Storyboard - Introduction: Continued

Shot 1 -

• Whole shot of band
• Cameras 1 and 2
• Establishing shot - promo shot

Shot 2 -

• Lead singer
• Camera 6
• Mid shot

Shot 3 -

• Guitarist/singer
• camera 8
• Close up

Shot 4 -

• Drummer
• Camera 5
• Mid shot

Shot 5 -

• Lead guitarist
• Camera 7
• Mid shot

Shot 6 -

• Bassist
• camera 4
• close up

Shot 7 -

• Drummer
• Camera 5
• Mid shot

Shot 8 -

• Lead guitarist
• camera 7
• close up

Shot 9 -

• Guitarist/singer
• Camera 8
• Mid shot

Shot 10 -

• Bassist
• Camera 4
• Mid shot

Shot 11 -

• Exchange between shot 7 - 10
• Fast editing

Shot 12 -

• Lead singer
• Camera 6 and 1
• Close up, and mid shot

Shot 13 - continued throughout whole of song

• Mixed shots between all of the cameras
• Fast editing
• All members of group included

Storyboard - Introduction

   

British characters

Robin Hood

Year – 2010

Story and plot – Robin Loxley returns to England after fighting in the crusades. He attempts to save England from the French.

Main star nationality – New Zealand/Australia

Genre – Action/Adventure/Drama

Production company – Universal Pictures

Distribution – Opening Weekend: $36,063,385 (USA) (16 May 2010) (3503 Screens)

Main character characteristics – Russell Crowe: Smart/Clever/Cunning/Natural-leader

Semiotics - Black hair/Ragged clothes/Bow and arrow

 

Attack the block

Year – 2011

Story and plot – Aliens attack a block in London, where a group of boys and a female companion fight to survive and to protect their block.

Main star nationality – British

Genre – Action/Comedy/Sci-fi

Production company – Studio Canal, Film4, UK Film Council

Distribution – £1,133,859 (UK) (15 May 2011) (352 Screens)

Main character characteristics – John Boyega: Violent/Natural leader/ Emotionless/Fierce

Semiotics - Hood up/Hate/Scarf used as balaclava/Black clothing

Editing of shots

In the editing phase, we will be focusing on having fast, quick-paced shots. The reasons for this being that it follows suit with the music of this genre (metalcore), and it will enable us to create a sense of urgency within the video, helping it to comply with the lyrics. Metal core music is nearly always fast paced, however some parts are slightly slower, so we will change our editing pace around the change in tempo. For example, during 'The Watchtower' chorus, when the lyrics "The irony is that i'm suicidal" is sung, it is done so at a low pace, so we will adapt our editing speed to this.

Composition of shots

For the composition of the video, we believe that it would look most striking and relevant to have the video in a black and white style. However, during the editing stage we will evaluate how this looks, and if it is suitable to our video. If it is not, we always have the option to keep the colour, or to fade the contrast of the video. Other colours that could be used are red and grey in order to match the style of this genre of music.

Phase's of shots

These are the proposed rough shots of the intro to the Watchtower. These are subject to change, and are only being used as a draft.

The introduction lasts for 1:01, and will feature numerous shots of the whole band, and single musicians.

·        First phase - whole shot of band

·        Second phase - close-up shots of individual faces of band members

·        Third phase - throughout intro mostly shots of main guitarists

·        Fourth phase - shot of drummer

·        Five - mix between phases 3-4

·        Six - shot of main singer

Proposed Set-up

1. Tripod - fixed position - whole group
2. Tripod – fixed position – high angle – whole group
3. Handheld – Moving down side of set-up – whole group
4. Tripod – panning (from bassist to lead singer) – whole group
5. Tripod – low angle – drummer
6. Tripod – close up/mid shot – lead singer
7. Tripod – close-up/mid shot – main guitarist
8. Tripod – close-up/mid shot – guitarist/singer

Performance/Narrative based video

When reviewing videos for Metalcore bands, it has been evident that there is a great mixture between videos that feature performance and narrative videos. After discussions with the group, and Fear The Unknown, it has been agreed that the best way to go is to have a performance based video of the band performing Watchtower. 


This would enable us to concentrate on the bands profile - a common theme for upcoming unsigned bands. It would also be the best way in which to conduct a video with our resources. In addition to this, we have also decided to use fast cuts when the tempo of the song increases, where the audience will see the band playing their instruments quickly and frequently, matching the speed of the track.

Fear The Unknown Profile

·        Fear The Unknown is an unsigned metalcore band, consisting of 5 members. These members are James Korolus, Callum Woods, Zak Kenny, Conor Rutland and James Blake

·        Their hometown is Norwich, with the majority of the band living in the Taverham/Thorpe Marriott.

·        They have played multiple gigs around this area, including the venue at the Brickmakers.

·        They initially formed a few years ago, and have gotten stronger ever since, growing in popularity.

Here is their myspace profile - http://www.myspace.com/feartheunknownmusic

Bullet for my valentine - Tears don't fall

I have chosen this band, Bullet for my valentine, as it is a metal core band. The lyrics in this song is simlar to that of 'the watchtower'. In addition to this, the music video uses similar camera angles to the ones we are hoping to use for our music video, so I can learn a lot form this music video.

Lets go!

With blood shot eyes I watch you sleeping
The warmth I feel beside me is slowly fading
Would she hear me if I calls her name?
Would she hold me if she knew my shame?

There's always something different going wrong
The path I walk's in the wrong direction
There's always someone fucking hanging on
Can anybody help me make things better?

Your tears don't fall
They crash around me
Her conscience calls the guilty to come home
Your tears don't fall
They crash around me
Her conscience calls the guilty to come home

The moments died, I hear no screaming
The visions left inside me are slowly fading
Would she hear me if I calls her name?
Would she hold me if she knew my shame?

There's always something different going wrong
The path I walk's in the wrong direction
There's always someone fucking hanging on
Can anybody help me make things better?

Your tears don't fall
They crash around me
Her conscience calls the guilty to come home
Your tears don't fall
They crash around me
Her conscience calls the guilty to come home

Oh! Yeah!

This battered room I've seen before
The broken bones they heal no more, no more
With my last breath I'm choking
Will this ever end I'm hoping
My world is over one more time

Lets go

Would she hear me if i called her name?
Would she hold me, if she knew my shame?

There's always something to be going wrong
The path I walk's in the wrong direction
There's always someone fucking hanging on
Can anybody help me make things better?


Your tears don't fall
They crash around me
Her conscience calls the guilty to come home
Your tears don't fall [tears don't fall]
They crash around me
Her conscience calls the guilty to come
Better!

Your tears dont fall they crash around me
Her conscience calls the guilty to come home.

Song choice - Watchtower

The Watch Tower

Verse 1

I’m sick of myself, blood drips down my foundations

I have to watch their bodies fold, under the pressure

A shattered spine a broken skull, the least of my expectations

IfI had a pound for each one id be made of gold, of f'ing gold

Pre chorus 1

The elevator goes up, but only bodies fall down

They’re falling off of my head, and losing theirs on the ground

Chorus

I am, I am the watch tower

I watch, but I only watch them die

The irony is that I’m suicidal

ButI can't jump off myself

Verse 2

I’m sick of plain corpses crash and burn, no face no recognition

Just empty eyes and clotted blood, with no expression

From new born child to rotting man, to just conceived make the incision

Sign here to have your name engraved in bold, in f'ing bold

Pre chorus 2

The elevator goes up but only bodies fall down

They’re falling off of my head, and losing theirs on the ground

Chorus (as previous)

Bridge

This is: manslaughter, mass murder

You’re not a f’ing martyr

Constrain you, I’d brain you

But I don’t have limbs and neither

Will you when you hit the floor

Fake gods won’t save you anymore

Outro Chorus (as previous)

Location

We have decided on the type of location that we would ideally like to use for our shoot, this being an indoor, open space. This type of destination would be perfect for us as it would allow us to experiment using multiple camera shots, and as we are doing a performance based video, we would prefer a large area where we can film. We would also preffer an indoor location, as we are hoping to film our video in a dark atmosphere which matches the metal-core genre of the band. Our search for this type of location as of this moment is on-going, and we will keep you updated on any progress.

Unsigned band - Fear The Unknown

We have decided on our band for our coursework, and we have chosen to use an unsigned band, by the name of Fear the Unknown. They are a metal core band, and within this we have chosen their song 'Watchtower'. This band is ideal for us as they are local, and we also already know quite a lot about the band. The band members are all friends of ours, and we feel that this will make it easier for us to work with them. We have always kept updated with the progress of Fear The Unkown as they are friends of ours, which made selecting this band even more appropriate.We have contacted the band, and they have agreed to take part in this music video.

What is a digipack?

A digipack is a style of compact disc or packaging . It is often made up of heavy card , but other types of heavy or thick materials are also used.

Digipack often open up like books, however some open up to form shapes or patterns, as shown in the picture on the right. On one of the panels, a plastic tray will be fixed on top of it. This will hold the CD or DVD in place.

The digipack I have used for an example is a CD by the beastie boys, and when opened up, it shows the city of New York (the beastie boys home town).

Straight away this tells the person who has bought the CD a bit about the band, and in this case, it tells them that they are from the City of New York.

Music video contextual analysis

OASIS
The importance of being idle

I sold my soul for the second time
'Cause the man don't pay me
I begged my landlord for some more time,
He said "Son, the bills are waiting"

My best friend called me the other night,
He said "Man, are you crazy?"
My girlfriend told me to get a life,
She said "Boy, you lazy"

But I don't mind
As long as there's a bed beneath the stars that shine
I'll be fine, if you give me a minute, a man's got a limit,
I can't get a life if my heart's not in it, he-heah

I don't mind
As long as there's a bed beneath the stars that shine
I'll be fine, give me a minute, a man's got a limit,
I can't get a life if my heart's not in it, he-heah

I lost my faith in the summer time
'Cause it don't stop raining
The sky all day is as black as night
But I'm not complaining

I begged my doctor for one more line,
He says "Son, words fail me"
It ain't no place to be killing time,
I guess I'm just lazy

I don't mind
As long as there's a bed beneath the stars that shine
I'll be fine, give me a minute, a man's got a limit,
I can't get a life if my heart's not in it, he-heah


Analysis


The promo film was directed by Dawn Shadforth. Shadforth's film for "The Importance of Being Idle" starred Welsh actor Rhys Ifans and pays homage to the style of early 1960s kitchen sink drama British films, and is set during the build up to a funeral procession in a northern town, with the extravagant undertakers parading the coffin at the video's climax and Ifans playing the part of a high-kicking funeral director whose funeral it is


Throughout the song, reference to the song title is expressed in the song lyrics. For example, "my girlfriend told me to get a life, she said boy, you lazy". This type of lazy behaviour is often referred to as being idle, so straight away the audience understands that the song title doesn't have a hidden meaning, and instead is connected directly to the lyrics. In addition to this, the opening scene consists of two children playing football in the street, and this again shows the connection between 'idle life' and 'active life'.


In addition to this, there is also a connection between editing and the title of the song. As the title includes the word 'idle', we would expect the editing to be of a slow pace, and this is the case. If there was to be quick cuts between camera shots then it would make the song seem contradictory and confusing for the audience.


As the music video is more narrative based, it means that less focus is made on the band and more focus is on the story being told. Despite this, the main band members of Oasis, the Gallagher brothers, play key roles in the music video. These two members are the most recognisable faces of the band, so they are used to promote the band as well as confirming to the audience that this is Oasis' song. The main focus of attention though is on Welsh actor Rhys Ifans, who is also used to promote the band as well as showing real acting skills in this narrative based structure.


The music video clearly tries to emulate this 1960's style video in many different ways. Firstly, the entire music video is portrayed in black and white. This gives the audience the impression that the video is of an earlier period in time. In addition to this, the clothing and scenery is all of a 1960's town in London, for example, top hats are worn and the members of the band are sitting in an old0fashioned pub playing cards.


Overall, this music video appears to have a 'hidden meaning' behind it. It is evident that the director is trying to show the real 'importance of being idle' through the nature and actions of the characters we see on the screen, but the whole 1960's style appears to be irrelevant. I came up with a conclusion that this style has been used to show that life in this period was much simpler, and therefore more 'idle' as time is often spent doing nothing, i.e playing cards in the pub. This can be seen as 'important' in modern day society as we are now overwhelmed with new technology, so Oasis and the director may have been trying to get this point across with this music video.