My Potential Idea

I have thought of many ideas for my music videos, however I feel as though I have come up with a good idea which I believe to be my final. I am going to be using the song 'Street Lights' by Kanye West, an emotionally gripping song that I hope to capture in the video.

My Plan

I have taken some inspiration from Rihanna's 'We Found Love' video, and have decided that a narration could work well at the start of my video, to in some ways explain the narrative but also make it slightly more intruiging. I plan to use a quote, or a few sentences on the subjects of memories, lost love and regret, over the instrumental of Frank Ocean - 'Acura Integurl', which I feel is a beautiful piece of music. This will be accompanied by some shots of a couple in love, doing nice things, being happy, but then arguing and falling out.

0.00-0.17 (of the song)

The male character seems to be moping about, sitting in a cafe (or a similar location) looking lonely and discontent, thinking about past loves.

0.18-1.14

The male gets up, walks out of the place, and starts to walk down the road (with his head down). This is broken up by many shots of street lights and cars going past to break up the shot, as he continues down the road with a dark look to the scene. He catches eyes with many girls, to which he smiles at and says 'hi' but still continues to walk.

1.15-1.34

He walks past his ex lover (the female character) and they both catch each other's eye, and stare intently for a few moments, the camera near enough freezing on the moment. They then walk on slowly, with both looking back at each other once.

1.35-2.21

A few shots of the male character, walking slowly, deep in thought, as a series of flashbacks of happier times are shown (couple kissing, joking around, going to functions, cuddling). Towards the 2.10 mark of the song, the male stops and contemplates going back. Also, falshes of streetlighs are shown throughout to break the shot up.

2.22-2.45

He starts to run back, as the flashbacks get more intense, with his run picking up pace as the flashbacks get more prominent.

2.46-3.08(end of song)

The male character reaches his destination, only to realise the girl is walking off with another man, smiling and laughing unaware of the rushing male character. He gazes on disappointed, then turns around and walks off, putting his hood up and the camera tracks him walking down the hill.