Maximo Park - Hips and Lips
Hips and Lips is filmed as if it were a
home made 'fan' video, when in fact is is a staged and acted video,
featuring an rather unknown actor. Hips and Lips is a rather
untypical performance video, with a character miming along to the
song, in his room. This use of the close up on the star, helps to promote a star image, and interest the audience.
The use of Maximo Park pictures helps to suggest
that the character is a huge fan. There is a lack of moving camera
angles, in the verses, with the camera mostly staying still, which is
rather atypical. The use of the twirling and high angle could be used to disorientate the viewer.
The acting could be suggested as slightly narrative,
since Hips and Lips are often referenced to in the 'fans' dance.The use of very casual costume helps to make the viewer feel that he was indeed a real fan, and wasn't an actor.
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