Using Feedback to Develop Ideas

Having received feedback from the group, it is important not to neglect comments in favour of your own preference. This doesn't mean you should change everything but it is important not to be blinded by your own ideas. For example, Phil believed that it may be difficult to stage and create some of the suicide attempts from IDEA 1 and suggested that they should be replaced with more stylised images instead. However, I know that some actions such as the hanging of an individual can be achieved as I have seen it in some AS thrillers and it has been quite effective, when shot sensitively. Without doubt, some others would be challenging but I personally feel with good planning and resources they could be achievable. 

In reference to IDEA 2, I thought my first step in responding to the comments should be to watch the suggested music video. That was 'Red Morning Light' by Kaiser Chiefs;

I really enjoyed watching this video and found the links between this and my concept interesting. Considering this video was made in 2009, there was clearly better quality cameras at the production companies disposal that the one featured. However, much of the camera work is purposely handheld and with added grain to give a un-produced, hap-hazard in order to give the impression that the band don't care for marketing and revel purely in making music and performing it live, with authentic footage from gigs featured in the video. This very much coincides with image I would want to create for the band and the video has acted as a stimulus and helped generate ideas on how I would create this. 

I really understood and took on the criticism in relation to IDEA 3. I have now realised that the song is not appropriate for this coursework task as it is too identifiable and has become iconic through an international artist, therefore making it inappropriate for it to be remade in a school with teenage actors. The video would consequently lack credibility. I also appreciated Phil's comment about it becoming a 'short film' instead of a legitimate music video. I think this is something to be weary of as videos that become too centred around a deep narrative often detract from the key selling point - the song. At this stage, this is the idea I would feel most comfortable about disregarding but I will wait until teaming up with a group before making any crucial decisions.