Christmas Filming

Over the past week I have thankfully finished my filming! Of course whilst editing the footage I will know for sure if this is the case, but I am confident I have some great performance shots which is what I set out to do.

I managed to capture some gorgeous performance shots in a field, it sounds basic but it looks really powerful due to the lighting and background; really accentuates the ongoing rural type theme. Originally, I had planned to get some performance shots in a petite 'wendy house' type location however I went off this idea as I felt it might break the theme of the video and appear a bit to random. My music video very much has the same flow throughout and would really like to accentuate this as much as I can.

We filmed late afternoon jut before the sunset so the lighting was really atmospheric and looked a bit like this...

I am excited to edit and see how all the footage looks together...

Symbolism

There a various visual metaphors used in my piece, one of which is the symbolism of the horses used throughout my music video symbolising the urgency and passion within their relationship. Horse riding is clearly a hobbie of the main character's, this becomes clear when she is horse riding on her own but also when her love is leading the horse for her.

Another visual metaphor is the use of the flower. Instead of questioning her love for this man by peeling of the petals of the flower in a 'love me, love me not' motion, the petal picking is in reverse and so gives the idea of a content, complete love.

The use of the wheel borrow presents a comical lift to the video exploring the laughter and joy within their relationship.