Shot List

Shot List for My Music Video

Throughout my music video, there are many shots, editing techniques and effects; these all add a difference from the footage originally filmed and the final product.

Extreme Close Up

In my music video, I plan to make good use of the extreme close up when there are long instrumentals. The reason as to why I like the idea of including many extreme close ups in my music video is down to the fact that it gives the audience unique perspective. The extreme close up shot that I think would work quite well is something similar to the image that can be seen below. I plan on using the extreme close ups a lot, but not littering my final product with them, as it could become boring to the audience if the shot is overused in the video.

Low Angle Shot

This particular shot is another that I plan to use in my music video, in order to keep the video fresh with different types of camera angles and shots. The low angle shot is primarily used to connotate a dominant person or object. However, in my music video I plan on using this shot to give the audience a perspective that they wouldn't usually associate with an Indie music video, therefore adding variety to my final product.

High Angle Shot

This shot is used with similar effect to the low angle shot, as mentioned previously. This particular angle I believe will be useful in getting the entire band on screen, also providing an alternate angle to the standard medium shot used in most music video productions. Also, there is an opportunity for the lead singer to look up and sing to the camera, which could provide a good way to portray the song to the audience - something like this can be seen in music videos in the Indie genre.

Medium Shot

This particular shot is very common in all types of visual media products, whether it be in a film or a music video. This shot shows most of the individual's face and body, like the image seen below. I believe this will be effective in my music video as it helps introduce the band members to the audience - as the band are new on scene, it is important for the audience to get used to what each band member looks like, and a medium shot of each member will do this, so I plan to include this shot in the final cut of my music video.

These are the most common, and in my opinion the most important, camera shots and angles that will feature in my music video. As I plan to shoot my music video in primarily one location, I think it is important to have a wide variety of shots in order to be in keeping with the fast tempo of the song.