Synopsis and Powerpoint presentation of Pitch for music video

Here is the synopsis that me an my partner, Patsy plan to use in our music video:

The storyline for our narrative is based on the film noir style/genre; this is a conventional story about a relationship between a detective and a deceased victim. This is the basis for our narrative; the story line will focus on the relationship between a man and a ghost. The initial idea of one of the main characters being a ghost build up an enigma for the audience and the main male character, as they are both uncertain if the girl is real or super natural. 

The storyline will follow the man and his obsession with the women, which leads to his demise. He is seen as being upset and lonely; the man is later followed by a girl. The way in which the girl is shown to the audience helps to build up a representation of her being a ghost. This will be done by the use of camerawork, make-up, costume, and editing techniques

There is a confusion of time in this video as the story line is not told in start to finish order .Throughout the video, flashbacks are used in a non-conventional way to manipulate time and play with the thoughts of the audience. Through the use of symbolic references, the relationship between the man and women is left to the audience to decide. Our influences for this music video are the films Vertigo, Scarface and story of Macbeth and the Greek and Roman mythology of Charon’s obol and Orpheus and Eurydice. 

Here is the link to mine and Patsy's power point, which was created by Patsy:

http://co102w.col102.mail.live.com/default.aspx#!/mail/ViewOfficePreview.aspx?messageid=b84dbd55-ff26-11e0-b759-002264c202d0&folderid=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&attindex=0&cp=-1&attdepth=0&n=1959301410

Here is the final version of the Animatc:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrINrMUyG-A&feature=youtube_gdata


Here is the rough version of the animatic

Contact with artists for their permission of their song

Here is the email that Patsy received for the permission to use Shiny Toy Guns- You are the one song and sent to me afterwards.

Location Shots and prop shots

Location Shots:

Hainault Forest:





Here are some of the locations that me and Patsy have thought of using but we are still looking at a variety of  locations.
Prop shots:
Here are the props that I plan to use in my music video narrative:

Here is the location and prop shots of the locations and props that we plan to use in our music video.

Technical Analysis

These two videos tend to cut on the beat of the songs:
The Killers:Human


Shiny Toy Guns: You Are the One


In the Killers video of their song "Human" there are a lot of shots such as close ups of the lead singer, Brandon Flowers and the other band members. When we analyse the video we also see a few cuts on the beats of the song, such as sometimes it would change to animals such as an eagle, mountain lion/cougar and a white tiger. When we also look at the video we also see that the location of the video is in the location of Goblin Valley Sate Park Utah. Other camera shots portrayed in the video consist of shots such as mid shots, long shots, low angle shots, high angle shot, eye level shot etc and tends to be other editing techniques such as an fade, cross dissolve, inserts and also cutaways. The band in the video also tend to only be wearing one piece of costume. The clothes worn by Brandon Flowers and the band members also tend to be casual wear such as we see Flowers wearing a Dolce&Gabbana jacket which was part of the fall/winter 08 collection. The camera movement used by the band includes movements such as tilts, pans, whip pans, crane movement and maybe a arc movement.


Here are some shots of the band, the Killers in their music video of "Human"(not in order):
                                                  

If you notice, in the video of Human by the Killers, there is no narrative included within the song such as their song of Mr Brightside but the video is basically a band performance, which is different from that of a band like the Shiny Toy Guns video You are the one which has a performance video accompanied by a narrative. In the video there is also a lot of cuts, fades and dissolves and also contains the typical camera shots of close ups, mid shots etc the video also shows the band playing in Utah and also has similarities between to Pink Floyd's live at Pompeii concert film such as the band playing in a desert landscape amongst amplifiers and other stage equipment, which is mostly seen in the camera angles. The video also depicts the band watching the son setting in the desert, which turns into the album cover drawn by Paul Normansell.

What shots and transitions do you take inspiration from?
Killer's video-Human (Camera Shots):
Long shot of the scenery of Utah with Brandon flowers and tracking movement being used.
Hand held camera used on Flowers in a close up, a tilt movement is then showing an eagle in the air flying.
A tilt is used in a close up portraying Flowers singing and showing the eagle in the background flying.
A crane shot is used showing the band from a high angle, zooming out showing all the members of the band and the scenery.
A fast pan is used in a long shot showing Flowers and the band members then pans back to Flowers. A pan is the used to show the band members playing in a long shot in an arc movement.

The camera shots that I have been inspired include shots such as long shots of the the scenery and the band members. The tracking movement has also been used to move in towards the lead vocalist. The hand held camera in a close up to tilt up towards the face of Flowers and then to an eagle. Close up has also been used to create show the facial features and expressions on the face of Brandon Flowers. There are also lots of other camera shots used in the video such as a crane shot is used to show the band playing in the scenery from the Utah park. In the video it also shows the camera person using other shots or movements such as an arc movement so we are able to see the band from different angles or a pan to scan the scene and the band members while performing etc.  

Transitions:
Fade of Flowers and scenery then fades to artwork of the band members and back to the lead singer.
A dissolve is also used to show an eagle flying then dissolves back showing the lead singer.
A cut is then used to show the band then to cut to another location within the Utah county park.
A stock shot is then used to set out specific parts of the film into 15 images of the same image, the images are then used in a telephoto shot to give the impression of interest and voyeurism and zooms into one of the images.
A cutaway is then used to depict artwork as photos, which are holded by the band members, then cuts to the band playing in the surroundings.

The transitions that I have found to be used in the making of the video of "Human" is that the director has used a of transitions within the video such as fades are used showing the band members while we are able to see images within the video merging into other images which is the case between the eagle fading into a close up of Brandon Flowers. I have also found that dissolves and cuts have been used to depict the difference between time and place. Stock shots which I have only seen, which has been used in this video has been used to show a different types of point of view and it also has been used to show the Killers artwork which depicts the band members in a sort of collage. A cutaway has also been used in this video, to cut to a related piece of action such as when we see the cutaway from the band members to mountains within Utah which connote the subject of interest and curiosity within the video.
Shiny Toy Guns video-You are the one (Camera Shots):
At the start of the video depicts a women sitting up from lying down but only showing the silhouette of her.
The camera movement of a zoom out is used after showing a close up of the women in a bubble, then zooms out fast to the band members of the band.
A tracking movement is used in a long shot the band members but mainly of the lead vocalist.
A crane is used showing part of the bubble then showing the band in a high angle shot.
An eye level shot is used showing the women which makes us feel connected with the situation of the women and relate to her through the relationship between the character and audience.
A fast pan is also used in the video to portray selective images of the band members performing.
A birds eye view is also used to show the bands lead singer throwing himself into a blank screen, which then turns out that his throwing himself into water.

In the video of "You Are The One" I have found out the director has used many camera shots and movements to connote different connotations about the artists through those shots and movements.

Transitions:
Cut, cutaway-to band then to women trapped in bubble.
An cutaway is then used showing the braking of a beer bottle on the ground.
Slow motion and motivated cuts of the band members performing by themselves.

These transitions have inspired me in the making of learning what transitions to use such as in new wave music they use a lot of cuts, cutaways and motivated cuts and slow motion which isn't really a convention of editing techniques used in the making of new wave music videos.

From these videos I found these camera shots and transitions to inspire me as they are used to suggest different ideologies, views or perspectives which are attached to the music genres of new wave music. The camera shots used in these videos have been used to connote the new wave ideology of anti-commercialism, anti-mainstream etc. It also seems that the camera shots and transitions that have been used in the Shiny Toy Guns video appear to have a relationship or connection to the narrative themes of rejection and mainly acceptance. The camera shots and transitions used in the Killers video appear to have a connection with each other scene and promote themes such as rejection of the conventional lifestyle etc, so through these 2 videos I would say that montage editing has been used to manipulate time and place but has also been used to suggest different meanings from the video's.

Symbolism:
Symbolism which has been used in the Killer's music video "Human" include:
Eagle-Spirituality, strength, freedom and creation.

White Tiger-bravery and perseverance 

Cougar-Courage and power.

Symbolism that is used in the Shiny Toy Guns music video "You Are The One" include:
Bubble-Isolation, self denial and distinction between reality and fiction.

Angel-Dignity, loyalty, glory and honor.

Water-Life, birth and wisdom.

Smashing of the beer bottle-Rebellious, stubborn and arrogant.
Rain-Rebirth, sadness, cleansing and new life

The types of symbolism that are used in the music videos, "You are the one" by the Shiny Toy Guns, "Human" by the Killers  consists of symbols which either tells us about the bands and the genre of music they're playing. I have found, that these symbols in the music videos have been used, in a diverse but essential level characterised by the lyrics of the song as they often allow the audience to gain an insight into society. I haven't thought mush about the idea of using symbols in music videos but it was my partner, Patsy that suggested to me that we use symbols as they deliver verdicts and opinions on the characterisation, narrative and the perspective of a society through the eyes of the director.
Here are pictures from Blade Runner that contains symbols but is also shot in the film style of film noir:

The origami Unicorn is used in the film Blade Runner, to ask the question of whether Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford) is a replicant in the film or not, this is also shown in another scene whether Deckard has a dream of a unicorn. This symbol is also used by Ridely Scott to ask whether the advancement of technology is always advancing  and asks themes of reality vs fiction, manipulation of the minds memories, death vs mortality, environment vs globalization, genetic engineering and cloning etc. . The origami unicorn also asks the question, is Deckard a human or a replicant. It also stands for what exists and what doesn't exist. It is also a reference of Gaff's knowledge of that he knows Rachel is a replicant. The unicorn also represents Rachel as a product of human creation and Deckard only being able to be tamed by the beauty of Rachel.

The dove at the end of the film is used to connote religious symbolism. The dove represents the ascending of Roy's soul to heaven. I would also say that the dove represents freedom and purity and battles the themes of human creation vs God's creation, so in a way Ridley Scott is actually connoting that it isn't the replicants that are inhumane but the humans. The dove also is linked to the story of Adam and Eve from the garden of Eden, when Adam and Eve ate from the tree of knowledge and where punished by God and relates to the capitalist system as being run by corporations and human thirst for knowledge.

I have also found this image from the film Blade Runner to be influential because through this image the director, Ridley Scott is giving us a reflection of the hellish landscape portrayed in the film. It also communicates the theme of paranoia and economic inequality and corporatism.

How has these 2 videos influenced me in the construction of mine and my partners music video: 
These 2 videos have influenced me in the construction of my music video because from watching these videos I have found that the new wave music videos usually contain montage editing as they are usually contain editing such as cuts, cutaways, dissolves and fades.  I have also found that these videos contain camera shots and camera movements, these includes movements such as tracking, pans etc whereas the camera shots that are usually used in the making of new wave music videos contain a lot of close ups of the band members but mainly the lead vocalist, I have also been influenced by other shots such as birds eye view from the Killers video , but what I have interesting from the Shiny Toy Guns video is that the director and cinematographer have used slow motion not to just portray a dramatic effect of the narrative or the bands performance but is also connected to the message and themes connoted through the lyrics of the song. I have also found that these 2 videos are different because when looking the video it is centered around performance whereas the Shiny Toy Guns video is centered around a narrative and performance based narrative. The videos also talk about other themes such as the Shiny Toy Guns video communicate themes such as love, depression, acceptance and rejection, whereas the Killers video communicate themes such as acceptance, questioning our existence and destiny. So what I am basically saying is that is that i will try to use similar camerawork and movements, such as eye level shots, close ups, birds eye view, mid shots, tracking, pans etc. I will also try to use a lot of montage editing such as cuts, fades or cutaways and I will also have a go at using slow motion shots.
I would also say that I have been mainly influenced by the concept of film noir, which is a unconventional visual style, which emphasizes low key lighting and unbalanced compositions which has been used by director David Fincher. I have been influenced by this concept of film making as I see it as a type of film making concept that embraces many film genres such as the gangster genre and many more. I have also found this type of film making as using the character types of private eyes and the female fatale and this type of film making also doesn't have a generic/conventional setting such as other types of film genres. I have found this type of film making essential to the construction of my music video because I were to use this type of film making I would also be relating to the German Expressionism which was an artistic movement in the 1910's and 1920's and I have found this film making essential as it doesn't comply with conventional cinema which is similar to the new wave music, alternative rock and rock genre as these types of genres reject the conventional/mainstream features of music and I want to use black and white with color, not make a dramatic point but also to manipulate time and manipulate the thoughts of viewers when watching the narrative. Here is a picture of what I will try to achieve within the video constructed by me and my partner Patsy and film noir has been used in films such as Citizen Kane, Meshes Of The Afternoon, Blade Runner and Raging Bull etc.

Here is also video of The Godfather (1972), which uses film noir:

I have also been influenced by the start sequence of the film, Vertigo directed by Alfred Hitchcock in 1958, because at the beginning of the movie there is a sequence where we see a women in red lighting, showing hers eyes. This is used by Hitchcock to portray the character as someone who is mad, cunning, manipulating, psychotic and basically a female fatale without actually letting the audience being able to create their own thoughts or opinion on Madeleine's character themselves and having to believe in Hitchcocks characterization of the character, Madeleine.
Here is a link to the video which has influenced me:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qtDCZP4WrQ&feature=results_main&playnext=1&list=PL0265A36BB006732A

Shotlist

In the shotlist, this is where I will be talking about the shots that we are planning to use and a description of how and why they were used:

Number of shots and Type of shot used
Description
1. Extreme close up shot
An extreme close up was used in this scene to communicate how I am trying to portray madness within the character.
2. Mid close up shot
A medium close up of the eye was used so the audience feel drawn into the film by the characterisation of the product.
3. Close up
Close up was then used because I wanted to show the women’s facial features from the side to project a female that has a destructive behaviour.
4. Close up
Close up was used in this scene to illustrate the characters facial features and communicate the theme of the femme fetale.
5. Long shot
A long shot was used because I want the audience to ask questions about the behaviour of the protagonist.
6. Point of view shot
Point of view shot was also used so the audience are able to see the world through the protagonists’ eyes.
7. Close up
Close up used to signify the characters drinking obsession and his isolation within the film.
8. Mid shot
Mid shot was then used to connote how the man has become obsessive and weak minded.
9. Mid shot
A mid shot was used as I wanted the audience to see the character from the waist up and watch the character as if they were in the same room.
10. Over the shoulder shot
So the audience would be able to gather a sense of what the narrative is about.
11. Point of view shot
Point of view shot was used so the audience were able to understand the relationship between the characters but also to create empathy for the detective.
12. Long shot
Long shot is used to represent the boundaries between reality and supernatural world.
13. Long shot
Long shot to show the ghost from head to toe.
14. Close up
Close up was used as I wanted to create empathy with a character that may/may not disserve it.
15. Close up
Close up was used to connote the importance of the cross within the narrative.
16. Extreme close up
To show the cross to represent the theme of sacrifice, innocence and belief.
17. High angle shot
I used the high angle shot as I wanted to use an unconventional shot that would depict the action differently.
18. Point of view shot
To see what the character was seeing through his eyes.
19. Long shot
Long shot to show the characters paranoia of seeing the ghost from his body language as he runs.
20. Medium close up
To show the man washing his hands and signifies to the audience that the character is in self denial.
21. High angle shot
To make the character feel like his being watched and to communicate the theme of voyeurism.
22. Point of view shot
So we are able to find out about the compulsive and obsessive identity/relationship of the characters.
23. Over the shoulder shot
Over the shoulder shot to communicate obsession and paranoia and questioning of the state of mind of the character.
24. Point of view shot
So the audience are able to relate with the character and see the blood which represents guilt and redemption and the blood is a reference to Macbeth.
25. High angle shot
High angle shot to represent how reality is questioning the detective’s state of mind.
26. Low angle shot
Low angle shot used to make the character out to be vulnerable and weak minded.
27. Close up
To see footprints.
28. Mid close up
To show footprints and to give an ideal of the audience becoming spectators.
29. Low angle shot
Low angle shot is then used to show the bottle as wielding power over his life and whether it be one of the factors that contribute to his death.
30. Point of view shot
To gain a perspective of how isolated the character has become and whether it was his drinking habit that leads to his or his girlfriend’s downfall.
31. Over the shoulder shot
This shot is used to show the audience that the protagonist is having a conversation with someone but we don’t know.
32. Over the shoulder shot
To show the relationship between the characters and to give one perspective of the conversation and to represent the themes of imprisonment within ones body and liberation of the soul.
33. Mid close up
To show the protagonists facial features and clocks in eyes.
34. Extreme close up
This was used as I wanted to show the hands of the clock to represent the manipulation of time and space.
36. High angle shot
To show the aftermath of the death of the women and see the character and for the audience to question was this, the killer or was he part of what lead to her death.
37. Point of view shot
This was used so the audience get a sense of the characterisation of the character has paranoid, obsessive, isolated etc and to make the audience unable to find out whom the identity of the character is so they get attached to finding out who it was.
39. Insert
40. Close up
These shots were used as I wanted to communicate to the audience what is reality and what is fiction. The props were also used to represent that the man’s state of mind is controlled by the ghost and that death has beaten life etc.

Number of shots and Type of shot used
Description-Performance in music video:
1. High angle shot: This shot was used to show themes of obsession and to relate to the theme of femme fetale and to relate to the title of the film.
2. Long shot-the long shot was used to show the performer sitting on a bench and the landscape in Hainault forest, this shot was also used so that me and Patsy could show the story isn't being told in non linear form.
3. Mid Close Up: This was used to communicate o people the signification of the guitar to people within the story. Pan is also used which comes from the right of the picture to the left.
4. Close up: This shot was used to show a close up of the guitar.
5. long shot with an arc movement this was used so the audience get a sense of the type of genre, we're using and are also a reference to Coldplay’s song, the Scientist.
26. Mid shot of guitar being played by actor: To show his body language to the audience.
29. Long shot of actor walking in Hainault forest with leaves falling in foreground or midground: This was used to communicate the theme of nature etc.
30. Tracking of performer walking through forest:
31. Mid shot of actor walking towards the camera playing the guitar showing base of actors chin and the guitar.
32. Long shot of actor walking through woods and camera following him from behind the trees.
33. Over the shoulder shot of actor walking in woods.
37. long shot of man walking in a grass and walking towards trees. To show man as a small figment of reality through he setting of the forest.
39. Mid shot of character walking through woods and being tracked.
40: Arc movement and long shot of character walking towards the end of the forest; this was used to make the audience feel involved within the plot and connect with the character.
41: worm’s eye view actor stumbling across glasses in woods: This was used to communicate the theme of identity.
42: Close up glasses, on actors face: Presents the actor as someone who is lost in society and in reality.
43: long shot of actor walking towards bench in Hainault forest:
44. Close up actor pulling of glasses: to reveal the identity of character so audience are able to connect and question the characters motives.
47. Mid close up of actor face, which is used to reveal the identity of the performer.

Storyboard and Animatic Storyboard video

Animatic Storyboard, link on youtube:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_ug0128Yls&feature=youtube_gdatawww.youtube.com



Here is a link to the final version of the animatic storyboard,we made:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrINrMUyG-A&feature=youtube_gdata

Here is my Storyboard, where I used conventional camera shots that would be linked to the new wave music genre and also links to the conventional camera shots used in the film noir genre/filmmaking:
We also plan to add more shots if necessary.
Performance storyboard of music video:

Narrative Storyboard of Music Video:

Call Sheet

Here are the links to the call sheets:
http://patsykatejonesa2cwblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/call-sheet-number-1.html

Call sheet2:
http://patsykatejonesa2cwblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/call-sheet-number-2.html

Call sheet 3:
http://patsykatejonesa2cwblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/call-sheet-number-3.html

Call sheet 4:
http://patsykatejonesa2cwblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/call-sheet-number-4.html

Risk Assessment

Risk Assessment

What are the hazards? Who is at risk? Existing control measures? Risk Rating
(1-highest, 5 lowest) Preventative Measures Responsibilities
1.Equipment falling on us Both of us Carry the equipment in the bag 5 To carry the equipment in bags and to be careful when holding the equipment. Making sure equipment is set up correctly.
2. Guitar falling on feet Guitarists Nothing 3 When playing the guitar play it with a strap on so it doesn’t fall on one of the performer’s feet. Making sure whoever is holging the guitar that they use the strap to handle it.
3. Drum sticks hitting someone in eyes Drum player Nothing 3 When playing the drums don’t throw drum sticks in air so it doesn’t hit drummer in eyes. Telling person not to throw sticks in air.
4. Keyboard falling down Keyboardist Nothing 3 Make sure that the keyboard is standing up right so it doesn’t cause any damage. Making sure its put up correctlt so it doesn’t end up damaging someone.
5. Bottle cutting someone All of us but mainly the actors Hold it with gloves 4 To wear gloves or not use a bottle at all. Handle it with gloves.
6. Tripping down stairs. Me, Patsy and actors Hold on to railings 4 Not to run down stairs and just walk or just don’t face the stairs with back to stairs. Not to run downstaire and too hold onto the railings.
7. Getting fingers trapped in tripod Me and Patsy Nothing 3 Open the tripod slowly so not to get finger stuck or cut in tripod. Not to muck around when setting up tripod.
8. Getting hit by a golf ball All of us Nothing 3 A preventative measure of this is that we should either wait till their isn’t any golf being played or just look for another location. Making sure we out of the way when golf is being played.
9. Getting stung by thorn bushes while walking through forest. All of us To maybe look on the map of the forest and see if theirs another way we can get to our location. 3 To be careful when going through thorns and to make sure none of us fall or none, of us aren’t wearing short sleeves. To care first aid incase we get stung by some of the thorns.
10.Getting hit by car while filming scene in car park. All of us To be more aware of cars when filming and to keep on the pavement and not the road. 2 Another preventative action towards the hazard could be filming when there are no cars being driven. Its our responsibility to be aware of our surroundings in the car park.
11.hitting head on glass Actor Not to stand so close to window when filming. 4 A preventative measure for this hazard is when filming, we will not be too to glass. Not to be too close to glass when acting is acting.
12. Glass bottle cutting us. All of us but mainly actor When handling bottle we will wear gloves. 3 Another preventative measure of this hazard is that we put the glass bottle in our rucksack so none of us get cut by the bottle. To handle the bottle with gloves or to leave in a bag were it can’t damage anyone.
13. Falling down in muddy terrain. All of us We will just wear shoes that don’t make us slip. 4 Another preventative measure would be that we wear shoes that don’t allow us to slip. Responsibility to at professionally when filming in a public space or for us to find another location.
14. Film with light on in photography room so we don’t fall over wires. All of us When filming we will film with lights on so we know here the wires are. 3 Another way of preventing this measure would be someone telling people when their getting to close to the wires. Responsibility to be aware of were the wires are before we start filming.
15. hands being burnt by lights used for filming. Me and patsy An existing measure is that we will use gloves when putting away lights. 3 rating of hazard. Another preventative measure would be us getting someone else who knows how to take down the lights. Its our responsibility to handle the lights with care.

Andrew Goodwin Theory

How to analyse a music video:

The post punk revival is considered a development of alternative rock of the late 20^th and early 21^st centuries in which bands took inspiration from the original sounds and aesthetics of garage rock of the 60’s and post punk and new wave of the 70’s. Bands from around the globe cited diverse influences (from traditional blues through new wave to grunge and adopted differing styles of dress. Post punk was also used to suggest groups of the era who took punk and experimented with difficult musical structures, lyrical themes and a self consciously art based image, while retaining punks initial iconoclastic stance.

Bands also played basic category of rock n roll from the 60’s, but varied selections. They also united emphasis on energetic live performance and used aesthetics e.g. clothes and hair, which was linked to their fans, drawing on nostalgic dress of the 60’sand 50’s with skinny ties, white belts and shag haircuts. The emphasis on rock authenticity has been noted as a reaction to the commercialism of MTV hip pop, Post-Britpop groups etc.  

2. There is a relationship between the lyrics and visuals:

Mr Brightside, link to lyrics:

http://www.metrolyrics.com/mr-brightside-lyrics-the-killers.html

The relationship between the lyrics and visuals is that the video of Mr Brightside is inspired by lead singer of the band the Killers, Brandon Flowers unfiathful girlfriend. The narrative of the video is abou t the lo0ve triangle between Flowers, Eric Roberts and Izabella Miko being depicted in the context of a burlesque show, and is inspired by the film Moulin Rouge and directed by Sophie Muller. In the lyrics of the video, Brandon Flowers uses the words Mr Brightside to connote to viewers as he see's himself as someone who is incurably optimistic, as his always looking on the bright side of life. In the first stanza
of the song, Brandon is freeing himself from an emotional restraint, which was being used to stop him having a broken heart and then becomes entangled with the girl. "All" signifies that he is referring to true love. in the 2nd stanza he wonders how he cared about her and allow himself to become attached to the relationship. The next couple of stanzas look at how he has strong affections for her, while she's seeing other men. They also communicate the situation between the 2 main characters, where the mans emotions have been manipulated by the womens state of mind.  In the 2nd last stanza he mentions "price" in the lyrics which connotes that he has paid with the emotions of anger, jealousy and heartbreak of his attachment to the women.This communicates that it's also out of his hands, that his behaviour from his personality is referred to the words "his destiny". "Eager Eyes" also connote that his eyes are eager to fall for the next girl. As he is eternally optimistic "Mr Brightside", which refers to him as always looking for love and affection.

3. There is a relationship between music and visuals

Within the music video of Mr Brightside there are characteristics between the New Wave music genre and the post rock genre. In the video, Mr Brightside by The Killers the band members are seen wearing business casual clothing which includes suits etc instead of the conventional generic clothing of jeans with a t-shirt or coat, which is business casual of other musi bands such as Keane or Oasis which have worn these in their music videos. Usually in New Wave music there is no structure as its differening from the generi conventions of other music genres because they usually have no narrative but contain certain messages or themes that the director wishes to indulge to the audience. the music video is not set in modern times nut appears to be set in the 1960s while trying to instigate a love triangle and portraying women as desirable love objects instead of humans, which is shown in the scene were Roberts is seen throwing an apple towards Izabella Miko's character is seen as an object of desire and lust and even property. This is shown in the image above of Brandon Flowers trying to win Miko's character her freedom out of prostitution and thevideo also shows the theme of voyeurism when Roberts character is seen watching Izabella and Brandon's character from behind a curtain. The video is set up to be theatrical by making the music videos look as part of a romantic film. 

The relationship between the visuals and music in the videos is about the love triangle between the prostitute, Eric Roberts character and Brandon Flowers character. Brandon's character is also oblivious to the women's relationship with Eric Roberts character. Flowers character has fallen for her he then bargains for the freedom of the women in which he doesn't succeed which is shown in this picture. In the music video it seems that the editing to occur on the exact moment/time on the beat of the music. 

4. The demands of the record label will include the need for alot of close ups of the artist and the artist may develop motifs which recur across their work (visual style)

The demands of the music video of Mr Brightside is that there is a lot of close ups of the lead singer, Brandon Flowers and the other band members when they are playing their instruments, an example of this is when we see at the end of the song, a close up of Ronnie Vanucci playing the drums etc.

5. There are frequently references to notions of look (screens with screens, telescopes, etc) and particularly voyeuristic treatment of the female body

There is frequently references to notions of looking which depict voyeuristic treatment of the female body is of group shots, where we see voyeuristic behaviour of females dancing to the music, which is used to make the viewer feel like a spectator before it shows mid shots of men in the burlesque show and it also communicates how the men see the women as sexualized prized objects which they can assert their masculinity on. Voyeuristic behavior is also shown throughout the video such as we see Eric Roberts character spying on Izabella's character and Flowers characters. Voyeurism is also used when we see Miko's character dancing in a long shot by herself or when we see her dancing with other men such as the dance scene between the main female character and man seen dancing intensely, which connotes them as having sex rather then communicating this through imagery for the audience to see. 

6.There is often intertextuality references (to films, TV programmes, other music videos etc)

In this music video of the song"Mr Brightside", there is a reference to the film "Moulin Rouge", which is present through the love triangle between the characters between within the narrative and because there is also a film in the love triangel as well. In the music video it also contains a red apple and green pear. the apple within the music video is a reference or connection to religion, mythoogy and folktales. An example of this is from the Greek mythology when Heracles as part of his twelve labours was required to travel to the garden of the Hesperides and pick the golden apples off the tree of life or another example is it being used to connote knowledge and power in the scenario of Adam and Eve which also projects the apple to be a symbol of sin, temptation and sexual seduction, which has been used to imply sexuality between men. The Apple in the video, is used to symbolize love, youth, non purity, temptation, poision etc. The apple has also been used in Norse and Celtic mythology and other legends, folktales, traditions and also refers to New York as the big apple and to the fairytale of Snow White; whereas i also think the pear has been used to connote immortality and affection. The reason why I think there is a reference to the story of Snow White is because of the way she is portrayed like Snow White throughout the video and because she is seen as desirable but unattainable.

What are the themes and conventions of music videos in the genre you have chosen?

The theme portrayed in the music video of Mr Brightside includes themes such as prostitution, voyeurism, freedom, love, temptation etc. The conventions of the music videos tend to be black and white. The artist/band is shown throughout their video. In the music video there also includes close ups and long shots, face spaced and there are sometimes use or special effects. There is also medium close ups of the band/lead singer and a number of long shots used in the video, which are used to make the viewer feel connected or even part of the video. The main editing technique used in the video is fast cuts, which is used to connote a sense of urgency and confusion, which reflects the emotions of the lyrics. The use of fast cut edits are used to make it impossible for the viewer to see everything in the first viewing which helps sustain the repeated viewings.

U2-“Hands that built America”:

1. Music Videos demonstrate genre characteristics:

Rock is generally cantered around the sound of the electric guitar, which emerged from the modern 1950’s with populization of rock n roll. The sound of the electric guitar is supported by the electric bass guitar emerged in Jazz music of the same era and percussion produced from a drum kit which combines drums and cymbals. These instruments have been often complemented by the inclusion of piano, Hammond Organ and synthesizers. A rock band usually consists of 2 to five members. Rock is based on a foundation of simple unsyncopated rhythms in4/4 meter with beats on two and four from a snare drum back beat. The melodies also derive from older musical modes and harmonies range from the common triad to parallel fourths and fifths and dissonant harmonic progressions. From the 1960’s onwards rock songs have used the versus chorus structure which has derived from folk music and the blues but there has been change from this model.

Rock lyrics also tend to communicate about themes such as romantic love, sex, rebellion against the establishment, social concern and cultures. The themes expressed come from other sources such as Tin Pan Alley pop tradition, folk music and rhythm and blues. Rock music has also been dominated by white, male and middle class musicians and rock has been noted as appropriation of black musical forms for a young, white, male audience.  

2. There is a relationship between lyrics and visuals.

Here is the link to the U2 song “Hands that built America”:

http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/The-Hands-That-Built-America-lyrics-U2/2C9E9369B30E4B4448256C8C001F6A0B

In the first verse of the song “Hands That Built America” makes reference to Irish potato famine and the immigration of people from Ireland to America, a fact which has been reflected in the demographics of New York City. The 2^nd verse speaks about the American Dream and the ideals and those ideals can bring people who work hard prosperity. The 3^rd verse relates to Bill Clinton’s successful mediation between Ireland and the United Kingdom. The last verse then talks about September 11th.

3. There is a relationship between music and visuals?

The relationship between music and visuals in the music video of “Hands that built America” is that the music talks about the people from the Gangs of New York and how they have come from different cultures and backgrounds to find themselves in America trying to fulfil their wish of accomplishing the American Dream. Such as the buildings are used to remind people of September 11^th and how the world will strive to counter any obstacle. The buildings also connote themes such as progress of civilisation, free, nationalism etc.

4. The demands of the record label will include the need for lots of close up of the artists and the artist may develop motifs which recur across their works (a visual style)

In the music video of "The Hands that built America"there are not only close ups of the band members such as Bono (lead singer), or the Edge (guitarist) etc. In the video its also contains close ups of characters from the film "Gangs of New York" such as Amsterdam(DiCaprio) or Bill Cutting (Daniel Day Lewis which is used to make viewers feel as if they have to buy the soundtrack to understand the narrative and themes of the film.

5. There is frequently reference to notion of looking (screens, telescopes etc) and particularly voyeuristic treatment of the female body

In the music video by U2 the only reference to the notion of looking through the scenes of being able to see, scenes from Gangs of New York being displayed on the wall or the scenes being depicted as through a projector.

6. There is often intertexual reference (to films, TV programmes, other music video’s etc)

As the song is a soundtrack, it includes references to the film, Gangs of New York (2002, Scorsese).

What are the themes and conventions of music videos in the genre you have chosen?

The themes which are projected in the music video of "Hands that built America" are themes such as freedom, betrayal, liberation and the uprising and downfall of civilisation. the video also include other themes such as acceptance etc. The conventions of the music genre of rock include themes such as there are lots of close ups and extreme long shots of Bono and the band. Usually in these videos, the videos depict narrative which is connected to the song and shows the band throughout the narrative of the song such as when see parts of the movie, Gangs Of New York and cuts, fades or dissolves to the video depicting U2 in a music studio.