The music video is in black and white colour tones throughout which is quite common in music videos. It uses a range of shots, opening with a tracking shot, then cuts between almost still images, it then cuts to the character in the promo and uses a match on action to show the wait and dedication of that character. This introduction before the music begins is common in music videos and often includes non-digetic sound. The introductions before the music begins are also often very slow paced so that when the music kicks in, it is very dramatic. That technique is used in this music promo video. Once the music kicks in, there is only really one event which is ongoing throughout the rest of the video, which is the main character playing the drums. This is made interesting by the wide range of camera angles and also the use of match on action as this shows that it is ongoing and shows the strength and determination of the character. Also the reactions on the characters face draw the audience in and grasps their attention because they can see the characters pain. There are other characters that are introduced to the video which help illustrate the determination he has as she watches in amazement. The music slows down along with the action in the video and there is a flashback which is shown in colour and is the only part that's in colour throughout, this shows the significance of the flashback and also indicates that it is a flash back. There is a birds eye view in the break from the music which slowly zooms into his hands. He opens them and the viewer can see the blood from his hands which again illustrates the pain he is going through. The impact when the music kicks back in is very strong and emphasises the stamina of the character which reflects what the song is about. The end of the promo links back to the start with the same shot imagery, this brings closeure to the video and makes it more dramatic.
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