Mise-en-Scene

For the mise-en-scene aspect of my music video, I want to include odd and unconventional scenes, which purposely make the viewer think and try to comprehend the actual meaning of the song. From my audience research, I found that people rated the song above the music video. Therefore, I will base the ideas and elements in the music video around the lyrics and meaning of the song. I am also going to include both a narrative and a performance element in the music video, to show the diverse aspects of the band.

Different ideas that I had for the unconventional shots in the music video include, an old couple having tea on some train tracks, two boys playing on a set up computer at the side of the road, a failed business man sat in the middle of the road, eating a posh roast dinner, a middle aged woman graffiting a wall, etc... I feel that these eccentric and unrealistic shots, portray a lack of hope and motivation and almost despair and desperation. The idea is that a young innocent girl, full of energy and life, is breathing life back into this destroyed society. That is where black and white shots slowly turn to bright colourful images, to convey a transition from anguish to joy.

I will use elements from different music videos that I have studied and analysed. In the music video for 'The Script' - 'The Man Who Can't Be Moved', I will use the idea of switching between the narrative and performance element in the video. The idea of the band performing in just one place is an interesting idea and so therefore, I will look at different possible locations for the performance aspect of my video. Also from the music video, I will take the idea of someone just wondering down the streets, observing everyday life. I will use this idea in the form of a young girl who doesn't belong in the gloomy, tormented society and sees the consequences of all the destruction.

In the music video for '30 Seconds To Mars' - 'A Beautiful Lie', I will use the idea of the long shot of silhouettes of the band members against the sky, creating interesting shapes and shadows. I like the way the lighting has been used to produce these amazing effects. I will experiment with lighting and casting shadows, to create the desired, similar effect. Some of the slow motion shots in this music video were also really intriguing, so I will look at incorporating similar elements in my own music video.

In the music video for 'The Horrors' - 'Who Can Say', I really like the lighting techniques that have been used, in order to achieve a bright and dramatic appearance. I will look at the way I light the performance aspect of the music video, to create a dramatic effect. Also, in the music video for The Maine - Misery, I really like the use of lighting used. There appears to be a slight sepia effect placed on all of the shots, which is interesting in creating a distress and despair in the main singer. I will play around with different effects, to see which one works the best when I come to editing.

Also, I will use the influence of a video director that I have studied and analysed. Whilst, I really like the animated effect and dark humour that Darcy Prendergast injects into his music videos, I feel that, that particular style isn't suited to the type of music video that I want to produce. However, I am interested in how Michel Gondry creates an unconventional feel to his music videos, an atmosphere that I am interested in creating in my own music video. I like the repetitive nature of visuals and also the skill that he demonstrates by creating lots of long takes within his music videos.