For this assignment I have chosen a music video, easy
choice to meet the length requirement of about 3 minutes. This choice is
primarily because the visuals, ambiance and special effects in this video are
extremely impressive to me, and testify of the amazing editing skills of the
filmmaker behind it.
First striking characteristic of the video, the
light setting; light plays here a crucial role in the storytelling, to follow
the lyrics and create a contemplative, divine infused ambiance. Mostly sunlight is used in that sense, with
long and extreme long shots of outdoor landscapes, and medium or close-up shots
of the main character and the reflection of this intense light on him. On top
of that, the whole clip is recorded in a red(ish), amber tainted light setting,
which adds to this surreal, mystic, divine ambiance.
Cuts are pretty smooth and seamless as the pace of
the song is rather slow. Slow motion is used in a good half of the shots to
emphasize even more the story, which revolves around a character in awe, facing
the depth of the creation that surrounds him. Extreme close-up shots show the
tattoos, earplugs and different facial expressions of the singer as he
contemplates the scene around him before being elevated in the air, moment when
the shot goes 180 degrees to show the earth upside down, probably using a
mechanical arm to revolve the camera and obtain a perfectly smooth visual of what
is happening.
Other specific/ impressive ways of filming are used,
such as a shot of the character driving, while the viewer can notice what is
happening outside of the car, reflecting on the front window.
An impressive, well realized video clip in which the
visuals constantly emphasize and duplicate the ambiance and lyrics of the song.
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