Thursday, 26 September 2013

Research: Media Language in Music Videos

Camera:
The use of camera within music videos is a very key aspect. Camera work provides various shots such as close ups and mid shots the main of use of these shots is to show off the artist/band as they are the main attraction. Shots such as long shots could be used to show off the artist/band with the addition of tilts and tracks. Wide shots are used within music videos mainly to bring in the location with the artist.
 
Editing:
The use of editing goes hand in hand with camera. Editing is mainly used within music videos to hit beats to give a sharp and edgy feel to it, these include jump cuts. Other use of edits include obvious edits such as graphical ones, slow motion and speeding up. The use of these keeps the viewer entertained in comparison to the artist/band was just standing on the spot - which would be quite boring.
 

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