The Strokes- Bad Decisons https://youtu.be/5fbZTnZDvPA?si=tJ6EIdZ8urhDBoo4 To accompany the release of their latest album, the new abnormal, the strokes released the music video for ‘bad decisions.’ The video takes the form of a 1980’s style infomercial, with the band being the product sold. The band are not seen as people in the video, but as objects that can be used for the benefit of others. This removes any individuality from the band and sees them as purely commercialised and only serving the purpose of benefitting others. This could be a reflection of the bands feelings towards loss of identity and commercialisation- as the salesman is making money off selling somebody else. This can reflect the music industry, as this man is a metaphor for the music label who control a band and its actions. This is done through the use of a button which summons clones of the band’s members. This button is decorated to fit the time period, with dangling gems reminiscent of 1980’s décor...
Statement of Intent In my music video product, a long shot is the main filming technique used. This is in an attempt to give equal attention to the background and the foreground and allow continuity within the video. There is still camera movement, with a pan being used at the end of the video for the reveal at the end. This prevents confusion with the passage of time being apparent, which allows the video to accurately portray jumps in time. My video intends to raise awareness for homelessness and send a powerful message about how some people live their lives, as well as promote my band, ‘Wasted Reverie,’ as being a politically charged band. The main character in the video, played by me, will be mouthing the lyrics of the song which will be edited over the footage. Each change in time is marked by a specific transition which removes any potential confusion, with the set designed to match each holiday which is being celebrated. The video is filmed in a church, this gives the video...
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