Camera shot list

I have thought about the different types of shots I wish to include in my music video in order to create the correct impact at each stage of the song.

Beginning of the song:

Long distance shots- Of the sky and sun going down, with the camera un-focusing and then focuses again. My main character looking out over rooftop at the sky, simple shots displaying different settings which I intend to use: underground tunnel, rooftop, fire not yet lit.

Close-up shots- Of the main character's face looking out, tense and thoughtful expression. Newspaper and wood in bin- prepared fire yet to be lit further in the song.

Middle section of the song:

Wide shots- Of other cast members with main character around car, in underground tunnel and on rooftop, each doing different things.

Zoom in- Of the fire being lit and flames going up, these shots will be switched back and forth and blended in with close-ups of the main character and other cast members.

Close-up shots- Of the main character and other cast members expressions, they're costume, jewelry and props I want them to wear. This will give the viewer the stereotypical impression of my cast members and identify the tone and atmosphere of my music video.

Last section of the song:

Long distance shots- Of similar shots to the beginning of the song: sunset and now empty different locations I have used or showing the cast members walking away. This will aid in the chronological series of events and make the beginning link to the end of the music video.

Close-up shots- of the main character looking out over the rooftop again to link to the beginning of the music video, with the camera focusing and un-focusing. Shots of the fire burning out and becoming just smoke to chronologically end the music video and give a sense of closure to the viewer.

Wide shots- camera movement will include panning around the different locations I have used and the characters walking away into the distance while the camera un-focuses and the music fades out as the song ends.

In conclusion, creating a shot list has largely helped me actually envision what my music video will look like when I film it. Moreover, it has helped me in my preparation before going into the production stage as I will physically know what shots I want to get before I go to my location so I do not miss out on any of the key shots I wanted to achieve.