The above video is a compilation using the media source Quick time player, of the performance elements of my video. Overall I am pleased with the length and difference of shots of the performance section of my music video which I am currently editing. However, I shot the entirety of the track from two separate angles, only including one of those key angles at the moment, having looked at my footage, I believe that I may use the other key angle to enable me to use cross cutting and Multi Cam - a technique often used by artists in modern music videos - therefore this may help me to connect with my younger target audience as it is what is the 'norm' within a variety of performance videos of varied musical genres.
Whilst reviewing my footage and progress I have listed some general notes of improvement that I can make when doing my last bit of filming. My notes include some more varied, transitional shots to enforce my cross generational theme and ideas to make the narrative of my video more engaging for the audience. The narrative of my video is not heavily scripted as I intended to have some natural/ romantic shots of the elderly couple which I do feel that I have achieved. My narrative could be improved in certain areas, as although not a rigid story I have decided to encompass more 'snapshot' style sequences that I intend to weave in with the performance section, and to match the magical/ romantic feel of my track. Therefore, I have already filmed my elderly couple dancing in a decorated location with soft lighting, travelling by car (I am unsure of whether to use this), a scene of conflict or arguing, and a reconciliation as the elderly man is seen to play the piano (fitting with my artist playing the piano for the performance sequence) and then to begin to teach the elderly woman how to play. What I hope to film is a sequence involving old photographs or home movies of the couple to reinforce the cross generational theme and add to the storyline. Moreover, my review also involved considering whether transitional shots not directly linked to the story are used in music videos, as I filmed some short sequences of some fairy lights flickering, a candle and the sky at dusk which were effective shots but I am undecided as to whether they add anything to my video, or could potentially distract from my themes - therefore I will consider this when watching popular music videos.
