Eminem: Rap God

I interdependently looked at a music video by Eminem called Rap God then I analysed the video for different signs and signifiers as well as took notes on the different use of camera angles.

The use of direct address and colours are used to draw the viewer in... the use of the old character with the futuristic themes and editing denotes a link between past and present, that both mediums go hand in hand.

The use of a low angle shot makes it look like the artist is big and powerful, hes surrounded by a crowd that are enjoying his rapping and therefor like him, this could be connoted as a message that he is untouchable and powerful with his gang like crowd. The low angle shot also denotes that he is talking down to other opposing rappers, watching the video, and that he is at a higher status.

The low angle shot while the artist is levitating, with his arms spread, denotes a god like message to the viewers, that he is at the top of his game. A literal Rap God.

The use of special effects in this shot is used to make the video seem futuristic, the use of portals denotes the link between the artists past and present, how times have changed from when he started his rap career. 

Main Music Video Research part 5

http://group-b-david-james-g324.blogspot.co.uk/2017/12/inspiration-for-our-shots.html