Synopsis of music video

After looking at a number of indie rock music videos we decided that we should create a performance based music video. We decided we should also include some form of cut aways but not to any narrative  based shots, the cut aways should also be the band. Towards the middle and end of the video we decided adding split screens will pick up the pace which we decided to do after taking the advice of Jake Wynne to 'leave something big and different till the end.' We got the split screen idea from the music video It Gets Cold by Eliza and the Bear.

We thought that the footage should be in black and white as this is very stereotypical for indie rock which helps to really reflect the genre. The video will include a large a amount of close ups of both the artist's and their instruments. However gradually as the video progresses the shots will get wider and wider until eventually we have the full band in the shot. As we then introduce the split screens we will then re-introduce the close ups. Jake's advice was to start with establishing mid to long shots. However we decided to reverse this concept to add the 'indie' / 'alternative' feel to the video, creating something that the audience might not originally expect. However this change isn't so significant that it would stop the video appealing o the target audience.

They will be dressed in darker clothing, typical for the genre. They will be wearing leather and skinny jeans, very typical clothing. This will contrast the completely white backing making the artists stand out and the focus of the audience on the band.

The lighting will also be low key to help enhance the grungy feel of the video. However we will have spotlights on the artists to make them stand out. Due to us having the footage in black and white we will have to make sure that we do a few test shots in order to make sure the lighting is correct for when we turn the footage black and white in the editing stage. We will have to make sure that the lighting doesn't make them too pale so that they blend in with the white background and also make sure that they are not too dark so that we can't see their faces.

We will have a full set up of cameras to be able to gain a large variety of shots. The camera set up will include:
- one track
- one dolly
- one fig rig
- one fixed