This may seem simple on the surface, and the essential concept IS simple, but the execution is quite complex. They chose to shoot this with natural lighting at what is called "golden hour" -- A time when the sun is just coming up (or down) when everything seems to have a golden haze to it. It lasts about an hour and I have been on film crews sitting in the dark waiting for it and shooting just when it happens. It can be very exciting trying to get that perfect look, but in this case the shot is a single complex steadicam shot that is very well choreographed with the surroundings and the performers. I would assume they did not get lucky the first time and tried this more than one day. Hopefully getting more than one attempt per day. The cameraman frames everything perfectly and the movement has a flow that suits the mood and tempo of the song perfectly. At one point the cameraman most likely sits on the back bed of a truck as they lead the performers on bicycles and then hops off to follow them on foot again, maintaining a very steady/seamless shot throughout. We as viewers are drawn forward by their joyful performance, the setting and the fun movement of the shot. The payoff is simple and sweet. Just the playing of a Victrola with their song on it. But still it is somehow satisfying, even with so little story to the visual.
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