Mise en Scene Task

“In our video we have tried to recreate a disrupted and broken relationship to create a melancholy atmosphere. We have done this by adapting the mise-en-scene and ensuring some subtle costume changes – such as Zebie’s jacket – to signify small differences in the two characters, showing little shifts in the relationship, which would cause disturbances. However, the jacket in this instance was also used as a symbol of forgiveness and nurture. We see the jacket first protecting a previously hurt Zebie, who then goes on to give the jacket to Iqbal who also needs forgiveness and love. The shot is reversed so we also see Zebie removing the jacket once more, this is ambiguous as we question whether Iqbal will not let Zebie in or if she gives up trying. The rose design on the jacket further highlights the theme of love and hurt.  The rest of the costume design was a full black outfit to show the gravity of the characters feelings for each other.  When Zebie is seen removing her glasses it symbolises her vulnerability and her realisation that things should change.

The setting and props were kept simplistic and minimal to reflect the ‘stripped-down’ nature of the relationship. Our main use of the black curtain as a backdrop shows that there are things that the characters conceal from one another, they are closed off and feel lonely.  When Zebie is in the cylinder/small space, she is trapped and struggling to save herself. This is a reflection of her inner battles as she tries to fix her relationship and also save herself. The shaking light effects in this shot reflect her actual inner conflict; this is portrayed in the contrast between light and dark. The shadow scene shows what the characters idealise- how they want to be spiritually. Yet they cannot physically come together and make the relationship work. Even when they are together, their performances reveal that they do not feel connected, as they want to be but that they are still apart.  The transitional one-take from black curtain to white wall shows the effort Iqbal is also making. He walks away from his safe spot/hiding space to a brighter white area where Zebie embraces him.

In the video we have tried to create a balance of light and dark to reflect that even though there are bad sides to their love, they are still hopeful.  This is even shown in the final shot when Iqbal is standing alone, as although he is dressed in full black he is still surrounded by light, and hope.” – Dila, Zebie, Diana and Iqbal

Our video have some very similar parts to Drake's song such as when Rihanna and Drake are holding each other which could symbolise love or caring for one another. Also their close ups in which we see their emotions.

Capitalism in videos.

This video shows capitalism through the words and old footage of capitalists videos. I might use some of the idea from this video to include it in my music video.



This is a documentary on the rise and dangers of capitalism in America

Mise En Scene Analysis

This is my research of music video analysis the mise en scene. I chose different music video analysing :

- Beyonce - Upgrade U

- Estelle ft Kanye West - American Boy

- Adele - Send My Love

- Sia - Chandelier 

First essay On Capitalism

This is my first not so great essay on capitalists and their theories on crises.

Cultural researches.

Capitalism is a social system based on the principle of individual rights. Politically, it is the system of laissez-faire (freedom). Legally it is a system of objective laws (rule of law as opposed to rule of man).
This is an extract.
 " this article, the authors explore media coverage of a recent acquisition across national borders. Their starting point is that the media represent a key arena of “discursive strategizing” for actors such as corporate managers. They illustrate and specify how global capitalism, as discourse relying on economic and financial rationale and exemplified here by the acquiring firm’s attempts to expand, meets national spirit, exemplified here by the complexity in selling the acquisition target to foreigners. The main contribution of this study lies in identifying how key actors draw on and mobilize rationalistic and nationalistic discourses in public discussion. The analysis illustrates that the same actors can draw on different—even contradictory—discourses at different points in time. Furthermore, different actors—even with opposing objectives—may draw on the same discourse in legitimizing their positions and pursuing specific ends."

Socialism or theory in which the government owns and controls the means of production (as factories) and distribution of goods.

Democracy a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives. A perfect example is the U.S., where we elect a president and members of the Congress. We also elect local and state officials.

 In politics, hegemony is the geopolitical method of indirect imperial dominance, with which the hegemon (leader state) rules subordinate states, by the threat of intervention, an implied means of power, rather than by direct military force, that is, invasion, occupation, and annexation.

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