music videos, the indie pop genre conventions discussed include narrative-based videos that connect visually to song lyrics, focusing on the song's story, and using darker mise-en-scene elements like low lighting and black clothing to match typically sadder indie pop song
Phoebe Noel analyzed the conventions of magazine advertisements and digipaks to create her own promotional materials that conform to industry standards. Her magazine ad includes the typical elements like the artist name, album name, release date, and record label logo. It also uses continuity between the ad and digipak by featuring the same main image. Her digipak also follows conventions with the tracklist, images relating to her music video narrative, and continuity of images between the products. Phoebe aimed to create authentic and appealing materials for her target audience by adhering to existing conventions.
The film starts with dramatic music, cutting to a man surrounded by bright white light, revealing he is dead. His question "what time is it?" is answered with a collage of clocks showing different times, conveying his confusion. Flashbacks show his life, with a focus on his relationship problems. In the end, a bright light offers him answers to life's big questions, though what those answers are remains unclear.
1. An establishing shot is used to set the scene and location at the beginning of the film.
2. Medium shots and close-ups are used to show the characters' body language and facial expressions to understand their emotions.
3. Wide shots provide context by showing the surrounding environment and other details about where the characters are.
The document provides a shot-by-shot analysis of a music video, explaining the cinematography choices for each frame. The analysis follows the same order as the shots appear in the video. Medium shots and close-ups are used to focus attention on actions and convey intimacy between characters. Point-of-view shots help viewers experience emotions from a character's perspective. As the relationship faces conflict, longer shots emphasize distance while close-ups reveal emotional reactions. Matching shots show connections while changes in angle and shot size highlight shifts in dynamics. The ending aims to leave interpretation open by fading to black after a kiss.
The document provides analysis of the opening sequences of four films: Psycho, Gone Girl, Black Swan, and an unnamed horror/thriller film. For Psycho, it describes the unsettling camera movements and sounds that create tension and suggest secrets. For Gone Girl, it explains how a tender moment is undercut by disturbing language to make the character seem untrustworthy. For Black Swan, it analyzes the cinematography, editing, sound, and mise-en-scene that establish themes of isolation and corruption through the protagonist's dance. For the horror film, it notes the high angle shots create an unsettling voyeuristic feeling for the audience.
This document analyzes the cinematography techniques used in the opening sequence of the film Hot Fuzz. It discusses how various shots like extreme long shots, medium shots, and close-ups are used to build suspense around the main character and establish him as a serious and accomplished police officer, despite hints that the film will have comedic elements. Transitions between shots use flashes or match cuts to keep the sequence intense as the character's backstory and achievements are laid out. The cinematography and narration work together to present the main character as a perfect officer before the absurd comedy of the film is revealed.
Jennifer Lopez- "I'm Into You" Shot by Shot Analysisgriffin2a
This shot-by-shot analysis summarizes the opening scenes of Jennifer Lopez's music video "I'm Into You". It describes 12 different shots from the video, analyzing elements like camera angles, lighting, framing, editing, mise-en-scene, and how they convey meaning. The shots introduce the main characters and setting, showing the singer in revealing outfits at the beach and buildings suggesting wealth, while other shots use silhouettes, close-ups, and tilted angles to build intrigue and signify concepts like beauty, confusion, and a dynamic relationship between the characters.
This document analyzes the opening sequence of the film "Eighteen" through textual and film techniques. It discusses how the non-diegetic score creates suspense and emotion. Shots like long shots and medium shots are examined for how they connote isolation, desperation, and facing fear. Medium close ups show gender performance and stereotypical teenage relationships. While aimed at younger audiences, the sequence could have improved the dubbing and lighting. In conclusion, more sophisticated techniques could have challenged the audience more.
This document analyzes scenes from a film trailer to understand how they build suspense and tension. Scenes using silhouettes, point-of-view shots, quick draggings, and suggestive graphics fuel tension without revealing crucial information. Eerie music, stopped music, and sudden sounds are employed to startle viewers. Mysterious props and a decayed hand at film's end leave the story's details unknown, keeping the audience in suspense.
The document analyzes the opening scene of the film Saw II through various film techniques used by the director. It discusses how the dark lighting, background, and trap worn by the character establish the horror genre. Extreme close-ups on the character's eye and knife suggest danger and vulnerability. Medium shots provide context of the dark background and trap worn. Tilted shots create a sense of inferiority while zooms emphasize facial expressions. The pacing increases as the character panics. Diegetic sounds include a TV and doll speaking; non-diegetic sounds build atmosphere and relate to the character's feelings and increasing heart rate.
The document provides an analysis of three music videos: "Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart" by Alicia Keys, "Fallin'" by Alicia Keys, and "Like You'll Never See Me Again" by Alicia Keys. The analysis describes the use of camera shots, editing techniques, props, locations, and outfits to convey meaning and set the mood in each video. Key elements analyzed include close-up and full-length shots of the artist, split screens showing two scenes at once, changes in lighting, and continuity in camera movements.
The document provides an analysis of three music videos: "Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart" by Alicia Keys, "Fallin'" by Alicia Keys, and "Like You'll Never See Me Again" by Alicia Keys. The analysis describes the use of camera shots, editing techniques, props, locations, and outfits to convey meaning and set the mood in each video. Effects like split screens are used in "Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart" to show different shots simultaneously. Facial expressions and piano playing are important in conveying emotion in "Fallin'." Various locations and props are featured across the three videos.
This document provides an analysis of two pop music videos: "Don't Be So Hard on Yourself" by Jess Glyne and "Tears" by Clean Bandit featuring Louisa Johnson. For the Jess Glyne video, the summary discusses how it uses cross-cutting between the artist's lip syncing and a narrative storyline to tell a story of a boy pursuing his dreams. For the Clean Bandit video, the summary explains that it uses cross-cutting between lip syncing and abstract imagery to create intrigue without a narrative. Both videos effectively utilize various cinematography techniques to reflect their songs' messages and engage audiences.
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The document discusses various filmmaking techniques including continuity, the 180 degree rule, match on action, shot/reverse shot, cinematography, editing, mise-en-scene, and titles. It provides examples of how these techniques were used in a preliminary task and opening sequence created by the author. The author demonstrates improved understanding and application of techniques between the preliminary task and opening sequence. They conclude they have gained knowledge in how shot types, editing, mise-en-scene, and other elements can influence a film's theme and storytelling.
The film trailer for Taken begins with happy clips of daughters excited for their vacation without parents. It then shows one daughter witnessing her friend being taken, which she reports to her father. The trailer focuses on the father, as he is the protagonist determined to rescue his daughter from those who have taken her. Various film techniques like lighting, costumes, shots, editing and sound are used to create tension, mystery, and emphasize the father's distress over the situation.
The document provides a detailed summary and analysis of the opening sequence of the film The Twilight Saga: New Moon. It analyzes various shots and editing techniques used to introduce the main character Bella and create tension, confusion, and intrigue for the audience about what is happening to her. Key shots and scenes described include Bella running desperately through a crowded street in red lighting, looking distressed at a clock tower striking 12, breaking through greenery to find her grandmother and another unfamiliar figure, and finally recognizing the familiar male character who emerges, reassuring the audience he is not a threat.
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4. The opening shot is a well framed CGI generated title shot, it is using the curtains in order
to display the name of the song. This therefore is used in order to show the circus and
performance nature of the song.
This is a close up shot of a toy which is of a carousel. This may be used to set the mood of
the whole song, maybe creating a playful attitude from the audience.
This is a medium shot of a character, there are no camera movements however he is
walking away from the camera. As he is the ringleader it is showing he is opening the
performance up for the audience.
5. This shot is a long shot of the singer, this is working as an establishing shot. It works in
order to show the audience the singer and the location, which appears to be a fairground
of some sort.
A close up shot is followed with the artist lip syncing, this is in order to connect with the
audience, and the nature of the video is to almost hypnotise the audience. This is why she
is focused off centre and is tilting her head to the side to make her music seem
inconspicuous.
This shot is a stationary shot taken from being on a spinning platform (a fairground ride).
This therefore focuses onto Martinez whilst the background spins and is a blur. This works
to show and depict the confusion of the video.
6. This is a handheld track outwards from Melanie’s face, This works in order to show how
small she is, it focuses onto her emotions as she tends to look lost and afraid at this point,
therefore using a close up transforming into a medium close up works well to display the
emotion then to make her seem small in the bigger picture.
A low angle shot of the record player being spun then tilts upwards. This may be to create
the illusion of being there and may also be there to create confusion as we don’t know
who the player of the record is.
This is the same shot as before, we see a rapid tilt upwards to reveal the players face. This
is centred and is a medium close up.
7. A close up shot of only half of Martinez face, this may be part of the laura mulvey male
gaze, in that she is speechless. Or it may be trying to convey the idea that because
Martinez is in love she cant speak, the male will do that for her. It could also be to suggest
that her accessories (the bow) mean more about her than her voice.
We see the ringmaster as a close up shot, this is probably to depict fear in the audience,
as the blackened eyes and mouth show no emotion.
The camera is shooting from a diagonal point, rather than being centralised and straight
upwards. The camera then pans to the right, this may be to give the perception of the
artist being out of control, as her facial expression shows potential intoxication.
8. A close up shot of Martinez from behind in front of a carnival mirror creates the illusion
that the mirror image is the reality (postmodern). The camera has no movements here
but the actress is moving around creating illusions to add to the semantic cohesion.
Again, she is dancing with the camera being at a different angle. This time however the
camera zooms into her to show that she is the focus of the music video.
This is the use of a match on action shot, this is filmed as a long shot, from a different
angle, however the use of the match on action is to create the illusion that it is
continuous. The camera also pans and track around Martinez, in a fast motion.
9. This shot works as an establishing shot. This is a centralised shot showing the next
location of the music video. It is also using fast paced editing and has clearly been sped up
in order to create excitement for the audience in order to gratify them.
This medium shot shows the ringmaster being framed to the left of the shot, this is in
order to get the audience to focus onto the central sign ‘you must be this tall to ride’,
which is in fact the next line of the song.
This long shot is used in order to show him face on, he appears to be intimidating.
10. The shot of the ringmaster on his own suddenly becomes a two shot of him and Martinez.
The use of editing in this shot will be explained later on.
The use of a two shot is showing that the two characters have some form of
communication.
This medium shot shows the ringmaster being framed to the left of the shot, this is in
order to get the audience to focus onto the central sign ‘you must be this tall to ride’,
which is in fact the next line of the song. This time there is Martinez in the shot, she is lip
syncing as if she were trying to get measured to get onto the ride. She is made to look
smaller by the use of the closeness to the camera.
This establishing shot of the rides being used in simultaneous action suggests that it is
about the get a bit out of control for Martinez, the shot is showing an array of different
rides that she will go on with different outcomes for her.
11. This is a new character, so there is
a medium close up to show his
face so we as the audience can
recognise it throughout the video
throughout. He is deliberately not
looking into the camera, instead
he is looking at Melanie. This is a
use of shot reverse shot, although
they are not talking to one
another it can be said that both of
them remain still whilst looking at
the opposites sides of the camera
whilst the fairground moves
rapidly in the background,
therefore depicting that they are
in love (in a world of their own
together). The two shot reveals
that they are looking at each
other. It shows due to her
positioning that she is following
him, she is under his control.
12. This is a close up of the pairs feet, they are showing the special effects used in order to
‘sweep her off her feet’. This is purely to demonstrate the special effects as a shot.
A close up shot of their hands show that they have chemistry, it is showing the audience
that she cares for him.
The two shot reveals that they are looking at each other. It is showing the emotions after
the hands are held. This shot is tracking forwards towards the two, it is focusing onto their
faces in order to convey the solemn expression on his face.
13. The long shot is used in order to show the Martinez is completely under his control. It is
used to show the way she follows him, with her remaining in the centre of the shot.
A close up shot of a character, who appears to be running a stand, he has a close up shot
in order to show his freaky tattoos. This will be in order to show the audience her
intentions behind filming which is to freak people out and create mystery.
This shot is showing a close up of the ringmasters body to the right of the shot, this is to
frame for the central position of Martinez, whose a picture of a close up shot showing
she is just a game.
14. The low angle medium close up of the ringmaster is showing his dominance upon
Martinez. This shot is showing that he is intimidating and in complete control.
An extreme close up to show the hand opening with a ticket inside, this it to reflect the
lyrics ‘ you already bought a ticket’. It is clear it is a male hand and therefore is showing
that it is him who has offered this to her rather than the other way around.
The medium shot from a high angle shows the ringmaster off the ride with the camera
being places onto it. This creates a vision of the ringmaster whizzing past in order to
depict Martinez being confused and out of control. She is on the ride aswell as the camera
so reality seems to spin around her whilst she is on the ride and cant get off.
15. The close up shot her Martinez hands being tied to the ride is taken with her face also in it
trying to get off. The pole is the centre position in order to show her behind the ride, she
has been overtaken by the ride. It also shows that she is deceived by her love.
An extreme close up of her eyes opening in order to show she is out of her crazy world
now, the greyscale lighting also helps to convey this.
The montage sequence is showing her running away from the deserted fairground. It then
flashes back to all of the close up shots of her face, with the ringmaster repeating his
starting shot of opening the fair. This is then followed by Martinez in the same position
looking worried. This it to show the out of control effect that love has on her, she cant
escape the constant back and fourth of the ride and she cant escape the fair.
Montage Sequence at the end
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17. The opening shot is a well framed CGI generated title shot, it is using the curtains in order
to display the name of the song. Post production techniques will have been used in order
to create this font and to add the lights. This all works semantically in order to help the
depiction of circus fun.
This shot is used using a flickering off and on effect, this is in order to make it seem like it
is moving more fast than it is, potentially to show that her love is out of control or
knowing Martinez’ style she has done this in order to create an element of confusion and
trippiness for the audience.
Throughout the video there are many effects using a tool in order to make people
disappear and reappear. It is shown in this picture at the start, however there are many
throughout the video. This may be used as a way of suggesting it is magic or that people
vanish in this creepy fair. It could also suggest that she tend to lose people as a person.
18. This is showing a flashing image over the top of the deserted fairground. It is filled with
people and flickers very quickly. This may to be make the video seem trippy and dark. The
people have reduced opacity, making it seem as though they are ghosts. This may be the
reason behind this, however it works effectively in order to create tension.
Another post production feature is that of the snow falling around (it might be
stars/universe stuff) but she is standing and lip syncing whilst this moves around her.
Throughout the video there are many shots of the rides being sped up in order to create a
rapid feeling to the video. This is used probably x8 or x4 in order to make the rides seem
like death traps. This could also be to make the audience believe that the video is showing
a face paced ride.
19. Mirror effect is used throughout the video, this is used against a funhouse mirror in order
to create even more illusion to the shots. The video is fairly strange and dark giving the
appearance of her being out of control, so having more illusions makes perfect sense.
She is shown to float using a close up shot of her feet. This is showing her being swept of
her feet. The post production special effects will have been used, potentially of her in a
green room or this could be someone lifting her up whilst the shot is taken.
Throughout the video there are many shots of Martinez floating in the air, this will have
been done in a green room using a harness etc. This gives the illusion that she is floating
after him completely out of her control.
20. This effect is rather unsettling, it uses the child friendly filling a balloon up with water to
rise a figure, in this case she is the game. This editing style is used in order to show she is
conscious, the audience think it is a photo at first until Martinez blinks mind way through
the shot. This can be seen to be objectifying to her and suggests that she is being played.
This is part of a montage sequences, which has used editing in order to look extremely
blurry and rapid. This is in order to convey that she is completely out of control. With the
shot being that from a side as well, it comes together to be a psychedelic sort of montage
of control flying out of the window for her. It is don’t whilst the music slows down, this
may be due to the ability to reflect a lot of emotions into the section in that time. All of
the shots tend to be layered also, which wasn’t done until now in the video.
The editing also uses a face recognition in order to place her in different surrounding
areas, this effectively gives the illusion that she is out of her mind as well as control. She is
the same in every situation and shows how time passes over her so quickly.
21. FAST PACED EDITING
Throughout the whole video there is use of fast
paced editing, there is never a shot longer than 2
seconds on average. This will be to give the correct
effect that she wanted to convey, fast paced is like
the love she has for him. It all conveys the song and
the meaning behind the song too.
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23. The opening shot is of a pair of purple curtains, this shot may be to show the carnival
performance of the video. Purple is associated with royalty. It symbolizes power, nobility,
luxury, and ambition. It conveys wealth and extravagance. Purple is associated with
wisdom, dignity, independence, creativity, mystery, and magic.
According to surveys, almost 75 percent of pre-adolescent children prefer purple to all
other colours. Purple is a very rare colour in nature; some people consider it to be
artificial.
This shot is of a child’s toy in motion, this has been selected in order to show the setting
of the song, as Martinez always uses children's things in order to make it have an adult
meaning. It also is the name of the song, so therefore using the Syntax and Semantics in
order to show the word and the meaning behind it.
This shot is showing the variety of different stands and stalls at the circus / fair. This is in
line with the overall atmosphere, using the bright lights and vintage style writing for the
location it creates a perfect indie pop location for filming.
24. Props
In the video she is stuck on the carousel and then
begins to start throwing up pink sick. It overall
adds to the creepiness and is seen to be pastel
grunge because of the pink colour.
The doll is also a creepy edition,
it is supposed to be to connect
the videos ‘dollhouse’ and
carousel up from her ‘CryBaby’
album. It is a little Easter egg for
fans to catch it.
Using the rides, either shots on or off the rides either way the
lights and spinning create an effective way to make the
audience feel lost and confused.
25. Costumes
Her outfit remains
the same
throughout the
whole song. Her
pastel grunge style is
prominent
throughout. This
includes the
oversized bow
headband, which
can show her child
side, showing she
can be playful and
almost like a doll.
Her style makes her
seem fragile, which
when looking at the
songs meaning is
what is intended.
This figure seems to be the ring leader, he is wearing the
traditional red and gold jacket. This shows he is a figure in
this story, with him dictating what Martinez can and cant
do. He controls everything, which is why he may have a
horror mask on to show he is scary and all powerful.
This is the male ‘fantasy’ for Martinez. He is dressed in a
white vest with braces, this connotes the idea of him
being a strong man. It helps to make the video more
cohesive.
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28. In terms of what we learn from the symbols, there are
different symbols all throughout the music video. We can
gather that she is falling head over heels for this man and
he doesn’t want her, so she feels as though she’s
completely under his spell. This is shown through the use
of metaphorical and cinematography throughout the use of
the video.
Shot of the Mise- En -scene are used conventionally to
break away with the characters and to use them as
establishing shots. The use of fast paced editing is also key
in order to show how she feels her mind is when she is with
him.
The point to the music video is all about how she feels
when she's around him and that nothing can ever become
of these feelings. This is shown in her objectification
throughout the video, such as when she is part of the
game, or when she loops back to the start of the video at
29.
30. Indie Pop
Indie pop as a genre is relatively large as a category, because of the
indie nature of the artists they constantly seek abstract and
performance based music videos. This is a hybrid genre of video and
has all three, performance, narrative and abstract.
The audience are young and tend to be drawn in by the hybrid
genres, as studies have found anyway. The song is clearly a brand of
indie pop due to the strange chords on the violin being played as well
as Martinez’s raspy voice.
31.
32. Martinez is signed with Atlantic records, a major
American label, under the Warner Bros, umbrella
oligopoly. Atlantic records seem to specialise in RnB,
Rock and Hip-Hop. Although in recent years they have
expanded their choice of musicians outwards to gain
further broad scope for their portfolio. There are
hundreds of different artists under the Atlantic
records label, however there are at least 10 artists
who are similar to Martinez, although she is different
there is still a similarity in style of music.
Some notable members of Atlantic Records who are
also similar to Martinez in style and genre:
Alt – J
Birdy
Charlie XCX
Christina Perry
Clean Bandit
Ed Sheeran
Icona Pop
Marina and the Diamonds
Meg Myers
Paramore
As they tend to have so many different artists with
around 11 being similar to Melanie Martinez, they
will have a lot of experience and potentially good
collabs with the different artists.
33.
34. Melanie Martinez’ audience stems from a young
audience, particularly those who are 18-25. She
appeals to those in a lower demographic, such as
students at university and those who are part of
the ‘indie’ stereotype. Her audience are usually
found onTumblr, which is a website blogging
site used by young adults with a variety of
different tastes.These students will tend to be
all over the world and will be very used to social
media.
Many of those people who watch the video will
enjoy the aesthetically pleasing costumes and
scenery. It is individuals to the indie genre and the
pop genre in that it contains aspects of each but is
appealing because of the differences.This
includes the flashing images of the circus/fun fare
that you see on the video.
It appeals to young adults as the lyrics
express desires of love, yet the music video
also shows abstract performance making it
appealing to listen to and watch.The lyrics
therefore become relatable to the audience.
35.
36. The representation of women in this music video is negative, in line with the Laura
Mulvey Male Gaze the video exhibits some of the qualities of men and women
which are not good.
For example the ringmaster being seen as the dictator to her life, he is seen as
intimidating and dominant. This is also because Melanie is seen to be helpless and
needs saving.
However it does represent the issues that this brings up, in one way she conforms
however because she is the main focus of the video (always centralised) she is
rejecting the Male Gaze too. She is reflected the feelings of love very well in that
many people who have or are in love describe it in a similar way, it may not be a
case of ‘because she’s a woman’.
It also puts representation onto those who may not normally get representation,
such as the tattoo man, usually in pop / rap / alternative they wouldn’t exhibit
people like that (unless they were like that themselves) in the music video.