Props

For our A2 Media video, we are going to use alot of visuals to tell a story, such as lighting, costume and props. The use of props will be relatively minimalist, however each prop used will be unique, and mean something. Alternatively we discussed having lots of props, which would tie in to the visual element of funk music, as well as the alternative style. We decided not to have too many props, as it would distract from the main focus of the video.

Props we have considered:

Toothbrush + Toothpaste
We want to incorporate this prop to show the average life the protagonist/s has, before the change in lifestyle dramatically occurs. This simple pair of props add to the minimalist look of our video, as not to draw attention away from the costumes.



Calendar
The calendar is a key prop in our video, as it initially alerts the character to then start trying on different clothes. The calendar will be featured in the video at various points to signify the time is going by. This is key, as we will not have any dialogue in the video.



Breakfast
Again, this prop is to show the regular life style the character. This will work well with the upbeat, fast music as the prop will not distract from the story, but it will add to the 'normal' lifestyle the video starts with.



Clock
The clock is key in our music video to show time going by. It is crucial to the plot, as it is to show the progression and how the dead line is growing ever closer. Alternatively, the calendar could be used for this, or possibly a wrist watch, but as a group we agreed that the clock would be more effective, and would complement the use of the calendar as well.