Mise en Scene: Lighting

Lighting is  key element of any music video as it normally takes place in a  number of different settings with different circumstances.

CAMBRIDGE
- On set light to create a spotlight for the performer as that shows power and admiration.
- On set lighting to create a light from the side on the profile of the female which will show her slightly in the dark.
- We will also be relying on lighting coming from the windows of clubs and bars which will be important to show to busy night life.

BATHROOM
- This will be quite a low key lighting situation as it is the moment she realises that what she's doing isn't good for herself. This needs to be quite gloomy.

STUDIO
- This will be using professional set lighting which will highlight the performer.
- It will also be shining onto the backdrop as this will outline the performer and make him clearly stand out.

HOTEL ROOM
- Much like the bathroom scene, this will be quite low key lighting as it is not seen as accepted in wider society.
- There will be a single light which will hopefully outline strong shadows and highlight key movements.

PIT
- This will be our most difficult feat as we will need to work with large 'club' lights.
- We will mainly be using a strobe which we will slow down in post production.
- We will also experiment with a soft red light or even a clear light so that we can colour correct in editing.