This is a close analysis of Katy Perry’s ‘Chained to the Rhythm’. We looked at one music video and complete a detailed analysis, looking at the narrative, performance, star image and generic & technical conventions of the music video. This was really beneficial for me as it has widened my understanding of what goes into a music video, and what I need to do for my own when it comes to producing it. It was important to pay close attention to the mise-en-scene and repertoire of elements used to help present a certain genre (Pop), tone, or message for the audience. I also had to decide whether this music video was amplified, disjunctive or illustrative. I came to the decision that it is mainly amplification with some illustrative moments.
This is the music video that I chose for my close analysis:
My analysis:
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