Chosen Star: Coldplay


Characteristic Feature
Texture Example
How it is demonstrated or developed
Horror Parody
Bigger Stronger - 1999
It has filters that make it look old and the video is made to seem creepy and it is filmed on a hand held camera.
Slow/sad atmosphere
Yellow - 2000
The video is simple it has the lead singer just walking alone on the beach lip syncing to the song. The video is at night.
Mood – Sad
Fix you – 2005
The lighting changes the through the video but each time it is the main colour on the screen. The video is filmed at night.
Funny atmosphere
Paradise - 2011
Tells a story. The lyrics are wrote on cardboard. Band dresses up and appear at the end of the video.
Uplifting/light hearted
Adventure of a lifetime - 2016
It has product placement. It is funny video all done in CGI. Shows animals playing instruments. Band aren't in it.
Mood - Happy
A head full of dreams - 2016
The video is a throw back to the first video as they both use filters. The camera work is professional. Shows them performing live. 

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