NMN TV LIVE BRIEF KTA 2: Analysing the content of a music TV channel news programme

I am analysing a news extract about Ariana Grandes new music video for her for her song 34+35. It is by the YouTube news account ‘Entertainment Tonight’. It was posted on 17th November 2020. It is presented by Hallie Stephens.

The costumes involved in the show are mainly that of the music video which are predominantly lab coats, a robot costume and pink and purple dresses. They also include some of Ariana’s red carpet looks. Similarly with the location it is also mainly that of the music video which appears to be som kind of science lab. They also feature the red carpet which is where the red carpet looks are shown. However there is also the location of the studio in which the presenter is. These create meaning by not only showing what they are talking about but also using the red carpet to give extra context about who Ariana is.

The camera work is rather simple in the studio setting as it is stationary however I the music video clips there are some closeup shots, long shots, top shots and also even a couple of extreme long shots at the beginning. This makes it more interesting for the viewer but also with the stationary camera in the studio, it not only makes it easier to differ between the music video and

the presenter but also creates a professional environment and the classic news setting.

With the editing it is mainly a case of editing in clips of the music video and the red carpet clips as well as some images of Ariana and clips from other music videos. They also use a few edited transitions so that is isn’t all one smooth video in order to make it more entertaining. This is good because it shows the viewers what is being talked about whilst also keeping them entertained and interested. It includes interviews of Ariana talking about the song as well which also allows viewers to see the inspiration for the song and gives context.

Finally the obvious to use of sound is the commentary from the presenter and also the song itself. They also bleep out the swearing in order for it to be appropriate for a larger audience. This use of sound reflects the interests of the audience by using the song in question. This targets music fans specifically those who are fans of Ariana Grande and who enjoy her music.