Bigmouth Strikes Again - The Smiths [Advert Analysis]

The above is a poster for The Smiths' single "Bigmouth Strikes Again". It advertises the single very well and although simple in design, tells the audience all they need to know to buy it. The image is very in-keeping with the rest of The Smiths album covers, posters etc., an old, what looks like, a stock image with a coloured tint over the whole image, and it is the same image as the single cover, this shows consistancy. The title of the track and the name of the artist are the focal points in terms of text. The release date is also shown, as is the formats the single is available on, 7" and 12" with bonus tracks on either, possibly encouraging people to buy both and hear the exclusive bonus tracks.

Warpaint - Stars [Shot Count]

This video also has around 100 shots, which is still a small amount as the video is over six and a half minutes long. The hypnotic vocals merge well with the soft psychedelic shots of fireworks, which are edited to be backwards to give hallucinogenic feel to the video. Most videos from this genre are essentially experimental and 'trippy', and the intimate nature of this video engulfs the audience in the haunting storyline. Most of the video is set in the woods, with the band (who are all girls) frolicking between skeletal trees, wearing all white. At around 5:40 the shots speed up, and there are about 60 split-second shots in the space of around 30 seconds. This is complimented by heavy bass, and creates a powerful climax at the end of the video.