Find 2 contrasting music videos - In each identify a particularly interesting

example of the following and be prepared to show and explain how it

works in context.•A transition

•An extreme close up•A pan shot

•A tracking shot•An establishing shot

•A section where the lyrics contrast or reinforce the visuals•What you consider to be the most artistic or interesting shot

of all

Media StudiesKatie Walshaw

In this transition the camera takes advantage of the glare from a light to cut out the picture and then dim into the next shot. I think this is an original and artistic way to use a transition and gives more drama and effect than a basic cut transition would.

In this shot the camera shows an extreme closeup of the chess board two people are playing on. It has used an extreme close up to show that the board and it’s pieces are shaking, from tremors in the floor. This is a good example of an extreme closeup as it has been specifically used to show the shaking object in more detail. Extreme closeup’s are not the best shot to use and should have a specific reason for showing the shot in so much detail.

In this shot the camera pans over the side of the aircraft up to the top looking down at it. This enables us to see that the aircraft is in the shape of the take that logo. I think this has been put in place to promote the artists and refer to them throughout the video. I like this example as it is original and shows how you can shoot an object from multiple views.

In this shot the camera moves out from being positioned behind some boxes to show a better, more dominant view of the artist. This shot shows more of the old rooms surroundings and gives a better look at what the artist is doing by shooting from a side angle. I also shows artists costume and other finer details.

I like the way they have used this tracking shot as it feels suitable for the scene. Tracking shots are more advanced and more interesting shots to use as the camera view moves. They perform this shot using a dolly stand on a track.

In this shot the camera zooms in on a boy watching a kids sci-fi cartoon on the television. This directly relates to the title of the song showing a child and a children’s cartoon. It also refers the sci-fi theme that takes place throughout the video. I think this is a good establishing shot to use as in introduces you to the theme of the video going to be used.

Lyrics:Out on the streets tonight,There making peace tonight,There making peace-

In this scene the lyrics are about making peace on the streets. The visuals on the video reinforce this as it shows a boy pushing through the wall of armed police aiming at the artist to get a photo of them. At which he is extremely pleased. This makes the scene very moving and makes the lyrics more dramatic to the audience, focusing their attention on the words used. This type of shot consists with Goodwins theory of six when the lyrics reinforce the visuals of the shot.

I think this panning shot used is rather interesting as it reinforces the beat of the song. It does this by showing an army marching in sync with the clapping beat of the song. I like that they have used a shot to refer to the beat of the song as no lyrics are used throughout this part.

In this transition special effects have been used to make the video roll through the different shots, similar to a film rolling through a projector. It is continuously flowing without any cuts to separate the shots. I think this is an interesting transition to use as it is original and dramatic, referring to the mysterious and dramatic feel of the video.