Range of Shots

Our music video employs a wide range of artistic camera shots which are replications of those used by real media texts.

The research that we did earlier on at the preliminary stage of our project inspired us with many ideas of shots which are used, many of which we replicated in our own work.

Arial Shot 

This arial shot is pivotal in the opening to our music video in providing a contrast from the medium and close up shots of Emily's emotions. It makes for a clear knowledge of the narrative, in that she is packing up and leaving to escape, developing the plot in an artistic way for our audience. It was clear to us when mapping our storyboard that arial shots are usually done with complex equipment (such as a crane or some sort of technical leverage), but with limited supplies we were able to achieve a similar effect by just standing on a raised object with a tripod to ensure a steady shot. 

Close Up (Wardrobe Shot)

This was a very unique style of close up which, instead of filming Emily's back whilst she took clothes from the wardrobe, it allows the audience to continue to see her face and have access to her emotions whilst the narrative is still furthered. We achieved this particular shot by setting up the DSLR inside the wardrobe on a tripod stand and positioning it at level with Emily's upper body. 

Medium Shot 

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The medium shot of Anne used in our video has become almost iconic, the main shot and still image that has been woven in throughout our A2 work (not only in the video but also in our print media) as a representation of the key themes in the narrative; love, reflection, and loss. 

Handheld Camera

Our use of a handheld camera effect at this point puts emphasis on the fact that these moments in colour are flashbacks of memories. The audience feel involved, as if they are walking with the elderly couple, and having an insight into their relationship and memories together. 

Long Exposure Shot

This long exposure shot was achieved with a Canon 550D and edited using Adobe Premier Pro. The focus begins on a berry bush in a graveyard, and the focus then pulls onto Emily walking past. The mis en scene here was key in this scene in emphasising the isolation and sadness via the coldness and frosty weather, and the focus on the frozen leaves allows for this dramatic effect to be conducted. 

360 Perspective Shot 

Finally, this 360 degree shot around the two characters embracing was a completely individual idea of our own, that was uninspired by contemporary media influences. We used it in our video at the bridge of the song which is long enough to include this without any cuts or changes. It's a very successful shot in emphasising the emotions of grief, using close ups on the two upset faces, and evoking empathy from the audience as a dramatic effect. 

Molly Masters