Depression Research

Eminem - Not Afraid

       

Depression and frustration is shown in this video through the way the man is sitting. Having his head in his hand and elbows on his knees produces the idea that he is frustrated and unhappy. The desolated building he is in reflects his mood and shows him to be very isolated.The setting produces the idea that he is self-destructive as he is struggling with his thoughts via his actions as reflected by the destruction of the setting. The camera angle is low which makes the chairs a large focus which acts as a frame for the model. This makes the eye focus in on the important feature of the scene. 

Kendrick Lamar - Swimming Pools

Depression is shown through this video in the same way in the Eminem video, this is evident as we are seeing him isolating himself in a desolate environment again,this consistency in both music videos clearly portray how a person in a depressive state of mind are commonly shown in videos, however, this video with the use of the scenery and lighting use slightly more light colours such as the sheer curtain and the light coming through. The
 room is completely empty to represent the sense of something missing which is a common reason for depression. The lighting is dark yet not black and white which ensures the scene is dingy rather than bright. This produces a shadow on the man which puts him in darkness; this is successful as darkness is a connotation of depression.