Music video revision
How is black identity encoded in the music video FORMATION by BEYONCE Representation is the repeated way a group or community is shown in the media Representation is the way the producer constructs the world and aspects in it, including social groups, individuals, issues and events. Who is being represented how are they represented What is the impact target audience First look notes: The video opens with Beyonce on top of a half submerged car in a flooded background this is reference to hurricane Katrina and the lack of support black communities where given intel relief aid to help rebuild communities shops and houses The police car being sat on is a part of a political statement about how she now has the power and is on top The anchorage of the non diegetic voice over saying "what happened in New Orleans" Fast pace shots of flooded community BEAT lgbtq dance community documentary clips used Pastor mid shot low angle how he is raised ...