During the holiday, I received an opportunity to explore Chiang Mai. I was experimenting with different angle, to create a unique shot type. I was taking photographs of landscape and portraits. The aim of this is to find possible shot type, to use for our music video, and possibly finding more inspiration.
 |
| This photo inspired me to emphasise the differences in age in the music video. The growing of age could symbolise many positivity in life. As growing older, is the gaining of freedom, wisdom and the enjoyment of life. Adding to this, older people have much more experience than younger people, which means they will have a different perspective towards the world and their reaction towards situations, may be very much different from other ages especially teenagers. ( For example, they will view love differently from teenagers) The imagery of age represents the cycle of life, which is reality and a contrast to the narrative of the girl in the music video. As she is in her own world, and people around her views her as a monster. When you hear the world old, the word that triggers to you are warmth, love and caring which is the opposite of what the main character is, in the music video. |
More on exploring Shot Types...
This is an ancient radio, which has inspired me to look into ancient music play box which is used in the 90's. Maybe a scene in our music video can be set in an old music store so that it is in line with our 90's concept. ( As this music video is set in the 90's)
These are more thai tradition old object. Which can also be used in our music video.
These two shots are my favourite, as they create suspense of what is about to come. What will the next step lead us too. (What is about to happen next) This similar concept can be used to introduce location or any key concept.
This picture portrays a very strong emotion, as she seems lost and sad, similar idea can be used for our music video.
The grapes have reminded me that, Thailand has a high reputation fruit. There could be close up scene for fruits in our music video. Each fruit has different representation and symbolism, which could emphasis the tone and meaning for the video. For example grapes can be symbolised as charity, warmth and abundance. Furthermore can be related to Christianity.
Experimenting, if accessories could be used in the music video.
I really like this shot of flowers but to link it with Thai culture, we should use Doak Bua ( Lotus flower).b As Thai people respect lotus flower, as it is used to pray in Bhuddism. ( Buddhism is a large religion in Thailand.)
"In Buddhist symbolism the lotus is symbolic of purity of the body, speech, and mind as while rooted in the mud, its flowers blossom on long stalks as if floating above the muddy waters of attachment and desire. It is also symbolic of detachment as drops of water easily slide off its petals." This links to our music video as the girl is still attached to the one she loves, she is still waiting for him. Therefore she desires to be a lotus, as she is waiting for the day she can be free from her thoughts.
No comments:
Post a Comment