The 3 x 3 grid above shows frames from different scenes of the music video which represent different aspects e.g settings/locations or costume.
Frame 1 - This frame is representative of different aspects which we were expected to show throughout the music video. I chose this frame as it shows the two main characters of the music video, the male and female which is a common convention of the RnB genre. It is common in RnB videos for their to be a couple whose story line is revealed in the music video. I also feel the proximity between the two also reveals a prat of the story as they aren't very close to each other which is the theme reflected in the song. This shot also conforms to the conventions of the genre as in this scene you only hear the track, there is no lip-syncing and this allows the story between the people involved in this case (marina and her male interest) to unravel. This is common in RnB videos as artist usually pause the music to allow the action to happen.
Frame 2 - This frame is very simplistic and naturalistic. Creates a harmonious feel. Here Marina is singing and thinking about what could be with her male interest. She's in white costume which shows her vulnerability and innocence, these feelings coincide with what is happening in the video and could suggest the feelings she's feeling for her interest are innocent, confused feelings. This is also a common convention of RnB videos especially with female artists. They tend to fiddle, stare into black space or smile when they are feeling someone. This type of representation of females is positive as a female who watches the video will be able to relate as they may have felt the same way at a time. The frame was also shot at a high angle to highlight Marina as the main character and show her importance as well as her actions.
Frame 3 - This frame shows Marina on the phone in her room looking c. This represents Marina as a normal girl who sometimes enjoys spending her leisure time speaking on the phone. This presents Marina as positive but the same as every other female. Other females will watch her in the scene and feel a sense of relief because she's doing what they do. We edited this part of the music video with other shots of her on the phone from different angles to show a sequential scene. In this scene however what is occurring isn't reality but a dream so to introduce it I used a scene where she blows flowers into the camera which I thought was quite enchanting and would introduce the scene as a dream nicely. This frame is set in a bedroom which connotes a safe haven, relaxation, a place to get lost in your thoughts so this suggests Marina wants to be alone in her thoughts which is a common trait for females. So the representation of this is realistic.
As the image above shows, the artist ' Ciara' is on the phone to her love interest. This shows that this is a convention of the RnB music video genre something that is common to see in RnB videos.
Frame 4 - This frame shows Marina dressed in black costume against a white background, it is a simplistic yet effective shot. Black and White although not colorful colors do conflict. Her being dressed in black costume suggests she's being secretive keeping something hidden which creates mystery. Whereas the white background suggests purity and innocence. Therefore this suggests Marina is feeling different emotions which she's confused by herself. This shows a realistic representation of female feeling and it is also revealed within the scene as Marina sings, lyrics such as ' I swear he don't even know what he's doing to me', ' got me feeling all crazy inside'. All these lyrics confirm how fantasized she is by this guy. This is a common convention used in music video, especially with female artists. We shot her using a mid close up shot so that we could see her facial expression and denote what she's feeling.
As the image above shows Rihanna is dressed in black and singing against a black background. From this the audience is able to denote the message she's suggesting through the lyrics. Which is the same effect I wanted to create with Marina.
Frame 5 - In this frame you see Marina in the supermarket and this is a positive representation of her as she is shown as a typical lady who enjoys going to shop for some groceries. It is positive because females will watch the video and be able to relate either to her predicament or to the fact that she is grocery shopping. Later on in the same scene Marina picks up a box of chocolates which is a common type of comfort food associated with females and is also a typical convention within music video to represent this stereotype.
Frame 6 - This shot reveals one of the locations of the music video.I think this shot conforms to the conventions of the RnB genre as she is outdoors and this type of location is usually used when someone is looking for someone or is going on a journey. This is what is happening with Marina throughout the music video. The location is very gorgeous and creates a complementary effect with Marina and this is also a common convention, unusual environments being used as locations which aren't common to see everyday.
Frame 7 - This frame was shot as a close up shot and I thought it had a fantasizing effect. The flowers blowing into the camera as if they were getting blown in your face create almost an out of this world experience. We shot this scene using an extreme close up which revealed Marina's facial expression and feelings . Artists such as Rihanna have also used this type of enchanting creating effect within their videos to take their audience out of reality.
In the image above is a frame taken from Rihanna's only girl music video. She is also shot close up and surround by flowers in the background, she creates an almost out of this world scenery, something you wouldn't come across in reality. This is similar to the frame of Marina against the flowers, it takes the audience to another place that isn't common to them.
Frame 8 - In this frame I used slow motion whilst Marina passed her male interest in the supermarket. I also used the slow motion when he passed her to make the scene sequential but also to highlight the growing tension between them. The slow motion was very effective as it created a romantic as well as suspenseful aura which makes the audience more apprehensive to continue to watch and see what happens next. I also used a cross dissolve transition to introduce this scene which made it enter more swiftly rather then just appearing abruptly. The editing I did on this frame added to the story line of the music video as you could see the feelings they felt for one another through their actions. This is a common aspect in RnB music videos, the couple within the music videos often reveal their feelings towards each other through different actions within a scene.
Frame 9 - The final frame shows Marina singing on a white background once again, however in this shot she's wearing green costume. This creates fresher feel rather than those in the previous frames. The fresh feeling captured in the frame coincides with the position of the frame in the actual video, where she begins to reminisce on her male interest and her dream about him. The frame was shot as a mid shot so her costume and facial expressions could be seen. This is a common shot used in music videos of the RnB genre.
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