Researching Camera Angles/Shots - The Zutons 'Always Right Behind You'

Looking at these shots is of band performance is essential research for our music video as a large section involves band performance. It is important that the performance sequences feature shots conventionally used in professional videos to get the right feel. It is also important we use shots from our genre as we have found different genres use different types of camera angles and positioning. 

A close up of the instruments played with the focus not on the band member is definitely something we will be including throughout the performance sections of video. We found a lot of videos featured this and cut between wider band performance shots. Of course it will be essential to time the music right to the instrument being played, but this seems conventional of our genre and is something we will look to include. The angle is definitely something we should consider using as it captures the right amount in the shout and is definitely achievable. 

This is definitely also a shot we will be using, it focuses on the lead singer and is personal enough to connect to the audience. We will probably use this when particularly relevant lyrics are sung, to add more character. This represents the band as a whole, with the main singer in clear focus and other band members vaguely in the background. It is typical of a band similar to the one we plan to use and reflects the dynamic of the band. Whilst researching videos we also found close ups of the lead singer were often required by the producers in order to use star image as an appeal. Although this won't affect us it is something to consider if we want our video to be as realistically professional as possible. 

This is a particular shot of interest as it includes focus on two band members. It is slightly different to normal shots as there is not just one focus, hence making the frame more interesting. looking at this we can take ideas of varying shots from typical close ups and wide shots as we do not want the band performance to be repetitive, however we do want it to flow seamlessly and a shot such as this is something we could achieve to create what we want. 

Having a new angle makes the shot more interesting, little features to look at makes the shot seem new and interesting while still flowing in with the rest of the sequence. I like this shot particularly because of how it is framed. The drummer is slightly off central and slightly cut off at the bottom; it focuses on the most interesting part of the shot and although is not a close up, the drummer still appears clearly in focus. 

This is a shot we have discussed using in our video as we thought it was something reasonably different that was achievable. The shot is hugely energetic and the angle reflects this. The focus here is on the drummer not the instrument which makes it more personal, and would therefore possibly be used during a shot where there is lyrics or a particularly stand out drum rhythm. 

Again this is shot we will be replicating, it features in many videos and if timed correctly something that could look very effective. It draws focus to the rhythm of the song and helps give a feel for the music. It is something that has proved successful in many videos before and hopefully will contribute a conventional touch to our video. 

This shot is fairly similar to one previous however is slightly more of a close up. The focus on the drums would suggest this is a particularly up beat, dramatic part of the song. For similar points during our song this is a shot we could consider as it would represent the effect of the music we are trying to create. 

Again this focuses on two band members and feels effective. It makes a change from the straight close ups often used and makes the shot more interesting to look at. The fact it is a mid shot is interesting, it focuses on the top third of the bodies as oppose to making sure everything is captured in the shot. This is something to take forward into our filming. 

I think the distance of the band members from the camera is something of importance in the shot. They're whole bodies are not featured, only enough is fitted in so that each person can be seen in the shot. There is very little excess blank space in the shot, only the bare minimum needed. This is certainly something to be aware of and to make sure we include in our video. If the shot is too far away it won't look like a conventional band performance, 

This is a shot to consider when backing vocals are obvious in the song. It brings the backing singers in the band into focus and the angle adds a new perspective of the band. Again the shot feature the bare minimum of blank space and carefully fits the drummer into shot without been covered by the guitarist. Getting little details such as this right is what will make our video look realistic and professional.

Shots such as this stand out on the right part of the song. It represents the bands music and is representative of the indie genre, showing the idea that the band produces its own music and is personal to them, hence the lead singer playing key guitar solos.