Analysis Of Rock Videos One - 'Blind Man' - Black Stone Cherry

Cinematography
This is a very bright and strong video as it is covering an upbeat tempo song. There is no added effect in the music video as all of the shots are just from the lens so we see it as it is. Personally I think this emphasises the simpleness of Rock as there are no added computer effects added to the song and only the pure emotion and skill put in by the band. A lot of the camera shots are fast paced given to the speed of the song and there are a lot of low angle shots and tracking camerawork. This might have been used to give the effect that the band has done all the work and no other actor or actress is needed because the lead vocalist is telling the story through his vocals and stage presence and performance. There is also a deep depth of field and large amounts of focus on the foreground performers/artists.

Sound
The sound of the recording is very very clear and is also an obvious high technological recording. The clear clarity of each instrument can be used to emphasise this. You can hear no spill from any microphones so that means that this has all been recorded professionally and in a room with suitable acoustics. Also the quality of the instruments have contributed to the sound of this strong and crisp recording.

Mise En-Scene
This video contains all instruments that you would typically find in a five piece band. This includes drum kit, guitars (Lead/Rhythm) and bass guitar. Like most rock videos the band are the main focus of this video. An abandoned or worn down building has been the choice of use in this music video. This concrete building could represent the fact that rock has been abandoned by many of the world today since the media has taken over but the rock still goes on and will never ever die.. There are no additional props in this music video as the main focus of this music video is the band.

Editing
The editing in this music video is spot on as there are no mistakes in synching or delay or camera faults. For example, there are no blank gaps between any of the camera clips. The movement of all the cameras are fluent and there is no mistake with the transitions of cameras, glitches or clips. The synchronisation with the song and the visual footage that had been filmed.

Performance

Everyone in this music video has a great stage presence, good attitude to performing and the ability and skill of playing their instruments. The only mistake i have noticed is that at 1'55" the drummer was meant to 'Flam' (which is a drumming technique) but he did not do it. On the other hand, everything else in the music video is spot on and all the beats and notes have been hit and performed with energy. The classic rock movements give the song a lot more classic feel and has shown influences from rock history with the likes of Jimi Hendrix, AC/DC and all the old fans who would see such artists and bands play.