Camera angles:
- The establishing shot is a 'Close Up Shot' of the female hands and masculine tattoos introduce both the character and narrative of the song and music video. The position of the hands are also stereotypical for a man placed comfortably in between the, however the nails are manicured like a female. This is good as it already shows the audience what the video may consist of.
- There are many 'Close Up Shots/Big Shots'. Many of the angles were front view however lots of CUS and BS on faces and specific features to emphasise the relationship and relevance to the characters. E.g tattoos, clothing, body language.
Lighting
The lighting is edited so that everything is grey. The purpose for this may be an interpretation of the contrast between males and females or just an effect to be creative.
Editing
Basic cuts are primarily used however there is also a split screen merged together to show the artist as two different characters seen at the same time. For example when Ciara danced as a male and then a female at the same times and place.
Purpose of video
The purpose of the video could be to show the audience that she versatile in dance as she can dance just as good as a male and also very femininely as a female. This may reach out to her fans and target audience which are dancers.
Type of music video
- Performance; the dancing
- Narrative; tells the story of if she was to take on a male role
- Abstract; shows her as both a girl and a boy
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