After Hours - ID# 89
Glenbrook South
Music Video
Entry Description
This is a music video using the song After Hours by The Weeknd. It's about an obsessive boy trying to get back with his ex-girlfriend.
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Recent Teacher Comments
- 2/24 9:37 am - Right off the bat, I can tell that you have an eye for good lighting and shot variety. Love the on-screen texting and the feelings you generate by not having them go through. The strobe effect is really cool, too (maybe have a strobe warning on there haha). The shakiness and flickering perfectly captures the anxiety of dealing with the character's thoughts and emotions. It's a tightly-edited video but tells a story in just a minute and a half. Super creative idea!
- 2/21 12:27 pm - This music video effectively utilizes darkness to set a foreboding tone, capturing the essence of the narrative. The use of pop-up bubbles to display text messages adds an innovative layer to the storytelling, depicting the protagonist's obsessive attempts to reconnect with his ex-girlfriend. The incorporation of strobe lighting enhances the viewer's sense of unease, adding tension and intrigue as the storyline unfolds. One standout aspect of the video is the unsettling flickering between scenes, which contributes to the overall sense of discomfort while effectively advancing the plot. However, aligning the editing more closely with the tempo of the music could further heighten the impact and cohesion of the visual narrative. Overall, this music video showcases a high level of creativity and craftsmanship, offering a unique and captivating viewing experience. It's evident that considerable thought and effort went into its production, resulting in a compelling and memorable piece of work. Kudos to the creators for their innovative approach to storytelling and their ability to create a truly immersive music video.
Judge 1
Positives: 1) Effective Use of Flash and Stutter Editing: Despite the caution against overuse, the flash and stutter editing techniques are fundamentally effective. When used in moderation, they contribute positively to the video's rhythm and visual interest. 2) Creative Transition: The shot at the 26-second mark stands out as an exceptionally creative transition. Shots/transitions like this hold a lot of weight to a music video. Really really good.
Improvements: 1) Daytime Shots: The inclusion of downtown daytime shots somewhat disrupts the overall darker, moody aesthetic of the video that works real well with the song. Consider minimizing or stylistically altering these shots to maintain the intended atmosphere. 2) Lighting Considerations: The overall lighting tends to be darker than desirable. When using a strobe light, adding a layer of soft light can prevent the scene from cutting to black too sharply, maintaining visual clarity. Sometimes hard to see the lip sync.
Judge 2
Positives: Editing was terrific. Very experimental. I also liked the little bit of synchronous performance that you included. Good performances and camera work too.
Improvements: While what you did edit was really well done, I actually would have liked a little bit more. The video felt short, like an excerpt of something larger. The story could have been a touch clearer, though I get it's probably a girl/boy, lost love story. If you use colored/gelled lights in the future, especially red, try anchoring them with a little bit of white light somewhere in the frame. I didn't at all ding you for this, but in the future, be sure to give a strobe light warning at the heads of any work you distribute, for folks with epilepsy.
Judge 3
Positives: The storytelling is clear and the use of color serves the story well.
Improvements: Make sure that your editing choices move forward story or help define character. Flash edits can often come off as gimmicky and can distract from narrative.
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