Surreal Editing.

This is a video we found when looking for surreal editing techniques which depicted what we already had in mind. This video includes the technique of speeding up footage so that the outcome looks like an explosion of movement, being manic and quite disturbing in the way that it is so eratic and unrealistic. This can be done by either taking photos of the subject with their head positioned in different angles and then putting it all together at a fast speed, or filming the subject moving from each position so all that is done is speeding the footage up in the editing process.

Another techinique in this video that we found interesting and peculiar was the strange way the subjects walked, seeming quite demented and unsettling. We think that this was done by filming the subject walking backwards and then when editing, the footage was then reversed so they appear to be walking forwards. The reason for the walking to appear unnatural is because of the way their weight is balanced through walking backwards however it doesn't look normal to us because the editing makes them appear to be walking forwards.

Animatic.

Inspirational Images For Photoshoot.

These are some inspirational images I found to try and reflect how I want the photos to look like. I thought these were close to perfect because I think the editing is spot on and I really like the use of colour. How they are dull in contrast and there is a grey tone with a scratchy texture in both photos. In this first photo I love the editing in the eyes, making her look posessed and non-human. As I edited a previous photo with black eyes I know that this look is achievable. Also, the fact that both photos include blood strongly relates to the appearance we want to portray. They both reflect a sense of evilness and have a disturbing essence to the way the subjects have been positioned and captured. The image in my head and what I wish to achieve is alot like the out comes of these photos, however in the photoshoot I look to have more of a damp, drained feel where the blood is running off the subject and dripping into the puddles on the floor where she rests.

Photoshoot Plan.

Lists of Props, Costumes, Make-up and Equipment.

I created a gif showing each band member of Asking Alexandria and the instruments they play.

It is important we have the right instruments in order to create our band, by looking at the band members of Asking Alexandria and what their role is in the band, we are able to get an idea of the image we want to portray and the props we will need. By looking into this, I now know that we would need a guitar, drums, rhythm guitar, microphone and a bass guitar. We will also have to gather a group of people who are able to play these instruments.

We wanted to be a bit creative and decided to add flour onto the surface of the drums, therefore when the drums are hit, the flour will lift up and create a mist around the drums. This will compliment the atmospherical appearance of the forest as the flour will look like fog, dissapearing into the air. Here is an example of what we want to achieve.  (add in youtube video)

Location Shots.

 These are some photos that I took during a visit to Box Hill. As we are hoping to shoot in a forest area, I took pictures of trees and the natural surroundings whilst I was there. I edited the photos slightly to make them more dark and gloomy.

I took these photos of the sunset to show the type of lighting we are aiming for. We hope to shoot some shots with this lighting as the colours in the sky are iluminated becoming very atmospherical.

Here is a selection of shots from the music video 'The Sadness Will Never End' by 'Bring Me The Horizon'. I previously looked at this video before and our group was inspired by the set and how the performance was presented, with everything filmed in a forrest it reflects what we want to do. We also liked the video because it used a narrative as well as a performance which is also what we want to achieve. We want to film most of our music video in a forest at dusk where the lighting is dim, reflecting a dark gloomy atmosphere which enforces the convention of the rock genre, however how we light up the shot so that the band is visible will be a problem, we will have to come up with a solution as to how we are going to light up the shot in a forest where there is no electrisity to work any type of lighting.