Music Video Practical Production Treatment
Audio: Music and Lyrics Time Images/Shots
Filled in the hole in the road 0:00-0:32 Young girls head and shoulders in the foreground, she appears lost in thought,
We were speaking in code and distant in her expression. The setting is an industrial grey concrete
Stuck in fantasy mode environment that remains out of focus throughout. This will be shot from a
Who never really liked variety of angles with a number of movements, most notably, low angle shots,
Coming back down to Earth as well as tracks and pans of the subject. Coloured lighting will be used
It's not that it hurt throughout to instantly build that dream sequence effect, and a soft and hazy
It was just so much worse filter will overlay each shot as the intention is to look homemade and low
With anyone but you quality.
Know a shortcut 0:33-0:55 The girl will be seen talking, walking, simply acting naturalistically, yet still
A sure shot with a more serious, distant expression whilst we are introduced to the song,
I forgot the relationship of the character with the person filming, and the character.
How it ought to feel Settings will be industrial and outdoors still, shots will be filmed in car parks
I dont know what to do and back areas of shops at around dusk- the most romantic and scenic natural
Its a whole lot lighting. We will still follow the actress through a number of tracking shots
To hold back and closeups, with a clear closeup of her turning away as the final chorus line
You know that plays: cupid shoots to kill.
Cupid shoots to kill
There's a mysterious force 0:56-1:29 From this point on the edit pace and shot length with shorten and quicken
It sinks in its claws slightly as the song builds slowly, and a number of the settings mentioned
Pulls me closer to yours above will be cut together in a fragmented fashion. Indoors shots will also
Some cosmic business begin to feature, set up with the luxe props and high key lighting as described
Illuminating allure in the written treatment and props plan. Our actress will also appear brighter
What are we waiting for and more light-hearted in her expression and body language, and we will
Never hated you more continue to follow her devotedly through the camera and filter/ colouration
Why does nobody but you techniques (as described above).
Know a shortcut 1:30-1:42 Footage will predominantly be indoors in terms of setting with more elaborate
A sure shot and feminine, vanity related props to build mise en scene. Edit pace will be
I forgot quicker and more reflective of the speed and intensity the relationship is at.
How it ought to feel Lighting will be coloured as throughout, and the soft focus, shallow depth of
I dont know what to do field will be maintained. The mood of the actress will be visibly and
Its a whole lot continuously brighter. Much like before in the chorus, upon the last line we
To hold back will see her turning away from the camera.
You know that
Cupid shoots to kill
INSTRUMENTAL 1:43-2:21 Through the instrumental, there will be a montage of clips edited together at
varying pace with several matches on action, of our love interest smiling.
Indoors settings with warmth and intimacy will contrast against cold, rigid
outdoor settings at sunset, but what will unite them is the actress at the focus,
and the clear love, enjoyment, and closeness of the relationship. Shots will also
include closeups of eyes, hands, and neck, of the actress, so as to further the
level of closeness the audience feel to the girl.
You know a shortcut 2:22-2:57 Sequences will be more joyful and light hearted than ever, and the actress will
A sure shot be particularly high-spirited, laughing and joking with the camera. We will
I forgot follow her as intently as throughout, and the haze and colouring will be just as
How it ought to feel flattering and romantic. As the final line of the final chorus plays, the actress
I dont know what to do will this time face the camera in closeup, and ever so slightly smile before we
Its a whole lot cut to black.
To hold back
You know that
Cupid shoots to kill
Know a shortcut
A sure shot
I forgot
How it ought to feel
I dont know what to do
Its a whole lot
To hold back
You know that
Cupid shoots to kill
