genre research little mix

Genre ResearchLittle Mix - Wings

By Siobhan Fox

Opening shotsThere are a range of shots used in the first 10 seconds introducing the singers.

The angle of all off these are shots are the same however there are a range of close ups and mid shots.

The very first shots are establishing all four singers, this seems popular for a girl group

music video.The use of the split screen is very popular for POP music videos with each performer having their own background and personality

The use of split screen is used again with only two performers, however with a mid shot.

The positioning of the camera is still the same in these shots however the shot types have changed such as a close up and mid shot.

First 10 seconds..

Shot types and anglesThroughout the video there are many different types of shots varying from a close up, mid shot, long shot and establishing shot. However there are only two different camera angles, the main one is front on and the other is from the left side using a mirroring effect.

The camera angle on these shots are straight on with the use of the split screen and different shots such as mid shot and close up.

At this point of the video there is a split screen of close up and mid shots

This is the only other angle in Little Mix’s video, it is from the left angle and is effective. We could do this in ours.

All of these shots are from the same angle which is straight on but have different angles such as long shot, group mid shot and extreme long shot.

Costume Throughout the video there are four different costume changes for each singer, this mainly happens when there is a location change. All of their outfits are stylish and brightly coloured which sometimes match the backgrounds. With the fast pace editing and dancing these costumes give an exciting feel.

One costume which matches their background

A costume change when there is a change of location

Setting and lightingThe setting looks as if it is in a warehouse and in front of a green screen as there are a lot of shots where there is a customised background, this works well with the fast pace beat and editing and the bright costumes.

Each singer have their own personal background which is used each time they are filmed on their own throughout the video.

The lighting is probably spot lights as their will not be much natural light in a factory.

PropsThe only prop used is a stall for all of the dancers and singers, this is only used for them to dance on and around which shows it is a very simple video.