Media: Research: Inspirational Music Videos

OK GO - End Love

Could take inspiration from the way they use the stop animation - Gives the idea that the performers and "sliding" over the pavement through the town - could do this backwards so it looks like the world is passing by them
The eccentrics of the poses could be used - interesting, makes audience wonder what moves they're going to come up with next
Simplicity - less symbolism and narrative, just entertainment

Regina Spektor - Samson

Opening shot - sets the scene with stop animation paper cut outs.
There is symbolism in the birds - could represent freedom and purity
Mix of animation and performance
To go with the bittersweet, melancholic tune of the song, it is filmed in low saturation. Despite being in an almost black and white, the performer stands out due to the glitter and embellishment on her top. She can "pull-off" the simple shots where she is just playing on the piano due to her powerful voice, change of expressions, and eye contact with the camera - draws in the audience.
Folding out, picture book of stop animation doesn't follow the exact lyrics but shows symbolism - open to interpretation and therefore interesting and unique
2:32 - the origami folding out into a set of lines that looks like piano strings, then a jump cut to the actual piano strings is clever - shows continuity and gives flow

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Love the quirky-ness of this video, also sells the performer's style/personality
Unexpected rabbit-suit - meant to represent singer's best friend that got involved in alcohol
Has a care-free attitude but the lyrics have a deeper, personal meaning
It leaves an IMPRESSION
Opening shot is narrative - performer is also the character - shows how the song relates to him personally
Foreshadowing in the narrative; before his "best friend" the rabbit is shown, statues of rabbits outside his house and photo frames of them inside the house is shown in panning shots
Performer - never looks at the camera in the eye - camera is hand held, giving a very natural feel
Performer sings in all the narrative location shots, in no particular order

Eminem ft. Rihanna - Love the way you lie

First shot is longer (6 seconds approx)- extreme CU of Rihanna singing - she looks at the camera with powerful eyes that catches your attention immediately. Flames in the background compliment her red hair and style; also acts as symbolism as it matches the lyrics of "burning" and masochism.
Narrative shots use jump cuts, and are shorter. The first narrative shot may be the "equilibrium" in Todorov's narrative theory. It also sets the scene from a bird's eye view angle. Low saturation gives a more melancholic atmosphere; suiting the song.
Megan Fox, opening her eyes and then the rapping begins - this is deliberate, gives continuity as it seems like the rapping after she opens her eyes is her thoughts, her character's story. Also shows the beginning of the the problems in the relationship shown the the narrative - Todorov's "agents of disruption" - handheld cam is used here, shows distortion.
Eminem - low angle, puts attention on him and makes him look more powerful. Shot behind the grass gives an artistic view. Later on, 1:30 tilting down shot of Eminem in the middle of the field - symbolises being lost; he's pacing.
Although performers are in one location, it is made interesting to watch by the multiple camera angles and shots.
"Where you goin'" "I'm leaving you" and "No you 'aint" is mouthed by the narrative actors/characters - shows a link in the lyrics and narrative, giving continuity.
Often, instrumental interludes only show the narrative shots, no performance.

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Love the way it is a mini-movie in itself
Clear narrative and balances with performance
RELATABLE - draws in audiences of all kinds - universal
Mostly mid-CUs and Long shots
Unlike other videos, it matches the lyrics almost perfectly - but it works with this song because of its fun, energetic vibe.
In a way, this video is VERY 'American Highschool' type of cliche, but at the same time is satirical and mocks its own cliche-ness. Humourous.
Love the pranking element in this - makes adults feel like children again - entertaining

SamboMaster - 世界はそれを愛と呼ぶんだぜ/Sekai wa Sore wo Ai to Yobundaze/That's What the World calls Love

QUIRKY-NESS!! The idea that the performers are there physically everytime someone listens to their song shows a stronger connection between them and their fans - also, its entertaining to watch and is humourous in the way they go about it.
Mostly performance
A range of camera angles and shots

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