Shot Lists

Second Song request permission

We asked another cover artist - RonaAlicia, for permission to use the audio of the same song. We thought this was essential incase for some unseeable reason we cannot use the other one and so when it comes to editing the video we can compare them both, to see which one works better with our narrative as they are two very different versions of the same song. 

Here is the response she replied with giving us permission to use her version:

Storyboard Analysis

Characters:
We have decided to use actors that are already a couple in real life to enhance the realistic sense of a relationship. After watching many videos featuring a couple/friendship, we thought that the most successful were those who appeared natural and believable, therefore, thought this was essential to the success of our own music video.
We are going to use a teenage couple so that our target audience can relate to this and the actions included. Obviously, when selecting the actors we have to chose actors primarily based on availability and who is willing to cooperate, rather than based on appearances because we are not in a position to be selective.
If we are unable to find a couple suitable and willing, or in the situation that the couple we select breaks up, we can adapt our narrative to centre a friendship instead, as this will be easier to find actors to fill these roles.

Location:
Although ideally we would like to film in typical music video settings, such as as a sunny, American style beach, we understand that this is dependent on weather and money. So, for convenience, one of the locations we have selected is a local park as it is geographically close and will cost nothing. Other areas that we intend to film in are: Domestic setting, a lake and fields, which are all close by and easy to access.

Mise-En-Scene:
Costume:
For the shots that include the couple together, and therefore, past tense, the costumes the characters will wear will be brighter colours and clothes that suit warm weather reflecting the warmer, happier atmosphere to the shots. This is in contrast to the present tense shots, here the girl protagonist will be featured wearing a dark colored dress which will reflect the change in atmosphere, symbolizing the death of her loved one. When she returns to the same scenes alone, she will be wearing black to symbolize her mourning.
Lighting:
The lighting of the past and present shots will also be at contrast, and determined by different weather conditions, When the couple are together we are hoping to shoot in natural, bright sunlight - although we obviously cannot depend on the English weather alone. Again, this will reflect the happiness in the relationship. However, when the scenes move back to present tense, the lighting will become more dim and these scenes will be shot in fall/winter seasons so that naturally the shots will be darker. This will also represent the passing of time.
We also experiment with different filters and effects, to again make it clear and show the transition between past and present.
According to Andrew Goodwin's theory, genre iconography is an element that is key to the success of a music video. We hope to meet the genre expectations of our song choice through the natural lighting mixed with artificial fair lights and lanterns.

Narrative:
Following feedback we have decided not to follow Todorov's theory of narrative - Equilibrium, Disequilibrium finishing with a resolution. We decided not to use this structure because we thought it would be more symbolic and convey a deeper meaning if we use a non-linear format. Our target audience also highlighted a dislike for cliche, mainstream narratives, and therefore we want to take a different approach. We plan to begin in the present tense, move to the past, and then return to the present for our beginning, middle and end structure.

Draft Storyboard

Annotated Lyric Sheets

A Fine Frenzy - 'Near To You' -
This was our second choice, which we used as a back up incase our original song does not work.
By annotating the lyrics of the song, we were able to record initial ideas for a rough narrative structure.
This would enable us to build a strong narrative that works well with the lyrics and the mood of the song, which was an aspect our audience indicated was something they look for in a successful music video.

Kodaline - 'All I Want' -
This was our first choice song, and the one we intend to use in the music video following the permission to use the audio version of a YouTube cover artist. We also annotated the lyrics so that the narrative will work in a successful, synchronised manner with the story line. We discussed different interpretations to the meaning of the lyrics, and thought about what mood, tone and atmosphere we want to create.
According to the uses and gratifications, audience members are assumed to be active, and not passive, and therefore, take an active role in interpreting media texts which they integrate into their own lives. We have taken this into account when deciding to centre the narrative around the loss of a loved one, which is a life change that everyone can relate to.

Kodaline 'All I Want' Lyrics

"All I Want"

All I want is nothing more
To hear you knocking at my door
'cause if I could see your face once more
I could die as a happy man I'm sure

When you said your last goodbye
I died a little bit inside
I lay in tears in bed all night
Alone without you by my side

But If you loved me
Why did you leave me

Take my body
Take my body
All I want is
All I need is
To find somebody

Oooohhhh ohhh

'cause you brought out the best of me
A part of me I'd never seen
You took my soul wiped it clean
Our love was made for movie screens

But If you loved me
Why did you leave me
Take my body
Take my body
All I want is
All I need is
To find somebody

Ooooohhhhhh
If you loved me
Why did you leave me
Take my body
Take my body
All I want is
All I need is
To find somebody
To find somebody

Like you
Oooohhh

Song Request Permission

Following research into song choice and looking at various cover artists on Youtube we came across a user called Rebecca Shearing whose cover of Kodaline's 'All I Want' we really liked. We felt that the sound quality was up to a high standard which is highly important in a music video. We emailed her asking for permission to use the audio of her cover.

This was her response, granting us permission to use her cover. Below is the mentioned video.