Research into Shot types and angles

I've realised that the best way to film a music video, is to shoot the same ideas over again, but from different angles, and then in the editing process, there is more footage for me to play with and fill in the gaps, should it be necessary.




Another video whcih does this is Coldplay - Vida La Vida. I've noticed that with the majority or performance based tracks, with a link to a narrative, most shots are the same just from different angles etc. My first idea was to sjust do each shot in order when filming, but after talking with my teacher, and looking at more music videos it has become apparent that this is unrealistic.

Photo Shoot, Play with lighting Effects.

These images are samples of the kind of shots i want in my music video. I will have to be very lucky to get this weather again though, as it is the wrong time of year! Here are a few natural lightin shots, that i want to include.

These last few shots were taken in the car whilst driving. The use of glass as a layer over the lense works well to reflect the light over the shot.

Shoots of Location Possibilites

This Long shot shows the setting, of a path and the forest landscape, it also shows the lighting possibilies that i want to use. (natural backlight).

This other Long Shot is another good one showing how i want the beam of sunlight to shine across the page to change the colour and feel of the shot.

Type of tree is want for protagonist to sit in!

Field Shot, Preferebly with longer grass/hay. However due to the time of the year and weather conditions, this may be my only option.

Further Research into Mumford and Sons

This Mumford and Son song, 'The Cave' portrays not only performance based shots, but also supports a narrative, which shows a band on a journey.

As well as incorporating lip syncing, its mixed with a narrative base, where the band are going through the countryside on mopeds. The lighting here is obviosuly not natural, but adds to the professionalism of the video.

These two long shots, show two different lightings. This one at the top i really like, where the stream of sunlight penetrates the camera lense. i think this works really well with the authenticity of the video. This is the kind of shot i want to incorporate into my video, to increase the look of professionalism.

This well composed shot shows the performance side of the video. I really like the idea of changing the musicians, so there is two seperate narratives and performance, both including lip-syncing. The setting also compliments the shot well.

Mumford And Sons Analysis

This particular band inspires me for my music video. Their track 'Little Lion Man' shows good colour and lighting in the permorance based video. Although i do not want to just do a performance based video, this video inspires me for lighting effects.



This beginning of the video starts with this shot composition. I really like the simplicity of the lighting and stage, which starts the video off with a dramatic scene.

This Shot, I think gives off the feel of the track well, and portrays the style of the band. Although performanc based the video gives me inspiration for costume and authenticity of my own music video.

The sepia tone to the lighting used in these shots, with the beam of light stretching across the images, is a lighting i idea i would really like to use in my music video. I think this kind of lighting is presented in most acoustic tracks, and it would help my video to look more authentic, and professional.

Video Research and analysis

James Morrison, an acoustic pop artist, similar to my track, mixes narrative and performance based shots in his music video. Instead of doing the performance based shots on a stage or in a studio, he mixs the lipsyncing and performing in with the narrative. I think this works well, and inspires me for my music video.




This Shot from the music video represents the scenery whichi would like to use in my own music video. Also, James Morrison is singing to the camera whilst portraying the narrative, through lyrics. This is an idea which will be used in my music video.

This particular shot introduces the narrative and setting to the audience. interlinking performance and narrative together.

This wide shot again shows the setting. The guitar James Morrison carrys shows the kind of music he produces as well as the fact he will play the guitar in the music video. This is what i intend my main protagnist to do in my music video.



This particular shot, shows the passionate, performance based side of the music video. Simple shots like this i will look to using in my music video.

Costume and Fashion ideas

After researching Artists and bands that i think fit my genre. I have come to the conclusion that artists of which fit the genre 'Acoustic' wear predominantly 'slouchy' clothing, of which usually have labels such as 'Animal' or 'Quicksilver' which are surfing labels. This relates back to the lifestyle of these artists, and this is something i would like to portray in my characters.

A great example of this is Ben Howard

This slouchy look is a particular fashion look shown in the majority of Acoustic artists. This portrays the idea that its not all about fashion, or selling the style of the artist. It shows us that its about the audience, and therefore fashion and style is not something that is important withing this field of genre.

Here is another artist that shows this style well. The Surfer image on his t-shirt shows the idea i said earlier about the lifestyle of the artist. Xavier Rudd, is an australian surfer, of which takes pride in his musical creations, and not his image for marketing his music.

On the other hand, this band, Mumford and Sons, shows the fashion/costume idea which i would like to portray in my music video. The suit and jeans look, posh but casual works really well with their band and the quirky personality of their music. I think my track has its own style, and therefore a quirky fashion sense such as this would work well for my music video.