Anaylses 1: Chris Brown



The title of this magazine is quite plain and bold. The three main dominant colours of this magazine include:

·         Green

·         Red

·         White

…which I feel represent masculinity and a potensial autumn theme. The use of the colour green emphasises the more important information in the magazine almost like the use bold font. The layout of this magazine is eye-catching and is intended to draw more attention to R&B and pop music fans. The use of the text: “IS THAT CHRIS BROWN?” emphasises the fact that Chris Brown is a popular idol and is written as though an adoring fan is saying it out loud. The use of intonation on the word ‘THAT’ is highlighted through the use of italics. The model, Chris Brown is standing in a very dominant stance suggesting power. This stance is something I will think about when photographing my model.

Inspiration Also Found From: Breathe Me by Sia

I think that the layering of the Polaroid pictures to create a moving film is a very different and interesting approach. This is something that I would definately like to use in parts of my Music Video.

On My Own :|

I have now begun the task over again, after one of my partners dropped out of the course, and the other decided she wanted to go in a different direction. I think that choosing a more upbeat song would be easier to use creative editing techniques and potensially make it a more interesting film; but I have already started working on this particular song, and already have a beutiful recording that took alot of planning, and I have decided to carry on and be the only one to finish the job, and finish it well!

I'm really looking forward to the task ahead, and although I have three peoples work on my shoulder's, you have to look on the brightside, and I am now the official director, editor and camera man, so it should be challenge!

YAAAAY :)

Planning My Second Shoot

I've planned a shoot for this Saturday coming up, from 10.00 till finished!
I've have chosen to keep my former actor, Robyn Gravestock in the Music Video because I already have a previous shoot where she modeled, which I can potentially use in my final piece, and she knows the song, as well as being a great actor... although unfortunately on occasion can become rather giggly!

I also have asked a male actor, named Reece Gardner to model in my film. Both Robyn and Reece know each other well so there will be little tension/ embarrassment between them while filming the Music Video. Reece is taller than Robyn, connoting the stereotypical boyfriend and girlfriend look. This will also make it easier to carry out a few shots. For instance, I have planned for Reece to pick Robyn up and spin her around. If Reece were not taller/ well built he might struggle which would create an awkward and forced shot.

Inspiration Found From: The A Team - Ed Sheeran

My group and I really like this music video it tells a powerful story to the viewer. Through the use of camera angles, it is a very fast moving, and busy video, focusing on one girl as she struggles with life. The use of the black and white effect create alot of contrast in the video, and making the white lights stand out against the dark background, captivating the audience.

Roland Barthes 5 Narratives Codes

In our groups we were asked to research a music video that featured Roland Barthes 5 narrative codes. We decided to look at the music video 'A Team' by new artist Ed Sheeran. This was a previous music video we had gain inspiration from and felt it was good to work with as it a low budget video that is something we as a group could easily match and produce.

Inspiration Found From: Ordinary People by John Legend

Another Music Video we have found inspiration in is 'John Legend - Ordinary People'. This Music Video is very similar to our Music Video ideas, as we have decided to focus on capturing different couples and focusing on the up's and down's of relationships. Similarly this Music Video focuses on different couples and scenes in between the artist singing. We also want to aim to use lip syncing once again as it proves to be very appealing to the audience, and after researching A2 Music Video's online, we have found that it can be done very successfully.