Throughout the video we see a motif overarching the visual style of the video, and this retro, analogue style is a key element in the panic and chaos created. to achieve this, director David Fincher uses various editing techniques to recreate the aesthetic of analogue film which is incredibly reminiscent of his work on films such as 'Se7en' and 'Fight Club'. More specifically an incredibly similar segment in editing style is the opening sequence of 'Se7en' which uses many of the same scratchy and fragmented edits to the same effect, creating a dark and grimy visual style. Furthermore the entirety of the video creates the illusion of a traditional film reel, adding a constant visual noise to the frame which is yet another element contributing to the unstable and energetic feel of the video. Another element adding to this is the use of a handheld style effect being used to shake and distort the 'film' that we as the audience are seemingly seeing. an example of this can be seen at 0:07, where the frame shifts from left to right uncontrollably in synchronisation with the lead guitar. Variations of this are used almost constantly in the edit, and vary in intensity depending on the peaks of the song. Another effect used is the slowing down of the supposed film reel, causing the frame to slip downwards revealing another version of the frame, the effect of this is more schizophrenic, as it causes multiple versions of the same frame to appear in frame shifting down at varying speeds of the lead guitarist.
Incredibly quick cuts are used to maintain audience attention and variety, so too are vast amounts of close ups and extreme close ups as well as low angle shots used to emphasise not only the individualism of each band member: (head guy at 1:30, hand at 1:35, shoes at 0:35) but also to convey the power and intensity of instruments being used. This emphasis on the character and style of each member in the band serves to sell us the sub-culture and aesthetic associated with 'A perfect circle' and in particular the lead singer who accumulates the most screen time in order to serve as a symbol and overall representation of the bands motives.
The composition of shots is also used to emphasise the dark and grungy tone of the band, such as at 0:22 where we see a pillar closing of the left side of the frame in darkness completely, while the right side is incredibly dimly lit. This is juxtaposed with the use of a natural chiaroscuro lighting, creating a sense of enigma within the mid shot, with the lower half of the musicians bodies being cast into the flaring light shining into their dark and secluded setting after we pan left past the pillar. This sense of conflict and energy is further exaggerated through the frequent use of handheld cameras as well as camera movement which enables a constant sense of instability and spontaneity.
The location of the bands performance is an incredibly dilapidated and urban setting. It reflects the band and it's fans notions of being cut off from society through being part of their sub-culture, and how they feel they are unable to thrive in a mainstream background, thus they are kept hidden away in the dark. The bands clothing and style also reflects a slightly alternative and edgy aesthetic, and the emphasis of the video on their performance adds a layer of ambiguity in relation to the bands motives and personalities.
A promising start, you just need to add in screen shots to illustrate the points that you're making.You also need to clarify your comments on 'motif' in paragraph 2. Finally, proofread - there are some capitals missing!
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