Camerawork:
Main shots used present the whole band;
usually long shots, this brings emphasis to them. Making them the main focus.
Close ups are also regularly used to gain the feel of closeness to the
performer, just as most people wish to be in the front row of their favorite
performer. Low angles are used to
present the performer as an idol, to gain a sense of them being on stage.
Overall there is a very dynamic use of shots, to make the music video more
intriguing.
Editing:
There is almost always a link between editing
with the tempo of the song. Quite often, there is use of straight cuts on the
beat. Most shots are focused on the performer, making them more significant.
Cross cutting is used between the performance and narrative, usually integrated
but there may be cases where one may be dominant than the other. Montages are often used in music promos to
give a symbolic meaning, often cut between them very quickly.
Mise
en scene
Mise en scene reflects the mood of the song
and the lyrics. They are affected by genre. Settings vary to add interest.
Instruments are also presented, to bring authenticity. Costumes link to genre
but also link to fashion trends, making fans to follow their trend. Lighting
creates the mood and atmosphere; often you get high key lighting.
Narrative
and performance:
Narrative and performance is interwoven.
The performance is added to the music video to create the same atmosphere to
that if the audience was at a gig. You visually can see the band playing. Narrative
relates to the lyrics. There is the interpretation of lyrics through visuals.
Some narratives may ignore lyrics and may be disjuncture, bringing attention
away from the song itself but bringing more interest to the visuals itself.
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