Edit 3

Further Video Development

Location 2 Footage - Both Takes & Outtakes

Experimentation with Video Editing

I wish I picked a Hawkwind Song

DigiPak Disk Designs

More Potential Filming Approaches

Although I am aware that it is quite late to contemplate such things in the process, I have continued to brainstorm more editing strategies to consistently engage my audience; I've compiled these models on Microsoft Powerpoint. One of my ideas entail filming all four members of my band lip-syncing the chorus of the song in an isolated space. The after effects I wish to apply are displayed above, although my band are instead depicted (beautifully) by Alan Davis, Louis Theroux, Ainsley Harriott and Kevin Spacey.

Another design idea involves the entire band again, although lip-syncing isn't required. I would however, like some form of movement to be involved - correlating with the initial use of movement within the initial stage of my video, providing a motif. The general composition of this notion is shown above, although there are no Louis Therouxs in sight.

Potential Editing Approach

To elude any repetition within my music video, particularly within the chorus, i'm beginning to consider layering small chapters of this video on some footage for irony and comical effect - aligning with postmodern precepts and the humour of my audience. This decision is unconfirmed, although i'll allow a sample of my audience to voice their stances regarding this concept. 

The Kaleidoscope Effect

I've always found the kaleidoscope aesthetic quite stimulating, therefore I thought it would be intriguing to include the visual in my music video. Although it contradicts my original concept, I trust it would provide variation within my product, retaining the interest of my audience.

Chosen Poster Design

After conducting a vote amongst my peers as planned, I have selected the poster below as my final design. Their preference was mainly on account of it's minimalism compared to my other designs, meaning it's easy on the eye, plus it affiliates with contemporary tastes of wide society.

Poster Designs

I haven't as yet selected a final design, however, I intend to decide through a vote amongst my peers. Their options are displayed in the slide share presentation below. I elected geometry and surrealism to be my point of focus as these qualities were central within the posters I looked upon before hand.

Poster Designs from 08snewman

Resources I used:

Chosen Album Cover Design

I have selected this particular design as it contains all of my own resources. The general aesthetic is one of absurdity, aligning with the prominent impression I received when I completed research on album covers within this genre.

Album Name Selection

I chose my album name with some thought. Recalling my initial research of Local Natives, I found that April Welsh, writer for Clash Music, described their style as 'newfangled folk'. I subsequently researched the origin of the word 'newfangled', discovering that it is a Middle English term meaning 'liking what is new'. Taking this into consideration, I produced 'present fondness'.

Band Name Selection

After some deliberation i've appointed 'Calligraphy' as the name of my band, primarily because it is just nice to vocalise. I researched the word's origin and it manifests itself in the early 17th century: from the Greek term 'kalligraphia' which itself stems from 'kalligraphos', roughly translating to 'person who writes beautifully'. This is certainly befitting as a band name as it implies their lyrical writing abilities, therefore grasping the attention of a wide audience as poetic skill is preferable. 

Some further editing development