Camera Angles

This is a mid-shot of an R&B/Hip-hop band.  The image consists of a multiple focus as the artists are looking different directions in which allows the audience to look at each artist individually. The mid shot allows us to see the facial expressions of each member in which are all sophisticating. The fact that the woman in the band is placed in the middle highlights Importance as she is the only lady in the band which shows uniqueness. The artist on the left, ‘Dappy’  is shown to be the ‘cool’ person throughout the use of his clothes, cap and tattoos whereas the man on the right ‘Fazer’ is emphasises as being more formal and professional as he is wearing a suit and a stylish watch. The women who is called ‘Tulisa’ is wearing sexual clothes as her body is  quite revealing in which she is also wearing make-up and has her hair styled out which enforces the idea that she cares about beauty and appearance. The characters are holding micro phones, highlighting that they are all members in the same band and also are performing live which could be in a concert. This is shown through the lightning as it is very bright and natural, which empathises that they may be outside. The fact that there are equipment in the background which are blurred out implies that they are performing, and also through the use of ear monitors and facial expressions. The look on Tulsa’s face suggests that she is singing as her mouth is open as she looks very serious and into her role. Overall, a mid-shot has been used for this image to show the facial expressions and the main focus is on who the characters are.

This image is a long shot of an R&B/Hip-hop artist called ‘Dappy’. The image allows us to see what the artist is wearing as well as looking at facial expressions. The artist is dressed smart as he is wearing a shirt and tie in which he looks very stylish, sophisticated and sharp in. His posture suggests that he is very confident as he has one of his legs slightly bent, hand in his pocket and of his arms bent over his chest with his hand closed in. This highlights the artist’s personality as shown to be ‘cool’ and happy. The fact that his facial expressions is shown to be serious emphasises that the image may be taken for a photo shoot. Also, depth of field is created as we are able to see what’s behind and to the sides of the artist which is clearly empty. The fact that the character is placed in front of a white background makes the character stand out as the main focus, also suggesting that the image is a photo shoot. The artist is wearing ‘shades’ which implies that they are in fashion grabbing attention from the audience as they look up to celebrities towards the latest fashion.  However, we do not see many people who wear pumps/trainers with a suit; therefore this highlights uniqueness as well as being stylish.