Shot by shot analysis

Low angle shot
Sam and I will use a low angle shot when filming the band performing on stage. We think that this will have a realistic effect as the audience will look up to the band which creates the impression that the band are stars - theory of Richard Dyer.
We will also use a low angle shot of the car, as with a block red car, it will look effective on screen. We also used a low angle shot through the steering wheel of the car, this looked effective as it was an unusual shot to create.

High angle shot
A high angle shot will be used during filming the band on stage as the audience will then see both the band playing on stage and the crowd dancing. This will be a difficult shot to film but it will look realistic.

Long shot
Sam and I will use plenty of long shots during our music video. The majority will be used during the scene on Stapleford highstreet. This way, the audience can see the entire location. We think that by filming from a long shot and the singer walking towards the camera looks professional. We have used this technique often, from several different angles.

Medium shot
We have tried to avoid using medium shots during our music video as we wanted to either set the scene with a long shot or express emotion through close up shots. The camera may have filmed the band during playing on stage as the audience can see each band member that filled the screen.

Close up shot
Sam and I have tried to use as many close up shots as possible as we feel that this is the only way the characters can express emotion. Particularly when characters are singing. This can create a connection between the audience and the star (Richard Dyer's theory)Sam and I have also used close up shot during the car scene, as by maintaining a prolonged close up shot, the audience are drawn to continue watching the film.

Extreme close up
We used an extreme close up shot during the bands performance - on the guitar. Sam and I filmed two separate shots of different angles of the strings. This looked effective as the beat of the music matched the movement of the guitar.

Written by Hollie