Another added element

 
Added Elements
After much discussion amongst the group, we decided that it would be a successful idea to add another stylistic element to the music video, adding on from the narrative. Having taken inspiration from a piece of art from The Tate Modern

After much discussion amongst the group, we have decided that we needed another stylistic element for our music video. We have the performance scenario and the dance element but we have also decided to add a 3rd element. This element will consist of an empty room with broken and unbroken vinyl records scattered along the floor, there will be a hazy atmosphere and the two actors/dancers used in the previous scene will be writing words on the wall (the lyrics) that eventually create a shape. This element links back to the title of the song 'wasted words'.

We took inspiration from this piece of artwork found in the 'Tate Modern' gallery in London. It shows lots of writing that eventually creates a thick line. The writing is in fact peoples heights. Members of the public were instructed to walk up to the wall a mark a line where they reach and then sign it off with their name. The majority of people have their height in a certain place so it therefore creates a certain pattern.

Dance element

Dance Elements
We have decided as a group, to have a chair duet (frantic assembly theatre dance) to take place in the room opposite. We have cast Harry Lawtey and Olivia Morris to have a narrative love scene, in a room next to the performers

Our inspiration for the dance element of our video came from two videos we had seen on Facebook. The first is the 'Carlton' dance that involves the romantic relationship element we wanted for our characters. Also the use of the sofa is what we need in our video, likewise to this example.

We loved the simplicity and effectiveness of the movements in this video, and have shown our dancers, that this is the dance look we desire.

Dance Rehearsal

REHEARSAL

We thought it would be a good idea to get on top of the routine before half term. So we emailed our two dancers on Sunday evening to have a rehearsal on the Monday. We spent 2 hours of our free activity time helping Liv and Harry choreograph their frantic movement dance. We need the dance to be a narrative of romance/break up, as well as choreography, because it must work around which elements we need for the music video: performance, dance and narrative. They were extremely patient, and the piece is still in flow with rehearsal.

StoryBoarding

Why is storyboarding key?







Storyboarding is key because while filming our music video, it can be used as a template for what shots we want. A storyboard is a chance to put thoughts of shots down to paper, and visualise them in drawings. It depicts a sequence of key scenes that can include setting, dialogue and action. They are labelled with the title, timeline digits, lighting, props etc. it helps to visualise a concept, and decide on whether to proceed with the final production. Storyboard often changes on the day, but it is a general structure to follow. Fin in our group,is an expert artist, and so we nominated him to do the majority of our drawings however, we also spread it out across the group too. For example I was directed to draw picture 1:52-2:24. It helped us all understand the direct concept of music video, and the plans we had, rather than staying in the background, and being clueless on the day. So, I now have ideas of the shots we'll record on the day. 

Our group used this video as a example of how to draw our storyboards in detail.

Finbar is a talented artist, and drew these storyboard pictures for us. We're extremely happy with how these pictures came out.

Focus on Colour Scheme.

WES ANDERSON COLOUR SCHEME

As a group we have taken inspiration from the extremely creative film-maker 'Wes Anderson'. 

A brief summary to Wes - IMDB

Anderson attended the University of Texas in Austin, where he majored in philosophy. It was there that he met Owen Wilson. They became friends and began making short films, some of which aired on a local cable-access station. One of their shorts was Bottle Rocket (1994), which starred Owen and his brother Luke Wilson. The short was screened at the Sundance Film Festival, where it was successfully received, so much so that they received funding to make a feature-length version. Bottle Rocket (1996) was not a commercial hit, but it gained a cult audience and high-profile fans, which included Martin Scorsese. 

In particular we have taken a massive liking to the colour palette used in all his films. He tends to stick to plain earthy colours that give his films a grainy quality which look superb in my opinion.

We have decided to follow a deep red/brown and orange colour scheme to give the video a classic and authentic look. These colour schemes will stay constant through-out.

A particular film of Wes' that we would like to base our colour scheme and style on is 'Library of Plays' this style (as shown below) uses the red/brown colours we are going to use for the set of our video. 

Ideas for wallpaper. We will use the school's money to fund this: http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/homebaseuk/holden-clara-wallpaper---red-208495

The music video 'Out of the Game' by artist Rufus Wainwright, represents the exact colour themes we had in mind for our video, and just the general indie feel. 

Music Video- Timeline

MUSIC VIDEO TIMELINE - Wasted Words                            SHEET NO: ___1__

TIME	LYRICS/MUSIC	WHAT DO WE SEE ON SCREEN
00.00-00.07	Synth Intro	- Lights coming up on the band to beat of synth.
00.07-00.12	Guitar starts	CU of lead sing playing guitar (CU of guitar)
00.12-00.16	‘’	MS of lead with drummer w/ drummer out of focus in background.
00.16-00.18	‘’	CU of bass guitar (shot down neck of guitar)
00.18-00.20	‘’	WS of band
00.20- 00.24	‘’	Tighter WS
00.24-00.28	Vocals start	HS of lead singer as vocals start
00.28-00.32		CU of drummer
00.32-00.36		WS band
00.36-00.38		CU of bass
00.38-00.42	Instrumental restarts	Zoom out to WS of band,
00.42-00.46		Dolly (track) left to room number 1, where couple are doing interpretive chair duet on a sofa.
00.46-00.50		CU of two faces, they turn and look at each other.
00.50-00.56		Shot zooms out to default wide shot
00.56-00.58	Vocals about to start	Dolly (track) right back to band in middle room.
00.58-01.02	Vocals start	WS to start then zoom in..
01.02-01.06		Zooms into CU of lead singer
01.06- 01.10		CU of Lead guitar
01.10-01.15		WS of band
01.15-01.18		Dolly (track) right to room 2
01.18-01.33	Breakdown	Shots involving another dance duet. To be decided.
01.33-01.37		Track left to band in middle room, zooms into MS of band
01.37- 01-40		CU of drummer
01.40-01.42		MC of Bass and Lead
01.42-0145		CU of Guitar lead
01.45- 01.47		WS of band
01.47-01.49		MS of bass
01.49-01.52	Vocals start	CU of singer
01.52- 01.56		WS of dancers (room 1)
01.56-01.58		CU two shot of dancers (room 1)

(Remember to aim for a change of shot every 2-3 seconds, which is a typical music video cutting rate)

Evaluation 2

Evaluation 2