Wednesday, 12 September 2012

Water Scene- Planning

Myself and Charlie decided to have a scene where the girl falls backwards into the water, this clip will appear a couple of times in different editing styles. The idea of using water is very dreamlike and can also be seen as claustrophobic because you are being submerged in the depth of it, as well the song has lyrical reference to water, "And now she's gone, forever she's lost, In the arms of the ocean".

 How we intend to use the clip:

  • Slow Motion
    This will make it easier for the audience to see what is happening, every little detail of the guy's dreamlike state.
  • Normal Speed
  • Rewinding the Clip
    The use of this will show things in reverse, as well as giving us the option whether to have her coming out of the water or falling into it.
Dream Like- Water Photography
As we do not have the equipment to film under water we will use multiple cameras to catch the fall at different angles:

Other music videos using water in a dream like effect:
Friendly Fires- Jump in the Pool
Directed by: Price James
"Dreamy, delicious, aquatic… the ironic pop is supplied by Friendly Fires, the delightful visuals by Price James on a mythical vibe..." taken from http://www.promonews.tv/2008/08/19/friendly-fires%E2%80%99-jump-in-the-pool-by-price-james/


Hooting & Howling- Wild Beasts
"Hooting & Howling is equal parts statement of intent and the celebration of a state of mind." taken from Youtube
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2 comments:

  1. vmb17 September 2012 at 07:02

    Under water shooting is obviously not achievable but through cross fades/dissolves you could achieve this effect. I'd focus on images of water and reflection thus communicating a confusion between illusion and reality. Remember health and safety is important, if the Examiners think you have taken risks then marks will be deducted. You will need to carefully explain in a post how you and Charlie are going to achieve the girl falling into the water. This action can be done safely but we need to have detailed planning before we can OK it. One student some years ago did have the main character in the music video falling backwoods into a swimming pool.

    The ideas you and Charlie were putting together last Wednesday evening were very interesting, what I'd suggest you and Charlie do is to start some experimental filming which you can upload onto your blog, I think lots of practice is going to be required to pull your ideas off. Don't leave anything till the last minute because you know what that means!!! Filming in the school grounds as the deadline for the shoot looms. So practice stills of locations, costume etc and story board. It would be great if you could both consruct a Level 4 music video.

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  2. vmb17 September 2012 at 10:27

    Could you start constructing a mood board and story boards so that you remain focused. Also shots of possible locations, costume and etc. Your coursework booklet has guidance. I want to see your ideas taking a more concrete cinematic form Ta

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