Scenes 4: Analysis of construction and effects
Use the notes made in class to write answers to the following question:
How has the director constructed the scene to create a positive representation of the black community?
You MUST comment on the use of EACH of cinematography, sound, mise-en-scene and editing.
A suggested opening:
One of the ways in which the two music videos are different is that in LAP we are offered a representation the black community that is positive, supportive and embracing of other cultures. One section that illustrates this point is when we see Madonna's dream vision of the black gospel choir in the church; they invite Madonna to join them on the altar and she is symbolically baptized. This section has been skillfully constructed to position the audience as cinematography, sound, mise-en-scene and editing have all been used to great effect. If we look closely at this section we can identify that .....
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