Post on 05-Dec-2014
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WHAT IS NEEDED IN MY MUSIC VIDEO.
KEY ELEMENTS:
Many different types of shots
Change of scene
Five different themes running
through the video.
Visual links to the lyrics.
THINGS I NEED TO THINK CAREFULLY ABOUT .
LYRICS.The lyrics suggest the mood, so visuals need
to match the mood set by the lyrics.
The key lyrics have a direct link to the
visuals, however not all lyrics should link to
visuals, otherwise the visuals loose the
impact desired. Therefore, no highlights can be created.
GENRE.The mise-en-scene of my video needs to fit in with the typical
mise-en-scene of pop music. Such as, simple backdrops, black
& white, fade colours, as apposed to the over crowded scene,
bright colours that clash, extreme amounts of bling.
Artists has to be able to perform, and lip-sync. Dancers have
to be good on time, in sync with the music and be able to
perform.
ICONOGRAPHY
Close-up’s of artist(s), showing fashion
and mannerism.
Close relationships shown between
dancers and actors.
Voyeurism towards women.
GENRE.Several different camera shots need to be used,
such as:
Close-ups, wide shots, high and low angles,
establishing shot, medium and long shots, and
tracking.
The editing has to be quick cutting,
unnoticeable, and fit with the music, otherwise
it wont work.
Lighting is crucial, have to be able to see and
the contrast has to fit the mood and theme.
TYPICAL THINGS IN MY ARTIST VIDEOS.
9 months ago, Miley Cyrus created music video’s which were very tame, often just of her singing the song with the band behind her. Since then, she’s released “We Can’t Stop.” She saved all her hair off, wore very little clothing, had many references to sexual activity, drug and drink. Then topped this with her second shocker, “Wrecking Ball”. Including a wrecking ball, on which she rode wearing nothing but boots, making sexual references throughout.
MY INTERPRETATION
I have chosen to do “Wreaking Ball”, by Miley
Cyrus. However I won’t be creating a music video
like hers.
Instead I want to create a music video very similar
to her other videos from the past.
Creating an innocent music video, linking to the
lyrics of the song, and making the song more
receivable.
DIRECTOR’S TIP.
Must remember reality while making
music video. Need to think what is actually
possible and what is not. If you have no
budget, don’t dream about making your
music video extreme, stick to simplicity,
but be clever about it.