This close-up shot works well as your eye is drawn to the left side of his face as the light is shining against it, meaning you can see the tear going down his face. The dark background is in contrast with the light face.
This long shot shows the audience the location of the next couple of shots. The black and white floors go well with the monochrome setting as they really contrast against each other. I like the big window in the shot bringing natural light into the room.
This is a birds eye view medium shot. This allows to see the many men sitting round the table and whats on it.
This close-up shot works well, because it allows the views to capture all the emotion she is showing and brings a storyline to the music video.
This is a medium shot, she stands out as she is central and contrasts against the males in white.
In this medium shot natural light is used, her black dress makes her stand out as she is in contrast with the light background. I like how the audience can see the location.
This is a medium shot, the synchronized swimming gives a unique style to the video. The swimmers stand out as the are wearing white costumes, so contrast against the dark background.
This plan view shot is very effective as she contrasts against the green grass. She is wearing a sexy casual summer outfit showing her toned stomach. This adds to her young style and appearance.
Depth of field is used here, making the curtains out of focus and rihanna in focus which draws the attention of the viewers directly to here. The curtains frame the shot.
I really like this close up shot because of the use of props and lighting. The natural effect of the wind blowing the drapes makes a really warm and calm atmosphere.
This is a close up shot but the main focus is on her eyes. Its allows the viewer to see her facial expressions which brings emotion and a story line into the music video. Because of depth of field and the plain background she stands out. Her red hair contrasts with the background.
A black and white effect is used in this medium shot, she has her back from the camera.
Depth of field is used here, as the seats closest to the camera are out of focus. I like how she is in the centre and with her being in the aisle the two rows either side make this shot symmetrical.
I like the light in this shot, it gives a warm feeling to the video. Having the background out of focus, draws the viewers to the close-up shot of the subject.
This is a close up shot, depth of field is used here to make her hands in focus.
She is in focus by the use of depth of field. This is a close up shot, the location is different, she is in the woods, i like this close-up shot as it is fun,she is smiling and laughing.
This shot works well because of the plain white background she stands out.
This is an establishing shot, in the frame you can only see 2/3 houses but you know outside of the frame there is a lot more which makes the location look a lot bigger although its not all captured in the frame.
Fall Out Boy- This Ain't A Scene, Its An Arms Race
Researching music videos, This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arm's Race by Fall Out Boy drew my attention.
Depth of field is used in this shot, the close-up shot of the phone is in focus and the background isn't this draws the attention of the viewers to the phone.
This is a medium shot, the location is in what looks like a school p.e hall at a dance. The cardboard make an interesting prop.
The band playing in the recording studio is a typical mise-en-scene which i have seen many times before, and furthermore the way the film is shot is very conventional.
The camera is held quite steady throughout, with mainly a range of mid shots and close-up shots of the band performing and the "shock and impressed reactions" of the other people watching in the studio. You can see this shot below.
Depth of field is used in this close-up shot, making the subject in focus and the background out of focus. With his dark hair and dark background his the viewers attention is directly on his pale face because of the contrast.
This is a medium shot, it works well as it gives the audience a sight of the whole room and everything going on. Many props have been used like feathers, actors and band equipment to make this shot so effective.
You can instantly tell the location is at a funeral, this is because the priest, choir, people in black and the whole in the ground. The colours are all bright and clear, the choir stand out wearing a red and black gown.
A very shallow depth of field is used here, the priest is in focus while the background is out of focus. This makes him stand out as well as him contrasting against the green.
This shot is of the guitarist standing on the coffin, the camera has shot it looking up at the artist making him look important. I like the clear blue sky, and works well as he stands out in front of it.
Toward the end of the music video as he wakes up a black and white effect is used. This close-up shot works well, he is in focus, depth of field is used.
I like the way that the camera pans around the band, the short, fast shots keep the music video interesting. The Mise en scene used with the band playing on the roof top its different from most typical music videos.
The range of guitarist shots are effective. The brown colours of the guitar contrast with the black colour of his jacket and the dark background.
I think the animation in this video works well, animated leaves are flying around the screen and as the singer walks the blocks of white move with him, this works well as the viewers eyes are attracted to him as he contrasts with the white background.
The animation along the video i think also creates over powering effects which enhances the songs power itself, hitting the audience with creativity and smooth camera movements.
This medium shot of the band works well, the editing is effective with the fast rapid shots, and the animation gives the impression of fireworks in my opinion.
This is a close-up shot of a juke box. Having a shot of the juke box gives the viewers an insight to where the location held which is typically a bar/pub. Another reason for screen grabbing this shot is because i really liked the lighting and contrast created.
This is a medium shot, although looking boring and simple half a second after flashing lights are behind them and a girl is dancing, looking drunk and unstable, this adds a storyline to the music video. I also like the way the director has created a symetrical frame having both artists sitting in suits looking very similar and the dim lighting enhances this.
A blurry effect is used, i think this may be because it makes her not look like one of the band but just a character band members video. She is wearing a red tight, sexy dress, her hair is blond and curled and very much resembles Marilyn Monroe. This makes me think they have picked this actress and styled her to look like the famous icon because of the like '.. she's a rock and roll surviver..' in the song. Because of having the black background, attention is drawn the girl in this shot.
This medium shot is repeated throughout the music video with different members of the band each time. They are all dressed smartly in suits and by looking at other videos of theirs, it seems like it is their signature style. The viewers attention is drawn to the man in the middle as he is under some sort of light.
The light is one the lead singer, this draws the viewers attention to him, his appearance is smart and the black jumper he is wearing blends in with the background. His hair looks like it is in the style of the very famous singer Elvis Presley, this may relate again the '..rock and roll surviver..' lyrics. I also like the rustic american looking location.
Here you can see is another shot of the lead singer, having the camera at a low point makes him seem superior and important. He is holding a guitar which goes with the genre of the band which is indie folk. The location again is in a pub, the cheap tinsel coming down and the fairy lights gives a more original location than the typical modern locations in the current music videos at the moment.
This is the first shot of the band all together, here you can see they are on stage playing to a very small crowd. There is very little lighting which makes it difficult to see any detail in the shot.
I think what makes this video work is how different it is. The idea behind the video is very simple, a boy doing sign language to the song. The lights and the black and white effect work very well.
This is a medium shot, its only short but effective because the vocals haven't started yet so the main focus is on the the person playing the guitar to the tune.
Close-up shot of the guys hands moving, at first i thought he was just moving them to the beat and dancing along to the song but as you see more of him, you realise he is actually doing sign language.
The boy is looking directly into the camera, i think by doing this it makes the video more direct and effective.
This medium shot is interesting because there is no background so all the attention is drawn onto the artist. The spotlight is coming down on him here.
The light makes this long shot so effective, i like how she is central and how the lighting has created shadows.
