Wednesday, 26 September 2012

Goodwins theory.

Goodwins theory is based around eight different points when analysing a music video.

Links between lyrics and visuals
On screen actions which where the lyrics match them.

Links between music and visuals 
Complimentary, contradicting or amplifying.

Genre characteristics 
Is it typical and conventional of the genre or contradictory.

Intertextuality reference
References to other media texts or forms.

Multiple close ups
To put emphasis on the main people in the video and emotions.

Voyeurism
Voyeurism is the act of watching people with/without their knowledge. Its usually shown in music videos with intimate behaviour, undressing or sexual activity.

Demand of the record label

Representation of the artist. Who the record label wants the video to appeal to.

Performance based, narrative based or concept based music videos