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The document discusses four potential locations for a music video: 1) Eaton Park which represents having fun but will contrast with less happy lyrics. 2) A bedroom, which usually provides sanctuary for teens and connotes rest, challenging the lyric/shot theory while still complying by complementing the message. 3) Judges Walk, a long road that visually represents the "long road" endured by the character and directly connects one lyric to visual. 4) Turnberry estate park to provide happiness connotations that connect to lyrics but also contrast less happy lyrics, helping the audience draw connections.
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The document discusses the location chosen for a student film project. The group decided to film at High Vinnels woodland instead of the originally proposed seaside location. High Vinnels was easier to access and allowed the group to still capture themes of friendship and a road trip journey in their indie music video. Pictures show areas in the forest that will be used, including a gathering spot and lake, to give a traditional camping feel. The new location is safer and more accessible for the group.
Location
The document discusses the group's choice to film their indie music video at the High Vinnels woodland location instead of the originally planned seaside location. The woodland provides gathering spots that fit the video's theme of friendship and hanging out. It also allows them to film scenes documenting their journey and arrival that are common in other indie videos. The more accessible and safer location will help the group create a video that fits their overall vision and indie genre.
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Treatment sheet
The document outlines a treatment sheet for a music video for the song "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" by Green Day. The concept is to tell a narrative story that relates to the song's lyrics about being alone in the world, though with a twist of the protagonist's loneliness being solved. Various everyday locations like roads, parks, and beaches will be used for filming. The lighting will be dark and gloomy to reflect the atmosphere, and shots will include close-ups, mediums, and longs to show facial expressions and body language of the protagonist. Mise-en-scene elements like clothing will also help create a dark tone.
Evaluation Q2
The document discusses the links between the author's music video and print productions for an indie folk artist. There are clear genre, narrative, thematic, and symbolic links that connect the productions. The recurring character of Lucy appears in all productions to establish a consistent brand identity. Photos used in the print materials reference the corkboard featured heavily in the music video narrative. Themes of nature, strength, hope, and love are consistently portrayed. These connections help interpellate the target audience and make the productions an effective promotional package for the artist and album.
Question One
The document discusses the use of mise-en-scene, camerawork, and intertextual references in a student-produced music video. For mise-en-scene, the locations of forest and beach were used to represent the characters' uncertain relationship. Costumes contrasted the characters while props differentiated their bedrooms. Over-the-shoulder shots emphasized the characters' journey. A mirror shot showed reflection and self-reflection. Close-ups made the characters relatable. Inspiration came from other music videos using nature imagery and relationship themes. However, the student's video did not include a music performance element, challenging a genre convention.
Ideas for Locations
The document discusses potential locations for shooting a music video to accompany the song "Gather and Run". It proposes six locations that would help tell the story of a blossoming and deteriorating relationship through symbolic natural backdrops. The locations are: 1) A private bench representing the start of the relationship. 2) An open field representing the couple falling in love. 3) A stunning garden setting for an early date. 4) An enclosed forest reflecting their feeling trapped. 5) A flowing river symbolizing a increasingly turbulent relationship. 6) A beach linking to lyrics about drowning and conveying darker connotations.
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The document discusses the group's choice to film their indie music video at the High Vinnels woodland location instead of the originally planned seaside location. The woodland provides gathering spots that fit the video's theme of friendship and hanging out. It also allows them to film scenes documenting their journey and arrival that are common in other indie videos. The more accessible and safer location will help the group create a video that fits their overall vision and indie genre.
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Treatment sheet
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Evaluation Q2
The document discusses the links between the author's music video and print productions for an indie folk artist. There are clear genre, narrative, thematic, and symbolic links that connect the productions. The recurring character of Lucy appears in all productions to establish a consistent brand identity. Photos used in the print materials reference the corkboard featured heavily in the music video narrative. Themes of nature, strength, hope, and love are consistently portrayed. These connections help interpellate the target audience and make the productions an effective promotional package for the artist and album.
Question One
The document discusses the use of mise-en-scene, camerawork, and intertextual references in a student-produced music video. For mise-en-scene, the locations of forest and beach were used to represent the characters' uncertain relationship. Costumes contrasted the characters while props differentiated their bedrooms. Over-the-shoulder shots emphasized the characters' journey. A mirror shot showed reflection and self-reflection. Close-ups made the characters relatable. Inspiration came from other music videos using nature imagery and relationship themes. However, the student's video did not include a music performance element, challenging a genre convention.
Ideas for Locations
The document discusses potential locations for shooting a music video to accompany the song "Gather and Run". It proposes six locations that would help tell the story of a blossoming and deteriorating relationship through symbolic natural backdrops. The locations are: 1) A private bench representing the start of the relationship. 2) An open field representing the couple falling in love. 3) A stunning garden setting for an early date. 4) An enclosed forest reflecting their feeling trapped. 5) A flowing river symbolizing a increasingly turbulent relationship. 6) A beach linking to lyrics about drowning and conveying darker connotations.
Locations
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1. The bench - Located in Eaton Marshes, it provides a private location for the couple to meet and bond, and later for one to return alone when the relationship ends.
2. The field - Next to the bench, it is an open, calm location suitable to depict the happy, carefree early stages of the relationship.
3. The forest - Mentioned in the song lyrics, it provides a closed, lost feeling to represent the relationship drifting apart later on.
4. The river - Also near the other locations, its unpredictable nature is a metaphor for how a relationship can change quickly from
Music Video Evaluation - Question 1
Our media product uses conventions of music videos and album covers to tell a story of a broken relationship through visuals and narrative. It shows a couple beginning happily but their relationship deteriorating through techniques like using the same location but only showing one partner, implying a break up. Costumes also reflect the characters' emotional states. Bright lighting and locations represent hope despite sadness. Shots are composed to keep the focus on the characters and their body language tells their story. Editing matches the song's pace and tone to further develop the narrative. Overall it challenges conventions by leaving the reason for the break up ambiguous for audience interpretation.
Final Evaluation
Our media product uses conventions of real music videos such as having an easy to follow narrative, lyrics that correlate with visuals, close ups, and point of view shots. It challenges conventions by having an unconventional unhappy ending and not including typical "live band" shots. Feedback was generally positive about the story, editing, and characters, but suggested limiting fast/slow motion and point of view shots. New media technologies used included cameras, Google Maps, Survey Monkey, Photoshop, and WordPress for research, planning, production, and evaluation.
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The document discusses the location chosen for a student music video project. The group decided to film in a nearby wooded area called High Vinnels instead of by the seaside as originally planned. This new location allowed them to capture themes of friendship among the group and depict a journey to the forest setting. Pictures show potential filming spots around a lake that will give a traditional camping feel without disrupting the public. Overall the forest provides a safer, more accessible setting to create an indie genre music video aligned with the group's vision.
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- The audience preferred styling the actress like the artist K.Flay to save time on costumes.
- They wanted a combination of narrative and performance in the video.
- Locations and repetitive lyrics made developing the narrative challenging.
- Lighting and props were chosen to depict the artist's drug addiction without explicitly showing drugs.
- Short and long shots will be used to keep the video interesting.
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Evaluation Q1
Our music video production used, developed, and challenged conventions of the indie genre in several ways:
1) The costumes and props were generally conventional for the genre to communicate the romance subplot, while the main characters' clothing challenged norms.
2) The camerawork during memories was stable to contrast with handheld shots during the emotional breakdown, conforming to genre conventions.
3) Editing followed beats but also used color grading and pacing to highlight the indie aesthetic and narrative.
4) The main challenge was portraying the main characters as a homosexual couple to increase LGBTQ representation, challenging typical music industry representations.
Question 1a
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In this document, the author discusses how their music video uses and challenges conventions of real media products. They summarize:
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Evaluation 1
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1. The video draws on conventions of quick editing, confusing narratives, and pyrotechnics to match the genre.
2. Shots are carefully timed to the music and visuals relate to the audio.
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4. Fast editing, shots timed to beats, and effects like jump cuts keep the narrative exciting and genre-appropriate.
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This document discusses four potential locations for a music video about a couple's relationship:
1. The bench - Located in Eaton Marshes, it provides a private location for the couple to meet and bond, and later for one to return alone when the relationship ends.
2. The field - Next to the bench, it is an open, calm location suitable to depict the happy, carefree early stages of the relationship.
3. The forest - Mentioned in the song lyrics, it provides a closed, lost feeling to represent the relationship drifting apart later on.
4. The river - Also near the other locations, its unpredictable nature is a metaphor for how a relationship can change quickly from
Music Video Evaluation - Question 1
Our media product uses conventions of music videos and album covers to tell a story of a broken relationship through visuals and narrative. It shows a couple beginning happily but their relationship deteriorating through techniques like using the same location but only showing one partner, implying a break up. Costumes also reflect the characters' emotional states. Bright lighting and locations represent hope despite sadness. Shots are composed to keep the focus on the characters and their body language tells their story. Editing matches the song's pace and tone to further develop the narrative. Overall it challenges conventions by leaving the reason for the break up ambiguous for audience interpretation.
Final Evaluation
Our media product uses conventions of real music videos such as having an easy to follow narrative, lyrics that correlate with visuals, close ups, and point of view shots. It challenges conventions by having an unconventional unhappy ending and not including typical "live band" shots. Feedback was generally positive about the story, editing, and characters, but suggested limiting fast/slow motion and point of view shots. New media technologies used included cameras, Google Maps, Survey Monkey, Photoshop, and WordPress for research, planning, production, and evaluation.
Location
The document discusses the location chosen for a student music video project. The group decided to film in a nearby wooded area called High Vinnels instead of by the seaside as originally planned. This new location allowed them to capture themes of friendship among the group and depict a journey to the forest setting. Pictures show potential filming spots around a lake that will give a traditional camping feel without disrupting the public. Overall the forest provides a safer, more accessible setting to create an indie genre music video aligned with the group's vision.
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The document discusses how the music video challenges and develops conventions of genre. It tells the narrative of two long lost siblings reuniting, challenging the typical pop narrative of relationships. It adheres to gender stereotypes with the siblings' rooms. It captures the essence of pop through lip sync performance, allowing audience connection. The video has a softer feel than typical pop videos, without choreographed dance or partying. Elements of indie genre were also incorporated for audience preference. Flashbacks provide episodic elements in the otherwise linear narrative.
Final question analysis
The document discusses planning for a music video for the song "K.Flay". It summarizes feedback from surveys of the target audience. Key points include:
- The audience preferred styling the actress like the artist K.Flay to save time on costumes.
- They wanted a combination of narrative and performance in the video.
- Locations and repetitive lyrics made developing the narrative challenging.
- Lighting and props were chosen to depict the artist's drug addiction without explicitly showing drugs.
- Short and long shots will be used to keep the video interesting.
music video pitch
The document presents a pitch for a music video for the song "Midnight Moon" by Oh Wonder. It proposes shooting at locations like parks, ponds, and fields to capture the indie vibe of the song. Combining elements of performance, concept, and narrative videos, it will focus on concept to have freedom with colors and keep audiences engaged. Potential filming locations are described that fit the desired color scheme. Issues that could arise include bad weather, traffic delays changing the lighting, and camera difficulties losing footage.
Evaluation Q1
Our music video production used, developed, and challenged conventions of the indie genre in several ways:
1) The costumes and props were generally conventional for the genre to communicate the romance subplot, while the main characters' clothing challenged norms.
2) The camerawork during memories was stable to contrast with handheld shots during the emotional breakdown, conforming to genre conventions.
3) Editing followed beats but also used color grading and pacing to highlight the indie aesthetic and narrative.
4) The main challenge was portraying the main characters as a homosexual couple to increase LGBTQ representation, challenging typical music industry representations.
Question 1a
The document discusses how media language was used in a music video about separated siblings. Flashbacks to childhood were shown through hazy filters and overlays to distinguish the past from the present. Shots of the siblings looking at old photos brought the past and present together. Symbolism like stars and boxes filled with memories conveyed themes of hope and childhood. Camerawork, colors, and compositions aimed to make the audience feel empathy for the characters and their lost relationship.
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The document summarizes a student's music video project analyzing how it uses conventions of real music videos. The video uses a storyline of two friends with relationship problems represented by a "Blackcoat" figure. It features the artist singing against a wall relating to the narrative. The intro mimics Katy Perry's "Roar" with bold colors. Deep focus is used to draw attention to characters while shallow focus adds mood. Shots like long, medium, and high angles were used to imply power dynamics between characters. In conclusion, the video successfully incorporated conventions seen in indie and other music videos.
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Evaluation Question 1
In this document, the author discusses how their music video uses and challenges conventions of real media products. They summarize:
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The mise en scène elements of our music
The document provides details on the mise en scène elements for a music video including costume, props, lighting, location/set design, and acting. Costumes will have a vintage folk rock style to relate to the genre and lyrics. Props like instruments are important to show the friendship of the band. Lighting will use high key and low key styles to portray the character's emotions. The location of Bawsey Pits is chosen for its natural scenery. The protagonist's bedroom set aims to make him seem relatable. Acting must be committed to convince the audience of the video's reality.
Evaluation 1
The document discusses the ways in which the media product, a music video, uses and challenges conventions of the genre. It analyzes the narrative, characters, setting, camerawork, editing, costumes, and props used in the video through the lens of several media theories. The narrative focuses on the emotions of one character, uses a nonlinear structure, and features a homosexual couple, challenging stereotypes. Shots were chosen deliberately to portray emotions and the narrative. Editing utilized transitions, color correction, and timing to communicate the song's lyrics. Costumes and props created identification for the audience but could have included more relatable modern items. Overall conventions were followed but the analysis suggests more could have been done to develop characters and narrative.
Genre analysis
The document analyzes the music video for the song "Reality" by Lost Frequencies. It summarizes that the music video takes a narrative approach, telling a story of a couple going on a treasure hunt, rather than just being a performance-based video. This narrative style makes it stand out compared to typical deep house music videos. Symbols and locations in the video convey a message about the importance of love and relationships. While some conventions like handheld camerawork are used, overall the video counters stereotypes of the deep house genre through its focus on a calm, loving couple rather than partying.
Q1 media evaluation
1. In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products?
Evaluation question 1
The document discusses the music video created by the artist for their media production. It examines how the video uses and develops conventions of real drum and bass music videos. Key points:
1. The video draws on conventions of quick editing, confusing narratives, and pyrotechnics to match the genre.
2. Shots are carefully timed to the music and visuals relate to the audio.
3. An abandoned house provided the run-down setting common in similar videos.
4. Fast editing, shots timed to beats, and effects like jump cuts keep the narrative exciting and genre-appropriate.
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5) Employing composition in a way that defies rules to create an unconventional feel
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This document analyzes two music videos in relation to Goodwin's theory of music video conventions. It finds that the music video for "Dear to Me" by Electric Guest conforms to many elements of the theory, including demonstrating the genre's characteristics through a greyscale, simple visual style. It shows some lyric/visual and music/visual relationships but lacks voyeurism or intertextual references. The analysis finds that the Daft Punk video for "Get Lucky" strongly connects its flashy, performance-driven visuals to the lyrics about partying all night. It synchronizes the music and video and includes many close-ups of the artists, conforming to record label expectations.
Question 3
The document summarizes the results of a survey given to an audience after viewing the creator's music video and print productions. The survey included both open-ended and closed questions. Key findings include:
- Over 60% of respondents were female, average age was 16-18.
- Most popular genres were Indie and Pop, matching the Alternative Indie genre of the creator's work.
- Around 80-90% of respondents said they typically look deeper into meanings in films/music.
- Respondents correctly identified the narrative as a broken relationship.
- Strengths included careful color schemes and use of narrative/symbolism.
- Suggested weakness was to include more photos in the
Evaluation question 4
1) The document discusses how the student used various media technologies in their research, planning, production, and evaluation stages of their media coursework project. They explored music on SoundCloud, analyzed existing music videos on YouTube, and researched print productions online.
2) For planning, the student communicated with their partner using social media and email. They storyboarded by hand but used Photoshop to experiment with print production ideas.
3) To film their music video, the student used a Canon DSLR camera with various lenses and settings. They edited the video in Adobe Premiere Pro, adding color grading, transitions, and special effects.
4) The student created their album cover in Phot
Evaluation question 2
This document summarizes the effectiveness of combining the main product (music video) and ancillary texts (album artwork and poster).
The music video, album, and poster all effectively incorporate elements of the alternative indie genre such as surrealism and developing narrative. They also diverge slightly from conventions to establish a unique brand identity. Key connections between the texts include similar color grading, motifs, themes of love/loss, and representations of the reserved artist and emotionally complex audience. While the lack of clear artist/album identification in some pieces could hinder recognition, pre-releasing the featured song may counteract this issue. Overall, the multi-text production cohesively presents and expands upon the artist's story and ideology
Evaluation question 1 pt 2
The document discusses the ways in which the media product challenges conventions of real albums. It summarizes:
1. The front cover uses a close-up image of the artist to portray them as reserved on the surface but more intense underneath, conveying their identity journey.
2. Interior shots continue revealing the artist's intensity, contrasting with typical indie album stylization.
3. Lighting, composition and camerawork choices like close-ups were made to balance realism with the surrealist genre style while strengthening the narrative and audience connection.
Evamuation question 1 pt 1
The music video uses conventions of the alternative indie genre such as a surrealist approach to real issues and a focus on relationships. It presents a realistic storyline about a broken relationship from the perspectives of both characters using techniques like parallel editing. Lighting, camerawork, and other elements are used symbolically, such as casting the male in darker shots to represent his hidden emotions. Overall, the video challenges conventions by presenting a complex narrative that allows multiple interpretations while maintaining a relatable tone through techniques like mid-shot framing.
Print production analysis
The document discusses the development and evaluation of cover designs, magazine advertisements, and inner panels for a music album. Key points:
- The initial cover draft featured illustrations from the music video against a dark background to portray reality vs. fiction. Feedback led to adding glow and color adjustments.
- A second cover draft added a "ripped paper" effect to feature the illustration and connote hidden stories behind outward appearances. Black and white was chosen over color to reference the video.
- Magazine advertisements were designed to incorporate the cover design. Reviews and social media logos were later added to provide context and expand the audience.
- Inner panel drafts featured close-up shots from the video to generate intimacy
Possible images
The document discusses potential images to use in a print production. It describes images taken at the same location as a music video to create a direct link between the projects. The images aim to tell a story of an artist who seems conservative but reveals more personal sides of himself through his music. Close-up shots of eyes would be used on the inside of an album cover to reinforce this. Other images include the artist looking off in the distance or extreme close-ups of objects to convey mystery or give a bold, raw look. Most images center the subject while challenging conventional composition.
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The document discusses the development and evaluation of cover designs, magazine advertisements, and inner panels for a music album. Key points:
- The initial cover draft featured illustrations from the music video against a dark background to portray reality vs. fiction. Feedback led to adding glow and color adjustments.
- A second cover draft added a "ripped paper" effect to feature the illustration and connote hidden stories behind outward appearances. Black and white was chosen over color to reference the video.
- Magazine advertisements were designed to incorporate the cover design. Reviews and social media logos were later added to provide context and expand the audience.
- Inner panel drafts featured close-up shots from the video to generate intimacy
Print Production Initial Ideas
The document provides 3 initial ideas for a print production cover design for an album.
Idea 1 conforms to a surrealist visual style and presents an abstract image of a planet representing ego or control mirrored in the distance, implying reflection and remorse.
Idea 2 conforms to minimalist surrealist style and features a melted Newton's cradle representing the malleability of relationships and how actions have consequences, with a silhouette walking above to imply caution is needed.
Idea 3 combines surrealist and modern retro styles, featuring the character's face from the music video with cartoon designs over the eyes, implying parallel dimensions or views of the story to emphasize multiple interpretations.
Logo initial ideas
The document discusses three initial logo ideas for an artist's band. Idea 1 features a melted heart with the band name inside, conveying love but potentially being hard to read. Idea 2 uses a painted heart style giving an urban feel but lacks clarity. Idea 3, the chosen logo, features the band name with a drop shadow on a shaped background, implying a performance aspect or that the name is a puzzle piece open to interpretation, allowing audiences to feel connected to the artist's music. The logos aim to represent creativity while leaving meaning open for audiences.
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The document provides information about generating a brand identity for an artist based on a chosen song and music video. The artist's identity aims to have a casual and shy inference through the quiet nature of the song and its theme of a broken relationship. The goal is for the artist to seem powerful yet humble and honest without an oversized ego, allowing a wide audience to connect. Sample images are provided that link to the video's themes through dark and warm colors emphasizing warmth and honesty, while colder desaturated colors show consistency. Fonts are thin or handwritten to enhance the connection between the shy artist and audience.
Fonts
The document discusses fonts for use in a print production. It analyzes three fonts for the main text and three fonts for headings. For the main text, the author selects the third font because it has a "handwritten vibe" that enhances their brand identity while conveying honesty and insecurity. For headings, the author rejects the first font because it implies vintage titles that do not fit their brand. The second heading font risks seeming futuristic, while the third fits their music video by implying a modern take on an old-fashioned love story.
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The Stone Roses were an influential British alternative rock band formed in 1983. Their self-titled debut album from 1989 is considered one of the greatest albums of all time. The album cover features a painting influenced by the 1968 Paris riots, using lemons and flags to allude to the riots' significance. Twenty years later, an advertisement for the album's 20th anniversary uses the same visual style and colors to effectively remind audiences of the band's iconic image and sound. The document analyzes how both the album cover and advertisement skillfully engage audiences through their symbolic design and consistency over time.
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- 1. Location: The main intention behind our choice of locations are to reflect our portrayal of isolation and ‘being alone’, of which is a common theme explored through the lyrics of our song. This helps our video to conform to Goodwin’s theory; as we create a clear relationship between lyrics and the visuals. Location 1: Eaton Park Eaton Park was chosen as one of our locations as it is local, but more importantly the audience can make clear inferences to understand our story. One of the main connotations to a park, is having fun. When people think of going to the park; they think of participating in an activity that they enjoy. This is important to our story as this makes the narrative clearer and helps the audience to understand our character’s emotions. Location 2: A bedroom The bedroom will allow more understanding and connection from the audience to the video. Due to how a bedroom is usually where teens mainly find sanctuary. As well as this, a bedroom strongly connotes rest which could contrast the actual motive of the video and song, this will create a more dynamic product, which may challenge Goodwin’s lyric/shot theory yet comply with it in the sense that the shots compliment the message. Location 3: Judges Walk (long road) Judges walk is the location of where our main character will be lip syncing. The idea of having a long road is a clear visual representation of the ‘long road’ our characters will be enduring. This is the only real connotation between lyric and visuals for this location. Location 4: Turnberry estate park This location was used purely for the connotations. The connotations to a park are happiness and a place where people go to have fun. This helps the audience create a visual ink with the lyrics, but also a contrast in terms of some of the less happier lyrics.