Video Clip Analysis.

The Wolf of Wall Street

Camera shots/movement.// The video opens with a 'crab shot' which follows Jordan Belfort, to highlight that he is the character to be looking at, as he begins his speech to the 'strattonites' The camera then changes to an 'over the shoulder shot' from one of the 'strattonites' who is listening intently to every word Belfort says. Furthermore the camera utilises a 'two shot' which shows the relationship between Belfort and the 'strattonites' because they cling on to every word he says to them which shows he is the dominant character. The scene continues with a close up shot of Belfort's face as he continues his speech to the 'strattonites,' this is used to turn attention to the character and in this case what he's about to say.

Editing.// The video features use of editing when Belfort throws his watch out to the 'strattonites' as it is put into slow motion using a high camera angle which looks down on them as they all try and clutch the watch as it flies through the air.

Sound.// The video opens with almost silence from everyone/everything in the room except from Jordan Belfort's voice which creates the atmosphere. The atmosphere created by Belfort's speech triggers a response from the 'strattonites' causing them to get rowdy and cheer at what Belfort says, the response from the 'strattonites' shows the dominance that Belfort has over them and how much they respect him.

Mise en scene.// Belfort dresses in a '$2000 suit' & wears a '$40,000 gold watch' which shows his wealth, he then shows he is 'filthy' rich when he throws his watch into the crowd of 'strattonites' who all eagerly try and grab it as it goes past their fingertips. The setting of the video is in the Stratton Oakmont office which gives the idea of it being a formal workplace, however it is then proven to be the complete opposite of that and is described as a 'wolf pit' by Belfort later on in the film. The main prop used in this scene is the microphone which suggests the sheer size of the office because Belfort has to use a microphone and speakers so the 'strattonites' can hear him, this also suggests how successful Stratton Oakmont are as they have a huge office with hundreds of employee's.

The Hobbit

Camera shots/movement.// The video opens with an 'over the shoulder shot' from behind Smaug who is standing up to the huge golden statue of Thrane. The statue stands taller than Smaug and a 'low angle shot' is used from behind Smaug looking up to the statue of Thrane suggesting he is more powerful. The camera then turns to Bilbo using a 'close up shot' on his face to show him anxiously watching what is about to happen. Further on in the video, Smaug breaks out of Erebor and flies into the air with gold coming off of his body. During this a 'low angle shot' is used from beneath Smaug to show his power and ruthlessness after the Dwarves attempt to kill him fails. The video ends with an 'extreme close up shot' on Smaug's face as he says 'I am fire, I am death' to ensure the audience focus on what Smaug says. 

8 Mile

Camera shots/movement.// The video begins with a 'two shot' which features B-Rabbit & Papa Doc staring each other out where neither of them break the eye contact, this is used to show they are both trying to mentally gain the upper hand over the other. An 'over the shoulder shot' is then used when Future asks Papa Doc whether he chooses heads or tails, this shot is used to focus on the conversation between Future & Papa Doc. The video then continues with an 'over the shoulder shot' from behind Future as he talks to the crowd and a 'high angle shot' is used to look down on the crowd to show that the crowd are looking up to Future. The 'point of view shot' is used from the DJ who is behind all of the action which shows what he can see, he is watching Future, Papa Doc and B-Rabbit with the crowd cheering behind/beneath them.From this B-Rabbit begins his rap and a 'long shot' is used to set the scene and show how he fits in with the scene because you can see the crowd reacting to him.