Music Video Final Idea Write Up

Song: Lover of the Light- Mumford and Sons

Throughout our initial ideas that we have put together as a group, we have decided to use the song “Lover of the light” by Mumford and Sons. It is an indie folk genre therefore; originality, narrative and abstract concept will be used throughout. The video is based on Performance therefore; we will be filming in the recording studio at college and in the performers front room in front of an audience. In terms of cinematography a range of close up shots will be used to make the video more interesting and to see the instruments that are being played. We have chosen to use a range of different instruments such as; the piano and the guitar due to the original artist being a band and using similar instruments throughout the song.. There will also be lots of extreme long shots of the sky to show the natural beauty and slow continuity editing will be used to show the effects of this. We will also use match on action and eye line match shots to show the connection of the light with the protagonist. The protagonist is the lead singer of the band and therefore, the main character in the video. The narrative of the video is based on the idea that the protagonist is admiring the light of the sky thinking of the song, practising it then performing it himself. In terms of concept, the natural beauty will be exaggerated throughout the nature of the trees and the sky. However, the light will be parallel to the music due to the fact that there will be a lot of high key lighting as well as low key lighting used throughout. In terms of the iconography used, the light and sky will be an icon to represent happiness and positive meaning. There will also be shadows to represent insecurity yet when the light is portrayed it represents positive feelings such as confidence. Moreover, the natural setting is a method of escape from mundane life which consists of sorrow and bore. However, through the icon of the sky and light the radiance and elegance of it is able to give the audience a sense of happiness as well as a bit of appreciation. This is due to the fact that it shows a spiritual reconnection to our natural wild side.