Aims:

• I plan to show my different outfits/costumes as well as props used throughout.
• Different outfits for each scene and the mise-en-scene of my music video and actors/performers.

COSTUMES:

both of my female actors had a variety of different outfits which were able to represent different locations, different timings and be able to show reference to weather as well. For example both of the actors begin their part by sleeping and waking up so therefore were wearing pyjamas at the beginning of their introduction. As the music video progressed they changed into more weather appropriate clothing as well as a good attire to represent the activities they were doing, for example playing sport wearing more athletic clothes. Another example includes wearing clothes which make the setting and surrounding seem more weather related, hot weather, less layers. colder weather, more layers.

Overall throughout the music video it is clear to the audience that the different costumes and outfits are able to add character to both actors as well as contribute to the narrative.

PROPS:

In the music video we used a few different props to add to the storyline and overall additions to each scene. For example, when one of the actors is going to the airport there is a suitcase which can be seen in different areas of the music video to show the idea of travel and the whole “half the world away” concept. Furthermore, the use of props is continued with the use of and Aussie rules football which is kicked around and shows to the audience more about the difference in location this is because in Australia they play AFL but they don’t play in England. The different uses of props throughout the music video add context and character to the music video to create a bigger impact on the audience.

these are a few examples of props and costumes which have featured.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• The use of costumes and props throughout my music video played a key part in the depth and quality of production and helped massively to influence the storyline of the song.
• I feel as though I could have used a lot more different props and a range of different costumes to show more diversity and variety in the music video and would have helped to create an even bigger effect on the audience.