Game Over- Tinchey Stryder
The camera shot types are very limited in this video, they are mainly
mid shots or close ups this denotes to the artists being centre of
attention the connotations of this is that it makes them look self
absorbed or wanting to be taken seriously.
Their are camera movements
such as panning shots where the camera pans around the artist in a
circle, the denotation of this is that it gives the artist a 3
dimensional look and adds movement to the video, this connotes to the
artists wanting to be seen as real, in other words down to earth.
The shot focus isn't very prominent in this video, it is used to emphasise the artist in the foreground this is shallow depth focus.
Waiting all night-Rudimental
The camera
work in this video all relates to the narrative for the video.
Throughout the beginning of the music video it uses point of view shots and close
ups, this denotes to how it it is being seen, the connotations of this
is to show it through a persons eyes. The music video also uses a
lot of low angle shots this denotes to the camera being below the
characters, the connotations of this is that it shows that he is
overcoming his problem, it go's
really well with the narrative for this music video. There are also
many group shots, this denotes to the main character being with his
friends, the connotation of this is that the main character wants to be
around friends after his accident, he feels insecure and paranoid.
The camera is also used many times in a handheld
way throughout the music video, this denotes to giving
the camera some movement, the connotation of this is that it helps give
the watcher a personal feel or connection to the character. Another movement is the pan shot, it is used throughout to follow the BMX's on the ramps or when they are riding through the city, this denotes to the BMX life, riding through the city streets, the connotation of this is that it symbolises freedom. The least used camera movement is the tracking shot, this shot is used many times throughout the city scenes to follow the characters through the city alleys, this denotes to camera acting like another BMX rider, the connotation of this is that it makes us (the audience) feel as though we are part of the action.
The camera focus varies over the video, is moves from shallow depth to deep depth focus often this is called full focus, the denotation of this is that the constant focus change confuses the viewer, the connotation of this is that it could represent disorientation as if he is still dizzy after his accident.
Thatsnotme- Skepta
The camera shots in this video are varied because the video
is mostly taken from a handheld camera. One example of these shots is a close up of skeptas face, this denotes to him getting up close and
personal with his fans, the connotation of this is that it helps put his face on his
brand. Another shot is the group shot, this denotes to him being with
his crew BBK in the streets of London, the connotation of this is to
help advertise his crews name and connect his brand to his crews brand.
The most prominent camera shot in this video is the two shot that is
edited to float around in front of the other shots for the whole video.
Their is a lot of camera movement such as a hand held camera, this camera movement is used in the background shots, it makes the footage feel homemade and contrasts to the foreground footage giving it a more professional look.
Shot focus is used very effectively during this video, it's shallow depth focus, this is used all the way through, it makes the background shot become unfocused and the foreground become focused.
Do you wanna know?- Arctic Monkeys
The camera shots in this video are very few because it is an animation. The most comon is the group shot because most of the animations show people in groups. It also contains mid shots and close ups, both of these are used at excess to set the scene and help the viewer to understand the video.
Their is lots of camera movement in this music video. One would be a pan shot, this shot is used to follow a character or certain animation within the music video, this movement is used mid way through the video to create effect and add realism to the animations. Tilt shots are also used in this music video, this is where the camera tilts from feet to head slowly, this shot connotes to the character being a dominant and overpowering character. Another movement type is the zoom shot that is used to slowly get closer to an object.
There is no changes in focus in this video.
To many Man- Boy Better Know
The camera shots in this video vary lots. A common shot is the mid shot, this is used with moderation in this video, this shot is usually used to help the audience establish a view on the character, denoting to us knowing who the character is. Another shot used is the close up shot, this is so the artist can get his face recognised and connected to his brand. One of the least used shots in this video is the two shot, this is because the group performing is this video ( Boy Better Know) are known to be a huge group of artists not just a duo. The most used shot type in this music video is the group shot because the artists featured in this video want to get all their faces related to one another through the brand name.
The video uses mainly three types of camera movement. The camera tilt is one of these, this is so that the camera shows the women dancing, it gives to the idea of the male gaze (laura Mullvey). Another of these camera movements is the rocking camera, because when it does this it provides us with the feel that we are dancing along in the club with them. The final of these many shot movements is the whip pan shot, this is where the camera pans around very fast and often becomes unfocused, this is used to show the excitement of being with these artists in a club.
The focus is often shallow depth so that we are able to see the artists face clearly
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