TGJ3A MUSIC VIDEO
Music videos are an artform designed to enhance the creative expression of music and
lyrics. They sometimes simply show the artists (musicians) at their craft, sometimes
actors play roles in the storytelling and sometimes the visuals simply communicate
tone, attitude or mood. Either way, a music video should engage the viewer, draw them
into and through the musical storytelling
STRATEGIES AND TECHNIQUES
1. Camera movements/shots
-establishing shots, following the action/handheld camera
-pan left/right, tilt up/down
-activity close up, dolly shot
-movement within a still shot
2. Actors actions and expressions
-body language communicates volumes
-facial expressions, emotions
-reactions to situations
3. Use lyrics for a basis
-connect the lyrics with images that are meaningful either directly, or
symbolically
-access photographs that help tell the story
4. Setting the mood
-use sets, props, costumes, make up, interesting locations and times of day,
lighting, special digital effects
-videotape photographic images
5. Editing and pacing
-make sure editing connects with what is being communicated. (i.e. a gentle
sweet love song would not have jumpy cuts and severe camera angles)
-use rhythm, beat and lyrics to help you decide when to "cut" from one scene to
the other.
ASSIGNMENT:
Storyboard, visualise and produce a music video with of your choice. Keep in mind
that the content must be "school appropriate" - see your instructor if you are unsure.
Prior to starting, submit a completed storyboard and, on completion, submit a self
analysis as usual.