conventions of the vines

CONVENTIONS OF THE VINES.

AREAS OF STUDYThree videos:‘Get Free’, ‘Get Out’ and ‘He’s a

Rocker.’

Mise-en-scène. Location / Props. Actors / Blocking Costume / Makeup. Figure Expression.

Camera Work.Themes / Narrative.

Mise-en-scène: Location & Props

Location:Outdoor / Thunder /Night / Green Screen.

Props:Stage Lights.Guitar / BassDrums.Microphones.Amps.

Location:Brightly lit studio /White backdrop.

Props:Camera Track.Guitar / Bass.Drums.Microphones.Amps.

Location:Corridor / Large Hall

Props:Stage Lights.Guitar / BassDrums.Microphones.Amps / Speakers.

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GET OUT

HE’S A

ROCKER

Mise-en-scène: Location & PropsRecurring props:

Guitars / Bass. Drums. Amps. Microphones. Stage Lights.

Actors / Blocking

Actors:Band: Three members.

Blocking:Typical three-piece band set up:

Drums at rear,Bass / Guitar at front.

Actors:Band: Four members

.Blocking:Four piece band set up:

Circular formation. Facing outward.

Actors:Band: Four members.20-30 cheerleads and teenagers, plus reporter.

Blocking:Typical four piece set up.

Cheerleaders in line.Teen couples on chairs.Dog walkers.

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ROCKER

Actors / Blocking

Recurring actors:

Band. Three / Four piece.

Recurring blocking:

Typical band stage formation.

Costume / Make Up

Costume / Make Up:

Jeans.T-Shirts.Dull colours.Skater ShoesMessy hair.

Costume / Make Up:

Skinny jeans.Blazers / Jackets.Sunglasses.V Neck Shirts.Converse / Skate ShoesMedium / Messy hair.

Costume / Make Up:

Jeans / Skinny Jeans.T-Shirts.Blazers / JacketsConverse / Skate ShoesLeather Jackets.Medium / Messy hair.

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GET OUT

HE’S A

ROCKER

Costume / Make UpRecurring costume / make up:

Medium – Long, messy hair. Jeans, skinny jeans. Smart jackets / blazers. Converse / Skater Shoes.

Figure ExpressionThis is similar through all videos. The band

members show a relaxed pose during the majority of the song and follow the beat, especially the lead vocalist, Craig. When the beat is heavier the members usually head bang or play with more emotion.

Camera Work

Camera Work:

Extreme Long Shots.Long shots.Low angle shots.MCUs.Mid-Shots.Close Ups.Tracking Shots.Panning Shots.

Camera Work:

Tracking Shots.Close Ups.MCUs.Mid-Shots.Long Shots.

Camera Work:

Long shots.Mid Shots.Panning Shots.Handheld.MCUs.

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GET OUT

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ROCKER

Camera Work

Recurring camera shots:

Tracking Shots. Panning Shots. Mid Shots. Mid Close Ups. Close Ups.

Themes / Narratives

Theme / Narrative:

The videos are not based around narratives, their focus is the band performance as they are trying to sell the artist. Although ‘He’s a Rocker’ opens with a mock interview scene with an apparent Vines fan.

The videos are not themed around the lyrics of the songs.

GET FREE

GET OUT

HE’S A

ROCKER