More Inspiring Videos.

After being set this assignment, I have been constantly keeping up to date with new music videos on MTV Base, VIVA, and Chart Show. Whilst watching Chart Show music channel, I came across the song "This City" by Patrick Stump featuring Lupe Fiasco. 

The most noticeable thing about this video is the amount of editing techniques used in this video. A number of things I identified was the use of black and white,  fast forwarding, and a number of others. The technique that stood out to me the most was the use of black and white. I have never really thought about using this editing technique in the creation of my music video, however, after watching this video it has given me second thoughts. I believe that if I used the black and white tool for shots portraying the past, flashbacks, memories, it would be successful in portraying the change of time. I believe the use of black and white could also reflect a certain mood. Because black is not associated with happiness, it would be a good tool to use. For example, due to my chosen song because about a journey being taken and someone leaving a situation, person etc, the black and white could reflect the dull life of the protagonist in the music video.

Another example of a inspiring music video is "Just in love" by Joe Jonas. 

The video is based around the story of Joe Jonas, who falls in love with a girl from another country. It goes through a timeline of events in their relationship; firstly starting with the very first time they met eachother, then following their night outs, time they spent together etc. This is all shown through a series of extended flashbacks, which is the reason why I was inspired by it. Due to my song, being called "Leaving", it would be a wise idea to base it around someone leaving, whether it is a partner, family member, etc. I also liked the editing techniques they used. It is clear that they changed the colour of the shots from their initial filming. It had a sepia tone to it, maybe portraying the past. 

After watching both of these videos, it inspired me to have a think about the creation of my music videos, and certain aspects of these music videos which I can include in my own, particularly the use of flashbacks, and change of colour.