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The study of music videos cover the influence of social/cultural contexts and two areas of the theatrical framework - media language and representation - plus the following two specific topics from media audiences. the way in which audiences may interpret the same media products very differently and how these differences may reflect both social and individual differences. the way in which people's media practises are connected to their identity, including their senses of actual and desired self.  Set music videos - Wheatus - Narrative and performance  Avril Lavigne - Performance and some narrative  Media Language in set videos Camerawork - e.g. distinctive shots/camera movement, handheld v controlled, monochrome v colour. Editing - e.g. editing pace, effects, distinctive, juxtapositions  Mise-en-scéne - e.g. use of setting/location, lighting, costume, performance  Soundtrack - use of diegetic sound or silence Narrative - e.g. montage or linea...

Explain one way in which music videos use media language to differ from each other. Refer to one example of contrasting media language in two music videos you have studied to support your answer. Music videos such as Avril Lavignes 'Sk8ter Boi' and Wheatus's 'Teenage Dirtbag' use media language to differ from each other with the use of mise-en-scene and camera work. Sk8ter Boi is a pop punk song, this is clearly shown within the music video. In 'Sk8ter Boi' the mise-en-scene is used throughout the video, Avril Lavigne wears a typical skater outfit consisting off jeans,bracelet and a hat, this would appeal to the audiences who are into skating. The setting is inside an abandoned building which would be illegal to be in this attracts the audience who are rebellious young people. The camera work in 'Sk8ter Boi' is mainly hand held, this was very popular within skaters because cameras started to go cheaper and therefore more people owned them who wo...

Stage 1 - A relationship between the lyrics and visuals which illustrate, amply, or contradict the lyrics  Stage 2 - Seeing the sounds - the relationship between the music (not the lyrics) and the visuals, which amplify or contradict the music. Stage 3 - Genre - related style and iconography present Stage 4 - Multiple close ups of the main artist or vocalist: the creation of a star image to promote a recognisable brand image Voyeurisim (keyword) Where in the video are they trying to show you that the artist or someone in it is good looking/attractive  And encouraging you to see their desirable qualities Stage 6 - Intertextual references to other media texts may be present, especially in humorous videos Not uncommon to recognise either the visuals or lyrics of a song to be a direct reference to another media text  This is used to engage audiences and provide them gratification if they recognise them Use of famous actors, models, or vi...

Music videos are compromised of three types of image Performance clips - simple and direct Conceptual clips -  Further broken down into Narrative Artistic  In the majority of videos they are combined. Performance Clips: A performance clip is a video that shows the vocalists in one or more settings, such as the recording studio or on non-stage at a concert. Narrative Clip: A narrative clip contains a visual story that is easy to follow.  A pure narrative clip contains no lip-synchronised singing. The story is an idea, a concept, hence conceptual. The narrative usually relates to the song in someway, albeit subtle at times Artistic Clips: Music videos use artistic elements to enhance the overall piece. Some video are purely artistic since they show sequences with no obvious narrative and no singing. They can be described as artistic since they purposefully manipulate images but don't tell any sort of story. Purely artistic videos are more...

LO: To investigate the ways in which the media represents gender.

LO: To explore media terminology used to analyse exam texts. Camerawork: Establishing shots - a shot in filmmaking and television that sets up context for the scene, informing the audience where the action takes place. Low angle - A camera shot positioned low on the vertical axis, anywhere below they eyeline looking up. High angle - A technique where the camera looks down on the subject from a high angle Canted angle - a camera angle deliberately slanted to one side, used for dramatic effect  Ariel shots - A shot taken from an elevated vantage point than what is framed in the shot Elaborate camera movement such as tracks - Where the camera follows backwards, forward or moves alongside the subject recorded. The camera is mounted on dolly then placed on railroad track. Steadicam - A light weight mount for a camera keeping it steady when its moving and having a smooth shot. Crane shots - A shot taken by a moving crane or jib.  Hand-held camera - Where the camera is he...

1)  Say which pair you are using. 2) Answer the following questions about both your chosen videos: Name of artist/group: Avril Lavinge  Name of song: Sk8ter Boi Genre: Pop Punk and indie  Date song was released in the UK: 28th December 2002 What is the song about: Its about a skater boy who likes a girl she secretly likes him too, all her friends didn't like him but then years later he became famous and she was a mom and find he's famous and her and her friends go to his show and she wants him back but he found someone else and doesn't like her anymore. Type of music video: Story/performance  Describe what happens in the video: Skate boarding, rebelling, police Who features in the video: The main singer and other people who tell the story Normally the artist or group is represented as: alternative and pop punk In the video, the artist/group is represented as: A rebellious girl and a punk. Add a link to the lyrics of each song:  https://genius.com/Av...