conventions of a music video a2
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CONVENTIONS OF A MUSIC
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MILEY CYRUS – WRECKING BALL
This shot here is the opening shot we see in Miley's video, the background is very bright and plain which brings the focus onto the close up shot of her face and her defined bright eyes and red lipstick.
Because the shot is a close up of miley’s face it makes the audience focus on the emotions on her face and the lyrics she is singing.
This is the second shot we see in the video.This a
medium close up.
The fact that she is holding a hammer behind her head could symbolise strength as the object is known as ‘masculine’ it is a contrast to representation of women known as being weak.
Direct address
This shot is a long shot, We see the surroundings she in which looks like an old building.
Because the wrecking ball and the wall is a dull grey colour and her outfit is very revealing and bright white it draws the audience attention on to her.
Because she is on top of on the wrecking ball this could symbolise to the audience the power she has during the video.
This is shot a mid shot.
The way miley’s is positioned in this shot makes her seem confident and in control.
Because she has no clothes she is seen as a sex object.
This is a long shot.
Although we can’t see miley’s face the shot almost represents her emotions as everything around her is broken.
Modern representation of women
Seen as a sex object
SINEAD O’CONNOR’ – NOTHING COMPARES TO YOU
This is the opening shot we see in Sinead’s video.
This is a long shot which establishes the location
The lighting is set to indicate to the audience the weather and where the location is.
This shot is a close up
Also giving direct address to the
audience
The black back ground defines her face and
draws attention to it
Almost in contrast to a sex object
Her eyes show her emotion
The shot is a mid shot
By her being centered in the middle again drawing the attention on her
The background is in contrast with what she is wearing so she
really stands out.
Wearing black symbolizes sadness/death
This is an establishing long shot
Close up shot
The fade and dissolve has really been thought about
Gives the effect of her
emotions
Direct addressAlmost like she is looking right through the audience.
Her makeup is also quite plan and dull
BEYONCE – RUN THE WORLD
One of the first shots, which is a close up
She is giving direct address
She is very much Centre of attention although there is action going on in the back ground
Her hair and makeup are almost the same shade of colour
This is a mid shot
There is a lot going on in this shot although she isn't the only one in the shot it still very much focuses on her
They’re outfits are very wild which matches the location of the shot.
She is stood as if she is powerful and in control (independent women)
Long shot
The lightening is very dull and dark which contrasts with their costumes .
Several people are in the shot but again she is Centre on of the shot
Her dancing is very seductive
Seen as a sex object Long shot
which establishes the setting
Stance looks very powerful but contrasts because she has to big dogs almost guarding her.
Long shot
The background effect is almost blurred out
Her outfit is very wild and eye catching
Her body language represents her in a strong and powerful manner.
Establishing shot
Centre of the shot
Her body language almost contradicts what's going on behind her