Evaluation Activity 1 Section B

Activity 1 Question B



1) A shot that shows a link between the lyrics and/ or music and visuals

This is a shot from Katy Perry's music video 'fireworks', there is a clear link with the lyrics and visuals as when she sings "baby your a firework" we immediately get a shot of fireworks shooting out of her.

2) A shot that typifies the way a record company would want their artist to be represented.

This shot is of Lady Gaga coming out of a pool in her video 'poker face.' The video was one of Gaga's first therefore the shot of her illustrates the unique way in which the record company decided to represent her.

3) A shot that illustrates how a video uses music genre

Lil Wayne is known for his amazing lyrics and rapping skills, this shot emphasises his music genre; rap, as he is surrounded by women in a limo which also shows his power and wealth. He also has a 'thuggish' look which also helps to identify his genre of music.

4) A shot that shows intertextual reference

This shot of Twiggy has intertextual reference as one of the bandmates our video is made to look like Twiggy, we felt this had a good connection with our music.

5) A shot that demonstrates use of camera

Shot 5 is from Lady Gaga's recent music video called 'Born this way.' The camera is filming from a birds eye view angle. This is a good camera technique as it captures all the bodies in this scene which also adds an effect t the video and changes it from th typical close up shots.

6) A shot that demonstrates use of lighting

This shot is Lady Gaga again from her 'Born this way' video. As most of the video is dark, this shot has excellent use of lighting as we are able to see her face clearly in full colour, which also adds to her star image.

7) A shot that demonstarte the use of mise-en-scene

Also taken from Gaga's video 'Born this way' this shot justifies the use of mise-en-scene as her and the actor are made to look like walking skeletons. The use of make-up helps to create the image but the costume takes away Gaga's 'girly' side as a gender of a skeleton cannot be recognised easily.

8 & 9) Two shots which you feel demonstrate something which shows you have watched other music videos

Shot 8 is taken from Britney Spears video 'Oops I did it again'. The close-up shot is typical of a pop video, it enables the consumers to easily recognise the artist as a star image is created.

Shot 9 is from Nicki Minaj's music video 'Moment for life' again there is a close up shot of the artist but this particular shot creates a link between the lyrics and visuals as wel as music. The music sounds similar to a  Disney princess film which connects with the way Nicki Minaj looks as she looks like a princess and sings "I wish I could have this moment for life" this being in regards to her bing a princess.