Wednesday, October 11, 2006

David Bowie video

Pacing is everything in film. The timing of a cut, the speed at which the camera zooms in and out, are all factors in what kind of mood will be captured. The David Bowie video "Im afraid of Americans" is one of my favorites. Though nothing spectacular takes place, the video just seems to capture the fear that one may have when feeling under pressure that someone is chasing or following them. The mood itself is developed by the pacing of the camera zooming out, and then cutting to a close up shot. Below is a link to the video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RmHq5EwCH4

No comments: