MUSIC VIDEO TREATMENT DRAFT


 Fool by Cavetown


Storyline: A protagonist who feels like a “fool” in a (romantic one-sided) situation penchant for romantic idealism 

Visual Metaphors: Emotions & themes of the song. E.g.:

 one-way street, It illustrates the idea that love is moving in one direction, with one person putting in all the effort and receiving nothing in return.

A fading flower, a flower wilting and losing its petals while waiting for the sun's warmth that never comes. This image conveys the idea of love slowly withering away due to lack of reciprocation.

A broken mirror, one side reflecting the person's love, while the other side remains fractured and incapable of reflecting back. This illustrates the idea that one person's love remains unacknowledged or unreturned.

Color palette: 

Deep blue to connote sadness/lost in emotions

Subdued lavender Lavender is a color that represents love and romance, but in a subdued tone, it can symbolizes a love that's unfulfilled or fading.

Deep purple signifies the depth of emotions involved in one-sided love, as well as a sense of mystery and complexity.

Visual Effects: 

Desaturation 

Slow motion

Rain 

Blur & distortion 

Flashback & memories 

Silhouette

Lowlights & candles 

Cinematography:

Close up shots

synchronize the visuals with the music, i.e.: jump cuts, crossfades, or montages to create a dynamic and engaging video.

Match cuts 

natural light, harsh lighting, or soft, diffused light to convey different emotions,

lingering shots for more reflective moments.

They both are laying on the grass, he looks to the side and she's not there, the sky turns dull and grey/ subdued from vibrant blue


[WRITTEN BY MYRAH SULEIMAN]


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