By the Zonagirante.com team @spinning zone
We've selected 8 clips made over the past 12 months to highlight them as our favorites of 2017. In this first part we have videos from Colombia, Mexico, Argentina and Chile These videos are memorable for their cinematography, editing, dramatic development, and for brilliantly promoting the songs they represent. Here are the first four audiovisual works that caught our attention this year:
Zyderal – InstinctEvery good video should start with a good song, or at least if the song works, it helps a lot. It's a self-evident truth that, in this case, proves effective., since the entire visual process draws its strength from the sound recording. Delfina Dib's voice commands respect for the strength inherent in her powerful singing, conveying a message that must be transformed into an image, amidst a Bogotá that is both dirty and, through the lens, splendid., with a choice of appropriate black and white textures.
I Want Club – WaitThis Mexican band knows exactly what videos are for. They know that a video clip should make a difference., It should start from an idea that surprises and makes you ask "how did they do it?", "how did they achieve it?". The result here suggests that everything was filmed in a single take, in a spiral format that begins with the closest shot and, as it progresses, widens to reveal the entire scene. The now Monterrey-based trio He gets the most out of an invention that seems simple in theory but ultimately manages to amaze us.
Mariana Bianchini – The Harmony PoliceThe success of this clip lies in its exquisite costume design, clever use of Scrabble tiles, simple staging, and the artist's overwhelming charisma, who knows how to use her natural beauty and good humor to her advantage. Shot in black and white, The video captivates the viewer from the very first moment, making you want to see what's coming in the next frame and really setting the rhythm of the song. Then, if you think about it carefully, Everything we've seen has a simple premise, But that's enough and it works.
The Big Rage – Tell meThis Chilean duo He knows how to put a visual element to his delightful rock bolero. She knows how to draw on stories worthy of film noir and commits perfect crimes in the development of her videos. In this case, thanks to a good performance by the protagonist and a meticulous use of the camera, which slowly and surely captures what is happening, an intelligent drama unfolds that elegantly accompanies the song. A piece of dark humor that is gladly celebrated.
See the second part of this article here: https://www.zonagirante.com/videos/2017-8-videos-inolvidables-segunda-parte/