[Male] [Female]
2) Please specify your age in the space given below.
3) Which option best fits your favourite genre of music?
[Please circle one of the following.][Pop] [Rock] [Rap] [Grunge] [Dance] [Metal] [Soul] [Blues] [Easy listening][Hip-hop] [Country] [Jazz] [Metal] [Reggae] [Classical] [Swing] [Alternative] [Other]
4) From your choice you have selected above which TV channels would you expect to find this genre? [Please write as many you feel appropriate in the space given below.
5) From the genre you selected earlier are there any music magazines/music columns you read that constantly feature artist[s] of this genre? [Please specify in the space given below, feel free to add any additional web based applications you feel applicable.]
6) Other than your favourite genre being featured in web/print based applications are there any other aspects that you feel influence which product you read such as exclusive photo shoots or interviews?
7) From the print/web applications you read do you feel that there is one specific product that stands out above the rest? [In addition to this please specify reasons for your choice such as good readership or artistic influence.]
8) When purchasing albums/singles of your chosen genre are there any special features that are important to you that may influence your decision? [Please try to realise the importance of the product and its contents rather than musical content featured on the disk. It would also be useful if you could name any specific products you have been particularly pleased with.]
9) When purchasing albums/singles are there any music outlet stores you feel have a wider range of your chosen genre than others, do you know of any that have a considerably larger popularity with other listeners of your chosen genre? [It would also be useful if you know of any stores that specialise in your genre of music or stores that may have a variety of less well known artist in your chosen genre]
10) Music videos are often composed of narrative, this is where the video has a short storyline that features throughout the video, where as others focus on the musical artist[s] creating a star image. Do you prefer music videos that: [Please circle one of the following][A] Focus on narrative [B] Focus on the musical artist[s] [C] A healthy mix
11) Do dance routines appeal to you in music videos?Yes / No
12) When considering narrative in music video’s there is two choices, a linier narrative is where the storyline has a clear beginning, middle and end where as a non-linier narrative dose not, scenes may purposely go back on themselves, or shown backwards to prolong the story, where it may make no sense until the end. Which appeals to you more?[A] Linier narrative [B] Non-linier narrative
13) The pace of editing is an important factor in achieving the right effect for a music video, fast paced editing is usually composed of lots of short shots that change frequently, this can be used to amplify the theme of action or aggression. However slow paced editing is composed of considerably longer shots that change less often, this can be used to achieve the effect of serenity or sadness. Which appeals to you more?[A] Slow paced editing [B] Fast paced editing14) Unlike in the world of motor sales sex appeal is still a major factor used by the music industry to sell their products. Dose voyeurism of the female/male form appeal to you?[A] Female [B] Male [C] Either [D] Neither [E] This offend me15) In music videos there is often a relationship between the music/lyrics and visuals on screen, there are three categories of relation: Which appeals to you more?[A] Illustration [lyrics my prompt a visual, or pace of editing my harmonize with the music][B] Amplification [visuals may emphasize the music maybe through narrative or special effects][C] Disjuncture [visuals may contrast the music, etc. Faced paced editing during calm chorus]16) There is often a strong trend in the way someone or something is represented in a music video, for example in 50 cents Candy Shop all women are represented as promiscuous. Do you think representation should be something the audience can relate with or something that they could only dream of?[A] Something common the audience can relate with[B] Something uncommon that may be foreign to the audience17) In music videos there is a mode of address, a direct mode of address for example is when the artist[s] looks in to the camera as if there lyrics are aimed at the audience, where as an indirect mode of address is where we as the audience are purely observers to the narrative and in turn the artist[s] is ignorant of the audience. Some videos may also be said to have both. Which do you think is the most effective?[A] Direct [B] Indirect [C] Both18) Mise-en-Scene is term used for a wide range of elements used in production to achieve certain mood or feel to footage, these elements range from Scene, Make up and dress, characteristics of an actor such as movement and attitude to lighting and props, good composition and careful planning of mise-en-scene can create a signature style and perfect vibe for a music video setting it apart from the rest. What elements of mise-en-scene do think would make an effective imapact in a music video of your chosen genre?19) What is your favourite decade of music?20) Are there any special effects you are particularly fond of in music videos of your chosen genre?21) Is there an average age range you prefer to see in music videos or do you prefer videos that feature mixed ages?22) Is there a particular theme you have seen in other music videos that you would like to see a new twist on? [This could include seasonal themes such as “Summer” or “Christmas”]23) What time do you most regularly watch music video’s?24) What do you think is the best resource for watching music videos?[A] TV [B] Internet [C] Mobile devices/i-podsFeel free to doodle hereYour done! Many thanks from Josh, James and Chloe for completion of our questionnaire and the valuable information essential to a successful production, and essentially our passing of A2 media studies, we hope you enjoy our music video upon completion! =]
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