Linkin Park - Paper Cut

Linkin Park- Paper Cut:

How Goodwin can be applied to this music video:

I found a link between the lyrics and visuals and this was presented quite literally as on the walls in this other dark mysterious room words are written and the first word we are shown is 'Watches' we then later here a band member whisper the phrase 'and watches everything' in response to a previous lyric 'a face that laughs every time I fall'.

 Another word we see written on the walls of the scene is 'Paranoia' and this word is often repeated in the lyrics showing links between lyrics and visuals even though this method seems to be quite literal.

We see a link between the music and visuals as we see band members playing the instruments we also see genre characteristics as some of the band members appear energetic creating a pumped up atmosphere linking to the music of the song.

Another genre characteristic is the appearance of two alternate worlds or a 'dark' side and a 'good' side. These two contradictions are shown a lot in alternative rock videos to help show there personal battles and to help represent 'good' and 'evil' visually to the audience.

Archers theory can be applied to this video as well as we see the narrative being interrupted by scenes of the band as the video s demanding a record label (Goodwin) and this helps show audiences a story and also the band themselves to keep a fan base interested.

The mise en scene of the video shows different props and scenes to aid visualisation. For example:

Ant and flies:
Insects are a common fear and can make people feel discomfort and in a way paranoid and aware to what is around them. Also these insects can be related to decay as they are often linked to death and help to allow thing to decay by devouring the flesh of what ever is rotting away.

Bath tubs: We use bath tubs to wash ourselves in however in recent years the bath tub has become a common representation of suicide. The bath tub in the video could be representing this common disaster and as the band sings about being paranoid maybe they are suggesting a new fear. A fear of loosing a loved one so close to home because of common cause. Including the bath tub in the video helps create the sinister atmosphere within the other rom.

Lighting: We see immediate contrasts through the use of lighting because quite simply we are faced wit one dark room and one light the light room is made to fee me homely with the use of backlights however in this dark alternate universe the person within this room Is only lit by what sees to be a single spot light.

 

Camera angles and movement: We see a lot of close ups used to empathise the events occurring during the narrative of the video and to also single out members of the band. This could be linked to John Stewarts theory. The camera movement can also seem quick and sharp to create a sense of panic and awareness again suggesting Paranoia which is a main focus point for the video. Some scenes have also been sped up to create the illusion of fast movements. There also seems to be quick changes from shallow to extended depth of field this is to distort images and make viewer's feel disorientated and maybe even confused to the sudden changes and this also helps maintain the surreal feel to the video.