Sunday, 21 October 2012

Music Video Analysis


 This is my first Music Video Analysis. The song that I have chosen to analyse is 'Good Time' by Carly Rae Jepson and Owl City. In this analysis I have focused on the main features which are:
  • Shot Type
  • Camera work
  • Mise-en-scene
  • Editing
  • Representation 

Shot Types and camera movement: Tracking shot is used to show the friends come together in one shot to show their friendship. This can connote that the video is going to be about their friendship and having a good time.
Analysis
As the tracking shot shows their relationship of coming together and hugging shows that they are meeting up to have a good time. Also as it is sunny it gives a happy feeling to the shot as they are also smiling. The location is a city street by a car which could show that they are set to be going in the car. This is also shown by the fact that they have lots of bags.
Music Lyrics
‘Its always a good time’
Edit/Transitions
Tracking shot goes into cuts between each person In the scene.

Shot Types and camera movement:
Mid shot Is used to see their body language and facial expressions so you can see how they are feeling. Also there is a three shot to show all three people in the car.
Analysis

The mid shot is used to show how they are feeling. In this shot they are all smiling which shows that they are happy and are having fun. The three shot is used to show all three people in the car and see how they are feeling. As they are in a car shows that they are going on a trip somewhere. The location is on a road in a forest which could suggest that they maybe going camping.
Music Lyrics
‘Woke up on the right of the bed’






Edit/Transitions
The shot cuts to the location in the forest to show where they are.
Shot Types and camera movement:
Camera slightly zooms out to show everyone in the shot which shows that everyone is having fun which the song is about. The shot type is a mid long shot to show everyone and a group shot as it has a lot of people in the shot.
Analysis

The shot mainly focuses on the two main singers sat on the car which connotes that they are two main people in the video. There are lots of people in the background shown to be having fun. They all also seem to be friends and have all come together. This is typical for a pop song as pop songs tend to show friends and are generally happy.
Music Lyrics:
‘Its always a good time’


Edit/Transitions
The camera cuts to each of the two singers when they sing their solo part but then cuts back to the both of them when they sing together.
Shot Types and camera movement:
The shot type is a mid close up as it shows their faces so that we can see their facial expressions. It is also a two shot as there are two people in the shot. The camera is at a low angle to show that their facial expressions and body movement.

Analysis
This shot shows that they are walking somewhere as a group of friends. The mid close up shows their facial expressions which are happy. This relates the song as they are having a good time. The low angle shows that they are carrying bags and walking which connotes that they are planning on staying somewhere together. The location is set in woods which show that they could be camping.
Music Lyrics:
‘Lets hang out if your down to get down tonight’
Edit/Transitions
The camera is handheld to show that they are walking. The camera lowers down to show their facial expressions.
Shot Types and Camera movement:
This shot is a long shot which then cuts into a mid shot of the girl running through the forest.
Analysis
This shot shows the girl running through the forest holding a giant butterfly into the mist. This makes the shot seem mystical. The long shot is used to show her disappear into the mist. She is also seen to be having fun as she is smiling. She is also running in slow motion to show which makes the shot seem more magical.
Lyrics:
‘Wake up at twilight’
Edit/Transitions
Tracking shot is used to follow the girl run. Then cuts to a more close up shot of the girl running so you can see her facial expressions.
Shot Type and Camera Movements:
This shot is a long shot and a group shot so that you can the group of friends dancing and having fun together.
Analysis
This shot shows the friends having fun and dancing together. This shows that they are having a good time which the song is about. The location is in the forest which is covered in mist which makes it look magical. There are tents in this scene which shows that they must be camping there. The shot also shows them as a group to show that they are having fun as a group.
Lyrics:
‘Woah-oh-oh-oh’
Edit/Transitions
A lot of cuts are used to show different angles of the group having fun. It also cuts to the main singers when they are singing.

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