My Pitch

I Pitched my idea(s) of my music video to my class. I believe it went well, i received a number of questions which did not just help them understand more about the idea but also gave me more idea's which helped me. I believe i got positive feedback from the class.

Since my pitch i have decided to move away from the colour manipulation/colour splash idea as i think it will just make the music video look complicated and i don't believe it is necessary in the music video.
I have also decided to lean away from cardboard lyrics idea, however, some how go along with the lyrics coming up in the music video at some point, not like subtitles. For example, when lip syncing the lyrics come out in a cloud or when driving the lyrics come out of the back of the car as it goes by, i would have to test some ideas to see if it would work.

Representation

Kid Cudi's style (Original Artist of the song i am using)   

Representation of the Character i am using..

I am going to try and represent my character as a urban/hip hop style, similar to Kid Cudi's because i want the music and lyrics to illustrate the representation of the character.

• White Plimsolls
• Black/Grey/Navy jeans (I will do a dress rehearsal when character comes back off of his holiday which is today)
• White T-Shirt
• Grey Hoodie
• Black (leather) jacket

Some Google searches i found when searching the style i want to go for.

^^ Not my Character ^^

  

UPDATE

An Animoto of Representation. Including more images.

Storyboard (Updated)

An Overview of my Storyboard. 5-6 Hours of work believe it or not, however i have learnt that this will make the filming process a lot easier than without a storyboard.

(Had trouble uploading pictures so i am currently trying it on animoto, i then had trouble on animoto uploading the song i am using, so i have had to use a different song on the animoto to the one i am using.)

After watching the animoto afterwards i realize that its not all there, its missing about 5 post it notes, however i put them on so i think it may be because i ran out of time on the video.

Update

I used Sony Vegas Movie Studie 9.0 to collaborate the post-it note storyboard and the song i am using together to see if it works, i have then uploaded to YouTube. The Video is still processing last time i checked, i am hoping it will finish processing and automatically work on here, if not the website address is HERE.

Possible Location Shots

This afternoon/evening i went out with my brothers Lumix camera and took a few shots of locaions i had in mind. However, they may still change, depending on the feedback i get.

 I feel strong about the final shot in a corn field this the one above and below.

 I got an idea of having a shot of the character looking drunk on the golf course, however permission may be hard.

 A sunset shot idea i have to add mood to the scene.

 I also had the idea of when going to the field to looking over this bridge crossing a busy road and getting a point of view shot looking dizzy.

 The swings i will use in the swing scene when the character is feelign drunk and emotional.

 A Point of view shot from on the swing.

 Possible bedrooms I may use for the waking up scene.

 Kitchen + maybe that fridge i will use when character is looking for more alcohol.

An American commercial

This American commercial features Kid cudi's Pursuit of Happiness song.
Just to show other context the music is involved in.

Similar idea of repetitive living.

This music video is similar to the idea i have, being the repetitive motion of the character but he learns from his mistakes.

Kid Cudi - Pursuit of Happiness lyrics

Kid Cudi - Pursuit of Happiness Lyrics

VERSE 1:
Crush a bit, little bit, roll it up, take a hit
Feelin' lit feelin' light, 2 am summer night.
I don't care, hand on the wheel, drivin drunk, I'm doin' my thing
Rollin the Midwest side and out livin' my life getting' out dreams
People told me slow my road I'm screaming out fuck that
Imma do just what I want lookin' ahead no turnin' back
if I fall if I die know I lived it to the fullest
if I fall if I die know I lived and missed some bullets

CHORUS
I'm on the pursuit of happiness and I know everything that shine ain't always gonna be gold
I'll be fine once I get it, I'll be good.
(x2)

VERSE 2:
Tell me what you know about dreamin' dreamin'
you don't really know about nothin' nothin'
tell me what you know about them night terrors every night
5 am, cold sweats wakin' up to the skies
tell me what you know about dreams, dreams
tell me what you know about night terrors, nothin'
you don't really care about the trials of tomorrow
rather lay awake in a bed full of sorrow

CHORUS:
I'm on the pursuit of happiness and I know everything that shines ain't always gonna be gold
I'll be fine once I get it, I'll be good
(x2)

(Guitar Solo)

CHORUS:
I'm on the pursuit of happiness. I know everything that shines ain't always gold
I'll be fine once I get it, I'll be good

I'm on the pursuit of happiness
And I know everything that shines ain't always gonna be gold, hey
I'll be fine once I get it, yeah
I'll be good

Pursuit of happiness, yeah
I don't get it, I'll be good