This video we found on Youtube and has had a good response with 28 likes (no dislikes) and over 4,000 views. The effects in this video are something which we want to focus on aswell as the storyline. In alot of dubstep videos there are many effects used in the video to possibly give it that more "club - vibe" to it because of the strobe lights clubs usually have.
The actions and shots in this video change along with the beat, for example at 0.29 the "drop" of the songs occurs and then camera shakes and there are suddenly very fast and short clips.
Monday, 12 December 2011
Saturday, 10 December 2011
Final Storyboard Choice
Friday, 9 December 2011
Ideas for Storyboard
The music video style will be a narrative showing the story of a day in a teenage boys life. His father mistreats him and he upset due to the recent death of his mother, he seeks comfort from his girl friend who he later finds has been cheating on him. To deal with his problems he drinks and takes drugs which leads to violence and the video will end with a cliffhanger of him about to commit suicide. Overall the video will be emotioanl and serious journey.
This is our second idea of our storyboard. It is similar to the first idea, however less of a storyline and more about matching to the beat of the music. This idea will probably be easier to shoot and look more professional. This is more similar to most dubstep videos as it is more to do with matching the beat of the music.
Lyrics
Twice I turn my back on you
I fell flat on my face but didn't loose
Tell me where would I go
Tell me what led you on I’d love to know
Was it the blue night
Gone fragile
Was it both men
In wonder steady gone under
Was it the light ways
So frightening
Was it two wills
One mirror holding us dearer now
Thought I had an answer once
But your random ways swept me along
Colossal signs so I got lost
With so many lovers singing soft
Was it the blue night
Gone fragile
Was it both men
In wonder steady gone under
Was it the light ways
So frightening
Was it two wills
One mirror holding us dearer now
Thiis song contains alot of lyrics considering it is a song of the dubstep genre and this is abnomral for a dubstep song. This could be because it isn't as "heavy" as many other dubstep songs of which contain no story line or sometimes contain a message, for example, "The New World Disorder", which is basically saying how the world is ruled and run by huge companies and franchises that have a huge amount of influence on how the world is run.
I fell flat on my face but didn't loose
Tell me where would I go
Tell me what led you on I’d love to know
Was it the blue night
Gone fragile
Was it both men
In wonder steady gone under
Was it the light ways
So frightening
Was it two wills
One mirror holding us dearer now
Thought I had an answer once
But your random ways swept me along
Colossal signs so I got lost
With so many lovers singing soft
Was it the blue night
Gone fragile
Was it both men
In wonder steady gone under
Was it the light ways
So frightening
Was it two wills
One mirror holding us dearer now
Thiis song contains alot of lyrics considering it is a song of the dubstep genre and this is abnomral for a dubstep song. This could be because it isn't as "heavy" as many other dubstep songs of which contain no story line or sometimes contain a message, for example, "The New World Disorder", which is basically saying how the world is ruled and run by huge companies and franchises that have a huge amount of influence on how the world is run.
Wednesday, 7 December 2011
Audience
To put it simply, theories about audiences are genrally divided into two areas and focused on the effect of the media on individuals. These effects could be short term effects for example a violent reaction after playing a video game or a long term effect.
With electronic music in particular 'Dubstep' it appeals to mainly a male dominated audience aged mainly in their late teens and twenties. This genre will appeal to a few mainstream listeners as there are a few well known artists such as 'Chase and Status' whos album has reached number one, however listeners of 'Dubstep' will mainly be reformers as if they want to find a wider range of songs under the genre it will be harder to find them as they wont be on the charts or on popular radio.
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With electronic music in particular 'Dubstep' it appeals to mainly a male dominated audience aged mainly in their late teens and twenties. This genre will appeal to a few mainstream listeners as there are a few well known artists such as 'Chase and Status' whos album has reached number one, however listeners of 'Dubstep' will mainly be reformers as if they want to find a wider range of songs under the genre it will be harder to find them as they wont be on the charts or on popular radio.
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Narrative
Narrative music videos can be defined as possibly abstract films. Narrative music videos usually tell a story that more often relates to the artists personal life such as "Everytime" by Britney Spears which depicts the pressure the media and papparazzi put on her and it shows the effects it has on her.
Other storylines may include external issues that are happening around the world such as war and poverty. Many artists have done song to raise awareness of these issues such as:
"Mosh" Eminem: This is about the war in Iraq
"They Don't Care About Us" Michael Jackson: This song is about the problems in the world and how the government is to blame for these issues.
"Time" by Chase and Status is the song that I want to talk about though. The message from this narrative music videos is showing the problem of domestic abuse/violence in a UK household. I find that this has been done in a very delicate way as it is a "sensative" subject, however I do think that it has been done very well. The story shows the evolution of abuse in a household and the effects it has on the family. The video focuses on the older of the two sisters, as she understands what is happening and the effects it is having on her aswell as her mum. The father is an alcoholic and the injuries brought upon the wife and they progessivley get worse as the music video goes on. I find that this video sends a very strong message to whoever watches it and realises the consequences it can have. In the end the older sister eventually calls the police after her mum has been pushed down the stairs and we see the father/husband being escorted out of the house and then we see him being forcifully dragged to his prison cell.
"Time" Chase & Status:
Other storylines may include external issues that are happening around the world such as war and poverty. Many artists have done song to raise awareness of these issues such as:
"Mosh" Eminem: This is about the war in Iraq
"They Don't Care About Us" Michael Jackson: This song is about the problems in the world and how the government is to blame for these issues.
"Time" by Chase and Status is the song that I want to talk about though. The message from this narrative music videos is showing the problem of domestic abuse/violence in a UK household. I find that this has been done in a very delicate way as it is a "sensative" subject, however I do think that it has been done very well. The story shows the evolution of abuse in a household and the effects it has on the family. The video focuses on the older of the two sisters, as she understands what is happening and the effects it is having on her aswell as her mum. The father is an alcoholic and the injuries brought upon the wife and they progessivley get worse as the music video goes on. I find that this video sends a very strong message to whoever watches it and realises the consequences it can have. In the end the older sister eventually calls the police after her mum has been pushed down the stairs and we see the father/husband being escorted out of the house and then we see him being forcifully dragged to his prison cell.
"Time" Chase & Status:
Tuesday, 6 December 2011
Effects and Shots
In dubstep videos there are many different kinds of shots and even more effects in a video. One of the main effects that we want to do in our video is the effect of a camera facing upwards or behind the character and moves according to their movements. This can be shown in the video "Clapton Dance" by Professor Green:
Also,the effects in a dubstep video illustrate the "power" of the music in a way which the director may not be able to do with people. This song constantly is using effects to give an effect of a club vibe to it and in turn this should open its range of where it can be played.
"Anthemic" Magnetic Man ft. P-money:
Also,the effects in a dubstep video illustrate the "power" of the music in a way which the director may not be able to do with people. This song constantly is using effects to give an effect of a club vibe to it and in turn this should open its range of where it can be played.
"Anthemic" Magnetic Man ft. P-money:
Monday, 5 December 2011
Contact With Artist
We created a 'Soundcloud' account in order to message the artist 'Bare Noize' to use his song 'Winter Hunter' for our project. He agreed and responded to us positively.
Make up Effects
For our music video we are adding in references of violence. It will be more realistic if we include blood effects and bruising effects. This can be done through the use of make up. There is no need to buy software to add the blood as it would be expensive and probably not look that realistic.
I have looked at various different ways of pulling of this injury effect, bruising will look more realistic and wont be as hard to pull of as say several cuts. Here is one video with some very practical and impressive ways to pull of cuts and bruises effectively:
Obviously this will take time to do so we need to practise applying it before shooting; we will also see what injuries we like the look of.
I have looked at various different ways of pulling of this injury effect, bruising will look more realistic and wont be as hard to pull of as say several cuts. Here is one video with some very practical and impressive ways to pull of cuts and bruises effectively:
Obviously this will take time to do so we need to practise applying it before shooting; we will also see what injuries we like the look of.
Thursday, 1 December 2011
History of the Music Video
"History of the Music Video
1920's - Silent movies were the only movies available on the big screen1940's-50's - Musicals (Judy Garland "Get happy")
1950 - First Colour TV
1955 - James Dean killed in car crash
1950 - First Colour TV
1955 - James Dean killed in car crash
1964 The Beatles starred in their first feature film A Hard Day's Night, directed by Richard Lester. Shot in black-and-white and presented as a mock documentary
1967 - The Beatles - "Strawberry Field" -
1967 - The Beatles - "Strawberry Field" -
1975 - First VCR to ever sell in shops
Queen released their "Bohemian Rapsody" no technological special effects used and it was created themselves and the video was made in 3 hours. It Was the first proper music video, too hard to perform live so it had to be shortened. Directer: Bruce Gower. The famous image of the 4 of their faces is iconic - has been parodyed many times.
1980 - John Lennon murdered.
David Bowie - "Ashes to ashes" - Directer: Kevin Gooley.
Duran Duran - "Planet Earth"
Adam Ant - critism for acting too much rather than performing.
Queen - "Radio GaGa"
Father of MTV - Mike Nesbitt (The Monkey's star)
- Wanted to create a 24 hour music television network.
- Created 'Popclips' channels. - people tuned in to watch the "VJ's" (video jockies)
MTV first launched, the first video they played was "Video killed the Radio star"
However, there was the problem that only around 200 video's were able to be played and it was only the British produced videos being played
British bands were most prominent - (The Cure)
1985 - CD's first avaliable in shops.
MTV wasn't ging to get money if the video's wern't selling records.
MTV went natio wide - was one of the top 40 channels you watched.
MTV became more interested in the way people looked. If you looked good in the video, the record would get played. - Duran Duran - MTV took over their 'look'.
Most expensive video ever made (up to that time) - Wild Boys. - Michael Jackson's THRILLER soon took over.
1983 - Boy George - drag queen
Frankie Goes to Hollywood - "Relax" - America didn't understand wha the song was about, ejaculation and was BANNED before anyone could see it on screen.
Gay soddomy scenes
Never got played on the radio, however was still a very successful record.
George Michael - "I Want Your Sex" - BANNED - too graphic
The Prodogy - "Smack My Bitch Up" - BANNED - too graphic, however the twist at the end of the music video shows a women staring in the mirror instead of a man which everyone thought so that "eased the blow" for The Prodigy
Before MTV, no one knew what Rock 'n' Roll looked like, no one would know what you looked like.
"I Want My MTV". Many artists would mention this in their songs.
Micheal Jackson:
"Billy Jean", "Thriller" and "Beat It" were possibly the biggest videos of that time and possibly still to this day.
"Thriller" is classsed to be one if the greatest video ever of all time and it was inspired by the film "American Wolf".
Micheal Jackson- Billie Jean:
Queen released their "Bohemian Rapsody" no technological special effects used and it was created themselves and the video was made in 3 hours. It Was the first proper music video, too hard to perform live so it had to be shortened. Directer: Bruce Gower. The famous image of the 4 of their faces is iconic - has been parodyed many times.
1980 - John Lennon murdered.
David Bowie - "Ashes to ashes" - Directer: Kevin Gooley.
Duran Duran - "Planet Earth"
Adam Ant - critism for acting too much rather than performing.
Queen - "Radio GaGa"
Father of MTV - Mike Nesbitt (The Monkey's star)
- Wanted to create a 24 hour music television network.
- Created 'Popclips' channels. - people tuned in to watch the "VJ's" (video jockies)
MTV first launched, the first video they played was "Video killed the Radio star"
However, there was the problem that only around 200 video's were able to be played and it was only the British produced videos being played
British bands were most prominent - (The Cure)
1985 - CD's first avaliable in shops.
MTV wasn't ging to get money if the video's wern't selling records.
MTV went natio wide - was one of the top 40 channels you watched.
MTV became more interested in the way people looked. If you looked good in the video, the record would get played. - Duran Duran - MTV took over their 'look'.
Most expensive video ever made (up to that time) - Wild Boys. - Michael Jackson's THRILLER soon took over.
1983 - Boy George - drag queen
Frankie Goes to Hollywood - "Relax" - America didn't understand wha the song was about, ejaculation and was BANNED before anyone could see it on screen.
Gay soddomy scenes
Never got played on the radio, however was still a very successful record.
George Michael - "I Want Your Sex" - BANNED - too graphic
The Prodogy - "Smack My Bitch Up" - BANNED - too graphic, however the twist at the end of the music video shows a women staring in the mirror instead of a man which everyone thought so that "eased the blow" for The Prodigy
Before MTV, no one knew what Rock 'n' Roll looked like, no one would know what you looked like.
"I Want My MTV". Many artists would mention this in their songs.
Micheal Jackson:
"Billy Jean", "Thriller" and "Beat It" were possibly the biggest videos of that time and possibly still to this day.
"Thriller" is classsed to be one if the greatest video ever of all time and it was inspired by the film "American Wolf".
Micheal Jackson- Billie Jean:
MTV logo:
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