Inspirational music video: Ghosts/ Let Them In - PVRIS

PVRIS' new video has an interesting editing style, which we hope to emulate. The overlaying shots make interesting compositions in the video, which create depth and an almost ghost-like effect, linking to the lyrics of the song. We have tried to achieve a similar effect, using layered shots of water which looks like smoke to correspond with the 'smoke as black as charcoal' lyric of our song.

The heavily saturated shots in PVRIS' video create a greater contrast between the light and dark elements of the video,allowing specific elements of the frame such as the lead singers face, to be emphasized. Perhaps we could increase the saturation of some shots in our own video, as the contrast links to the exploration of inner conflict in our narrative.

In additon, the use of negative shots which reverse the order of the lightest and darkest areas of the frame are effective, as the overexposure creates confusion within the audience, holding their attention. Such shots are also termed 'afterimages' as they are designed to resonate with the audience when they blink or look away, therefore some elements of the video are made more memorable. This is a technique we could use, to create a lasting effect on our viewers.

This shot is also effective as the screen has been split, skewing the focus of the shots. This creates a sense of disorientation and makes a single shot more interesting, as static images tend to be less visually exciting than moving shots. We could also employ this technique for shots with a long duration, as this would help retain the audiences attention.

Here is the full video, which employs quick cuts and a choppy editing style. The video serves as inspiration for our own editing style - where the chorus of our song quickens, we have decreased the shot duration and used several shots to create a fast-paced montage, just as PVRIS have done: