Eminem - Stan

EDITING
Straight cuts
Shots from various angles – Stan writing letters to Eminem
Fades at the start before anger kicks in – cuts signify Stan’s anger
Lots of lingering shots on Stan
Shorter shots on Dido
Fades between storylines
Cut to beat & lightning on the beat
Quite long shots – writing letter

LIGHTING
No obvious studio lighting for Stan – Lightning effect
Dim light in basement

CAMERA FRAMING & MOVEMENT
Focus on images of Eminem
Camera placed inside the car when it breaks through barriers - POV
High angles – surveillance effect
Movement gives idea of surveillance cameras watching the room
Camera still when focusing on Eminem replying
Pans around Stan’s room to show volume of Eminem images
Tracking shots of Stan & Dido walking
First shot of movement in through a window creates the idea of entering into someone’s life without them knowing
A lot of shots framed by mirrors or doors – notion of looking

SFX
Lightning
Warped vision of them meeting/reflections
Mirror image (1:53)
Snow machine/rain machine?
Car plunging into water
Stan watching through window at the end

MISE-EN-SCENE/COLOUR/COSTUME
Dark, only brighter colour is red – relates to the album it came off, The Eminem Show has a red cover
Colours also reflects Stan's social situation - not rich surroundings to contrast to Eminem's plush surroundings
White t-shirt for both Eminem & Stan
Posters - shows obsession
Wooden floorboards, flaking paint, dirty tiles - reflects wealth

REPRESENTATION
The song creates a less violent image for Eminem. The lyrics (on his part) are less about violence and more about helping his fans in a way. It also presents an idea bout how his life is as a celebrity.
Highlights the problems with celebrities being seen as idols & fans becoming obsessive
Shows helplessness of girlfriend who can't cope with Stan's obsession

NARRATIVE
Relationship between Eminem & Stan - informal - "Dear Slim" & talking like they were good friends at times
Stan’s life & death/funeral
Eminem replying
Relationship between Stan & Dido
Story of obsession
Each verse builds up to an explosive ending

GENRE
Rap

AUDIENCE
Eminem & Dido fans
Younger people – young teen to mid 20s?
Mainly males?

“OTHER STUFF”
Visuals illustrate lyrics – meeting brother after show, writing letters etc.
Visuals amplify – make the situation and anger real
References to other Eminem songs - 'My Name Is' & ''97 Bonnie and Clyde'
References to other songs - 'In The Air Tonight'
References to Eminem's life - Uncle Ronnie & killing Kim & father walking out
Stan's a reoccurring character in Eminem songs - 'Guilty Conscience'
Idea of looking e.g. watching TV, being in the crowd, surveillance like shots etc.
Performance & narrative