A2 Student Video Analysis 1

The camera is steady throughout the video and the video is consistently in focus unless intentionally done otherwise.  There are a wide variety of shot distances and camera angles, which adds to the professionalism of the video. The video has a good use of mise-en-scene elements. The lighting has been specifically used to create an atmosphere and to lead the audience to feel specific emotions. When in his bedroom there is a spotlight which was most likely created using bedside lights. This lighting links well to the storyline and could portray the boy’s life. Throughout the video there is a use of a variety of colours, each of the colours used have connotations, which are relevant to events in the story. The colour red is significant because it could represent either danger meaning the boy is ready to fight or fear, which suggests that the boy is afraid of what could happen to him. The colour black is used, as it is a mysterious colour, which usually has negative connotations such as death and evil. However it can also connote power and elegance. The main actor is dressed all in black which is a colour which connotes perspective and depth which could represent him reflecting on his actions and trying to figure out how to move on. The jacket he is wearing has green stripes, which may have been done intentionally as the colour green is associated with jealousy and that could be a reason for the argument between the boy and his girlfriend. The video often cuts between the main boy punching someone; the third boy injured on the floor and the fire, the repetitiveness links to the lyrics, which say ‘repeating all the same mistakes.’ The editing is well done as it shows growth and development among the characters. The shot transitions and effects are appropriate and well used.  The Lip-syncing is at a professional standard and as an audience member it is believable that the song belongs to the actor. Overall the video is of a high quality; there is evidence of appropriate skills and knowledge to produce a video appropriate to the task.