Timed Analysis of James Arthur "Say You Won't Let Go"
0:00-0:01: Blackout and then fade-out to the first shot of James Arthur sitting on the sofa alone.
0:01-0:02: Medium shot of James Arthur sitting alone on the sofa, playing his guitar. The editing used is a black and white filter, which creates a chilled but dull mood within the scene.
0:03-0:05: Close-up of James' face. This is used to help emphasise the emotions shown, which will make the audience sympathise with James.
0:05-0:07: Extreme close-up shot of rain falling into water in slow motion. This can also create a relaxed atmosphere.
0:07-0:08: Long shot of two people in a boat, with their figures and the boat looking like a silhouette.
0:08-0:09: An over the shoulder shot is used to look over James' shoulder and see him looking down at the window. This shows that he is trying to hide his emotions, however, the audience want to continue to sympathise with him. This is also shown by the camera putting all the focus on his face, whilst blurring out the scenery outside.
0:13-0:15: Low-angle shot of a couple walking. The camera panels to the right to focus on the woman. Again, the main focus is on her and everything else is blurred out, connoting that nothing else matters to the man other than her.
0:16-0:20: Shot reverse shot is used due to the camera continuing to go back to James singing whilst playing the guitar, then going to the couple. This connotes that he's telling a personal story to the audience due to the flashbacks being used.
0:20-0:23: A medium shot of the couple standing still is used and then eventually blurs out whilst they are walking and playing around in the field. This connotes that they want privacy.
0:32-0:34: A medium shot of a man in the studio is used, showing the audience the scenes in the background which occurred whilst James was filming this video. Therefore showing the audience how much work he puts in into his music.
0:43-0:47: Shot reverse shot is used as shot one is the couple are looking down at the equipment, then the second shot shows the equipment. This helps the audience engage with whats happening, therefore making them want to watch more to find out what may happen next.
0:54: A medium shot of James is shown looking at the audience, which is known as direct address. This, again, engages the audience to watch more of the video as James is singing directly at them, making them feel comfortable.
1:03-1:05: A medium shot of a man holding his baby is shown and then a close-up of the baby's face. The costume, which the baby is wearing is white, connoting innocence and purity. However, the male is wearing a grey shirt, connoting that he's ageing due to old people stereotypically having grey hair as they age. Also, it connotes maturity as the male is a fully-grown adult.
1:14-1:19: Extreme close-up shots are used at the same time as shot reverse shot as the camera starts at the baby's face, then to the baby holding onto the fathers fingers. This symbolises love ad the fathers hands are gentle with the baby's delicate hands, as well as him looking down at the baby smiling, showing the strong bond that they have.
2:11-2:15: A medium shot of a man and a dog, linking to the quote "a dog is a mans best friend".
2:35-2:37: A medium shot of tan elderly woman in a hospital bed with family gathered around her. The camera slowly panels closer to them. This links to the stereotype of elderly due to them being seen as weak and a burden.
2:42-2:45: A close-up shot of the man at a much older age crying, making the audience sympathise with him as they understand the reason why. This also links to the stereotype of the elderly due to elderly couples sticking together and having a long lasting relationship.
2:50-3:10: The camera panels and shakes in every shot shown, connoting the roller coaster of emotions which the man is facing, due to him knowing that his wife is dying. Shot reverse shot is used too by the camera being on the old man, back to James.
3:12-3:15: The camera goes back to the medium shot of the elderly woman in the hospital bed but this time, the camera panels away from her, connoting that she doesn't have long to live and is leaving her and the family to say their goodbyes.
3:16-3:17: Goes back to the medium shot of James Arthur sitting alone on the sofa, playing his guitar, connoting that he's only been telling his personal story based on the future.
3:23-3:30: Close-up shot of James' face and a blur-out was used to connote the end of the story and video. Also a credit is shown saying "Directed by Felix Urbauer".
From this video of James Arthur "Say You Won't Let Go", my group and I have been inspired to use some of its conventions. For example the use of editing such as the black and white filter in some parts of the video and fades to change shots and let the audience know what's happening. Also, the mise-en-scene used will be casual clothing which is used in this video, as well as a variety of locations to keep the narrative going and the audience engaged. The cinematography used will be close-up, extreme close-up, long and medium shots of the characters and props. Finally, the sound used will be the non-diegetic sound of the song playing throughout the music video to help tell the narrative of the performance occurring.
2:42-2:45: A close-up shot of the man at a much older age crying, making the audience sympathise with him as they understand the reason why. This also links to the stereotype of the elderly due to elderly couples sticking together and having a long lasting relationship.
2:50-3:10: The camera panels and shakes in every shot shown, connoting the roller coaster of emotions which the man is facing, due to him knowing that his wife is dying. Shot reverse shot is used too by the camera being on the old man, back to James.
3:12-3:15: The camera goes back to the medium shot of the elderly woman in the hospital bed but this time, the camera panels away from her, connoting that she doesn't have long to live and is leaving her and the family to say their goodbyes.
3:16-3:17: Goes back to the medium shot of James Arthur sitting alone on the sofa, playing his guitar, connoting that he's only been telling his personal story based on the future.
3:23-3:30: Close-up shot of James' face and a blur-out was used to connote the end of the story and video. Also a credit is shown saying "Directed by Felix Urbauer".
From this video of James Arthur "Say You Won't Let Go", my group and I have been inspired to use some of its conventions. For example the use of editing such as the black and white filter in some parts of the video and fades to change shots and let the audience know what's happening. Also, the mise-en-scene used will be casual clothing which is used in this video, as well as a variety of locations to keep the narrative going and the audience engaged. The cinematography used will be close-up, extreme close-up, long and medium shots of the characters and props. Finally, the sound used will be the non-diegetic sound of the song playing throughout the music video to help tell the narrative of the performance occurring.
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