More Video Research

I have done some more research into more videos that are a similar genre to the one we are using. These videos are all very different and use completely different styles. They all have pros and cons, and i thought it would be good to look at the different kinds of video we could create given ones that have been made and worked really well.

Linkin Park, Given Up. Filmed entirely with live footage from concerts, works well, quick cuts, fast paced song. Use of shots from crowd, not clean shots from HQ cameras etc. Use this idea?

Tenacious D, Wonderboy. Mainly story based, predominantly story based, little if any show or band singing as they are portraying characters other than the band.

FatBoy Slim, Weapon of Choice. Has absolutely nothing to do with the song, simply a guy dancing around somewhere.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNAr5tzZxdk Cartoons, Witch Doctor. My passing suggestion of taking some acid and coming up with an idea seems to be somewhat taken already with many videos fromt he 90's such as this one.

Bowling for Soup, My Wena 2 versions, original ridiculous video, video compliments listeners initial idea of what song is about by showing you a giant dick walking around. The song is actually about a dog, as is revealed at the end.

Bowling for Soup. Clean Version. Changed from dick to mainly clips of dog with band playing in middle of road. Changed so suitable for TV and a younger audience.

Nickelback, Rockstar. This video is comprised completely of guests and 'normies' singing the song, and throughout the entire video only gives each person a few seconds at a time. It then ends with the band playing live onstage, so throws in a different style of video.