Inspiration, Look and Location

We thought of some concept ideas ourselves. Ones that were practical and that we could actually do and make them look satisfying and professional. Using sparklers is something that is not only effective on screen with just a dark background but also to spell things out - as shown in the image to the left. We could use this to spell out '13' or '35' for example - which is the title of the song and frequently mentioned throughout the song. Another simple yet effective thing we could produce without any props at all is a silhouette - created simply with a spotlight. This would enable the audience to see the lip movement of Claudia when she is lip syncing the song.

We need to think of something to use for the 'cha cha' section. Although I really liked the outcome of this section in the practice filming, the whole idea has changes therefore something more literal would fit with the theme. And by literal, I mean a shot of someone's or a couples feet performing the 'cha cha'. With a spotlight in a dark room, I think this could be really effective. The only problem would be the camera and how we would have it that low and able to move along with the feet. We could perhaps place the camera on a skateboard or something with wheels that would be stable. A spotlight can be so effective and used in so many ways. For example the above right image of the microphone can be used to create a mellow and relaxed desire. Simply used to display Claudia lip singing without any fuss or being boring to look at. With the correct facial expressions and body language  Claudia should create the emotive effect with this simple setting and use of prop to engage the viewer and allow them to sympathies her performance.

The set of images to the left is something I came across when researching make-up ideas. Its something really simple and easy to create that would be effective especially in terms of concept. It's an idea that doesn't cause too much fuss but something for the audience to look at.

UV paint is something I think would look extremely effective and eye catching to the audience. This image to the left displays a woman covered in all different colours and patterns - maybe not something Claudia would show but just as a random insert. A slow moving motion which reflects the beat and tempo of the song. On the subject of colours, when researching I found this image. It took a very long time personally for me to work out what it was... I found out it is simply ink photographed as it drops and explode into water. Again, another simple but extremely conspicuous image to watch for the viewers and to keep the continuity and flow of conceptual theme.

This image to the right is some screen shots I took when researching different location ideas. Obviously no the exact same but to get any ideas. In this Eliza Doolittle video she has used a distinctive background that re-occurs throughout the video. A bright yellow garage door where she performs in front of, some boys dance and random people walking past dressed in wacky clothing. A simple thing, yet again, but something that adds effect and flow to the video. Its something Claudia and I should really consider doing when filming, especially because it is practical and if need be we can keep going to the location and is even something we could use to film all of our conceptual idea's so it really does stand out what is conceptual and what is not.