Alternative Video Analysis

Cee Lo Green

• Shows a narrative in segments of the characters life.
• Set in four main locations.
• Lip sync throughout, even from people playing the character, as well as the singer.
• Good use of colours and effects. Helps the audience see who the main character is whenever the scenery changes.
• Clear theme throughout the video of a man’s story and love life.
• Lots of mid-shots to show action as well as lip syncing.
• Eye contact with audience apart from when he is wearing sunglasses.
• The singer is dressed to how the character should dress instead of seperate from the video.

JANELLE MONAE - COLD WAR

· Close-up to clearly show lip syncing and facial expressions to help convey strong emotions.

· Black background to emphasise the singer.

· Very strong eye contact with minimal blinking. Moves head but still retains eye contact.

· Screen fades in and out focus in time with the music.

· She fluffs a line, shakes her head with frustration, and a single tear rolls down. The lip-sync illusion is shattered.

· Camera is held freehand throughout.