Monday, 20 July 2009

Michael Jackson Case Study

In our lesson, we watched a number of Michael Jackson videos and compared them, to see how one of the greatest entertainers in the world took his ideas to his music videos.


Leave Me Alone

Animated, cartoons, spaceships, Michael Jackson flying around.

Lyrics closely related to the video

Shows shots of news articles about him, allegations made against him in real life featured in his video, said to be a response to the media.


Scream Feat. Janet Jackson

Features his sister Janet Jackson

Video in Black and White

Space Theme

Simultaenous dancing with his sister

Lyrics are a response to child abuse allegations


Billie Jean

Starts off in black and white

Animated

Has a crime scene theme

Special effects- Floor lights up when he walks on it etc

Thriller

Has a storyline of horror film for the first 4 minutes

Michael Jackson is watching himself act in the cinema, and then goes outside and starts the song

Simultaneous dance with zombies

Special effects

Black or White

Starts off at the begining with a mini story line

Star cast, including Macauly Culkin, someone who was very famous at the time (Home Alone).

Includes many different cultures including Indian, Black, Chinese, Russians and many more

Shows number of famous of people such as Tyra Banks

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