The Video! - Storyline Research

As the song we have decided upon is played by a band within the rock genre, our group decided it would be best to stick to the conventions of a modern day rock music video. Where the band play the song in a certain setting, backed with an underlying storyline, presenting the viewer with an interesting watch as well as a realistic impersonation of the song itself. This is seen in many modern day music videos throughout all genres.

Nickleback - Far Away

Heart In Hand - Only Memories

Deadlines - Past & Perceptions

We also decided to use these conventions and incorporate a storyline into our video, after studying these videos a plenty, it is apparent that a storyline adds contrast to any video and makes it more interesting for the viewer.

The storyline we are going to follow is that of betrayal, the protagonists in the story will be myself and Neelesh Joshi, the plot consists of Neelesh betraying me. It is related around a love lust as are many stories within videos in this genre; we believe this will add variety to our video and make the overall consistency between band shots and the contrast the story brings a lot stronger, making the video a better view for our target audience.

The following images are those taken from a link above (Nickleback - Far Away). This video consists of a fantastic storyline; unfolding an epic series of events without words. The story makes perfect sense as it follows the plot of two lovers, a man and a woman. The man has to go for a call-out to work as a fireman, he is then left at the scene of a blazing field when trying to save a stranded male. Just when all hope seems to be lost for the female protagonist lover, her male counterpart unfolds himself from the crowd and it has a happy ending! The storyline fits the song style, along with its lyrics - and this is what we are trying to achieve with our story.

Opening story scene, a couple in bed together. For the viewer this gives an instant feeling of happiness; it also leaves any potential for the future storyline, giving the viewer no idea as to what is going to happen, and hence a reason to pay attention to the rest of the story.

 Storyline shot no.2, this is where the male protagonist has found out some bad news, however, the viewer is yet to know what this is. We can only tell that it is bad news by the reaction they both have, in particular the female protagonist, who is clearly in distress from the news.

 Storyline shot no.3, this is where the viewer has a more detailed insight in relation to the plot of the storyline. It is now clear that the male protagonist got a call out from work (as a fireman) that he needs to leave for his duties.

 This is a storyline shot, seen after that of a TV showing a forest fire. This gives the viewer the idea that the male protagonist has been left behind in the burning forest by the rescue helicopter. This scene is instantly followed by a tree falling down in his direction - giving the impression he has been killed.

 This is followed with this scene, where the female protagonist (girlfriend of fireman) receives another phone call, again with bad news by the looks of things. This gives the viewer the impression that she is now being told about her late husband/boyfriend.

 This is the following storyline shot, where the male protagonist, after all the controversy, appears from behind a line of his co-workers; to the delight of his girlfriend (female protagonist)

This is the final scene of the whole video, as said in the previous description, this storyline tells a magnificent tale without words. The viewer is informed of all necessary information to let them piece together what happens by themselves, keeping them intrigued in the video and its antics.