Location/setting

For my music video, I hope to be filming the band in the studio with just them with their instruments. The studio will have amps and all the equipment needed to film and will create a aesthetically pleasing setting for my music video. I was also thinking about shooting the band in an old room or abandoned location. This is because it will create a different feel to the music video and I believe it suits the genre of rock and metal. Both locations are going to be with low lighting as this is a convention of rock music videos and i believe will create an anonymous feel and add tension to the performance of the band and the music video.

Update on progress

Now I have an idea on the music video theme and what to include, i have started to storyboard possible shots of my music video. This has involved looking back at my research and existing rock music videos and the codes and conventions to give me inspiration and ideas on shots, angles and timings. This has also involved me sketching ideas and shots and adding timings including how long each shot is to each frame.

Idea feedback survey

Please fill out my idea feedback survey: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XlfbSYe0Fm-73RI_bdMf_WmdM6gEQ6m7NyPiTVZc2zg/viewform

Update on progress

After brainstorming some possible ideas, I have decided to create a feedback survey on what idea is the most popular and why. This is to help me make a final decision about the style of my music video. After collecting feedback results, I will analyse the outcome and make my final chosen decision. 

Brainstorming Ideas

Idea 1:

Starting from the bottom and finishing at the top (bedroom to stage):

The band starting of at the bottom eg. a bedroom practicing and rehearsing. 

Throughout the video gradually getting to higher or closer to on stage (the top)

Eg. Next stage in the studio, recording and rehearsing.

Finally making their way to the stage which is considered the top.

Showing how the band started from a bedroom to now performing on stages.

closure to the song could be the band on stage performing the song.

The chosen song (Let Us Drown) will be played over the footage and the band will be singing and performing the song at each stage as they progress to being on stage. 

shots including: long shots of the band playing at each stage, close-ups on the band members and them performing and their instruments being played. Pictures taken of the band to then be sped up to produce stuttered 180 degree view of the band. Merge back into video footage. Low angles and high angles of the band and each member. Try to include slow motion? 

Idea 2: 

Process of walking onto stage:

Process and footage of each stage and moment of the band getting ready to go onto stage to perform. 

Including: packing and unpacking equipment, the journey to the show/stage eg. in the van and scenery, laughs and funny moments, Sped-up pictures, walking to the backstage dressing room, walking to the stage, setting up and sound check and finally performing to the crowd on stage. 

The chosen song (let us drown) will be played over the footage and will be played by the band on stage at the final stage/ closure of the song (on stage). Could try to include slow-motion? 

Idea 3:

Performing in studio or empty room:

The band performing their song (Let Us Drown) in a empty room or in the studio with just them inside with their equipment and instruments etc. Various shots including close-ups and long shots of the band playing and each member performing and their instruments. 

Different shots of the band and individual band members infront of a background. eg. The bands logo banner. Sped-up pictures of the band to produce stuttered video footage. Low angles and high angles of the band and each member. I could also try to include slow-motion to add different dimensions and dramatic footage to the music video.

Idea 4:
Montage of backstage, laughs, and funny moments
Backstage action including setting up, the dressing room, getting ready and laughs and funny moments from the band together and from each member. Funny moments in the studio, on stage, the journey to the stage etc. The bands song playing over the visuals. Aim to match the footage with the song. Various shots including POV's, close ups, long shots, handheld footage etc.

The Case - Let Us Drown - Breakdown

Breakdown of chosen song: 

Build up til : 0:30
Guitars come in: 0:30
Drums come in: 0:41
Vocals: 0:52
Instruments come in + beginning of 1st verse: 0:54 - 1:12
Chorus: 1:19 - 1:29
Second verse: 1:40 - 2:00
Chorus: 2:07 - 2:17
Guitar solo: 2:17 - 2:58
Vocals: 2:59
Instruments come in + beginning of 3rd verse: 3:00 - 3:18
Chorus: 3:25 - 3:35
Drums stop: 3:46
Guitars finish: 3:56

Breaking down my chosen song (Let Us Drown - The Case) has allowed me section out the different parts of the song which I can then use to help me get specific and relevant footage which is able to fit the parts of the song. I have also taken a note of the time in which each section takes place to help me with the length of the specific footage and how much filming can be fitted into a section of the song. For example, the chorus of the song is ten seconds long which means I have to chose appropriate footage to fit inside that time gap. The visuals and song beat must match to ensure the footage is understandable and recognisable to the audience. I also think the song beat and visuals should match as it allows for an aesthetically pleasing music video. 

Update on progress

I am currently moving towards the planning stage of my project. I am about to break my chosen song down into sections and storyboard my ideas, camera angles, lighting, mise-en-scene etc. After looking at current and past rock music videos and highlighting the codes and conventions will help me in the process of storyboarding and brainstorming possible ideas for my music video.