Considering there is a vast oncoming deadline for this project, I decided it would be useful to plan out where and when I was going to shoot the footage. If I am to complete it in time I will have to devise a shot list, which tells me which specific shots I need in order to complete the video. I am also able to tick off each shot as I go along to remind myself what there is and what there isn't left to do. Before initial shooting and as I planned out the shot list, I visualised and noted down the locations I thought would best fit the actions and environments required to shoot what I need. I visited each location before hand to be absolutely sure it was appropriate for its designated scene.
I took into account how congested the area was as I needed to make sure it was hard for us to be in anyones way. If we were to get in peoples way, we would be forced to stop filming which then would ultimately delay the shooting schedule.
I took influence from different existing music videos, most notably this one:
I admired the use of the filters which added more grain, which i thought gave the video a very sentimental look. I decided to adopt the idea and include segments of the film which displays a "super 8" film effect which added grain and film burns to the image.
I wanted to include imagery that was relevant to the song. The song is an indie/rock song that is made out to be about a lost love that she wants to reclaim. Therefore I thought an appropriate theme was a boy girl relationship that turns sour.
Another method of reflecting the lyrics is having the character lip sync them. I made sure this was only done at certain times so that it did not detract away from the narrative of the video. I thought it could also be used as an effective device which amplifies the feeling of loss and loneliness felt by the main character.
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