Erik Marshall

NPR ran a story the other day on trends in music videos in the era of multitasking and portable devices. Basically, directors are shooting flashier, faster videos to capture attention, and using center-framing for easy viewing on small devices. Music videos have always been known for their quick editing and flashy style, which has leaked into more traditional film, as music video directors (like Spike Jonze or Michel Gondry) move to feature films. I wonder if and how this trend will affect more traditional filming techniques. One of the more interesting parts of the interview is the comparison of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” video to today’s videos.