Research - Analysis of framing and angles in music video similar to genre choice.

Hozier - Take Me To Church.

This shot from the music video is my favourite Having the two males centre frame and kissing is very controversial as not many music videos feature homosexual relationships. The framing of this shot represents how important and prominent these two are in the video and in my opinion I think this close up shot is trying to put across how homosexual relationships in music videos should be as common as a boy girl relationship. This shot has a slight low angle, suggesting that they are powerful in this video. This is a modern social representation.

This over the shoulder shot where the male is in frame off centre is another good angle and frame as you can see whats going on in the background as well as seeing his reaction in the foreground. The pull focus on the male with his hands on his head shows his emotion and feelings without needing to see his face.

This is a centre frame shot is quite powerful as it shows the males face who is trying to find the couple. It shows is fierce facial expressions and dark clothing.

Most of the angles in this video are neutral and hardly no high or low angle. This represents how no one is superior in this video which is a strong message to the audience as its trying to say how all couples of every sexuality are the same and equal and should not be discriminated against. I think that more music videos in the present day should portray more different relationships such as this one instead of just the standard boy girl falling in love.

Blumler and Katz's theory can be applied here as there is a lot that goes on in this video that a modern audience can relate to such as homosexuality. The 'personal relationship' part of their theory is what people will relate to as more and more people are becoming more comfortable with accepting their sexuality and I think this video is very relatable to people who are thinking of coming out or already have come out. It is a very modern social representational video and in my opinion it is very powerful.