Jesse McCartney - Just So You Know
Lighting
Editing
Camera Shots
Meaning of Song
The meaning of this song is very simple. Jesse is in love with his friends girlfriend, but under the circumstances, he cant show or even tell her how he feels with the fear of upsetting his friend and making things worse for him. He's tried many times to stop the feelings he's feeling but he just cant do it and he's hating himself for it. The songs explains that he's loved her for a long time and even if she does turn him down, he wants her to know his feelings.
Lyrics
I shouldn't love you but i want to
I just can't turn away
I shouldn't see you but i can't move
I can't look away
And i dont know how to be fine when i'm not
Cause i don't know how to make the feelings stop
Just so you know
This feelings takin control
Of me and i can't help it
I wont sit around
I can't let him win now
Though you should know
I've tryed my best to let go of you
But i don't want to
I just gutta say it all before you go
Just so you know
It's gettin hard to
Be around you
Theres so much i can't say
And do you want me to hide the feelings
And look away
And i dont know how to be fine when i'm not
Cause i don't know how to make the feelings stop
Just so you know
This feelings takin control
Of me and i can't help it
I wont sit around
I can't let him win now
Though you should know
I've tryed my best to let go of you
But i don't want to
I just gutta say it all before you go
Just so you know
This emptyness is killin me
I'm wonderin why i've waited so long
Lookin back i realize it was always there to be spoken
Now i'm waitin here
Been waitin here
Just so you know
This feelings takin control
Of me and i can't help it
I wont sit around
I can't let him win now
Though you should know
I've tryed my best to let go of you
But i don't want to
I just gutta say it all before you go
Just so you know
Saturday, 17 July 2010
Friday, 16 July 2010
Joe Hahn
Joe Hahn is an amazing director for music videos and films. He most known for working with Linkin Park and Warner Brothers.
He directed the video's for Linkin Parks songs- "Numb", "From the Inside", "What I've Done", "Somewhere I Belong", "Pts.OF.Athrty", "New Divide" and "Bleed it Out"
Hahn became the first Korean American to receive a Grammy when the band won the 2002 award for Best Hard Rock Performance.
Saturday, 10 July 2010
Animatic
Our animatic is the music video of Hero by Chad Kroeger and Josey Scott. We chose this song because it's well known and a good video to create an animatic for as it has scenes from the Spider Man film and the band play within the scenes of the film to link with the song.
Our group was Hannah Taylor, Sam Lane, Maddie Monte, Holly Breen and myself.
Sam drew the shots, Hannah and I did the line art for the sketches and Holly and Maddie coloured the shots in.
Tuesday, 6 July 2010
Globus - Orchard of Mines review
Globus - Orchard of Mines
Globus is a band creating a blend of dramatic & cinematic music fused with classic rock & pop, amongst other elements.
Globus is essentially a classic rock band, fronted by 24 year old Surrey based Dann Pursey, and featuring Skunk Anansie and Feeder drummer Mark Richardson and Manic Street Preachers’ keyboardist Nick Naysmith.
Lighting
Very little lighting is used in this video. Only small glimpses of light are used when it appears that the lead singer is walking past a window or possibly the headlights of a car going by. The darkness of the video represents the devastation that has happened and creates an eerie feel to video. The use of fire in the background lights up the video slightly but also hints that a fire has occurred within the narrative.
Camera Shots
The use of camera shots is varied in this video but is used to great effect. The shots range from close ups, extreme close ups, long shots and medium shots. The extreme close ups are used on some inanimate objects on ashes in the building to show that there has been a fire and everything has been burnt. They also mainly focus on the instruments as the song gets faster; this allows the audience to see that there are ashes on the instruments as they play. It also shows the emotions of the girlfriend and boyfriend in certain events. The shots seem to be calm and smooth as the song begins but as the song gains in the pace along with the narrative, the camera shots become more erratic and fast to match the pace of the song. They move very quickly to show different band members and the shots of the lead singer with the girlfriend. Medium shots are mainly used during both narrative and band, the narrative part showing the girlfriend setting fire to her boyfriend’s clothes and her being lying on a bed being surrounded by fire. These are used on the band members to show them playing and the lead singer playing/singing.
Editing
Like the use of camera the shots, the editing starts off calm becomes very erratic as the song picks up pace, this adds to the drama happening within the narrative to make it more effective. The video appears to have to have a dark blue filter over it but as the fire is introduced it seems to fade until the shots within the burnt building are shown again. The band shots appear to be more dominant but this fits well against the narrative. The band is constantly switching from being surrounded by fire to playing the burnt remains of the building. The video starts off with the lead singer in the building and ends with him and his girlfriend in the building again, the end of video shows them about to kiss but then switches back to the lead singer as his last verse of the song echoes.
Meaning of song
So far as I can tell there are 2 possible explanations that can be taken with the lyrics. The first being that the band is known for their slight religious undertones, the 2nd being that, as far as I can tell, is that this song is about a relationship that is on it's edge. It can go either way, and right away the song starts off with an argument. Someone has brought up a past failure of the other partner, and that person obviously isn't listening to what the other is saying. Anything that is said happens to be wrong, and awkwardness occurs.
The second verse is obviously about the singer, and how he's attempting to deal with the situational issues by ending it. However, even as he claims to have a plan that won't break him, he realizes his own weakness, and can't find the heart to leave.
Lyrics
Don't taint this ground with the color of the past
Are the sounds in bloom with you?
'Cause you seem like an orchard of mines
Just take one step at a time
And you seem to break like time
So fragile on the inside, you climb these grapevines
Would you look now unto the pit of me on the ground
And you wander through these to climb these grapevines...
I'll say it to be proud; won't have my life turn upside down
Says the man with some, with some gold forged plan
Of life so incomplete, like weights strapped around my feet
Tread careful one step at a time
And you seem to break like time
So fragile on the inside, you climb these grapevines
Would you look now unto the pit of me on the ground
And you wander through these to climb these grapevines
To know, to feel, to play me once again
Do you denote from what we feel
Do you not know, I see you play the game
Do you denote...
La flama riposa
La ombra dispare
La noce immortale
La voce murmure
To know, to feel, to play me once again
Do you denote...
Do you not know, I see you play the game
Denote...
Globus is a band creating a blend of dramatic & cinematic music fused with classic rock & pop, amongst other elements.
Globus is essentially a classic rock band, fronted by 24 year old Surrey based Dann Pursey, and featuring Skunk Anansie and Feeder drummer Mark Richardson and Manic Street Preachers’ keyboardist Nick Naysmith.
Lighting
Very little lighting is used in this video. Only small glimpses of light are used when it appears that the lead singer is walking past a window or possibly the headlights of a car going by. The darkness of the video represents the devastation that has happened and creates an eerie feel to video. The use of fire in the background lights up the video slightly but also hints that a fire has occurred within the narrative.
Camera Shots
The use of camera shots is varied in this video but is used to great effect. The shots range from close ups, extreme close ups, long shots and medium shots. The extreme close ups are used on some inanimate objects on ashes in the building to show that there has been a fire and everything has been burnt. They also mainly focus on the instruments as the song gets faster; this allows the audience to see that there are ashes on the instruments as they play. It also shows the emotions of the girlfriend and boyfriend in certain events. The shots seem to be calm and smooth as the song begins but as the song gains in the pace along with the narrative, the camera shots become more erratic and fast to match the pace of the song. They move very quickly to show different band members and the shots of the lead singer with the girlfriend. Medium shots are mainly used during both narrative and band, the narrative part showing the girlfriend setting fire to her boyfriend’s clothes and her being lying on a bed being surrounded by fire. These are used on the band members to show them playing and the lead singer playing/singing.
Editing
Like the use of camera the shots, the editing starts off calm becomes very erratic as the song picks up pace, this adds to the drama happening within the narrative to make it more effective. The video appears to have to have a dark blue filter over it but as the fire is introduced it seems to fade until the shots within the burnt building are shown again. The band shots appear to be more dominant but this fits well against the narrative. The band is constantly switching from being surrounded by fire to playing the burnt remains of the building. The video starts off with the lead singer in the building and ends with him and his girlfriend in the building again, the end of video shows them about to kiss but then switches back to the lead singer as his last verse of the song echoes.
Meaning of song
So far as I can tell there are 2 possible explanations that can be taken with the lyrics. The first being that the band is known for their slight religious undertones, the 2nd being that, as far as I can tell, is that this song is about a relationship that is on it's edge. It can go either way, and right away the song starts off with an argument. Someone has brought up a past failure of the other partner, and that person obviously isn't listening to what the other is saying. Anything that is said happens to be wrong, and awkwardness occurs.
The second verse is obviously about the singer, and how he's attempting to deal with the situational issues by ending it. However, even as he claims to have a plan that won't break him, he realizes his own weakness, and can't find the heart to leave.
Lyrics
Don't taint this ground with the color of the past
Are the sounds in bloom with you?
'Cause you seem like an orchard of mines
Just take one step at a time
And you seem to break like time
So fragile on the inside, you climb these grapevines
Would you look now unto the pit of me on the ground
And you wander through these to climb these grapevines...
I'll say it to be proud; won't have my life turn upside down
Says the man with some, with some gold forged plan
Of life so incomplete, like weights strapped around my feet
Tread careful one step at a time
And you seem to break like time
So fragile on the inside, you climb these grapevines
Would you look now unto the pit of me on the ground
And you wander through these to climb these grapevines
To know, to feel, to play me once again
Do you denote from what we feel
Do you not know, I see you play the game
Do you denote...
La flama riposa
La ombra dispare
La noce immortale
La voce murmure
To know, to feel, to play me once again
Do you denote...
Do you not know, I see you play the game
Denote...
Initial Ideas / Inspiration
When I first found we were making our own music videos, I began to scan youtube for inspiration and songs to fit my ideas.
Fatboy Slims, Champion Sound has always been a favorite. Though the song has more or less nothing to do with the sound, the domino effect video has no narrative but has been viewed by over 20,000 people. The video also challenges the conventional themes of typical music videos, rather than having tri-pods or special effects, this video was filmed by two girls on camcorders following the maze of videos, dvds, sweets etc. You can also hear them laughing while the song is playing.
My idea was inspired by this feel good video. The original idea was to line up every student in the school and create a giant mexican wave throughout the video, however, I did wonder how I was going to pull this off or even make it long enough to last the duration of the song.
Though we have to use an unsigned artist this year, I still hope to follow Fatboy Slims example by creating a video without a general narrative with a 'feel good' tune in the background.
Champion Sound Lyrics
Anybody lost looking to get found
Know it when they hear the champion sound
Works like a magnet on the people all around
Know it when they hear the champion sound
Anybody loving music up in your town
Know it when they hear the champion sound
Love it when they hear the champion sound
Need it when they hear the champion: “Watch Out!”
We’ve made tragedy, ripped up sporadically and (4X)
Gimme ride at the party with the bump full of Pearl (3X)
You can’t remain hit and we detect your identity
Anybody lost looking to get found
Know it when they hear the champion sound
Works like a magnet on the people all around
Know it when they hear the champion sound
Anybody loving music up in your town
Know it when they hear the champion sound
Love it when they hear the champion sound
Need it when they hear the champion: “Look Out!”
They they they ??? goes around the world and (4X)
And her true women they cried gradually (3X)
Do your soul grow by holding no
lost looking to get found
Know it when they hear the champion sound
Works like a magnet on the people all around
Know it when they hear the champion sound
Anybody loving music up in your town
Know it when they hear the champion sound
Love it when they hear the champion sound
Need it when they hear the champion
Bugger back to collect the due wanted by (2X)
And then whoever try to disrespect a mighty good time
Or a mighty good rhyme with a fight for the mind
Fresher than pine, or lemon-lime Pledge
Listen and rewind it rebel pirates band at highest
Try this skit trampled by the stampeding feet of the fansin the crowd screaming: “Yo, that’s Lateef! MaROON!”
That boy Slim on the tuneRally round it if you’re strong
Throw your arms to the moon, c’mon
Anybody lost looking to get found
Know it when they hear the champion sound
Works like a magnet on the people all around
Know it when they hear the champion sound
Anybody loving music up in your town
Know it when they hear the champion sound
Love it when they hear the champion sound
Need it when they hear the champion: “Watch Out!”
Fatboy Slims, Champion Sound has always been a favorite. Though the song has more or less nothing to do with the sound, the domino effect video has no narrative but has been viewed by over 20,000 people. The video also challenges the conventional themes of typical music videos, rather than having tri-pods or special effects, this video was filmed by two girls on camcorders following the maze of videos, dvds, sweets etc. You can also hear them laughing while the song is playing.
My idea was inspired by this feel good video. The original idea was to line up every student in the school and create a giant mexican wave throughout the video, however, I did wonder how I was going to pull this off or even make it long enough to last the duration of the song.
Though we have to use an unsigned artist this year, I still hope to follow Fatboy Slims example by creating a video without a general narrative with a 'feel good' tune in the background.
Champion Sound Lyrics
Anybody lost looking to get found
Know it when they hear the champion sound
Works like a magnet on the people all around
Know it when they hear the champion sound
Anybody loving music up in your town
Know it when they hear the champion sound
Love it when they hear the champion sound
Need it when they hear the champion: “Watch Out!”
We’ve made tragedy, ripped up sporadically and (4X)
Gimme ride at the party with the bump full of Pearl (3X)
You can’t remain hit and we detect your identity
Anybody lost looking to get found
Know it when they hear the champion sound
Works like a magnet on the people all around
Know it when they hear the champion sound
Anybody loving music up in your town
Know it when they hear the champion sound
Love it when they hear the champion sound
Need it when they hear the champion: “Look Out!”
They they they ??? goes around the world and (4X)
And her true women they cried gradually (3X)
Do your soul grow by holding no
lost looking to get found
Know it when they hear the champion sound
Works like a magnet on the people all around
Know it when they hear the champion sound
Anybody loving music up in your town
Know it when they hear the champion sound
Love it when they hear the champion sound
Need it when they hear the champion
Bugger back to collect the due wanted by (2X)
And then whoever try to disrespect a mighty good time
Or a mighty good rhyme with a fight for the mind
Fresher than pine, or lemon-lime Pledge
Listen and rewind it rebel pirates band at highest
Try this skit trampled by the stampeding feet of the fansin the crowd screaming: “Yo, that’s Lateef! MaROON!”
That boy Slim on the tuneRally round it if you’re strong
Throw your arms to the moon, c’mon
Anybody lost looking to get found
Know it when they hear the champion sound
Works like a magnet on the people all around
Know it when they hear the champion sound
Anybody loving music up in your town
Know it when they hear the champion sound
Love it when they hear the champion sound
Need it when they hear the champion: “Watch Out!”
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