Music Videos of the 60's

David Bowie - Space Oddity 1969

 

 

 

It is a performance based music video. There is use of red lighting, special effects and mise en scene which connotes the space theme. Close ups of the performer are used often showing that he is the main focus. The mise en scene and use of close ups show the performer as different and therefore interesting. This is to encourage the viewer to watch again. The special effects, although simple, are effective because the viewers of the time wouldn't have seen them before. There is some experimentation with the range of camera shots from close ups to medium shots. The use of dissolves and fades when focusing on the performer and mise en scene create another interest for the viewer.

 

 

Nancy Sinatra - These Boots Are Made for Walkin' (1966)  

 

 

 

This video is filmed on a set. It allows room for the dances in the background. The dance routine is easy to copy which creates interest as people try to imitate it. he camera generally stays still while the dancers move and look to the camera in different ways. The singer is in the foreground showing that she is the main focus while the other dancers are in the background. The colours are bright because of the pop genre. There isn't a narrative and only two changes of set and the singer never changes her costume. he editing consists of simple cut transitions. The cutting speed is slow and the video relies on the dancing to create interest rather than interesting use of camera shots.

 

 The rolling stones - Jumping Jack Flash 1968

 

 

 

 

 Its a performance based video. It has a fast cutting speed when the camera shots alternate between close ups of the band members. Most of the time the camera is on the lead singer. Only the lead singer breaks the fourth wall which shows that he is the main focus. The use of black and white and then coloured lighting increases the interest for the viewer. There is a wide range of camera shots and angles used. The camera movement adds more variety and helps keep the tempo high to match the song. The use of smoke in the background connotes a bit about the lifestyle of the band and the costume make the band appear "cool" It makes the viewer want to be Mick Jagger . The extravagant makeup sets the band out as different and therefore interesting. The dancing adds another interest.