Star image.
Richard Dyer's star theory basically sets the premise that stars are created by the industry by means of making money. He talks about the concept that the stars are intended to represent real people in a manner that would appeal to the target audience, something that they can relate to.
If we take Demi Lovato as an example, we can see clear development of her character as her career progresses.
- Early star image
- What was the image established in the earliest videos?
- Star image development
- Are they shown playing a character / performing?
- What visual motifs are associated with them?
- How are they sold?
- Are close- ups used throughout their work?
- How are hair, costume, props, other people used in videos to support image?
- How do camera and editing reinforce the image?
- Give examples and consider why these features have been chosen?
- Wider cultural significance
- Why is/ was this star popular at this particular time?
- Do they fit into any cultural trends like ‘girl power’, etc?
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