Anton Corbijn and Chris Cunningham

Today we began the researching stage of our practical production work for our music videos, we began by discussing several music videos from the directors Chris Cunningham and Anton Corbijn. In particular we aimed to research the representation created by both the director and artist alike. The music videos studied in this lesson provided me with a perfect chance to explore other work of these directors and to produce a collection of ideas for my own work.

Chris Cunningham

Born in Reading in 1970 Cunningham developed a unique style of music video directing, combining mainstream artists with off the wall ideas as well as working with many underground artists in genres such as drum and bass. During my own research of Cunningham's work I was particularly interested in the video for Bjork - All is Full of Love as it displays stunning cinematography as well as representing the artist in a particular way. Some of Cunningham's work includes.

The Horrors - Sheena is a Parasite

Bjork - All is Full of Love

Aphex Twin - Window Licker

Madonna - Frozen

Aphex Twin - Come To Daddy

Placebo - 36 Degrees

Portishead - Only You

The second director researched during this lesson was Anton Corbijn, as well as being a globally respected photographer Corbijn has also directed a number of visually impressive music videos across a canopy of genres. During my own research into this director i was particularly interested by the simplicity of Corbijn's work by producing stunning compositions whilst using simple techniques. Some of Corbijn's work includes.

Joy Division - Atmosphere

The Killers - All These Things That I've Done

U2 - One

U2 - Electrical Storm

Nirvana - Heart Shaped Box

Coldplay - Talk

Metallica - Mamma Said