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Textual analysis of Henry Nathan "A grade"

    Henry Nathan "A grade"

The lip syncing within this music video was done very precisely and the lyrics were represented throughout the actions presented by the actors in the video. The only sound in this song is the track in the background. There is the use of a drum beat that leads to the editing being sharpened. There is also a slow tempo throughout.This music video is a narrative and would be classed as a singer song writer type of song.

The cinematography within the music video is good. There are a number of shots in the video and there is also the use of a steady cam when filming. Which helps to keep footage steady and this makes it appear far more effective.  There is a good use of rule of thirds during this music video. There is also a variety of angles used to create different impressions to the audience. Also the editing is very quick to match the story line. The cuts however are very neat and precise, which sits very well with the narrative. This video is a narrative as the lyrics, song and video all help to create the story. However, there is no performance during this therefore it wouldn't be labelled as a performance. 

During this video there was a lot of close ups of the person who was lip syncing. This would be how an artiste would be shown and especially someone who is mainstream and famous. We as the audience are following the main singer who is our visual to look at. The lighting throughout is well lit and there is a range of warm and soft tones complimenting the footage. 

 Editing throughout is smooth but quick with a good use of discreet transitions that help take you away from each individual scene. Then the rule of three is used well throughout the music video.

 There is no use of male gaze due to the lack of women seen in the video. However the emotions on the artistes face are conveyed a lot through the use of close ups and body language is shown through mid shots.The video consists of all males, white and Caucasian, but the boy being bullied is of a different ethnicity, he is Chinese or Japanese origin.

 The relation in which the audience can make with this video is that they can see it as a way of escaping and relate and identify with the video as everyone at one point has been bullied in their lives. Whether its at school or possibly even in a work environment.

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