Props - Planning

In my music video I aim to have a variety of props that will both convey the conventions of the genre and also add context to the narrative that I have chosen. In different locations I will have different props that will construct the scene correctly. The initial shots I will have a couple in bed fading to a girl on her own in bed. I will take short shots of items in the room to reflect the stereotypes of a 'break-up' situation; eg, a box of ben and jerry's ice-cream, a hot water bottle on the bed and photos of a couple on the wall. This immediately shows the audience that there is something wrong and creates an enigma for context. Then in an over-the-shoulder shot context will be given in the form of texts saying 'i am so sorry for your loss' and texts to the male protagonist asking 'where are you'.This will signify to the audience that there is something wrong and there is depth to the story.




The kite is the most significant prop of my piece as it is the symbol of holding on whilst letting go. It will be used as a motif throughout the music video through cross cut editing of the past relationship and the current - which is the kite. I will attempt to fly it in a remote location such as Avon Dasset. I also want a red kite to connote feelings of love and lust that comes with a relationship as well as to juxtapose the colour of the environment around the protagonist.