Treatment
Editing: Our narrative consists of two time scales so it will be important to make it clear which scale we are in by possibly using visually arresting cuts such as swipe edits when we switch time scales. Apart from those moments I intend to stick mostly to conventional edits although I may employ a couple of jump cuts during the argument to create an atmosphere of chaotic friction. I may also use a couple of graphic matches during the rapid cuts of the choruses in order to show the breaking symmetry of the periods.
In addition we have also discussed using a "Super 8mm" type of visual colour for the flashbacks as it creates a sense of hyper reality as well as harking back to a time in the past. It will also hopefully further distinguish between the different time scales keeping the audience abreast of what is happening in order to avoid confusion. It is also important to point out that editing can play a more significant role in this project than in our film noir project as cuts are often more obvious and stylised in pop promos.
Josh's Development of Ideas:
As I have already mentioned this you may have noticed that as a group we have decided to change our song from 5 Years Time to Blue Skies by the same band, Noah and the Whale. Just recently, in a discussion with Emily (another group discussion) we came to the conclusion that we were, in fact, using the original song, "5 Years Time". We did this because our ideas for the original song became more about grief after joy rather than the sadness of a break-up which is the primary theme of the new song "Blue Skies". Emily was particularly keen on bringing the theme of loss and the grief which follows, into our promo and Josh and I also became passionate about the idea. We briefly considered employing these themes in the 5 Years Time song and making the promo ironic compared to the song.
Our decision to switch songs was further influenced when we played the song for the rest of the group and pitched our idea. The overriding feeling seemed to be that they liked the idea but felt that the song wasn't appropriate for our story line.
Furthermore after discussing story lines we came to the conclusion that the promo will feature two characters, a man and woman. I agreed to play the man, following my highly acclaimed performance in our film noir project, whilst the girl will be played by our mutual friend Emily Halls. As an added point we have decided to film the scenes involving both characters from the point of view of the man in a similar style to the channel 4 sitcom Peep Show.
Josh's Individual Ideas
Josh sketched out a few individual ideas for the promo which we as a group have incorporated, however some of his individual ideas were rejected probably understandably.
Josh's Blog URL: http://snc-a2media09-jpayne.blogspot.com/
Emily's Blog URL: http://snc-a2media09-eswager.blogspot.com/.
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