Story Board- First Draft

 This is the story board for our original ideas of how our music video is going to look and what scenes/clips will go where. 

These are the first shots of our storyboard.

1. Close up of dancer pulling the red cloth above her head. 
2. Wide shot of the dancer dancing in the abandoned building. 
3. Medium shot of Phoebe looking into the camera. 
4. Wide shot of dancer dancing. 
5. Tracking shot through a hole in the door following the dancer. 
6. Medium shot of phoebe flicking her hair around. 

These are the next set of shots. 

1. Wide shot of dancer dancing. 
2. A medium shot of Phoebe standing on the side and pulling her hands down her neck. 
3. Wide shot of dancer dancing. 
4. A tracking shot of dancer in a graffiti room dancing around it.
5. Wide shot of dancer dancing. 
6. Wide shot of dancer dancing using the prop. 

1. Medium shot of Phoebe touching her neck. 
2. Wide shot of dancer dancing. 
3. Medium shot of Phoebe flicking her hair around. 
4. Wide shot of dancer dancing.
5. Medium shot of Phoebe grabbing her head. 
6. Wide shot of dancer dancing. 

1. Medium shot of Phoebe grabbing her head. 
2. Wide shot of dancer dancing. 
3. Close up of dancers feet doing a turn. 
4. Wide shot of dancer dancing. 
5. Close up/tracking of dancer going around a pole. 
6. Wide shot of dancer dancing.

1. A medium shot of Phoebe standing on the side and pulling her hands down her neck.
2. Wide shot of dancer dancing. 
3. Medium shot of Phoebe's back whilst she plays with her hair. 
4. Wide shot of dancer dancing. 
5. Tracking shot of dancer doing Penché.
6. Medium shot of Phoebe with arms in the air. 

1. Medium shot of Phoebe looking away from the camera laughing. 
2. Panning/close up of dancer smiling. 

Recce & Location shots

This is the location we've decided to use for the dancing scenes because i feel like it goes with the theme of the song and it can reflect how the girl is feeling e.g. run down. 

Originally we were going to use this location for our black back drop but had come to the conclusion that actually it wasn't suitable enough for our music video because it looked too much like a 'school setting', this is how we came up with the idea of changing our original location to another. 

The location we then decided on after that was the dance studio in the school because it's a large space, so we won't be too cramped whilst filming but also it has a large black curtain which covers up the whole mirror. We thought this would look best for our music video because it'll look professional and give the effect of a black backdrop, which is what we were wanting. 

Lighting Plan- Abandoned building

Scenes at the abandoned building 

For the most part of the scenes in the abandoned building we'll be using available lighting because it gives a heightened sense of verisimilitude, this will add to the realism of the music video which will make the audience feel like the scene is real and they'll be able to relate to the emotions of the song. If on the day the lighting isn't as bright as we're wanting we'll add an alternative standard light to give more brightness, if needs be. 

Lighting Plan- Dance studio

Dance studio with black back drop

The only lighting in this scene we'll be using is 'disco' lights, to portray a party/club scene to emphasize the alcoholism. 

Lighting Plan and Examples- Dance studio

The other type of lighting which will be in our music video will be colourful disco lights because the theme of alcoholism. We believe disco lights link to alcoholism because it can represent a 'club' like scene as this where the younger generation tend to drink the most. The colourful lights will also create an effective look on the actors face. Another reason for having the lights only on the actors face is because we want to give the effect that even being in a 'fun' place she still feels alone, hence the reason we're having no other actors with her. 

Lighting Research and Examples- Abandoned building

 

In terms of lighting, my group and i have decided to use a lot of natural lighting as the abandoned building has a lot of windows and open gaps to outside and we're hoping for the sun to come through the gaps to give a unique cool look.  The reason for us choosing natural lighting because it should create shadows so the dancer can play around with them and add a visual effect to the music video. 

Shot List

Shot List 

High Angle

We'll be using high angles throughout the music video on our dancer because high angle shots give a good effect on isolation and having someone look weak and this is how we want our audience to see the dancer. These shots will be done in the abandoned building as this is where the dance routine will take place. 

Close Up

Most of the close ups will feature in the scenes of the older girl in the empty room with the black backdrop because we want to focus it on her expressions and the emotions she's feeling and by using a close up this will give a clear understanding for the audience on how she's feeling because they can see them clearly. 

Long Shot 

The long shot will be included when filming the dancer to show the location and to emphasis the fact she's alone and isolated. By emphasising this the audience can relate to the dancer and feel sorry for her. 

Panning

Panning shots are going to be involved for us to pan the dancer and her movements and give the effect of the audience moving with her and being able to see every move she is performing but also getting a good look at the location.  

Tracking

To track the performer, we'll use a shoulder mounted camera because it'll enable us to track the dancer and to ensure that'll we'll get a steady shot and for the filming to look smooth.