Video Influences

This video is our main influence for our music video, it incorporates the concept of using notes and cards with messages on them to communicate and engage with the audience. We want to use this idea and also using many different people in various locations.we like that the signs are hand made because it looks really authentic and also the lack of light that is present in the long shots of the band performing because it gives this really closed in and intimate feel that is present when many bands play gigs.The cut aways from the band to the various people from different walks of life was really enagaging and we want to use this in our video because in this way we can relate to a wider audience and not just theindie rock crowd,so we're not limiting ourselves.



We like the varied angles and cutaways of the band You Me At Six in this video for Kiss and Tell and we plan to use some of these techniques in our video. In the context of this music video, we wont be using much of the theme, the general party atmosphere. This is because the lyrics would not match the visuals, such as the party vibe. However the introduction to their video is very inspiring, this is because we like the idea of introducing the band before we see them . Also the pictures look naturally placed and not stylised, which we aim to avoid in our music video. This is because we aim to be individual and natural, as posed to be visuallly elaborate.



We really like some of the angles and shot ideas used in this video and they have incorporated the sign idea which we are using.We found the signs written on their hands really edgy and different.The change in focus,where the writing on their hands goes from shallow focus to full focus is interesting.the various close ups of the lead singer and his lips are quite intimate shots and creates a relationship with the viewer.The close ups of the guitars and the amplifiers are a clear reference to the band being performers,a key generic convention of indie rock videos.