Alicia Keys - You Dont Know My Name

Alicia Keys raised in Manhattan, is a
beautiful RnB artist who is renown for
her pianist skills.

The Intro:

This Music Video uses a conventional R&B video which is the integration of a conversation prior to the song staring. The short convention and event between the artist and the girl in this video was used to introduce the theme song.

Camera Techniques:

• Medium/Medium Long shots:These are conventional R&B camera shot that used sell the artist. In this music Video they are often used to capture the character movements and expression as they are solely on screen.It also promotes the dress she is wearing and her image, aiming to appeal to the male audience.

• Medium Close Up: This is a conventional camera shot. In this video Close ups are used to focus on the characters responses to particular events for example a Medium close up shot is used see Alicia keys response to the man coming in the restaurant. This shot is also used during the solo scenes where she is singing which is a typical convention of R&B videos.

Mise-en-scene

• Typical RnB Mise-en-scene is portrayed in this video - The fresh appearance of the main artist,
• with designer clothing and a symbolic image associated with the artist. For example Usher is frequently seen with his U-Chain. Alicia Keys image is her solo piano moment which also appears in her single - superwoman as well as this video.

• The lyrics have a relationship with the lyrics. The concept of the male character not knowing the the females name is reflect in the reoccurring the visuals, as the male character is ordering breakfast from the female who have no relationship, hence 'you don't my name'. However there is not a visual representative for each line, there are only a few links for example 'When we had our first' a long shot captures a couple kissing outside of a room.

Editing:

• Cutting Rhythm/rate: The cutting rhythm in this music video imitates the pace of the song which is a conventional of R&B videos. This is further developed when the cutting rhythm quickens cutting to different items in the restaurant as the pace of song changes.
• The juxtaposition of the narrative and the solo singing parts are typical of an R&B video. It is used in this video to make the artist seem as though she are reflecting on a past event and telling the audience about her experience.

You Don't Know My Name @ Yahoo! Video