Filming locations Problems

At first we wanted to use the lift in a block of flats which was, originally, a very effective opening to the music video. However, we ran into many problems whilst filming as many people wanted to use the lift which restricted our filming time, as we could not stop the lift being used. To correct this we contemplated using the staircase in the flats but decided that the stairs were not as effective because we could not create as many varied shots of the protagonist. After realising that the opening we had in mind had too many obstacles to be successful, we agreed to use green screen for the opening of the video.

Written by Katie

Filming Locations

As a group we decided to use a lift and lobby in a private block of flats in Manchester town centre as we want to show the protagonist emerging from his home looking scruffy and upset like he has not been outside in a while. We thought the block of flats would be suitable as they are the home of many students as we are trying to portray a young student's heart being broken as this my be a cliché of what happens often in student life. We also decided to use Ashton Under Lyne Market as it is an area of Ashton which does not get to busy during the week, so this will enable us to film without many disturbances and also allow quick costumes changes to be able to create the scene of many people with the same faces as the ex girlfriend and current boyfriend whilst giving the effect of a busy town centre. We also used the arcades car park's roof in Ashton to gain a position of height whilst still remaining safe as the car park's roof is open planned

Written by Katie

Costumes

As we decided to use Mr Brightside by The Killers we cam to the decision that lazy clothing such as jogging bottoms full of mud will be worn by the protagonist because we want him to look down and upset about the break up with his girlfriend, the mud shows he has no care for what he looks like and the dark colours of the clothing will represent his feelings of sadness.

The other characters in our music video (ex girlfriend + Current Boyfriend) will be wearing very flash expensive suites and dresses as this will show a stark contrast between the protagonist and other characters, also we decided in one of our scenes will consist of the protagonist walking down the street surrounded by many people with the faces of his ex girlfriend and her current boyfriend so we decided to represent this by having many different costumes to change into to show the difference between people.

Written by Katie

Poster Advertisements - Rihanna

This poster advertisement for Rihanna's new single "only girl in the world"

Rihanna stood alone in a field represents Rihanna being alone in the world which relates to the song title "only girl in the world" and also with Rihanna being the main focus on the poster this will use her fame and celebrity title to attract attention to the poster and the single, also Rihanna being in the bright colour red causes her to stand out against the plain background causing her too stand out more on the poster. The apple store icon is also very dominant on the poster showing where this single can be bought and when as in bold writing as it states the release date

Written by Katie

Album Cover - Somebody Told Me

This Killers album cover is basic. The simple two colour scheme allows it to be basic but effective. The main colour is the pink background, which is also used in part of the title. The other colour is the black, which contrasts well against the pink. The title is shown to be like lights, representing how famous the Killers are as there ‘name is up in lights’. The silhouette behind the title is of female’s legs in high heels. This could be seen as sexual, although it is more likely seen as irony, as it links in with the song lyrics that somebody’s boyfriend 'looks like a girlfriend'. (Written by Liam)

Album Cover - Mr. Brightside

The cover itself is fairly basic, with only three block colour schemes. The dominant colour is the violet background, which compliments the more pinky ‘Killers’ logo. The logo itself is presented in a way, which signifies the typical American ‘name in lights’ style, connoting the fame that the Killers are already accustomed to. The silhouette behind the title is of a seemingly naked female. Although, as it is a silhouette, there are no real sexual implications to it, rather it is more artistic with links to the song itself.(Written by Sam)

Production Treatment

THE MUSIC VIDEO:

The Killers – Mr. Brightside

DURATION:

Duration of the video is three minutes, forty-eight seconds.

AUDIENCE:

The target audience of the video will be those who enjoy indie/alternative music, and enjoy music videos being basic narrative (no unexplained narrative or disjuncture). A scene early into the video consists of small amounts of intimacy between two characters; therefore this may be a little unsuitable to small children.

RESUME:

The narrative of the video consists of the protagonist post-breakup seeing his ex girlfriend with her new partner. After seeing this, he sees her and her new partner’s faces on every individual he passes. During this, he begins to run, as obviously this wouldn’t be something he wants to see, and through it he sees more and more people. The climactic moment of the video is where he ends up on the roof of a building, with a contemplation of jumping. This will also be the end of the video.

SUGGESTED ELEMENTS:

· Performance of the video will basically consist of the protagonist lip-syncing while running through the streets of Manchester, and ending up on the roof of Ashton Under-Lyne arcades.

· The two key locations are the Arcade roof, and the entrance to an apartment in Northern Quarter, Manchester. Which streets we use are not really relevant, and therefore will be decided at a later date.

· There wont be much in terms of SFX, except for a potential scene where six or seven people will use the faces of only two people.

· Costumes consist of five or six changes of clothes so that when the protagonist sees his ex and her partner in faces of other people, it looks much more convincing.