A2 Music Video: Why those shots?

Close Up
Our close ups are used to draw attention to an element of our story and show more detail. It makes sure the viewers understand the story by focusing in on one element, rather than hoping that they look at the right elements in a wide shot:

Wide Shot
This allows a more general view where the viewer can see a lot of action at once. For example, a planned shot where the main character will be standing in the mirror. The viewer is able to see the outfit, as opposed to just the mirror or back of the character:

Medium Shot
This will used to highlight a character. A wide shot allows a viewer to see everything, a close up allows a focused look at one particular detail whereas the medium shot captures the entity of one person. For example. there will be a shot where the main character is looking at his reflection after washing his face. The focus is on him, a wide shot would provide too many distractions:

Establishing/Long Shot
Allows the viewer to see where the action is taking place. For example. the main character entering the office building will be essential because we are unsure whether we can use a real office space. It acts almost as an illusion:

Extreme Zoom
Similar to a close up, it focuses on one detail. On top of this, an extreme zoom conveys drama, it is a visual depiction of his emotion. For example, when the main character will look at his watch, the idea will be that he is late which will be the reason for why he spills his drink on himself afterwards.

High Angle
This angle will be used to allow viewers the chance to see an over looked view of the action. It will also add variety to our shots. It will also be used as a CCTV camera because they are typically high angled recordings:

Low Angle
We will use this angle to highlight our main character providing him power. For example, when he will become a "rock star", a low angle will convey his importance, confidence and talent. We will also use with a pan to reveal his costume change:

Point of View
Again, this will be included to add some variety, when our character is comedically running through clothes, the point of view should hopefully allow viewers to connect with the man; seeing what he sees.

Over the Shoulder

This shot is similar to a POV because it allows the viewer to see what a character is seeing, its almost like a third person point of view. This involves viewers with video:

Panning
This will be used to allow longer lasting shots so that we can follow the character during action. This will make the music video smooth in some places, but fun and energetic in others.

Tracking
With our new D.I.Y Dolly, we are hoping to film tracking shots of our main character. This will allow us to follow him but also add a nice variety to the final video.