James Lonergan VIDEO ANALYSIS
James Lonergan
VIDEO ANALYSIS
RIZZLE KICKS
DOWN WITH THE TRUMPETS
LETS GET DOWN
WITH…
The two artists on a radio/TV. Often seen in this “R&B/pop’’ videos .
First thing we see in the video gives us an idea of what genre the band and song is.
Picture of the Artists
Medium shot of radio
WHAT?!The tape suggests that it could be an old video, however we the audience know it suggests old classics & vintage appeal
The tap also links with the old radio on the previous slide as this is what it plays music with
Close up of his hands and tape
DOWN WITH THE..DOWN
WITH THE..
A picture with the artists and the radio, which has them on the screen, with “cool posters of bands” – suggesting the genre of “rap & RnB”
The clothes, a hoodie, polo's and chequered shirts again suggests genre of indie rap
Group Shot and medium shot!
WHAT?!
The story is progressing, telling us ( showing us) a story
Use of their surroundings connotes they are average men in the city
Two Shot and establishing shot
TRUMPETS! The same location shot from different angles with quick cuts to flow with the fast beat of the song!
Group shot ( dancing bottom left)Long shot and 2 shot top leftLong shot top right.
YEAH YEAH
Man Paid with fake money introducing humour which links with the lyrics of the song
Medium shot of man, possible long shot or group shot with the artists in the backgroud
DOWN WITH THE..DOWN
WITH THE..
Same location shot from two different angles with fast cuts to go with the beat
Following the story and narrative of the video, beats quicken and so do cuts as a chase scene is occurring
SLOW MOTION!
YEAH YEAHClose up of artist and the trumpet!
Prop relating to the lyrics and song title
DOWN WITH THE..DOWN
WITH THE..
Two shot and close up of the two artists
Picture relating to the lyrics including the bra!
Graffiti in the background suggesting an urban environment - connotes the genre of the song
TRUMPETS!Final shot and it’s a close up!
Key facial expression as it follows the narrative of the story!!