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24K Magic - Bruno Mars

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What representation of the artist are constructed in this music video? HOW does the use of camera, editing and mise-en-scene help to construct these? Fot such a popular  song, there's quite a lot that the audiences have missed while singing along to the catchy chorus. One of my main controversies when it comes to this song is that it was nominated for Favourite Music Video at the 2017 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards. It's obvious that the music video was greatly influenced by the typical Pop music videos, showing off his wealth and showing everyone what a perty animal he is. But when looking deeper into the lyrics of the song and how the camera captures the song one could be greatly surpised to know this isn't the innocent song it seems to be. The exponential shot at the beginning of the video  is of the singer’s private jet lowering its steps while surrounded by expensive cars, obviously because he’s  loaded . We then get a lovely close up of his blinged