Birdy - Skinny Love

1. Textual Analysis of music
videos from my chosen
sub-genre – Pop Acoustic
Birdy – Skinny Love

2. Length – 5 seconds
This close up begins extremely
dark and slowly begins to get
lighter just as it transitions to the
next scene.
The objects shown at the
beginning reveal that it is set in an
old, worn location.
Length – 3 seconds
The effect of the scene becoming light from
dark is a constant theme throughout. This close
up of cupid symbolises an angel which is
shown through costume and posture as the
music video continues.
Length –
The camera then cuts to a low angle shot of Birdy’s
feet which show that she is playing the piano. This
then adds to the music video as it brings in a sense
of performance not just narrative.

3. Length – 3 seconds
This mid shot shows the singer as a dark silhouette walking
towards the light. The scene has very low lighting and it doesn't
reveal her identity.
Length – 5 seconds
This shot is taken from a low level which only shows her feet and
legs. The fact that it is dark and from a low angle makes her look
empowering as the camera slowly begins to tilt up.
Length – 6 seconds
This long shot is out of focus and begins extremely dark and
begins to get lighter as she walks up the stairs. Although she is
wearing white the scene still has a dark negative atmosphere.
Length – 6 seconds
This scene begins with a focus pull and is a mid shot from a
high angle. There is high lighting in this scene which contrasts
with most other shots which are extremely dark.

4. Length – 6 seconds
Low lighting close up of her performing which allows the
audience to connect with the singer.
Length – 2 seconds
In this short shot the camera slowly pans up from a high angle.
The dark colours suggest some negativity and it symbolises
some connection to nature by the green colours shown through
the window.
The length of these two shots transition between them both in
the matter of 4 seconds. In the first shot it is a mid shot of her
walking and the camera tracks whilst she does this. The fact that
she is stroking the wall as she moves shows that she is in touch
with her surroundings as she has done this in various other
scenes. In the following shot it is taken from a low angle and is a
long shot of the performer. Again the lighting and colours are
dark and she is still stroking the wall. The camera tracks forward
as she walks up the stairs.

5. Length – 3 seconds
Close up of her hands touching the green moss and insects on
the window. The lighting is lighter than other scenes and consists
of green colours.
Length – 6 seconds
This long shot shows the singer from behind in a white dress that
shows her elegance and shows themes of being old fashioned.
The lighting in this scene is dark and some of it is out of focus.
Throughout the 6 seconds the lighting fades in and out of light
and dark as the camera tracks forward whilst she is walking.
Length – 4 seconds
High angle shot of broken glass on the floor which reflects
light although the overall shot is dark. This suggests that
the performer is feeling broken.

6. Length – 5 seconds
Camera tilts down as she is walking over the dead grass
and is a close up of her feet which reveals her dark
clothing. The camera is going in and out of focus.
Length – 2 seconds
Low lighting close up of her hair covering her face which
again covers her identity. Her hair is covered with bits off
the floor which suggests she has been outside for a while.
The dark colours symbolises negativity which is probably
how she is feeling.
Length – 3 seconds
The shots are becoming shorter as it gets to the end
of the song as it is getting more emotional and
intense. This low lighting mid shot shows her sat
outside in an old overgrown garden looking lonely
and upset.