The mirror motif is used constructively in this video to give a fragmented effect and portray a sense of longing and desire. The use of many mirrors could further represent the artist’s split personality or clashing thoughts. We have recreated this effect by using similar mirror shots to represent our performer’s inner conflict, also linking to Andrew Goodwin's notion of looking.
This close up shot of a woman crying uses the rule of thirds – the woman is shown on the right third in the foreground, leading the audience’s eyes immediately towards her. This provokes empathy within the audience, who therefore assimilate themselves with the performer so to create a greater emotional impact. Our corner shot is similar, and we hope to achieve the same effect as this director.
I also like the use of low-key lighting and a monochrome colour palette in the shots below, as both accentuate shadows and construct a mysterious atmosphere. We have used a black and white filter on our shots as we feel it looks more sophisticated and like Timberlake's video, emphasizes a dismal mood.
The superimposition in the following shot is effective, as it represents the artist’s hankering for his lover, his aspirations or possibly his dreams. This is something we could try, in order to represent our theme of escapism.
Here is the full music video, which we paid close attention to in terms of mise-en-scene and symbolism:
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