PITCH FOR IDEAS - 33

For my music video I want it to be heavily narrative based. I'm not that keen on  the idea of having an actual performance shot through the song because, for me, I don't think it fits. Bastille - the band that I have chosen - have taken forward this idea before in the 'Oblivion' music video where the character sings/lip syncs part of the song with Dan's voice over top of it. I like this idea because it sort of intertwines the performance and narrative and makes the story link with the character more.

For the actual story, I want to take abstract notion of  'Haunt' literally. I want to have the character going on a journey and the further she gets, the closer she is to dying. At the end I want to show the total contrast of the before and after of the character (shadow of former self).

RISK ASSESSMENT - 31

MAGAZINE ADVERT IDEAS - 30

DIGIPAKS - 29

MUSIC VIDEO TIMELINE - 28

EDITING PLAN - 27

TEXT

I plan to experiment with using text throughout my video, particularly in the end frames. I like the idea of the audience not knowing for sure who the band is at the beginning.

Colour filters

I plan to use a cold tone throughout the music video (like a pale blue). I feel as if it gives a really eerie feel to the whole thing. Although I have achieved this with lighting beforehand, I want to emphasise it through the editing process. (I have found that natural light can have a cooler overall affect.

Editing/cuts

For my video I want to use a lot of jump cuts because I want to have a blunt feel to the video. However, when focusing on the characters 'change' I want the shots to fade gradually so it isn't such a dramatic 'unrealistic' feel. (what I mean by unrealistic is purposely looking jumpy).

ANALYSIS OF SONG LYRICS - 26

SHOT LIST - 25

- jump cuts of ghost character moving towards the camera, long shot to mid shot
- long shot of girl running in, breathless
- tracking into her face, close up, looking panicked
- low angle long shot of her running (over camera)
- jump cuts of her then ghost her (interchanging moving towards camera through jump cuts)
- close up of ghost character straight on
- close up of the girl singing the line 'wisdom we learn [...] rarity of truth' different angles but not looking at camera
- girl having a breakdown, varying shot types, circling her
- sped up mid shot to close up of ghost character
- close up to mid shot to long shot of girl standing up (slow motion)
- long shot of girl fading into long shot of ghost character

STORYBOARD - 24

FILMIMG AND EDITING PLAN - 23

 

LETTER TO LABEL - 22

Dear Virgin Records,
                               I am a sixth form student currently studying A-level media studies at John Cabot Academy. For our coursework we have to create a music video. I am writing to ask for your permission to use Bastille's song, 'Haunt'. The video will only be used for educational purposes and I will not be making any profit from it. Thank you for taking the time to read my letter.

Yours sincerely,
Hannah Jones

LOCATION PHOTOS AND RAW FOOTAGE/CAMERA MOVEMENTS 19/20

COSTUME AND MAKE UP PLANNING - 18

 

MOODBOARD - 17

In this moodboard I have explored location ideas, make up and a brief outline for the costumes. I really wanted to get the creepy feel across that I want in my video. 

INITIAL IDEAS - 16