P!NK

P!nk tends to wear eccentric outfits for her music videos which are highly themed and performance based videos. Basically P!nk likes to get dressed up. I've taken this into account when thinking of costume ideas for my music video as I think it will help me convey the codes and convention of the pop genre music videos. Her clothes can also be quite 'sexy' and revealing which is what I've tried to do in my costume designs but slightly more subtle for the reason that the artist is under the age of 18 but however so it would  appeal to "The Male Gaze."

Make Up

For the dance sequence I want dark make up to represent to death of romance such such as smokey eye make up and dark lips seen above.

For the house scenes I want minimal make up, which looks neautral to gain the everyday look and also not having much hope. It's also to suggest the female has just woken up.

Costume Ideas

These costumes would be used for the house scene's. I liked the thought of using oversized T-shirts/shirts because it's seen as sexy a convention seen in Pop music videos and relates to Laura Mulvey's theory of 'The Male Gaze' as men would be attracted to watch the video because it's sexy and females would want to be like the artist. The hair is down and straight which suggests a more laid back look. 

These costumes would be used for the dance sequence. They'd have bare feet because it's more contemporary dance. I like the use of a black leotard as it's easier to dance and more professional. I like the use of an attached black floaty skirt which is ripped that I could easily make out of chiffon material which I can get from local stores such as Boyes. I already have a Black leotard which can be used so cost would be minimal. I also like the use of just a leotard with black netting across the face like a fascinator as it shows a sign of death therefore connotes the death of passion within the relationship. The chiffon shawl around her arms/shoulder has a connotation of going out (seen on evening gowns for higher class balls/proms.) It would also be good to dance with and be use to manipulate the dancers. The hair for the first design is in a low bun because it's out the way of the dancer however it may cause issues if it comes undone during the performance. I like the use of curly hair for the performer in the second image which I can pin back off the face so it wouldn't prevent the audience from seeing facial expressions. 

The costumes would be appropriate for the house scenes are there casual chilled clothes. The bare chest and joggers has connotations of night wear and it's all conventional the Pop Music Videos as it gives of the Ideology the artists are desirable. (Good Looking, Hot, Attractive, fit.)

 

The use of the Tuxedo is appropriate to the dance sequence as it matches the evening attire sequence. However I'm not sure how practical it would be to dance in and would need to have costume rehearsals first to illuminate problems. If there is problems I will rethink choreography or come up with more ideas for the male dance costume which may be with out the suit jacket that could cause restriction or overheating of the artist. it may be appropriate just suit trousers, white shirt and a lose bow tie. or even just suit trousers and bare chest. 

Location Ideas

A location Idea which I've thought about would be it taking place on a beach as this has connotations of being physically/mentally lost and can be seen in Music Videos such as "Try" by Pink, "Skyscraper" by Demi Lovato and and "I knew you where Trouble" by Taylor Swift.

The artist is mentally lost because they've fallen out of love. I also thought that the dance sequences would look good taking place in the sea, because it'll create splashes of water to add to the turmoil/passion of the video.

The rest of my video would take place in a house to suggest that this is where the artists lives. It gives connotations of domestication and family. I'm thinking of placing the protagonist (main artist) and the antogonist in different rooms to show they're apart. The idea of having an antogonist and protagonist relates to Levi Strauss Theory of Binary Opposites (1958) which suggests things must contrast. The idea of Binary opposites links with ideological values and how we percieve the world. Representations re-represent them self to an audience to assue understanding, meaning and recognition from a text is understood. Therefore by having contrast in characters it reassures the viewer that the artist is the protagonist.

Cast List

Shannon Davies
Age: 17
Occupation: Student/ Part Time Screw Fix Sales Assistant
Reason: I've known Shannon since joining Wyke and she is perfect for the role of my female Talent. She's a confident talented performer, who's committed. She's an excellent Dancer and has great flexibility which is useful for my dance sequence.

Niall Foot
Age: 17
Occupation: Student
Reason: I've known Niall for 6 years and he is a great male performer. For similliar reasons to Shannon he is confident when performing and I know he won't let me down with commitment. He's an excellent Actor and I believe he'll rise to the role he's been given.

Lyric Timing

Lyric Analysis

Within the Chorus of the song, between How Did we get so mean - Normally I'm so strong it features Butch Walker. This happens in every chorus except from the last repeat.