Possible filming location - Syon Park

A possible filming location for our 'happier' scene would be Syon Park.

Pro's;

• Easy to get to (either on the bus, or by foot)
• Lots of unobscured natural light
• A lot of open space, not usually many people around
• Large areas of grass, trees, benches would help to create the right atmosphere for the scene
• Ground is relatively level, allowing easy set up of equipment

Cons;

• Not much variety - mostly just wide open areas of grass/trees, meaning we would have to bring more props and think about how to make it look interesting.
• No nearby power supplies, meaning we can't plug in lights, charge equipment etc
• Not much variety of colour, may have to film the scene at a couple of different locations

Research on the (possible) artist

Basic information about the artist;

• Artist;     
•  William Control
• Genre;    
•  Electronic / Darkwave / Gothic / New Wave
• Albums;  
• Hate Culture (2008), Noir (2009), Novus Ordo Seclorum EP (2011), Silentium Amoris (2012)
• Singles With Music Videos;
• Beautiful Loser (2008), Deathclub (2009), I'm Only Human Sometimes (2010), Kiss Me Judas (2012)
• Influences;
• Joy Division, New Order, Depeche Mode

Mood Board

My initial idea for our music video is that it will follow two characters. There will be two different locations and their circumstances will be completely different, apart from the fact that the two scenes are happening at the same time.

The first character (first mood board) will be inside, in a dark environment with little or no natural light. These scenes would use a cooler colour scheme and would be darker. This character would be breaking down, and in a bad mental state. Additional shots to create the right mood could be of significant objects, ripples in water, extreme close-ups of the character's body etc. If we were to film inside we would need to carefully consider which type of lighting to use to create a clear result which retains a look of 'darkness'.

One character (second mood board) will be outside in the daylight; enjoying themselves, smiling, relaxing and having fun etc. The lighting will be natural, although we may require additional lighting depending on the weather! There may be additional shots to create the atmosphere, for example shots of the sky, of flowers, close-ups of the character's facial expression.

Music Video Possible Idea (Incomplete)

Our video would focus on two different character; one enjoying themselves outside in the sun and one inside in a bad mental state, having a breakdown. The video would open with a shot of each of the characters, in completely different locations but I would want to somehow ensure that the viewer understands that the two different scenes are happening at the same time. Throughout the video, the two scenes will be cut together, but completely contrast against each other; almost like representations of lightness and darkness, or happiness and sadness. We will see the moods of the two characters escalate as the music builds; the first becoming absorbed by her happiness, completely in the moment and just enjoying the sunshine and the things around her, however the second would deteriorate into complete panic and self destruction. The (possible) song choice builds and becomes more overpowering towards the end, which will work well with this idea of heightening emotion. The characters would have been completely separate through the video, but at the end as the music dies down again, I want them to be in the same place (on a street, maybe) and catch each others eye. Hopefully, this will bring the message of the video together and make it clearer to the audience.

Possible Song Choice For Music Video

Music Videos

I like this video because unlike a lot of other music videos, it manages to tie a band performance shot with the other parts of the video by having them take place in the same location. There is not really a clear message or meaning, but the movement of the people in the video, their facial expressions and the choice of colour goes with the mood of the song.




This music video carries similar message to the song, in my opinion, which is one that is quite emotional and personal to the artist. However, it is portrayed in a way that is both unique and relatable for the viewer. The lighting adds to the mood, and the acting in it is convincing, which enables the video to look professional (if only the band were acting in it, and they didn't have experience, it might have become amateur looking and slightly comedic to their fans watching). Only the singer from Slipknot, Corey Taylor, is featured in the video, and unlike in all of their other videos, he has dropped the heavily dark and theatrical appearance. This not only provides a shock to the audience, but also allows the video to become more raw and 'intimate' looking.
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These videos rely heavily on styling, costume and make-up to create the mood and help the video be appropriate to the artist.In the first one, for Coma White, there is more of a clear narrative than the second. However, I don't think that this takes away from the effectiveness of the second video - it just leaves it more up for interpretation by the viewer.


Compared to the others I have chosen, this video is very straight forward and relies on an interesting setting. It reminds me of a photograph a little, in it's stillness and how slow the movement is - also in the choice of angles that highlight the shape of the architecture.

Preferred topics for Media A2

My preferred topic would be to make a music video as it would allow us to explore a different media area, other than film. It would also mean that we could be creative when matching visuals to music and creating a mood that fits with our chosen song. If we were to make one, we would have to research into what makes a successful music video, as well as maybe look at the chosen artists previous music videos (or if they don't have any, consider their genre of music) and decide what imagery would be appropriate for the song. My second choice would be to make a short film, because it allows us to use the skills we learnt over the last year and use it in a different area of film. We would have to research into short films, looking at what we like and dislike about particular examples. Also, we would have to think of a subject / meaning / message behind the film, as well as a storyline or some sort. For both briefs, we could use some of the skills we learnt whilst making our film opening. For example, technical skills such as operating the camera, successful editing and use of sound. In addition to these, we would consider other things we learnt such as the importance of planning, choosing the correct cast and consistency in video quality. We would need to use video editing software, such a iMovie and sound editing software such as GarageBand. For the second unit, I would like to do Media and Collective Identity and