Storyboard

This is what I will be basing my filming and editing on.
I've written details about the camera angles and movements that I want specified and also particular linking to the lyrics. For example, I will be showing eyes at the lyric "eyes" etc.
I will mainly try and film from beginning to the end so it's easier to edit later.

(The torn paper shows how much I've worked with it)

Lyrics Analysis

 Lost in skies of powdered gold

Caught in clouds of silver ropes

Showered by the empty hopes

As I tumble down, falling fast to the ground

I know I'll wither so peel away the bark

Because nothing grows when it is dark

In spite of all my fears, I can see it all so clear

I see it all so clear

Whoa-o-o-o, Cover your crystal eyes

And feel the tones that tremble down your spine

Whoa-o-o-o, Cover your crystal eyes

And let your colours bleed and blend with mine

Making waves in pitch black sand

Feel the salt dance on my hands

Raw and charcoal coloured thighs feel so cold

And my skin feels so paper-thin

I know I'll wither so peel away the bark

Because nothing grows when it is dark

In spite of all my fears, I can see it all so clear

I see it all so clear

Whoa-o-o-o, Cover your crystal eyes

And feel the tones that tremble down your spine

Whoa-o-o-o, Cover your crystal eyes

And let your colours bleed and blend with mine

But I'm okay in see-through skin

I forgive what is within

Because I'm in this house

I'm in this home

All my time

Whoa-o-o-o, Cover your crystal eyes

And feel the tones that tremble down your spine

Whoa-o-o-o, Cover your crystal eyes

And let your colours bleed and blend with mine

These are the lyrics of the song. As you can see, the use of words such as tumble, falling, fears, dark etc is common, giving it a dark and isolated feel. So I want to incorporate this in my video. I could film something in an isolated room to give it a dark room, or maybe use a black and white filter to darken the image. 

The song, when I checked on websites is apparently about growth and how their hometown has changed in many ways. They use lyrics such as "peel away the bark" "nothing grows when it is dark" as if they were using a tree as a metaphor. The melody is full of sounds of drums and so it gives a big build up to the end, with a small moment near the end when it quietens. So my main theme for my video could be growth. 

First I thought of possibly portraying a person growing old showing young babies to old people. But then I considered the people I knew who could help and decided not because I don't know anybody with babies and didn't know any elderly people who'd be willing to help. Then Ms Amanda, our media studies teacher suggested filming people playing games such as jenga, and filming the build up to winning. Using the suggestion as my base, I thought I finalised my idea to filming an artists painting "the" painting. It would give a deeper sense of darkness because artists paint in isolation. And the lyrics sound very artistic so I think it would fit very well.

Music Video Treatment

I did a presentation in my class about my music video treatment. And the main feedback I got was that I should go and reconfirm my location and see if it is really ok. I was also asked whether or not I will able to manage the drawing of eyes on my eyelids. I may have to practice soon so it wouldn't end up looking messy. It may be difficult to get rid of too, so I will need to concentrate.

Some of us in the class had really detailed, specific information about all the scenes. However, my video will be much simpler than them so I am happy with my idea and treatment.
I was the only one with a very low budget as well, but again I don't need my video to look fantastic, and I want it simple to attract younger audiences that could relate to it's imperfection.

Survey Results

I did an audience survey to determin what type of audience will be my target audience, and to see what they really want to see from a music video. I was able to get answers from quite a few people, and from both male and female so I could get an easy idea of who will want to watch my video.
Many of them who answered liked indie/rock/alternative music and it is the genre of my music video so once again, it has helped me a lot.

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