Rihanna 'Disturbia' Music Video Analysis

The first shot is very dark and only shows certain parts of her face, while being a close up. This screenshot only has a little bit of colour and this is from the lipstick that Rihanna is wearing. At this point in the video the setting is not clear to the audience, in order to add to the overall effect of the video. The next noticeable transition is when there is a clear change in lighting as it changes to bright yellow lighting with a slightly wider camera angle. This shot is also represented by a change in costume, which is the first clear view of clothing within the video.
The following two shots have been edited using special effects. This means that computerised technology has been used. This again follows the first shot with the idea that there is a lot less lighting and another close up camera shot to continue the theme.
The fifth shot again shows special effects with the idea of a mirror image down the middle of the screen to add to the unusual nature of both the song and the video.
The seventh and eighth shots show a wider angle shot and is known as an establishing shot. This helps to show the audience more of the surrounds of the video and setting.
The next shot shows a different variety of lighting, with the effect of lights and mirrors to give vertical light effect.
The final shot shows a normal image, however the edges of the image are blurred to add a different effect to image. Throughout this video the focus of the shots are concentrated on the main person, in this case the artist of the video. There is a contrast between the shots in order to create an unusual theme, which may be seen to attract more viewers.