Test shots

As part of my final music video, I have decided to keep the idea of having a "supernatural" element and discussed with both my classmates and my teacher how I could incorporate this idea into my video. My classmate suggested that I take a look at Jake Bugg's video for his single "Seen In All", as in the end the protagonist realises that he is dead. I like this idea, as it would add an unexpected twist to my video and would also allow the audience to see why I have chosen to interpret the song in the way that I have. The strings in the beginning of "Requiem for Blue Jeans" are the reason that I have chosen to incorporate a supernatural element to my video as whenever I listen to them I cannot shake this eerie feeling, reminiscent of when you're watching a horror film and you get chills.

After talking in depth about how I am going to replicate the end scene of Jake Bugg's video (meaning how am I going to make my protagonist appear to be a ghost), I have decided to carry out test shots in order to make sure I have everything prepared before the day of shooting. I have scheduled to do these test shots next week with my actress, Louise. I asked my teacher for guidance on how to create the fading effect shown below:

He suggested that I shoot two different clips (or have the camera still rolling) and choose a backdrop which will not change or move. I will then have Louise stand in front of the camera for a few seconds, have her walk off and then record the empty space. I will then blend the clips together and I will hopefully achieve this fading effect.