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RE: Stefano Langone signed to 19 Management
I think I understand the concept they were going for, but poorly executed.
No reflection on Stefano this time, I thought the editing was poor, and for the type of video /'story' they were going for, maybe be more creative with the camera angles, maybe more close ups, vary the depth of field a bit. Too many mid range shots, which gives it a sameness kind of feel. I don't know, it seemed they played it too safe and standard for what this song, and it's story needed.
Most of the vid is a 'fantasy' sequence so It wouldn't have been a bad idea to maybe have a little more color saturation, colors that pop, a gloss on the images, a slickness. So when 'Stefano' comes back to the reality of his situation in the video, the look could be a little 'dirtier', grittier' to contrast against the gloss of his dream sequence.
Something about the camera angles and depth they did use, seemed to emphasise his 'stature'. In many of the scenes he appeared to be the shortest actor on the set, and the jumping around on the bed with feathers re-enforced a kind of child-like perception.
It reminded me a little of Pia's debut video, standard shot ranges, minimal editing imagination. Except it was appropriate for Pia's song. OAR either needed to chose an 'edgier' direction or a more "fun" one, instead they decided to do both or neither and played it safe and standard.
I realise the point of the video is Stefano is not taking himself too seriously, and to show that he's an every day man and in his daydreams he's got it made.
It didn't feel like they showcased "Stefano" and were more interested in illustrating the 'story' rather than showcasing the talent. I think better editing and storyboarding decisions (for camera angles) would have helped alot more.
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