Star Image: Lead Singer Mise-en-Scene



Screenshot 1:
Mid shot on lead singer positioned in the centre of the frame. Artist does not fill the entire frame thus showing the audience the location. There is slight eye contact so the artist can connect with the audience.











Screenshot 2:

Another close-up of lead singer with head and shoulders in the frame. With the background either side of the singer, the audience can look at both the artist and the background. Although most attention is towards the artist's face, where all the details are focused on.





Screenshot 3:

Different shot to the previous shots. The inclusion of an aerial shot is used slightly before the chorus which focuses on the artist's face and parts of his body as well as the new location. This time, he is not facing the direction of the camera and is therefore no connection with the audience. There is only a small part of the background that is visible so more of the attention is placed on the artist.


Screenshot 4:
Mid shot used which is similar to the first. Artist is positioned slightly to the left of the centre of the frame. The background is the as the beginning to maintain continuity of the setting. Head is tilted downwards slightly to look at the audience at an even level.






Screenshot 5:

Artist moves closer to the camera to become a close-up shot. The background is not as clear therefore showing intent and focus being placed upon the artist. Star is performing a rubbing fingers gesture to illustrate the lyrics "Counting dollars".






Screenshot 6:

Close-up is at a different angle to the previous shots and shows the audience looking up at the artist. He performs a hand gesture to add variety and interest to the shot whilst the background to the right is slightly out of focussed.






Screenshot 7:
Same shot and position as the last close-up. There is slightly more focus on the star as the mise-en-scene changes due to rubble falling on top of him. There is slightly more to see in the frame as the artist is towards the centre instead of the left. Eyes are closed to prevent connection but mouth is parted and fist is clenched to show emotion in his lyrics.



Screenshot 8:

Last shot is another close up of the artist in the centre of the frame and has direct contact with the audience. Top of hair slightly out of frame however shoulders and top of arms are in the frame. Clothing is completely covered in rubble to add interest and variety in the shot. The paler background puts the foreground at the point of convergence as the artist returns to the centre of the frame and is the centre of attention.








 

Music Video - Textual Analysis 3

 

Music Video - Textual Analysis 2

Music Video - Textual Analysis 1

 

Music Synaesthesia

Music Synaesthesia is made from two elements of a song to determine a visual matter or concept. This allows music video directors to visualise what the music video should be by listening to lyrics, sound and musical arrangement. By doing so, it enables the director to visualise whether the music video should be either a narrative, performance or disjuncture genre.
Roland Barthes theory of "The Grain of Voice" shows that sounds and titles that can be understood can also be iconic in relation to the song choice or artist.

Music Video Evaluation 10: Mark Ronson ft Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk

Interesting Aspects:

- Jump cuts used at the beginning to introduce artists and other members of the video

- Plenty of close-ups of the featured artist

- No microphone or instruments displayed

- Video includes singing whilst performing choreography

- Panning and tilting shots included

- Relationship between lyrics and visuals - "Stop. Wait a minute" - Hands in stop position

- Filming at a variety of locations

- Features a dominant musical arrangement - the beat becomes recognisable and iconic

- Fade-out transition used to indicate the end of the song

 

What could be included in my music video:

- Include few jump cuts to introduce vide cast

- Close-ups of the main artist

- Allow microphone and instruments to not be displayed

-  Include panning shots and camera movements

- Could apply fade-in or fade-out transitions



Music Video Evaluation 9: Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud

Interesting Aspects:

- Choreography runs throughout. Featuring the artist

- No microphone or instruments are displayed in the frame

- No obvious relationship between visuals and lyrics

- Filming taken place in one location

- Lighting centred on artist and model

- Camera tracks to follow the choreography

- Clothing worn suits the type of dancing - ballroom

- Lighting crosses to represent a love heart, hence portraying a love story

- Aerial shots used to capture to crossing of the lighting

 

What could be incorporated in my music video:

- Video could include a choreography performance

- Allow microphone and instruments to not be visible

- Allow lighting to focus on artist and other members

- Allow the camera to move and pan

- Artist and members of the video should wear appropriate clothing to suit the genre and mood