30 Seconds To Mars- The Kill

How goodwins theory applies to this video:

This video is very performance based as we see them literally performing on a stage however this is not a live performance its a staged one for the video. The narrative is very strong in this video and i think intertextuality is represented as i think the narrative is supposed to be similar to the hit film 'The Shinning' as we see all the band members stranded in a hotel slowly going insane and hallucinating about other visitors being their. Woman are also represented sexually in this video as at one point we see two women kissing each other which is seen to be very sexually attractive for men and this is so a male audience will be interested on the video.

Mise En Scene:

We see all the band members wearing suits but the black eye make up and shaggy hair makes the outfit look more rugid and more smart casual. again the video is filmed in an empty hotel which follows the general stereotypes of alternative rock music videos and is not a common site so the scene of an empty hotel will look abnormal and attract viewers. Also at some points during the video we see flashes of a dead woman covered in blood i think this really gives the video a sinister twist and gives the video that deeper meaning and intensifies the narrative to create a more sinister surreal representation.

Editing:

In this video reversed clips are used. This is a popular code and convention and creates a surreal effect and will help tell the narrative of the video and look visually pleasing for the audience. The transitions are quick and this helps to show more of the narrative and also allows viewers to stay watching as they don't want to miss part of the story the like the flashes for example.

Camera Angles and Movement :

A high angled close up is used so we just see the lead singer looking up at us as he sings and i think this akes him look very angelic and innocent. This also reminds me of MCR's music video  - I Dont Love You as they use the same camera angle for a similar effect. Long shots are used to really highlight to fact that the place is o empty for example in the hallways. The long shot shows the public the empty background. Tracking shots are used throughout the video so viewers can feel they are walking with the band members and feel more involved with the video.