Some example of ska music video's - dicussion of generic themes, techniques, camera angles etc

Madness - Baggy Trousers
Childhood, school, working class
Costume
Sync relation between lyrics and visuals
Dancing
handheld camera with performance, close up's




Generic British coventions / images / location
London, The Palace, Red Buses, Phone box, Policemen
Urban location
Silly / fun quirky video fits with generic image of ska
Dancing
Outdoor performance.
Generic costume



The Beat - mirror in the bathroom
Sync relation between lyric and visuals
(Indoor)Performance and narrative based
Close up's used of instruments / playing in performance
Close up of feet / head bobbing dancing - skankin
Generic costume