Inspiration for Storyboarding

I briefly explored a few videos from the genres pop/ pop rock to help motivate scenes for our music video. I looked closely at camera angles, editing, animations and characters, in hope that it would encourage our own ideas.

Blink182- Always

I find that this Blink 182 video, is extremely effective as it illustrates the narrative in a unique way. The screen shots from the video reveal the scene to be cut into three horizontal sections, revealing three different outcomes with three different boys. In the second image, the person playing the guitar in each section is the same, however the scene is different. In the future I feel that it will be worth while to try and imitate this, as it is an successful way to direct and compare three different situations simultaneously.

Pink- Please Don't Leave Me

In Pink's video 'please don't leave me' the scenes are edited to create a misty, surreal, disorientated effect. This specific effect caught my attention, as it makes the scene feel as though it is a fantasy, which applies to the narrative of our song 'Superman'.

Powder- Up Here

Powder's video 'Up Here' is based on a Marvel comics, which I think is extremly relevant to our 'Superman' song. There are two aspects of this video which have influenced my ideas, firstly I admire the way the characters and their hero costumes are represented. I also think that their exaggerated acting adresses the plot of the song, which is about working hard to become the heroes that they are. Secondly, the use annimation is significant, as words like 'POW' were used to express the blasting sounds in comic, especially in the renowned Marvel comic 'Superman'.

Tenacious D- Tribute

Tenacious D's video tribute reminded me of Powder's video as it was obvious that costumes played a large role in the video. However, specific the colours and Mise en scene denoted the mood shown. For example, the hero costume in Powder's video is white and blue, which reveal angelic, innocent characteristics. On the other hand, the demon in Tenacious D's video portrays a more sinister feel, therefore enhancing the evil intentions behind the character.