Research: Similar product research 9, John Legend 'All of me'

The video begins with the male character gazing out of the window. The location is also shown in the window reflection which I think looks very affective as I like the use of reflection to build up a complex image. I also really like the use of the black and white edit throughout the video. I think this could be symbolic of a timeless love.

This low angle shot perfectly shows John Legend gazing at his wife in awe. As she looks out at the beautiful views his eyes are still fixated on her. I think this is a very good concept to use in a music video as it becomes obvious to the viewer that even though the scenery is spectacular this focus is on the beauty that he seen in his wife as she also appears to dominate the frame.

Our song choice 'Wake Me Up' includes a lot of piano sounds therefore this shot will be useful for us to try to re create when we plan and film our music video. I really liked the arc shots used in the music video which circle around John Legend playing the piano. This is symbolic of the importance that music holds for him as it enables expression.

We could possibly use a shot like this for the line in our song 'You should never cut your hair, coz I love the way you flick it off your shoulder'. I like the way her hair blows back from her face and reveals her beauty.

 As Goodwin suggests the lyrics make reference to the visuals on screen. John Legend sings 'whats going on in that beautiful mind' as this shot of his wife who appears to be lost in deep thought is displayed in medium close up.

I really like this high angle shot of the couple sleeping closely in bed which is possibly something we could re create for the line 'maybe I'm just in love, when you wake me up'.

This image could symbolise that the love these two people share is completely equal as thier feelings are 'reflected'.

This is a very beautiful wide shot which captures the couple in an embrace with the spectacular mountains in the background.









How this research has influenced my planning:

• Encouraged me to use refections in my music video.
• Use black and white editing in post production. 
• Recreate a hair blowing in the wind shot with female lead. 
• Theorists used: Goodwin, linking visuals to lyrics.