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Colour palette The colour pallet is quite cold in order. The red could suggest something hidden the gun. Masculine colour palette. Title of Album Encore by Eminem. The word Encore is often used by upper class theatre viewers. The word is a demanding noun that requests a repeat of the performance or a section of it. Body Language Confident body language suggests he is performing for the people. Supporting himself. The bow shows confidence, shows the audience respect. Parental Advisory sticker This suggests Eminem as an artist aimed at older audience. Costume, the black suit and red tie may connote some sense of wealth and professionalism Location / Setting The back curtains could represent that he is hiding something about him. Not showing face, shows how well known he is. The red could represent his true colours being hidden behind a mask of Blue professionalism. Font. The font is bold, powerful and mostly Symmetrical. This reinforces this idea of professionalism. The backwards E shows branding since Eminems logo has one reverse E.
Audience clapping Audience are unaware of his gun; suggests they don’t know the real him. Dramatic irony, we are aware of this darker side while the audience is naïve. Gun in hands Suggest he is still this gritty rapper. Connotes that he is more than he is showing. Links to this hidden identity Idea, almost if we were viewing from his true inner self. Do something drastic with his music that wouldn’t be expected. Position of camera The blue curtains in view show the reverse view of on the audience but the fact the curtains are still in view
Props The gun is fake almost as if he is pranking his audience. This prop usually associated with pranks accompanies the song titles well due to their somewhat comedic value. Facial Expression / Body Language Serious facial expression shows he takes his comedic Character ‘slim shady’ seriously.