Production of the Film

Before filming, we decided we wanted to create a simple music video rather than use a large amount of special effects as this would take away from the simplicity of Sarah Russell’s music.

We began by choosing the locations for our film and decided to use simple locations; such as a park and bedroom as the lyrics within the song are very effortless which is why these locations are easily accessible and add to the simplicity of the film.
A location we used that I like in particular is where we have used a long shot while Leah is walking along a tree log and we then switch to a wide shot where the couple are walking along in the distance. I feel this is an effective way of illustrating that time has passed during their relationship and their isolation helps to show they only need each other to be happy.

The camera angles we chose to use were also important particularly the one used whilst Leah is singing the lyrics of the song. We chose to use a mid-shot, and placed the camera slightly off-centre as this helps to illustrate that she is not speaking to the audience and also leaves it open to interpretation as to whom she is speaking to (either herself or her boyfriend).
We also used these shots to illustrate a change of mood and tempo in the song;


This is a freeze-frame taken from the start of the film.
The side angle we have used helps to illustrate how there is distance between the relationship of singer (Leah) and the audience. This distance gradually shrinks as the camera angle alters through the course of the film, and the relationship between Lean and the audience grows adding a more personal fell to the film.



As you can see, the camera angle has altered slightly from the previous clip so it is almost as if Leah is speaking to the audience (or her boyfriend depending on your interpretation.

This freeze-frame also demonstrates that there has been a development within the film as Leah is much happier in this clip which is reflective of her feelings for her relationship with her boyfriend.



The camera angle of this freeze-frame is demonstrative of the development of the relationship between the audience and Leah as she is now looking directly into the camera as if she is speaking to those watching.

Her large smile also conveys her happiness regarding her relationship and helps to end the film on a positive note, which is what we were aiming for.


Whilst filming our music video we had to make a dramatic change to the scene that takes place in her mind.



We originally had the idea of using a green screen for this scene and make the scene more dream-like, however the screen we had access to was quite small limiting meaning we could not use a long-shot and there were also certain technical difficulties as we had never used a green screen before. After taking this into consideration we also realised that by using a green screen, it would take away from the simplicity of the video and may not seem as effective when included along-side our other shots that were much simpler.