Monday, 13 July 2009

Model of the media

When thinking of the product, we need to consider these elements:

- TEXT

- AUDIENCE

-INSTITUTION

Questions for music video

1) favourite videos?

- dead and gone by Justin Timberlake
- its my life ny Bon jovi

2)why do you like them?

I like them because they are quite pacey videos, also there are good looking people in them.

3) What makes them effective?

the speed
transitions
special effects
dance moves
clothes
shoking images
tells a story
make up
lighting
props
etc.

4)Do you think they helped to promote the band/track?

Yes i do becasue when we listern we only take in about 60per cent of it, we as we are more likely to remember the visual images.

5)Whats the purpose of a music video?

Its purpose is to express their feelings, help to make the lyics make sense, but the main purpose is to promote and advitise a band to make money.

6)How cana video be judged to be successful?

Which the answer is simple, their use the money they make from the cd sales and downloads.

7) What factors do you need to consider when planning a video?

Time
money
budget
audience
fan base
story board.

Tuesday, 7 July 2009

Music genre's

These include many different factors that contribute to a music video, they are:

A singer or band- often the main singer of that band are in a close up shot for some of the video

Lip synching- this occurs in most videos

Mis en scene- often filmed in unrbn areas with working class, grifftistory line- that often tells us about their past or futureDancers- that keep us entertained

Special effectsEditing- fast music = fast editing

Custome and make up- always make the actors/ actresses look glamourous

Bright lights

props- like musical instruments

mis en scence

Examples

Humour and comedy- Queen : i want to break free

Story line- Pink: sober
coldplay: the scientist, which tells a story backwards
Justin Timberlake: dead and gone

Dancing- Michael Jackson: beat it and thriller
Justin Timberlake: Rock your body

Special effects- Peter Gabriel- Sledgehammer

Task

Our task is to produce a music "promo video" that last up to 5 mins. We can work either in a group up to four people or on our own, which i am working with Danielle and Becky.
During this task we are also expected to produce a
a cover for its release on DVD, and a magazine advertisement for the DVD.
On the blog we need to include a critical evaluation and research and planning.
Welcome to my new blog for my music video x