Story Board of Video

0-23 seconds -In the first 13 seconds we have decided to use establishing shots of different parts of the woods showing how desolate and quite it is. It will also represent the transition between the quietness and tranquility of the woods and how scary it can be. This also matches the change in moods in the song. As this time approaches in the following, 13-27 seconds we will  introduced to our first character. He is to be played by another member of my group, Matt and will be represented in a typical indie stereotype with jeans and a hoody, he appears throughout these shots as running away from something unknown, much like in Bloc Party's Talons. To dipict the difference from the runner and the 'chaser' who will be both be played by the same actor, different costume choices will be made, the 'chaser' in black and wearin a mask, and the 'runner' in white, plain faced and wearing a hood. 27- 41 seconds, the 'chaser' is first seen. Black typically represents derogatory themes such as darkness and danger. The mask not only fits in with the colour but also with the themes of war that are represented throughout the lyrics and our video. This will be shown when the more aggressive undertones of the song are played, emphasising the threat the 'chaser' holds. Between 41-53 seconds, the verse begins again with the repetitive lyrics "war, war, war, war, " in sync with this the chaser will be in different places at each word, with use of camera technique.We want the camera to catch the pursuer in different angles. as well as the elements of fear being portrayed by the actor who is being chased. 53- 1:08 seconds the same shot style will be used  in "war, war, war, war" only with the 'runner' instead this time this represents the conflict between the two but how they are also similar, much like with modern wars, the two opposing sides are much alike as they both have their own political problems.1:08- 1: 23 seconds
This is where the main forms of subtle violence comes through with the desperation of the 'runner' and the blood and weapons of the pursuer.Between 1:23-1:49 seconds we will switch back and forth between the characters two show the opposing sides in our video.1:49-2:04 seconds the instrumentals in the song change and we will use this to our benefit to adapt a chase scene in to our video the music is at a high tempo and the chase scene concludes with the 'runner' knocking the pursuer over in a point of view shot that will see the camera end up on its side.In the times 2:04-2:18 seconds the instrumentals have lyrics over the top, we want to put an alterior dimention aspect here as it matches the shouting and loud sounds of the instrumental it will consist of the 'chaser' approaching the camera with the camera jumping to show the 'chaser' getting closer, we hope to recreate something like what occurs at the end of this clip from the film The Ring where the actress is coming out of the television set; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03668oTEoIQ In the following 2:18-2:43 seconds the beat of the song slows down, we want to use this part to show the 'runner' lying on the floor. This gradual zoom in is used as a reflection as to the effects of war and its consequences.2:43-3:10 seconds will show the 'chaser' running away, however seeing the 'runner' where ever he goes.In the final 3:10-3:31 seconds we will end the shot, with the 'chaser' facing the camera and taking off his mask, which will reveal the 'runner' himself. We want to show how, like the song represents, the world is at war with it's self, and that much of the destruction encounted by countries is inflicted by the behaviours of themselves. The revelation of the boy behind the mask, shows the essence of this and adequatly presents the message we are tring to create.