underdog video analysis

• What type of shot is used in the opening scene of the music video analysis?

  Establishing shot
• How does the establishing shot in the opening scene contribute to the music video?

  It adds realism to the scene
• What effect do the desaturated shots have in the music video?

  They make the video seem gritty and real
• What does the man's flamboyant clothing in the opening scene set for the tone of the music video?

  It sets a positive and hopeful tone
• What color clothing does Alicia Keys wear in her first appearance?

  Khaki green
• How does Alicia Keys' khaki green clothing affect her portrayal in the music video?

  It makes her seem down to earth and working class
• What does Alicia Keys' cornrow hairstyle celebrate in the music video?

  It celebrates black hair and culture
• What issue does the music video highlight regarding black hairstyles?

  They are underrepresented in media
• What is the significance of the repeated close-ups of Alicia Keys in the music video?

  They emphasize her importance
• What themes are conveyed through the montage of diverse characters in the third scene?

  • Diversity and inclusivity
  • Empathy towards struggles
  • Connection to middle-class backgrounds
  • Hopeful message for the community
• What does the term "underdog" imply in the context of the music video?

  It suggests a hopeful outlook for struggling and disadvantaged people
• How is the crowd portrayed in the fourth scene of the music video?

  The crowd is seen as important and adds to the message of hope
• What do low angle shots of Alicia Keys suggest in the fourth scene?

  They suggest she is powerful and a good role model
• What do images of youthful fun and celebration in the fifth scene contribute to?

  They add to the overall positivity of the music video
• What do the shots of conversation and laughter in the sixth scene represent?

  They represent a sense of community and warmth
• How does the music video avoid stereotypes in its representation?

  It overwhelmingly presents positive representations of the community
• What activity are the children engaged in during the seventh scene?

  Making dinner
• What does the juxtaposition of young girls in inexpensive dresses reflect?

  It reflects ideas of inequality in people's lives
• What do images of hands in the air symbolize in the music video?

  They symbolize praying for help or celebrating life
• How does the action montage shot link characters together in the music video?

  It suggests that different identities and cultures are connected by humanity
• What role does the real location play in the music video?

  It adds to the realism of the video
• What elements are considered conventional in the music video?

  Narrative elements and performance aspects