Initial brainstorming of ideas for the video

Mise-en-scene:

Costume and make-up:

The costume we have discussed including in our video is quite simplistic visually although technically it will have some complex aspects to it. There are two main sections to our video the first being a narrative style sequence where a man is running through a desolate building searching or running from something and the other is of a group of dancers performing a routine. In the first section of video the man who is running will be topless as to heighten the intensity of the performance so the costume is limited to just a simple choice of trousers. However I think the routine would benefit from some facial make up design as to create a more forbidding atmosphere to the video. In the second sequence with the dancers we have planned to use UV Glow stix sewn on to dark clothing so when the dancers to their routine against a dark background it will create an interesting light effect similar to the one created in the image to the left of the text:

I think this idea is particularly effective and also in keeping with Bloc Party's dance / club scene.

Set and Location:

For the video two different locations will be needed also and our original ideas for these are as follows: Initially we had planned to film the running section in Hellingly, a closed down phychiatric ward as we thought this would create a well suited spooky feel to the video.

Looking at the image to the left sourced from the website , 'www.cpluv.com' it is obvious that this location would be ideal for the style of video we are trying to achieve, however there would be some issues with using it as some parts are restricted and the extreme dilapidation of the building could be a safety risk. I have found an alternative which is in Lewes near the college which would be more assessable and possibly more of an appropriate location. Although they will not be as eery with the use of lighting effects, the same outcome could be achieved. I have an idea however as a back up to take advantage of the location if we have to use the warehouse, which is to take images like the ones below(images sourced from http://www.tailcoat.com/ )and copy them to assatate and project them throughout the building. The images could be intensified following the beat of the music this would create an effect as if the images were chasing the runner rather then an actual person.

Props:

The props will be limited as most of the focas will be on set, location and costume, however If we have to use the warehouse as our filming set we will probably have to find some old wood and broken materials to increase the run-down look on the video.