I really like the lighting in this video, filming at dusk/sunrise has a really nice effect. I also really want to use the London background like King Krule uses in this video. Another thing that inspires me in this video is the use of the flare - if we could find a way to incorporate flares/flame/sparklers into our video I think it could look really cool if we use it correctly. It's really nice how the red light from the flare is almost the only source of light that allows us to see him, it creates a dark atmosphere due to the time of day, however it also adds warmth so it does not come across as cold or sinister.
This is one of my favourite music videos of all time, it has really inspired me to film our video outdoors, even if the weather is bad, you just have to embrace it. The use of the young kids singing along is really great and adds a comic effect to the video. The scene is very relatable for me as it reminds me of the annual cross country run we had to do in school every year at primary and secondary school where we had to run through the muddy forest in our ugly PE kits - there is something distinctly British about this.
The video for Praise You by Fatboy Slim is definitely a game-changer in the world of music videos. It was the catalyst for the flash-mob craze which still goes on today. I love the grainy/VHS/retro look to the video, and the vintage styling of everyone in the video. I think the video is really inspiring and it makes me want to get up and dance and join in with them, it carries a very care-free attitude and is definitely uplifting. Although the dancers in the video are taking their roles very seriously, the video has such comedic value to it, and is just so much fun to watch.
The thing I really love about this video is that you can clearly see it is set in the city, something I hope to do with my own music video. I also really like how it is following the short journey of a man following several different characters, and the fact that the voice doesn't fit the man's character is really interesting and is quite unique in this way. I like this effect because it means that we don't necessarily need an actor whose appearance matches the voice of the singer on the single.
The thing that inspires me about this video is the narrative; I love how the characters sometimes interact with the camera, singing into it and playing up to it. This has influenced me and my ideas as I would like to have a similar narrative, following around a group of friends getting up to their usual mischief about town.
What really inspires me about this video is the setting and the whole theme of the song. The use of the two parrallel views of one city is brilliant and makes it really interesting to watch. It also includes lots of references to popular culture, things that some of the audience will recognise- like the mock of the Rough Trade record store in Brick Lane. I also really like the styling of Lily Allen, her style is quite quirky, she definitely has a girly side as she is wearing big hoop earrings and a very outlandish dress, but she mixes this up with a pair of Nike air max trainers which give Lily her very iconic and unique look.
I really like the different settings of this video, going from a very urbanised, concrete landscape, to areas filled with more greenery, marsh-like land. The use of the two young boys as actors has worked really well as they are compared to two of the real band members - Pete and Carl. The two boys are likeable characters and we empathise with them in a way, as they are two cheeky looking lads who are left in a desolate looking area, where they are the only life around.
I do really like this video, however I have taken more inspiration from the lyrics of the song and the music itself. Some of the lyrics of the song say:
"All the crazy s*** I did tonight,
those will be the best memories."
Admittedly, these aren't the most thought-inspiring lyrics I have come across but it is the vibe and the theme of being young/care-free and having fun with friends on a night out, which I would like to use for our own music video.
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