Videos!!

Lupe Fiasco "The Show Goes On"

I must say the lighting in this video is amazing, one minute its light, the next its dark. I think the shadow effect in the middle of the video was great as well. The quick camera transitions make it feel as if you’re standing in front of Lupe recording him. This video was very well-shot.

Will Farrell "Good Cop, Baby Cop"

I chose this video because it was very entertaining and creative, in the way in which the camera went from one person to another. The part where the “lieutenant” hit Will Farrell in the face with the phone would not have been as funny if not for the reverse effect. The occasional sound effects added to the entertaining nature of the video, but were somewhat unnecessary. Overall this was a well-shot video.

Kanye West "Monster"

I chose this video because I thought it was very effective in depicting dreariness throughout. The quick camera cuts kept me on the edge of my seat. The lighting was pretty dark for obvious reasons. Overall I think this was a very uniquely-crafted video.

Jay-Z "Empire State of Mind"

I chose this video because even though I’m not from NYC, every time I hear this song, I get chills. In my opinion this is one of the best shot music videos I’ve seen in a minute. The shuffling of scenes, the jumping from one place to another, the black & white lighting then the vivid color, makes this video unbelievably authentic. Overall this video was beyond great.

Will Farrell "Pearl The Landlord"

I chose this video because it was too creatively shot. The way the camera jumps from Farrell to Pearl, gives the video a “duel”-type feel, which made it funny. When the camera stays on Pearl its clear to see that she is being told what to say by her mother, but nonetheless she performs admirably. Overall this video was solid.