The music videos viewed in class provided some really interesting character studies. Although, to be honest some videos were better examples of character than others. My personal favorite was the Moby video with the woman reluctant to inherit the throne of her parents. The imagery and cinematography used in the video were absolutely beautiful. It looks like they also increased the sharpness of some colors than others. Making the reds more vibrant and vivid definitely made much more of an impression.  The effect also helped bolster the characterization of the woman’s inner struggle since red is color of power and royalty. Similar to colors of blue and some purple shown throughout the piece, which contributed to the royalty inheritance aspect. I also liked this video because I believe a Moby song plays during the credits of the Bourne series, a favorite of mine.

            Overall though I would have to say the each video was entertaining to watch even if some of music I found to be a little obscure. Most of the artists I have never heard of, so I appreciate this class broadening my musical horizons.

           

            The body image video continues to expose the sad trend of distorted images children and even adults are told everyday. The statistics expressed in the video appear consistent with other reports and information dedicated to the study of body image. It is unfortunate that kids have been and continue to be exposed it distorted bay images even on programs that are directed toward them. But it also doesn’t help that every new attempt to correct course ends up getting hijacked. It seems that whenever a new positive image is brought up or a negative corrected some small contingent or new research reveals it was false in the first place. I can completely understand the mixed signals children hear daily when they are told and retold that something is negative or positive.  Sometimes even by there own parents. Parents who also are receiving mixed signals about how they should look.

I do worry about my small nephews and how they will grow up and want to be perceived by others. I am thankful that they have discerning and wise parents to guide them. Instilling them with the ability to decide what is good for them to watch and what is a negative influence. But to my five-year-old nephew he just doesn’t watch things that scare him. He may be wiser than me.