Simple Plan-Shot Analysis


Opening shot is out of focus creating a sense of mystery. low lighting conditions imply that the theme of the video could be negative.







Mid-Shot of main character sitting alone looking fed up. The fact the phone is just sitting there gives us the impression he is waiting for a call/message.






Cut to long shot of street below and you can just about see a figure in the central third.







Close up of main character looking fed up because of what he knows










Long shot of female who is cheating walking along the street this shot looks like it has been taken from the point of view of the main character.












Extreme close up of main characters eye line from an angle which implies watching or waiting for something, also a look of despair can be devised.












Mid shot of deceptive female getting out the taxi with an expression of carelessness.








Mid shot of main character with the complete opposite expression than the female his expression is of concern and care. Audience know he knows she’s cheating.






Long shot of female walking along as if she is doing nothing wrong and just going about her everyday business










Close up of mobile phone to yet again reiterate the point she is cheating. Quite an effective close up











Close up of female looking quite dishonest and mischievous. Links with the line “you can look into my eyes and pretend”








Mid shot of main character looking away from the window with an expression of defeat









Audience and main characters suspicions have been confirmed with a long shot using rule of thirds the other male answering the phone call she was making.







Mid shot of female looking longingly upwards at the other male and casually waving










Side shot of main character looking down as if he can see what’s going on. The fact that he is in shadow is effective at reflecting his mood.







Side shot of main character looking down as if he can see what’s going on. The fact that he is in shadow is effective at reflecting his mood.






Close up of the main characters phone with a photograph of the female, now the audience know he was looking downwards at his phone









Cut to a close up of the females phone at a picture of her and her actual other half (main character) then she swiftly puts it away in her hand bag and carries on. Relates to denying a relationship.















Close up of main character miming the lyrics and looking distraught.












Cuts to a series of shots of the band performing in an outdoor location, standard performance shots (long shot, close up, mid shot and guitar shot) all used here.










2-shot of cheating female and other male the female’s eyes are looking deviously towards the camera as if it is straight into the main characters eyes. Links again with the lyrics looks dramatic on plain black background











Further away 2-shot is used yet again to show the cheating.










Side close up of main character looking extremely upset with the situation.









Cut back to two shot of female and other male you can only see the silhouettes implying that something wrong or frowned upon is occurring










Another side close up of main character is used you can tell time has gone on by the slightly darker sky outside the window.










Two intimate 2-shots are used to demonstrate the cheating.









Mid close up of main character looking out the blind looking very disturbed and shocked. The lighting used is effective in showing the dark sense of the matter.











Another intimate 2-shot explains the shocked peering shot previously used.








Long shot of character looking fed up of waiting used again here but from a slight different angle











Close up of distraught main character looking like he is shouting at somebody. Lyrics “LIE…LIE”











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