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Explain one way in which music videos use media language to differ each other. Refer to one example of contrasting of media language in two music videos you have studied to support your answer. shot types camera angles mise en scene Music videos use media language such as the use of camera angles to create different effects on the meaning of the music video and the song itself. 'Sk8er Boi' by Avril Lavigne uses quick medium low angle shots on the  skaters to represent their fiery lifestyle, whereas 'Teenage Dirtbag' by Wheatus uses high medium close-up angles on the main character to connote him as a victim and less powerful while the bullies are shown in low medium close-up angles, this is to contrast the main character and to show that they are superior.

Music Videos are comprised of three types of image Performance: Simple and direct. Conceptual clips: Further broken down into narrative and artistic . A pure narrative clip contains no lip-synchronised singing and a visual story easy to follow.  If the story is an idea or a "concept', then it will also be conceptual. Music videos use artistic elements to enhance the overall piece. Some videos are purely artistic since they show sequences with no obvious narrative or singing . They can be describe as artistic because they can purposely manipulate images but don't tell any sort of story . Purely artistic videos are more common in electronic or experimental videos. (In the majority of videos they are  combined ). Watch the video: what can you say about how the song"s meaning and lyrics have been explored in the video (predominantly through the editing)? The music video 'Apesh*t' is a conceptual and performance video, meant to repr...

To Explore Media terminology use to analyse texts Camerawork Establishing shots- An  establishing shot  is a long  shot  at the start of a scene (or sequence) that shows things from a distance Low angle, high angle, canted angle and aerial angle Elaborate camera movement such as tricks, stadicam or crane shots Hand-held camera Pont-of-view shots Shallow focus and focus pulls Soundtrack music digetic/non-digestic sound sound effects sound bridge voiceover Editing shot/reverse shot juxtaposition non-continuity editing crosscutting fast-paced editing less common transition; dissolve, wipe, fade post-production effects Mise en scene Lighting(especially low-key lighting) Location/set Costume and make-up Props Casting and performance style Blocking(the composition of elements within the shot) Definitions Establishing shots-   An  establishing shot  is a long  shot  at the start of a scene (or se...

The Queen is the main image with a medium close-up shot of her with a serious face, this connotes her importance as ruler of the country but also represents feminism . On the other hand, the lingerie advert is objectifying women, by presenting women as 'toys' for men to use

Music Video Research Add a link of the music video: -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIy3n2b7V9k -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FC3y9llDXuM Name of pair : - Ska8er Boi- Avril Lavigne -Teenage Dirtbag- Wheatus Genre: -Pop/Pop punk for Ska8er Boi -Pop for Teenage Dirtbag What is the song about: -T wo teens from different backgrounds and the social constraints in which they find themselves - The video reuses clips from the film  Loser  (2000), to tell a different story from the film, based instead on the song lyrics Type of music video: -Performance Narrative -Performance Narrative Normally, the artist/group is represented as: -Avril Lavigne  emphasises  a  skate punk  persona that has earned her the title " Pop Punk Queen ", from critics and music publications, due to her achievement and impact in the industry. -A n American rock band from  Northport, New York , formed in 1995. In the video, the artist/gro...