Coursework: 5) Features of our video.

A. What is the video’s theme?

Our group has to decided to used a suicidal and depression theme within our music video as it is closely matched to the subject matter of the lyrics. 

B. What are its mood progressions?

The mood progression deteriorates from contentment to deep depression. We aim to present this through characterization.

C.What kind of location should each sequence have?

Each sequence would use a domestic places (our personal homes) or public areas e.g. Bridges, kitchens and forests.

D. What statement should each location make towards the video’s premise?

Each setting would contribute to the narrative. The desolate forest would show the isolation of the character or the heights of the bridge would increase the intensity of the situation.

E. How should each set be lit?

As natural as possible to present realism.

F. What kind of props go with the set?

Items associated with drug use, beauty and sex. For example Condoms, pills, belts, mirrors, hair brushes and makeup. 

G. What kind of belongings do the characters keep around them?

Faith's character - The Drug Addict: Pills and alcohol flask

Ama's character -  Sexual: Condoms

Amina's Character- Make up and mirrors

H. What kind of clothes does each character wear and what do the clothes tell us?

Faith's character - Tramp, ripped and dirty clothes shows how severity of drugs

Ama's character -  School Uniform presents innocence 

Amina's Character-  Purposefully unflattering outfits/ Tom boyish look enhances the idea of confusions of Identity.

I. What colour palette and progression would promote the video’s thematic development?

To keep a minimalist tone we are likely to use black and white or use and effect to make the colours appear pastel.