Media Form

Duration:  

Ratio % of Performance to Narrative : 50/50?

Theme / subject matter:

Loss

Death

Attachment

Any cultural competence needed to make intertextual references?

Generic Features

The conventional  ingredients

Look of the video/star: Christiana is the main focus as she is styled as very glamorous and beautiful which draws all the audience attention to her. This is in contrast to the main male star who is in a very bland suit that doesn't stand out which makes him less of a focus.

The lighting highlights the separation from the two narratives as the only light is the spotlight on them and darkness between which highlights this.

Sound of the music:

Balladic orchestra adds to the longing feeling towards them as well as the tone in their voices.

Narrative Analysis

...illustration

Does it illustrate the song?

...amplification :

Does it add another layer of meaning to the song?

...disjunction

Does it seem to work in juxtaposition to the song?

What does this contribute to your understanding?

The video relates to the song's lyrics in the respect that it is someone leaving someone and amplifying the lyrics into different situations and several storylines, this creates several meanings to the lyrics throughout.

What is the relationship between the narrative and star?

What does this suggest?

In the video the stars are seen as performing outside and around of the narrative that is taking part in the video, this implies that they are connected to the narrative in some way.

Technical Conventions

Visual Rhythm

Camera Movement and Cutting Speed

The cuts in the video are not fast paced they are all slow and flowy which complements the tempo of the music as well as following the aesthetic of the video.

Representation of  The Star

What ideas are communicated about the star and how are these communicated through camera, editing and mise-en-scene?

The body language shown by the main star highlights how sensitive she is this is shown through emotional body language.

She is shown as elegant and beautiful the whole way through this is by using sleek makeup, blonde hair and an elegant dress.

Contrast of male star low key costume as a simple suit - doesn't stand out as much as well as being associated with the piano - Bland costume makes hime more relatable to he audience.

Aesthetics

How is the video designed to look visually appealing?

Simple setting - stars stand out more