Mark - Now We Are Free- Chosen Song Research

I've just got a few images relating to my chosen song, which is 'Now We Are Free' . It's about the gladiator with great passion, emotion and bravery.

Through the film which the song soundtracks, the gladiator misses his murdered family and really wants to be reunited with them in heaven but first he'll have to fight.

The top image is very moving, the way he is lent down brushing the top of the fields its like he's bin away but has come back home. The color is also very bright but easy on the eye.

The other images show him imprisoned with other men and with the emperor, Caesar. That image is moving as you can see the pain and grief in the eyes of Russell Crowe. You can see he just wants to free.

The colosseum is the venue in the film and history where all the fights were staged many battles were held. This is the epic view of a place held in history and at the time the worst for many prisoners and slaves.

All these images are very moving and tell their own message, the song is by Hans Zimmer. The lyrics are sad and the music is very emotional, you can see that same emotion in the eyes of Crowe.

I will collect more images and evidence before designing my storyboards, i want to try and capture the sheer emotion and heartache in my finals to explain just how lost and heroic the gladiator is.

mark - Angel Video by Massive Attack

Mark - Sledgehammer Video

Mark - Video Image Research

Here are 2 images from the music video Angel by Massive Attack. One shows a man and his expression to being nailed into a coffin and the other shows his view from the box while its being moved and screwed down.

These images are very strong and give you a sense of realism, both shots show great expression and angles.

The fact that the video is black and white gives it that dated feeling, which makes it seem more real and that it could be real, as these things used to happen back in the day.

The producer is trying to catch that facial reaction and state of shock when the man realizes that he is going to be buried alive! The above image showing the mans view is more disturbing, only being able to see the sky and screwdriver as the other man screws him in.

The suspense and tenseness of the image instantly makes you wonder if he does indeed get buried or somehow survives.

I will hope to use some strong imagery like this, giving a clear message and showing the viewer just how emotional it is.

Mark - Video Image Research

To start with i see two disturbing images that would creep me out. They are both from the music video by Marilyn Manson - Beautiful People.

He has weird ways of putting his message across and is not shy in what way he is seen by the world.

The lyrics discuss two major themes: what Manson refers to as 'the culture of beauty' and the cultures connection to Friedrich Neitzsche's theory of master-slave morality.

He's explaining that the songs 'weak ones' are always wrong and the 'strong ones' are the beautiful people.

It's known as one of his most successful tracks.

The images do show what he sees as beautiful people, but they are actually quite grim and weird looking with machines on their heads and bodies. His view was that the normal less motivated people are seen as weak and useless to modern society.

I personally wouldn't use images like this as i see them as being weird and disturbing, there very exploitive and strange.

I would maybe mimic the way in which he puts his message down, using people and different objects to show the emotion.

Lee - Album Cover Research

I like T-Pains album cover, its current, bright with colour and the typo is quite cool.

I think it helps with an album cover like this, it will get people interested and it will grab his audience.

He will be looking at mainly R&B fans and people who like dancing and high tunes!

Its set like its referring to a circus, this may be because his tracks have different variety and reach out to his fans.

There was a lot of hype surrounding his album as all his singles were very popular so people have been waiting patiently for his album to drop.

I like this Chris Brown album cover a lot. He is very famous for his big tunes and quality dancing and has many fans worldwide.

Some of his early music was very much pointed at the younger generation of fans and people into kiddy R&B and puppy love.

Since he grown up a lot and has started producing hot tracks such as 'You' & ' I Can Transform Ya'.

I think he wants to be seen as an older role model now, he wants to produce music for fans more to his age. He is growing up, taking his music and publicity with him.

Another artist who has grown an awful lot is Mario. He was in the same era as Chris Brown and has come a long way with the times.

He has had a transformation from young singer to mature artist.

His older album covers were happy smiley looking very kiddy and young, now he looks a grown man and very mature.

He makes track that are club bangers and that can be danced to. His album cover is slightly copying the cover for blockbuster film ' Die Hard 4.0 ' . I think it looks quite cool and does show he has grown a lot with the times.

Lil wayne is well known for his outrageous album covers and prints. This is no different!

He is pictured as a baby with all his tattoo's and jewelry on. I really do like it though, more for comical reason as it just looks cool to look at, as well as the baby looking totally cute and innocent.

There will be many different views on this cover but most people will love it.

It shows Lil Wayne has a very wide imagination and isn't afraid of taking chance.

I totally love this album cover, my personal favorite. The colors are so bright and amazing.

Kanye has recently bin in the news and limelight for many reasons but one is definitely his style and dress sense. He loves bright colors, sneakers and hats. He is one of the best dressed males in the music industry at present.

He wanted to reach out to fans on this album with collaborations and new styled music. His other albums have been about college and graduating, so he made this one in the same light making it seem like he is still a young kid.

The album cover matches his personality, which is also known worldwide. He is rather cocky and arrogant but thats what makes him who he is.

A personal favorite of mine, for both style and music production.

Lee - Andy Warhol Research