This is possibly my favourite music video I have come across. It is, to me, one of Michel Gondry's best pieces of work. It involves a large studio set divided into several scenes. The main character, Lucas, performs whilst weaving through these scenes creating a continuous flow throughout the video. The best thing about this video is that it is one take, the movement from scene-to-scene and the placement of the camera, props and action has been timed to perfection by Gondry. The use of the camera to fool the audeince is used as well (for example, a 90 degree angle is used in the bed scene to fool the audience into thinking Lucas is lying horizontally, when the camera flips it is revealed that his legs were actually off the end of the bed - to make this more convincing even elements of the set were placed on their side).
Anyone interested in film or the production of music videos who hasn't seen this piece needs to watch it and appreciate the amount of thought that has gone into it.
Anyone interested in film or the production of music videos who hasn't seen this piece needs to watch it and appreciate the amount of thought that has gone into it.
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I agree with you, this music video is definitely a work of art. The way everything is shot in one take is amazing, and just makes you think about all the preparation they must have done.
I personally love the use of long takes in film and music videos. It says a lot about the directors dedication and passion for their work, and also the confidence they possess to pull it off. Some films that come to mind with good use of long takes are Before Sunset, Children of Men, and Goodfellas.
Gondry's video for The White Stripes 'The Denial Twist' is a another piece I admire, and is in some ways similar to this. Ill post it on my blog, so have a look if you haven't seen it.
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