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1. Lighting There are two different types of lighting used
within the video. Thereis the low key lighting which is used when
we see the shots of theband playing and singing. In these shots we
see a light behind themwith fans in front of them and a general
light to allow the audience tosee them. The use of the light behind
the band almost creates asense of intimidation and the fans give it
a basement kind ofappearance. The other light is natural light for
when we see the shotsof people in the streets.
2. Costume The costumes are all of the same coloursapart from
the drummer who is wearing awhite shirt, however he wears a black
tielinking him with the other members and aguitarist wearing a
red-ish jumper whichcan only be identified by the lightingbehind
showing this occasionally. The useof the black helps to enforce the
rockgenre as black is associated with rock/punk music. Also the use
of this coloursmatch the low key lighting so it clearlyrepresents
what sort of genre this videoand song is.
3. Location The main location that is seen within the video
isthat of which resembles a basement rave due todark lighting and
the people of whom are jumpingup and down and dancing. The other
locationscant be properly identified as they are just shots
ofpeople on different streets getting pillows of whichwe arent
revealed to why that is until later on inthe video.
4. EditingVideo showing fast paced editing: The cutting that is
used in the video reallymatches with the pace and beat of themusic
as for example when a little bit afterthe second chorus the pace
gets faster tomatch the music which builds up thatparty, rebellious
atmosphere of which thesong withholds and cleverly representingthe
title of the song. There is a narrative to this due to the factthat
the shots seen of people grabbingpillows progresses to all them
ending upat this concert type event where there isthen a pillow
fight; the use of cross cuttinghelps to enforce this.
5. Cinematography/ Mise EnScene The opening shot we see a long
shot of the bands set withsmoke blowing behind it and with the
bright lights setting arebellious and in a way dangerous mood due
to the use of thesmoke. Throughout the video we see various close
ups whichimmediately make the audience focus on him more as
thelights behind him highlight him but also because you see aclose
up of his face, listening to his words which almostrepresents that
hes talking to you as well as the people in thevideo. This in turn
goes with the title as its I Predict A Riot soyoure listening and
watching only him. The other variety oflong shots show the band as
one giving them a strong Video showing examplespresence, linking
with the mixture of close ups on the crowd, of camera
movements:almost building up this army. The use of slow motion
shots ofwhen the crowd is pillow fighting draws in the audience
moreas it did me as you get to focus on their expressions that
aresmiling which then has the effect of making you smile as youfeel
involved. Camera movements such as crabs, tilts andtrack in and
outs are used to assist in building up therebellious atmosphere
that is intended. Whenever the cameratracks in or out you notice
that its not a smooth track its a veryquick and sharp enforcing the
atmosphere.