The song and video that my group and I chose to base our video off of is ‘Break Up With Your Girlfriend’ by Ariana Grande. We plan to shoot a narrative video to show the main characters self conflict on staying in a relationship or leaving to focus on herself. My group members are Carter, Seyla, and Anna. Seyla and Anna, along with other people, will be in the video filmed in a bedroom and a hotel. Carter and I will be filming and editing with the help of Seyla and Anna.
Outline – We plan to use a lot of short takes to show as much as we could. Each shot and scene is based off research from the video of the song and we will edit our shots to the beat of the song.
Storyboard
#1 1:25 to 1:30
Description: The main girl turns around and sees the old version of herself arguing with her old boyfriend.
Filming Techniques: Over-the-Shoulder at Eye Level
Editing Technique: Cut
Explanation of Choice: We are using an over-the-shoulder shot to focus on the main girl’s reaction to seeing the old version of herself. This will allow the audience to understand that this scenario shocks the main girl.
#2 1:31-1:36
Description: The main girl sits on her bed thinking about her old relationship.
Filming Techniques: Medium Shot from High Angle
Editing Technique: Cut
Explanation of Choice: We decided to use a medium shot to show that the main girl is reflecting on her old relationship. We are using the high angle to show that she felt worthless during her relationship.
Research Used: We decided to use a medium shot from a high angle similar to the one from the Rock Bottom music video that we researched. In the Rock Bottom music video, viewers can see that Hailee is frustrated with her relationship, similar to how viewers see that the main girl is disappointed with her old relationship.
#3 1:37-1:42
Description: The old version of the main girl is at a party dancing with her boyfriend.
Filming Techniques: Two-Shot at Eye Level, Shallow Depth
Editing Technique: Cut, Dissolve
Explanation of Choice: We are using a two-shot to show the interaction between our characters, the old version of the main girl and her boyfriend. During this shot the old version of the main girl is dancing with her boyfriend. In addition, we are using shallow depth to allow the audience to focus on the couple. Furthermore, we are using a dissolve to seamlessly transition to the next scene.
Research Used: We decided to use a two-shot at eye level similar to the one from the Boyfriend music video that we researched. In the Boyfriend music video, viewers can see how Ariana and Mikey interact with each other, similar to how viewers see how the old version of the main girl is interacting with her boyfriend.
#4 1:43-1:47
Description: The boyfriend hits the old version of main girl during an intimate experience in her bed.
Filming Techniques: Two Shot from Side Angle, Eye Level
Editing Technique: Cut
Explanation of Choice: We are using a two-shot to show the interaction between our characters, the old version of the main girl and her boyfriend. During this shot the old version of the main girl is in bed with her boyfriend. In addition, we are filming this scene from the side to allow viewers to see a different perspective of the couple’s relationship.
Research Used: We decided to use a two-shot at eye level similar to the one from the Rock Bottom music video that we researched. In the Rock Bottom music video, viewers can see how Hailee and her boyfriend interact with each other, similar to how viewers see how the old version of the main girl is interacting with her boyfriend.
#5 1:47-1:53
Description: The main girl is singing by herself.
Filming Techniques: Long Shot, Low Angle
Editing Technique: Short Take
Explanation of Choice: We decided to use a long shot to show how the main girl is isolated and alone and she is no longer in a relationship. In addition, we are using a low angle to show how the main girl is confident in herself.
Research Used: We decided to use a long shot from a low angle similar to the ones in the Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I’m Bored music video that we researched. In the Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I’m Bored music video, viewers can see how Ariana is isolated and confident in herself, similar to how viewers can see that the main girl feels empowered now that she is alone.
#6 1:54-2:08
Description: The old version of the main girl is arguing with her boyfriend at a party while the main girl watches from the bar.
Filming Techniques: Medium Shot, Eye Level
Editing Technique: Cutting using the 180-Rule
Explanation of Choice: We decided to use a medium shot to show that the main girl is reflecting on her old relationship. In addition, we are using the 180-Rule to focus on both the main girl and her old relationship.
We decided to use a medium shot at eye level similar to the one from the Rock Bottom music video that we researched. In the Rock Bottom music video, viewers can see that Hailee is frustrated with her relationship, similar to how viewers see that the main girl is disappointed with her old relationship.
#7 2:09-2:30
Description: The main girl is singing by herself. The camera spins in a circle (to show her “trippin”) and a hazy filter is applied.
Filming Techniques: Medium Shot, Eye Level, 360 Degree Pan
Editing Technique: Cut, Aftereffect (hazy filter)
Explanation of Choice: We decided to use a medium shot to focus on the main girl’s thoughts. The hazy filter affect effect is being used to show that the main girl went felt as if she was going crazy when she was in her old relationship.
#8 2:31-2:38
Description: The old version of the main girl is at a party dancing with her boyfriend.
Filming Techniques: Two-Shot at Eye Level, Shallow Depth
Editing Technique: Long Take, Cut
Explanation of Choice: We are using a two-shot to show the interaction between our characters, the old version of the main girl and her boyfriend. During this shot the old version of the main girl is dancing with her boyfriend. In addition, we are using shallow depth to allow the audience to focus on the couple.
Research Used: We decided to use a two-shot at eye level similar to the one from the Boyfriend music video that we researched. In the Boyfriend music video, viewers can see how Ariana and Mikey interact with each other, similar to how viewers see how the old version of the main girl is interacting with her boyfriend.
#9 2:39-2:43
Description: The boyfriend hits the old version of the main girl during an intimate experience in her bed.
Filming Techniques: Two Shot from Side Angle, Eye Level
Editing Technique: Cut
Explanation of Choice: We are using a two-shot to show the interaction between our characters, the old version of the main girl and her boyfriend. During this shot the old version of the main girl is in bed with her boyfriend. In addition, we are filming this scene from the side to allow viewers to see a different perspective of the couple’s relationship.
Research Used: We decided to use a two-shot at eye level similar to the one from the Rock Bottom music video that we researched. In the Rock Bottom music video, viewers can see how Hailee and her boyfriend interact with each other, similar to how viewers see how the old version of the main girl is interacting with her boyfriend.
#10 2:44-2:50
Description: The main girl is singing by herself.
Filming Techniques: Long Shot, Low Angle
Editing Technique: Short Take
Explanation of Choice: We decided to use a long shot to show how the main girl is isolated and alone and she is no longer in a relationship. In addition, we are using a low angle to show how the main girl is confident in herself.
Research Used: We decided to use a long shot from a low angle similar to the ones in the Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I’m Bored music video that we researched. In the Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I’m Bored music video, viewers can see how Ariana is isolated and confident in herself, similar to how viewers can see that the main girl feels empowered now that she is alone.
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