R&B Music Video Moodboard
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Camera Angles In the take care music video a lot of mid-shots are used through out the video to focus on the facial expressions of the characters that portray the emotions that build the theme. Mise en scene The characters in R&B music videos typically wear a range of different style garments depending on the theme of the track so its not very specific , instead it goes with a range of different styles and colours. Typically the style is very casual and yet sometimes very explicit on the female character in the music video with features of low cut tops .etc. In the Take Care music video, the male can be seen wearing very casual clothing ( a black top and jeans) and the female also ( a casual shoulder jumper). The jumper worn by the female is worn in a hanging manner from her shoulders creating the impression of vulnerability. The dark lighting and the effects used focus more on creating the saddened atmosphere . Character R&B music tends to tell soulful stories that feature the theme of either love, triumphs , failures relating to relationships, freedom, economics, aspirations and sex therefor the characters are built based off of those features. In the ‘Take Care’ music video , the theme is ‘love’ as well as a failure of a relationship between a man and a woman. The characters persona is portrayed in saddened emotions which are reflected on their facial expressions. The characters are also presented in a deep, hurt image which comes from the after effects of the troubled relationship. Setting In the more modern R&B music videos a lot of city visuals are present as this has a better impact on the imagery due to the atmosphere it creates. However, many R&B music videos that feature a female expressing her feelings for a male take place inside a building for example in a home as it relates to the idea of two people in love creating a home and the setting of a home just underlines the idea of togetherness, regardless of whether it is current or from the past. Take care is set out in one plain setting , wit h white/grey background, the Theme The theme of R&B music is typically ‘love’ and its triumphs and downfalls. R&B music focus heavily on the theme and exploits through the visuals . A strong narrative is present through-out which focus on the specific situation that the person singing is singing about. The theme in ‘Take Care’ focuses on Love. A male who tries to sell himself to a female who was previously hurt by another man in the past and Lyrics The lyrics focus strongly on the theme and maintain that relevance. They tend to be soulful and emotional more time. The lyrics for ‘Take Care’ focus primarily on love and care R&B Rihanna Ft Drake- Take Care
Transcript of R&B Music Video Moodboard
Camera AnglesIn the take care music video a lot of mid-shots are used through out the video to focus on the facial expressions of the characters that portray the emotions that build the theme.
Mise en scene The characters in R&B music videos typically wear a range of different style garments depending on the theme of the track so its not very specific , instead it goes with a range of different styles and colours. Typically the style is very casual and yet sometimes very explicit on the female character in the music video with features of low cut tops .etc. In the Take Care music video, the male can be seen wearing very casual clothing ( a black top and jeans) and the female also ( a casual shoulder jumper). The jumper worn by the female is worn in a hanging manner from her shoulders creating the impression of vulnerability. The dark lighting and the effects used focus more on creating the saddened atmosphere .
CharacterR&B music tends to tell soulful stories that feature the theme of either love, triumphs , failures relating to relationships, freedom, economics, aspirations and sex therefor the characters are built based off of those features. In the ‘Take Care’ music video , the theme is ‘love’ as well as a failure of a relationship between a man and a woman. The characters persona is portrayed in saddened emotions which are reflected on their facial expressions. The characters are also presented in a deep, hurt image which comes from the after effects of the troubled relationship.
SettingIn the more modern R&B music videos a lot of city visuals are present as this has a better impact on the imagery due to the atmosphere it creates. However, many R&B music videos that feature a female expressing her feelings for a male take place inside a building for example in a home as it relates to the idea of two people in love creating a home and the setting of a home just underlines the idea of togetherness, regardless of whether it is current or from the past. Take care is set out in one plain setting , wit h white/grey background, the colours symbolise the downfalls currently felt by the female and the brighter colour symbolises the positivity that he can bring her way.
ThemeThe theme of R&B music is typically ‘love’ and its triumphs and downfalls. R&B music focus heavily on the theme and exploits through the visuals . A strong narrative is present through-out which focus on the specific situation that the person singing is singing about. The theme in ‘Take Care’ focuses on Love. A male who tries to sell himself to a female who was previously hurt by another man in the past and offers to take his place and make her feel better.
LyricsThe lyrics focus strongly on the theme and maintain that relevance. They tend to be soulful and emotional more time. The lyrics for ‘Take Care’ focus primarily on love and care
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Rihanna Ft Drake- Take Care
