I love the location for this music video, because of how relaxed it makes the whole video feel, even with all the crazy dancers behind, which is a complete contrast to the action.
The opening, unlike the other videos, has an establishing shot where we can see Ellie in a forest singing. However, i feel that she looks a bit awkward with how she's standing and presenting herself, so thats a bit of a let down. Also, her miming isn't the best.
The camera work used when she's moving through the forest is smooth and makes it easy for the audience to see the action taking place, which I think is meant to be some kind of enchanted forest.
The back ground dancers I'm not too keen on as they look a little silly with their dancing, but i like the idea of having some thing in the background to take the focus off Ellie, as it can be a little boring watching someone flap their hands and mime.
The make up and costume used, on Ellie is casual as i think its again meant to link to her being in an enchanted forest. However, the extras within the music video have old fashioned soilder costumes and make up that looks a little bit like the joker out of bat man. Props used are swords, to fit in with the soilder theme and a white horse, which is meant to link to a unicorn.
The smoke used i think is effective as it hides what ever is around her but also absorbing the light, making the figures behind and around Ellie a little bit more... scary?
It seems a little bit like a Alice in wonderland music video, but on a lower budget.
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