Shots

I like this type of shot quite a lot, and if we cover the back of the container in the Crash Course logo then we could use this type of shot, maybe at the start of the video.



The shot focuses on the background using deep focus, then switches to shallow focus to encompass the lead singer Deryck.



Furthermore, when the music drops, in the song 'Still Waiting' we see the whole band except the drummer but it is perfectly timed. We could use a similar shot with maybe just the guitarist and the bassist in the chorus when Nick sings "understand each other".



Also, I have been looking at many different styles of shot to use with Nick, the lead singer, and here are some ideas using Sum 41:

This extreme close up shot allows the audience to effectively view the lead singer, as in many conventional performance videos, the lead singer normally receives the most close up shots, as the record labels tend to market the band around the lead singer.

The medium shot from a similar angle as the extreme close up allows us to further see the lead singer, but also where he is established and what instrument he is playing. Furthermore, we can see his clothing style which would allow for fans to idiolise him even more, and perhaps for even some product placement.

This is another Extreme close up shot, but from a much higher angle so again we see more of the lead singer's surroundings.

The previous two shots are Extreme close ups from a very similar angle, except they are from either side of the singers face. This adds a bit more variety to the video as well as further advertising the lead singer.

This final shot is a slightly further out medium shot, whilst the angle is also slightly different. It allows to see more of the lead singer, and it also makes it easier to use more camera movement in the filming, such as perhaps a pan or a tracking shot.