Camera Angles/Movement

• Mid shots of actor (Kid Cudi) in the empty room
• Close ups of his face looking through the window and hands holding the bars
• Another close up of Kid Cudi (actor) face when he is lip syncing
• Extreme high angle shot of artist in the room, signifying that the walls are way to high to climb.

In order to make our music video as effective and professional as we possibly can, we wont be using the Sony Handycam as we previously used in our AS coursework. I personally think that we should use the Olympus are I think it will give a clear overall impression. Which is the best camera to use when using stop motion in some scenes.

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In terms of Camera shots, I will be referring back to one of my prime influences for the initial concept of moving imagery and surrealism, and that it the music video by Kid Cudi Pursuit Of Happiness (Megaforce Version). In order for our music video to challenge the conventions within the genre of alternative hip-hop rap, we will need to use a range of camera shots, both to highlight the main character in our narrative. Camera shots such as;

• Establishing shots (ES) – such as the start of the Kid Cudi’s video – to establish the scene – where it’s set and to establish the surroundings.
• Mid Shots (MS) – These will aid the establishing shots – and give a closer view of the objects in the frame.
• Close ups (CU) – These shots will probably be the most important shots in the video – these shots will give the audience a close up view of the moving photos and character – allowing them to see the detail in the actual photos and facial expressions.
• Extreme Close Ups (ECU) – Extreme close ups will also aid the audience in understanding the narrative – it will also allow us to pick out fine detail through using one of the specialist settings on the Canon.

Camera movement on the other hand, we will be using simple methods, that will allow us to follow the photos accordingly.

• Panning & Zooming – to change setting and cover space.
• Camera Tilt – tilting to various angles using the tripod will allow us to follow the photos up or down, or round sides, etc.