1. Music Video Analysis
“Like a G6” by Far East Movement is an electro, hip hop music video, which follows
the life of a young woman in preparation for a night out. During the 3:45 minute
video, we witness her meeting her friends, buying alcohol and reaching a club. Along
the way, many codes and conventions help us identify the Korean lifestyle and
culture.
The modern metallic clothes with the highly fashionable
shades highlight their wealth and the fact that they‟re in a
club and dancing to the fast paced song makes the genre
clear. The “To do list” on the IPAD that is shown in the
beginning, giving the audience an expectation of what the
person‟s day will involve whilst confirming that type of
luxury life they‟re living. The revealing red dress the
character is wearing shows her as a seductive, outgoing
person as this is what they want the audience to perceive.
Alcohol, especially Champaign, is shown significantly while partying andexpensive
clothing like the shades, jewellery, modern suits, to represent the glamorous lifestyle
they live in.The red lighting in the club contrasts to natural lighting outside where the
girls are buying alcohol making the setting clear that it‟s a nightclub. One of the
singers is holding helmet, whilst walking to a private holding a small suitcase and this
gives the audience the idea that it will yet be another short at another luxurious
holiday, involving partying.
On numerous occasions, the characters are consistently smiling and laughing,
especially when holding alcohol; representing that alcohol is essential on a night out.
At one occasion one of the singers is pointing at champagne and expensive watch to
brag about the expensive items they own, giving the audience a chance of escapism.
In the party scene‟s, thelift their hands up in time with the music in unison, using hand
gestures to illustrate a „G6‟ when the lyrics “Like a G6” is being sung.

2. POV positions are used throughout the music video, as it follows the main character,
involving the audience and heightens realism. We see events through the actresses‟
eyes, as if they wereexperiencing the events themselves.Hand held shots are imputed
when the characteris walking, which again gives a sense of realism.Tracking is used to
follow the action of the girl greeting her friends all the way to the club.Tilting and
zooming; particularly ascending is also used at the scene of the club, whilst the singer
sings into the camera. This allows the audience to have a first-hand experience on how
enjoyable the event is.Medium close up helps the audience to identify the main
character and themedium long shot at party scene, shows the singers‟ clothes and their
dancing (highlighting the enjoyable experience)whilstintroducing other characters.Eye
level shot is used to identify with the character and a CCTV effect is applied for
transitions.