performance video

Fallout boy- Thriller 

This performance music video, focuses on the leader of the band and the instruments used throughout the performance. Several different camera angles are used to film this performance capturing each and every angle of the band and their instruments.  Several close ups are used throughout this video, to capture the instruments and the artists. The close ups are used often to link the what you hear with what you see, for example this man playing the guitar, was shown as a close up whilst we could hear the guitarist solo.

There are also several fade transitions used throughout this performance video. These are used in time with the key change to create a dramatic build up to the song. These are commonly used in performance music videos, to build tension, therefore if I were to create a performance music video, i think I would defiantly choose to include these in my video.

 

Narrative videos

Just Jack- The Day I Died

This narrative music video, tells the story of a family, business man, and his last day living before he is killed at the end of the music video. The music video shows the entire day of this man, and as the day goes on the effects of his death begin to appear on his body such as the injures to his face and head as well as the effect his death has on his suit which as the song continues, becomes damaged. 

The visuals throughout are well linked with the lyrics, as what you hear from the song is nearly always what you see in the video, meaning that they correspond well together. However this seems a very simplistic idea, as you could guess what the song is about by just watching the video without any lyrics.

The  video focuses on the actor, throughout following them, mostly at a medium shot, as there day goes on. The viewer has no idea of what has happened to the actor, until the very end, where we see the accident combined with the lyrics 

"as i crossed back over the street, I guess  I never saw that taxi"

comparision of different genre music videos.

I have not yet decided, what genre of music I am going to use for my music video. In order to help me make this decision, I am going to look at different music genres and compare the way in which they are filmed and edited.

Firstly I looked at a pop music video, and for this I chose,  Beyonce Single ladies.

This music video is choreography throughout, with Beyonce center framed at all times in between the other two dancers. This video is filmed in unison dancing, throughout, in black and white filming, with a white background which makes the dancers stand out throughout. After further research I found out that Beyonce gained this idea from the of Bob fosse choriography. I love the dancing in this video, because of the unison choreography, throughout, which is very energetic. The video is mainly long shots of the dancers, with an exception of a few close ups but only of the artist Beyonce not the other two dancers. Surprisingly there are no cuts throughout this video, instead the whole dance routine is filmed in one shot. There is a lot of camera movement throughout this video panning is used a lot to follow the dancers as they move, because of the energetic dance moves. The success of this video has mainly come from the dancing, and choreography, which has been reenacted by hundreds of fans and posted on you tube, here is one of my favourites: 

Next, i chose to look at a different genre of music, this time I chose to look at Green day American Idiot from a Rock genre. 

This music video meets are expectations of the genre, it consists of lots of cuts throughout, as well as several different camera angels. These are used to film the performance, of the band. There are also several  close ups of the instruments being played, which are focused on whilst being played. The main focus in this video is the front man of the band, who is privileged throughout this video. This video contrasts to the Beyonce, single ladies one, as the focus of the video is very different, as Beyonces main focus in her video is the dancing, where as Green days main focus is on the instruments used within this video.

Next I chose to look at the soul genre, by Adele.

Adele's music video is a live performance at the Brit awards, with a huge audience. Adel is positioned in centre frame throughout, whilst performing, and is mainly privileged throughout the video. There are several close ups of the artist, as shown in the above image. As well as that the camera uses several different angles to view her performance, such as pan, over head, and over the shoulder shots. The pace of the music is very slow, with the backing sound of the piano throughout.

The camera also focuses on the audience several times throughout this performance video, to show their reactions to her performance. 

my top five favourite music videos

After looking at several music videos, i managed to narrow it down to my top five favourite music videos.

At number five, i chose Avril lavine-Girlfriend. I particularly like this video, as it contains both a narrative and performance view of Avril Lavine. Not only is she performing throughout the video, but she is also acting as the girlfriend, and the "better" girl. I particularly, enjoy the humour throughout this video, as Avril attempts to convince the "hunk" of the video that she is better that his girlfriend. Similarly, there is also a strong theme of energy throughout the video, and it is clear that Avril lavine enjoyed creating the video. Avril is in center frame throughout the music video, and is constantly privileged, throughout. I also really like the change of costume throughout the music video, as Avril changes character.









At number four I chose Busted- year 3000.

I particularly like this video, because of the variety of narrative, and performance throughout. The video contains the group busted playing both parts of the performers and the actors in this video, as well as including graphic cartoons. The video links well with the lyrics, as the whole video is showing what the world looks like in the "year 3000" which is what the song is about. I also particularly like the use of imagination in this video, of how they picture the year 3000 with women with "three boobs".

For number three i have chosen, the plain white t's - hay there delilah.

This video made it into my top three, as i particularly, like the way it is filmed with a split screen throughout, showing different scenes. The lyrics and visuals are almost complete opposites, as the lyrics reveal a loving boyfriend missing his girlfriend, where as the truth behind the video, is that he was a stalking the girl, to a point where she had to move away to get away from him. I like the contrast of this music video, where it could have to meanings, the loving boyfriend, and the stalker. Similarly, the use of split screens, means that you can see the performer and the narrative part of the video at the same time.

For my second favourite music video I have chosen, Nickleback- Rockstar.

This is one of my personal favourites, as i love the way in which it is filmed. There are several people shot miming the lyrics to the song, representing the amount of people who want "to be a rockstar". I also like the variety of different people used throughout the video including celebrities such as Nelly Fitardo.

Finally, my FAVOURITE MUSIC VIDEO IS THRILLER- MICHEAL JACKSON

I have chosen this as my FAVOURITE music video, as i love the dancing throughout this video. There is a huge link between the lyrics and video, throughout, as the costumes used represent a monsters and create a "scary atmosphere", to relate to the lyrics used.

top five most expensive music videos

The first music video to be launched was Bohemian Rhapsody performed by Queen in 1975.As further research I decided to research into the top five most  expensive music videos made. I then chose to look at the top five most expensive music videos on you tube, in order to recognize what made them such expensive music videos to create.

#5 Guns and roses- estranged

This video cost around $4,000,000 when created in 1993.

When looking at this video, it becomes clear why this video was as expensive as it was. With the use of transition editing throughout the video which would have been reasonably new, and quite expensive in the year of 1993. Similarly, this video involves a lot of crops including guns, ambulances and police cars, which would all of had to been hired, which would of cost quite a lot also. Most of this video consists of a concert which the guns and roses are performing at, however the main cost of this video would have come from the narrative side of the video.

 

#4 Madonna-bedtime story 

This music video was created in 1995 costing around $5,000,000 to make.

This video was Madonna's most expensive she had ever made. It cost $5 million, and was the most expensive video ever until Michael and Janet Jackson's "Scream" in 1996. The main cause for the huge expense thoughout this video, is because of the use of effects such as the one shown here, of a mouth positioned where the eye should be. This would all have been through technology, which at the time was reletively new, and excited for the directors of the music videos.

#3 Madonna- express yourself

Madonna reached the top five most expensive videos, again, with "express yourself" released in 1989. Similarly, to her one released in 1995, Madonna uses a lot of lighting effects such as flashing, and shadows throughout this video. "Fake rain" is also used throughout, which at the time of 1989 would have been a relatively new devise to use, and therefore would have cost quite a lot to use. As shown here, the effects have been used, to show the man, laying down and Madonna's eye watching him in the smoke. This effect would have been done electronically, and at the time would have cost quite alot to create.

#2 Madonna- die another day

This music video, created in October 2002, cost around 6,100,000 to make.

The main attraction of this music video is the use of stunts, and props throughout the video. There are several fights and stunt moves used throughout the video aswell as fencing.

#1 Micheal Jackson-Scream

When looking at the micheal jackson- scream it becomes clear why it was such an expencive film to create. The 3D modelling and the use of effects throughout the video, were not only very new and expencive at the time, but the comptuers required to run them were also top of the range, resulting in a lot of money being spent on creating the "in outter space" effect, by creating the look and shape of the earth and the universe.

the history of MTV

MTV was launched 1st August 1981, followed by the words spoken by John Lack "ladies and gentlemen rock and roll" Initially, this channel was only available to households in New jersey, and only aired music videos which were provided free by the record companies.

MTV currently has over 22 channels in the UK alone, and over 160 channels world wide including music channels such as MTV, Viva, MTV hits, MTV base and MTV dance. Since the start of MTV in 1981 MTV has expanded dramatically around the world, broadcasting live concerts, music videos, and radio across the world. MTV mainly target men and women between the ages of 18-34, presenting music which reflects the lifestyles of the audience. My offering a multi-platform approach, with a range of different genres of music channels, MTV are able to reach a mass market.

The first ever music video shown on MTV was "video killed the radio star" by The Buggles.

This was then followed by:
number #2 "You Better Run" by Pat Benatar

number #3 "She wont dance with me" by Rod Stewart

number #4 "You better you bet" by The Who

number #5 "Little suzies on the up" by PH.D

With the success of the music channel, MTV began to introduce a multiplatfrom, by introducing reality TV shows in 1980's, aimed at young adults and teenagers. Its popular TV show, the "real world was launched in 1982. With the success of the real world and the Osbournes, MTV went onto produce more programmes, including sweet sixteen, teen mom, which has now lead to further shows such as The Hills, The City, Jersey shore and sixteen and pregnant.