This document provides an analysis of the music video for the song "She's Casual" by the band The Hunna. It summarizes the key elements of the video, including the setting among a group of friends in their twenties partying in London, the casual costumes reflecting a calm style like Nirvana, shots including girls kissing and walking toward the camera, and camera work that explores the scene from different angles to involve the viewer. It argues that while some elements could be seen as objectifying women, most would appreciate the modern and inclusive approach shown in the video.

1. She’s Casual
Emily Willmer

2. How’s the Genre Reflected in the music video?
The Hunna, are an up and coming alternative rock band- there first singles Bonfire and She’s Casual went viral over facebook (which is how I
found them). Having been to two of their gigs the drums and guitars shout rock band. Their long hair and tattoos also highlight the qualities
they withhold.
In their music video ‘She’s Casual’ it’s not as obvious as ‘Smells like Teen Spirit’ by Nirvana they’re a rock band as it’s not as dark and doesn’t
show as many mosh pits. However, the alcohol and cigarettes combined with the girl in bed at the start and beginning conform to some of the
connotations of a rock band.
The mise-en-scene of the video is quite bright and bubbly, it explores the social setting of a group of friends in their twenties- getting drunk
and forming new relationships. The setting is in London and in a house, which could suggest the lively hood in young peoples lives today.
Moreover, their costumes and makeup is quite alternative yet quite quiet; meaning they’re not wear outrageous, stand out clothing. This is like
Nirvana’s calm and casual costume. The lighting is mostly natural unless it’s in a dark, party setting where the only light is from a lighter. There’s
no major use of props, no musical instruments are featured in the video and anything that is used is arguably normal in most teen/twenty year
old lives.
The shot of two girls kissing could be argued as unnecessary however it show’s modernism and a carelessness for other’s opinions- it highlights
the youth and adventurism within young peoples lives. Some could argue it’s objectifying of women which would conform to conventions of a
rock band, however I think most would appreciate the modernism.

3. Camera Work
Throughout the video the camera work is quite relaxed and gives the feeling that we’re just watching young peoples lives. We also watch
several girls walking toward the camera singing the lyrics- this almost makes it easier to relate to the video more because the viewers are being
involved in their lives.
Also, when in a group environment the camera is at all angles (eye level, high angle and low angle). This gives the viewer a wider view of what
is happening- we can see the whole group when shot at a high angle, we see emotions at eye level and cigarette lighting and hand holding at a
lower angle. I like this as it explores all surfaces of a young persons life, and again involves the audience more.
The concept of only girls singing the lyrics, even though it’s a boys voice I quite like as it
combines the two genders and almost adds an equality to the video. This is quite a
modern technique- it helps show a journey throughout the video too.

4. Narrative
Talking about his feelings, falling
in love
Security within their
relationship
Arguably making women
inferior as she gives him
whatever he wants.
However, I think it’s more
romantic