Ideas for the Narrative Shots

Jake and myself have discussed possible ideas for our narrative shots. We wanted them to follow the lyrics to the songs and to conform to the expectations of the audience, however we didn't want them to be to "cheesy".

Here are some of our ideas, with the corresponding lyrics:

Lyrics: None - Start of video before song starts
Idea: The lead singer, walking down an alley, using point of view shots. Also had the idea of him walking along with the camera stationary and as he steps over the camera, the camera twists upside down to show him walking off (for reference see this post: Technical Analysis - Chris and view the video for "Oceans Avenue" by Yellowcard starting at 00:27 and finishing at 00:32). Also have him walking through a crowd, to get to his performance.

Lyrics: "Remember cuddles in the kitchen"
Idea: Flashback, possibly in black and white, of happier times, when the leadsinger and his girfriend are hugging, possibly in a kitchen although this may verge on the "cheesy" factor.

Lyrics: "That reoccurs, oh when you say I don't care"
Idea: Have a close up on the lead singers face, having an argument with his girfriend, and as he sings the lyrics, have the girfriend "slap" him and use a swish-360-pan back to his face to connote him being slapped. Follow this up with him looking and singing "Well of course I do, yeah I clearly do!"

Lyrics: "Well now then Mardy Bum, Oh I'm in trouble again, aren't I"
Idea: We have a couple of idea for this part, we could use a selection of photos where the couple are together, but have them curling up in flames. Or have the lead singer on a park bench, under a lampost singing but not looking at the camera, similar to Stereophonics, "It means nothing" video, where he is on his bed singing.

Lyrics: None - End of video, song ended
Idea: Have the girlfriend and the leadsinger alone in the hall, looking at each other, and then the lead singer walking away, leaving the girl alone.