analysing music videos

music video - rihanna we found love

the music entirely shot with spontaneous shots, the first key shot of the video is a fierce stare down of rihanna and the actor in the bathtub.

The next shot shows more effect on the audience because it shows Rihanna on her own in a field, this shows that she is alone and that there is nobody there for her. the shot is a wide one shot because it is only her in the short clip.

The next shot is a shot of lighting being struck, this shows can show a sense of stress,struggle and hardship. 

The next shot is the scene where Rihanna is in her flat where the scenery (clouds) is projected on to the wall behind her. This shows the audience what kind of state she is in (high).

The next shot is a scene where Rihanna and the actor are together behind a big fire, this shows that even when they are in great distress they still fall in love together.the shot is a mid close up two shot. 

the next shot is a shot of pills/drugs dropping, this shows the element of addiction and craze. the shot is a close up shot.

the next shot is a mid close up of Rihanna raving on the actors back, this shows a sense of happiness.

the next shot is a long shot of a building collapsing, this is when all the happiness breaks down and this also shows that she is sad.

the last shot is a mid shot of Rihanna and the actor in bathtub repeating the beginning of the video, this might show the audience how it all started

Green Screen - how its filmed

Green Screen Background is a special effect that makes a subject appear in different locations by imposing images. Gone are the days when photographers would go hunting for locations. Now all they have to do is hook up a green screen photography set up and click away.


Perhaps the most common use of this is weather forecast broadcast for TV news stations. The person telling the weather stands in front of green screen backdrops, pointing to maps and radar. (Photo Credit) Backgrounds change as information moves forward from city, state, national weather forecast to radar etc. While blue screen backgrounds are more commonly used, for digital photography, green screens have become popular due to the amount of lightning required to project quality image.


Photographers all over the world use green screens to create images that grab attention. The process of using green screens has made the experience cost effective and extremely efficient. The coordination however could get a little tricky as one has to have a clear picture in mind about what one wants.


Green screen drops come in all sizes and shapes. The least expensive backdrop will be a sheet from fabric store.


photographers can use backdrops of any colour like green,blue,purple, 


an example of this is a music video of B.O.B ft Bruno Mars - nothin on you 
the whole video is shot in a white room and the colour is cancelled out to be like a torn out photos put together. Because the artist probably could not have gone to all the locations like london,tokyo and new orleans so this cuts time and money at the same time. Also as a result in using the backdrop in a music video this will give more of an effect on the audience.


when actually filming with the back drop (green screen), the back drop has to be a specific colour, and when using it the person in the shot should not wear clothing is not the same colour as the backdrop. otherwise the person would have parts that would be missing. Also the back drop has to be properly lit ( four point lighting). The character in the shot has to be  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PTDv_szmL0 

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process of shooting

The process that we have made for the video is that we have all the locations for our music video.

We have all the preparations for shooting in our locations like the restaurant Browns. Our scene is going to be a love at first site scene. We will use different types of shots like close ups, mid close ups, wide shot.

mise en scene

Monday the 10th of October:

• Clothing
• Props
• Make-up
• Effects

Clothing:- here is an idea of the specific clothing that might be used in the whole music video.

we feel that the dress code will have a better effect because our group are going for the indie love song type of feel.

 

Autumn theme
Hats 










skinny jeans, 

shirts, plain t-shirts, bow ties, scarfs and gloves 

Props:
Guitar,  - the guitar will be used in the scene where the guy is singing/ performing on the bed 

coffee mugs,

 tables chairs - will be shot in a coffee shop ( browns)

bed - will be shot in a hotel (unknown at the moment)

Effects:

• vintage 
• Dark effects
• black and white
• fade in colours 

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