Friday, 16 September 2011
Performance Shot Research - U2
After watching a video of U2's 'I Will Follow' from Glastonbury 2011 I decided that the main objective of the piece was to provide the audience with a sense of being there - as well as showcasing the band in their best light.
The BBC firstly use an extreme long shot to establish the scene (which they end on as well), to show the scale of performance and also to provide the audience with a general feel for the festival. After this, the camera focus' on each of the performers in turn (usually with a low angle shot to connote the band's iconic status / to represent the audience's point of view). The order of the performers shown is dictated by the music.
Throughout the whole performance the camera alternates between the audience point of view shots and band point of view shots. The crowd's point of view shots make the audience feel involved and the 'extra' shots from the stage make them feel special as they're getting a more rounded experience than the festival-goers.
In summary, for my own performance element to my music video, I've learnt to show the band / performer in the best possible way, keep the camerawork in time with the music and to always keep the needs of my particular audience in mind.
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