Some decisions...

 So after speaking with my advisor Ms Stoklosa, we decided I should go with the song ADULT. It suits her style way more as well as gives me more creative freedom to do some unique stuff. The exact idea for the music video though is still in the works. Update you all soon!

Research

Time to research! I felt that her music really fits into the indie and alternative pop genres so I started looking at music videos in this genre. I first looked at some that were more rock Indie rock than pop such as: 

Rainbow Kitten Suprise - WorkOut

The Neighborhood - Daddy Issues

As I realized it was more pop I started looking for stuff that was more similar and found these that I really liked.

Keep It Average - GRLwood - Music Video

Zevia - why do i exist? (Official Music Video)

After that, I realized her music reminded me a lot of the stuff Billie Eilish used to make when she was very centered around being emo and depressed. Looking at some of her music videos I realized I was right and these were definitely more the style I see my own music video being. 

One thing I noticed across this genre was there was a cryptic story told. Not something super clear like a love story or growing up, but something showing the message of the song. Rather than something like a promotional music video. I also noticed there is usually one main character who has a very blank look. A lot of them focused on going through life without emotion, which I feel is the same direction her songs go too. 

I think I have set on doing her song called ADULT from her latest album release DISSIDENCE, PERMANECE. The song is about time going on and things changing but still feeling stuck in the past. It also talks a lot about her personal struggles with drugs and alcohol. It is very slow but still pops. One thing I may ask her to do is re-record it with me to make her voice more clear on the track. I could do this as BECON-TV if needed. The teacher over there has an audio recording studio.

The other song I am considering is Nathalie, her latest single released about her best friend. It is more of a slow pop less alternative song, and I think the other song represents her brand as a whole better. But I do love both.

Schedule Planning...

 So as I am starting to plan, I know it will be best to have a plan and stick to it, as much as possible, so here I have laid out how I am going to tackle this project. 

This week 2/12-2/18

Research music videos in a similar style, talk with artist, select song and aesthetic for brand

Week 2 2/19-2/25

Planning, planning, planning....

Storyboard and shot list, find locations, actors if needed

Work on social media page

Week 3 2/26-3/3

Work on costume design, equipment list, prop list, finalize locations and dates to film

Work on social media page

Week 4 3/4-3/10

Finalize planning

Work on social media page

Film! 

Week 5 3/11-3/17

Edit, finish up video

She said yes!

 UPDATE: The artist I talked about in my last post agreed to work with me on my portfolio project. I am so excited. Now time to pick a song, and start research and planning. 😁😁🎉🎉

Time for something new

 In my media studies class, we just finished up the last of our preliminary projects and now we are moving into the portfolio project! The last project we did was a film marketing project, we were given stories from the creative writing class and had to create a trailer, a teaser, a movie poster, a line, and an overall marketing campaign. The film I worked with was a Rom-Com about 2 "cupids." Their job is to find people's matches. One of them is already distinguished, while the other is working on "earning his wings." The new cupid eventually falls in love with the subject he he supposed to find a love for and gives up being a cupid to be with her.  I think this project has really helped me prepare for my portfolio project, especially with the promotional aspects. Anyway, now it's time to move on and start something bigger! 

For my portfolio project, I have had this really cool idea ever since I re-connected with an old friend recently. She has been making music for a couple years now and I thought it would be so great to do the music promotion package option and use her. I just reached out to her today and I am hoping she agrees! 

She is already on Spotify under the name Tired In Pink and has an album out as well as an EP and a few singles. I love her music and style so much. It's very alternative, and her newest album is very trippy and colorful. This is her album cover. It's called DISSIDENCE, PERMANENCE. Dissidence means going against policies and established political or religious systems, doctrines, beliefs, policies, or institutions. Permanence means permanent. So the title really emphasizes the album's overall theme of being out of the ordinary and sticking it to the man. While I wait for her response I am going to look into what else I could do but right now I am really praying this works out. Keep you all posted!