Narrative Paragraph

For my video, I will present a type of heartbreak story through the use of an episodic narrative as I will include flashbacks in a different editing style to make it clear to the audience that this is not part of the chronological flow. This type of editing may include presenting the flashbacks in the background of the performance or in a different effect. The use of jump cuts in my video will also create a type of disorientated mindset to describe the type of emotions my artist is going through. It may also emphasise the time passing as the artist stays in one location, especially at the beginning. Close-up shots of the artist will also help to emphasise the strong emotions to the audience as well as using  close-up shots for symbolic props like a cracked mirror and a rose to represent the tragedy and romance through the use of mise-en-scene. This will often be shown both in and out of focus. The dark lighting will also link in with the sad theme of the song and the lyrics of wanting to be with someone. The fact my video will have a narrative as well as performance supports Andrew Goodwin's theory, describing the key aspects in music videos. During the performance, the artist will be singing to the camera making a personal connection with the audience while my narrative will be somewhat inspired by the song as it will complement the themes within it. Towards the end, the flashbacks may stop to suggest the artist can now move on.