Grime shots

Grime shots

As our music video falls under Grime i have played attetion to what allows the genre to be shown within the music video. This can be done in a number of ways; props, lighting, camera shots, characters, theme, age,. We have looked at many videos to see what is deemed appropriate and focused on a couple of shots that connect with grime and are common.

As we can see this shot involves a large number of people on a estate. This represents a sense of reality and community life. We can see they they are in standard clothing proving grime allows people to relate to the purpose.  The camera shot was panning allowing us to get a feel of the area and what kind of background they are from. The black and white gives a cold sense of feeling making the message within the song a deeper meaning.

The male is the main focus at a disconnected angle. The use of an everyday tracksuit and backwards caps allows us to see hes a typical boy on an estate in the background. The colouring is dim and does look uplifting or thrilling to live this lifestyle. Doesnt appear rich or safisticated. Young black man.

We can see The person is shadow in contrast to the light. Its not overly bright allowing other areas to be seen as dark and dingy, this reveals a urban lifestyle and boring environment. Out of focus (lack or clarity), Long distance shot and off angle.






From a couple shots we can understand a grime video has the texture of a dim poor lifestyle not showing any type of warm feeling. This projects a hard lifestyle and a version of everyday reality. the characters used appear to be young with a sense of separation but also a unity to become bigger and better. The characters are not focused on up close this allows you to figure out what type of person they are (confusion). Panning, over head shots and long distance shots shows a journey and exploration. a use of juxtaposition.