I plan on using a variety of camera shots, angles and movements:
Close-up shots: I plan on using these to create a sense of deep emotion. Close-up shots will show only one or two actors within the shot and it will be used to present to the audience what the actor is feeling. It will also allow viewers to feel empathy for the actors in the video.
Long shots: I will use long shots to create an overall sense of atmosphere. Long shots provide the audience with a view of the setting as well as actions taking place within it by rhe actors.
Mid shots: I will use mid shots, also known as social shots, to portray actors emotions as well as their interaction with props and other actors. Mid shots will show an actors feelings towards another person or another thing and that will give the audience a better understanding of the videos meaning and story.
High angle shots: High angle shots look down upon a person or thing. It is usually used to make a subject seem vulnerable and therefore helps to construct the appearance of the actor and the audiences perception of them or it.
Eye-level angle shots: This type of shot puts the audience at the same level as the artist or the actors in the video. It personalizes the video and makes the people within it relatable and gives the music video the ability to come across as relaxed.
Tracking shot: I will use tracking shots to give the audience a great sense of what's going on. The tracking shot follows the subject that is within the frame. Within the shot the audience is able to view the setting, interaction with other actors and so giving the audience the ability to feel a part of the video or feel like they are there rather than just watching it on a screen. Below is an example of a tracking shot.
Panning shot: defined by Wikipedia, a panning shot is refers to the horizontal scrolling of an image that is wider than the display. Using this shot will simply show more expression from an actor or a greater feel and view of a setting. Below is an example of a panning shot.
When it comes ot the editing, I will use straight-cut editing from scene to scene throughout. I will do this because it creates invisible editing and as my video is a narrative video, I want it to tell a story and seem continuous without any distractions. I will zoom in from mid shots to close-up shots and extreme close-up shots to go from exposing emotion to putting complete emphasis on it or a paticular action.
Regarding the generic conventions of my chosen genre, every visual example I've used has been from an R&B music video, therefore it proves that my music video will mostly conform to the conventional use of camera for my genre (R&B Ballad),
The examples you have embedded in your post illustrate the media language you refer to effectively.
ReplyDeleteYou have carefully considered the impact you want to create and which style of cinematography will enable you to create this. Be careful that your narrative style still reflects a music video and doesn't become too narrative led. You can pose this question in your market research.