Research into stylling

As my music video has a set theme and era of the 1950s, I will have to ensure this is very clear through the costume, makeup, hair, props etc. I have been researching the fashions and styles of the 50s to gain a greater knowledge of this era so I can really portray this within my music video. I have also been watching multiple videos on Youtube of swing/1950s dances which will again help me whilst choreographing a routine for my music video. Whilst researching male fashions I have discovered reoccuring outfits of being fitted trousers with a white shirt and braces as shown in the images on the left. I think this would look very effective as it is very plain and basic in comparison to a big, bold pattern that the female would be wearing. Also, I would be able to get some effective shots with this outfit using the braces and a hat.

50 males hair would mainly be big quiff fringes, similarly to females, with a side parting which would give a very slick, classy look.

The females fashions of the 50s then strongly contrast as they were very bold and bright. The typical style of dresses that appeared both in my research of 50s fashions and whilst watching routines all had big patterns, tight around the bust and then flared out to create a circular skirt, mainly a halterneck. I believe that this is a very stereotypical outfit of the 50s and therefore would ensure that the audience's instantly know the time period I will be creating.

Typical hairstyles of 50s females are all very curly with big quiff fringe-styles. It would be very tight curls and lots of them to cover the females entire head. Both the typical hair and makeup of 50s females are very big and over the top. Makeup consisting of bright red lipstick, heavy foundation blusher and lots of thick, flicky eyeliner and mascara. They tend to follow the style of 'pin up girls' which were most popular in the 40s and 50s.

Whilst creating my music video, I will have to practise applying the typical makeup and testing hair styles to see what looks best. I will also get a dress made with the material I chose which looks like that of typical 50s fashions to reinforce the style as much as possible.

Initial Planning Ideas Prezi

Initial Planning Ideas

Idea 1
My first idea would be that showing the two different years 'getting ready'. For example, a split scene of a teenager from 2013 and a teenager from the 50s. This would be a very clear difference if the mise-en-scene had been chosen correctly. I would plan to use multiple close up shots to capture every element of the process. A possible song for this would be '1901 - Birdy' which includes lyrics such as "Girlfriend, oh your girlfriend's drifting away,
Past and present 1855-1901." which would fit perfectly to the main narrative of the music video.



Idea 2
Similarly to idea 1, a girl getting ready to perform in a show this is based upon the 'Annie Lenox - Why' video in which we see her applying heavy makeup and costume. I believe this would work effectively as the Why video was, as long as it would be done in the right way. I plan to use a stage with curtains so the final shot would be the curtains opening and heavy lighting used. Although I have not got any idea of a possible song choice, it would have to be one with a big build up at the end for the final performance.

Idea 3
Billy Elliot 'Angry Dance' style. Filmed within the drama studio using the mirrors to get some effective shots. 1 person on their own performing, again, must have a song that builds up almost 'explosion-like'. E.g. Florence and the Machine - Shake it up.

Music Video Directors

Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Sir Michael Edward Lindsay-Hogg is an American film director, music video director, stage director and television director. His career began directing a British pop programme 'Ready Steady Go!' in the 60s which was an MTV-type programme. This led to a television special 'The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus' which then later led him to direct music videos for the Rolling Stones. In the 70s-90s Hogg directed many things from films to television to Broadway however his most notable work is his directing for multiple of The Beatles' music videos. Also directing their full-length documentary 'Let It Be'.


Music Videos Directed:
The Beatles1966 - "Paperback Writer" (4 versions)
1966 - "Rain" (3 versions)1968 - "Hey Jude" (2 versions)
1968 - "Revolution" (2 versions)1969 - "Get Back"
1969 - "Don't Let Me Down"1969 - "Let It Be"

The Rolling Stones
1967 - "She's a Rainbow"
1967 - "2000 Light Years from Home"1968 - "Jumpin' Jack Flash"
1968 - "Child of the Moon"1973 - "Angie"
1973 - "Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker)"1973 - "Silver Train"
1973 - "Dancing with Mr. D"1974 - "It's Only Rock 'n Roll (But I Like It)"
1974 - "Ain't Too Proud to Beg"1974 - "Till the Next Goodbye"
1976 - "Fool to Cry"1976 - "Crazy Mama"
1976 - "Hey Negrita"1976 - "Hot Stuff"
1978 - "Miss You"1978 - "Far Away Eyes"
1978 - "Respectable"1981 - "Start Me Up"
1981 - "Worried About You1981 - "Neighbours"
1981 - "Waiting on a Friend"1982 - "Hang Fire"

Paul McCartney
1973 - "Helen Wheels"
1977 - "Mull of Kintyre"1978 - "With a Little Luck"
1978 - "London Town"

Whitney Houston
1985 - "You Give Good Love"





Jonas Akerlund
Akerlund is a Swedish film and music video director best known for directing videos that mock/pardoy move trailers, short films and other music videos. He could be classed as a very post modern music director and post modern artists he has directed for include Lady Gaga and Madonna. His most recognisable video has has directed would be said to be 'Ray of Light' by Madonna which won a Grammy for Best Music Video, Short Form and a record awards at 1998 MTV Video Music Awards, including the Video of the Year. He was a initially a member of the Swedish black metal band 'Bathory' from 1983 to 1984. He first found fame as the main video director for Swedish pop act Roxette. In 1997 he directed the video for 'The Prodigy's' - Smack My Bitch Up. This caused a lot of controversy due to it's heavy content of drug use, violence and nudity. Other artists he has worked with include the likes of Christina Aguilera, U2, Blink-182, P!nk, Britney Spears and Jamiroquia.

Music Videos he has directed:
The Rolling Stones - Doom and Gloom
Rammstein - Mein Land
Duran Duran - Girl Panic!
Maroon 5 ft Christina Aguilera - Moves like Jagger
Britney Spears - Hold it against me
David Guetta ft Rihanna - Who's that chick?
Ozzy Osbourne - Let me hear you scream
N.E.R.D - Hot 'n' Fun
Lady Gaga - Telephone
J-Lo - Fresh out the Oven
Madonna - Celebration
Lady Gaga - Paparazzi
P!nk - Sober
Madonna - Jump
Blink 182 - Miss You
Blondie - Good Boys
Paul Mccartney - Lonely Road

 

Resource Audit

Genre:
Pop
Rock
Indie
Jazz

Settings:
House
Garden
Ruislip Woods
Drama Studio
St Mary's hall stage
Windmill Studio Centre
Kings College Fields

Actors:
People from outside dancing lessons
Myself
Sister
Costume:
Past show costumes
Normal clothes
Make a costume
Heavy/Plain makeup