Research 6

Birdy - Shelter


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXwPUYU8rTI&feature=relmfu

This video is very simple, yet eye-catching and absorbing, I love the motif of the symbolic hands throughout.

This close up portrait is interesting due to the shallow depth of field and the light and shade across the actresses face. The way in which she is looking directly into the camera, draws the viewers to look into the artists eyes, her expression is also clear and adds to the atmosphere of the video.

This long shot is effective due to the contrast between the dark trees and the light pathway behind the artist. The lighting reflected onto her face highlights her expression against the rest of the background.

I love the composition of this shot, the depth of field, lighting and colouring creates an interesting close up shot of the hands playing the piano.

Again, this is a similar shot, having panned out into  a medium shot of the artists profile and hands playing piano. The light shining through the window, contrasts with the greenery in front of it, creating an interesting effect of the light streaming though.

I love this close up shot of the artists profile, against the background of the ocean. The shot is not very well lit but I feel this creates an interesting effect. The atmosphere is calm and relaxing.

I really like this shot of the almost silhouetted artist standing in front of the ocean, the contrast between the blue of the sky and the sea, against the black of the coat and driftwood, creates an almost eery effect.

I love this close up shot of the hands; the way in which is it slightly out of focus, creates a stunning effect with the lighting, separating dots of light, in contrast to the dark hands slowly twisting in front of them.





I like this medium shot of the artist pushing her way through a field of flowers, due to the depth of field, having only one flower and the artist in focus.