Mis-en-scene Planning

This is a planning concept board; with the aspects covered explaining why these various choices have been made and their part in the rock genre history.

This is the aspect of the themes we have planned to use; one of these is anarchy. Anarchy was promoted in the British punk movement in which lawless excessive acts such as The Sex Pistols and The Clash promoted a rebellious ideal over considerable talent. This ideal may provide conflict in our video, as the rebellious characters may clash with law enforcement. Freedom is another theme we planned to use, from the law or (for teenagers, from concerned adults.) One common route or freedom-filled event is the road trip- which we may include in our video as it promotes (like the genre) freedom, verocity and escapism. The use of a car will also provde logistical use in finding locations. The theme of excess is also very important when planning our video- with rock pioneers such as Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison and Janis Joplin all becoming victims of excess; gambling is a strong subject in our video to promote this excess.

One location that was taken into consideration was a dirty, seedy underground club; providing the perfect backdrop to a rock gig- a place where partying and excessivness run wild. Another common place for rock infamy is the hotel room; a noteriously famous example being the myth surrounding the murder of Nancy Spungeon- with punk rocker boyfriend Sid Vicous arrested for her murder and committing suicide before his trial. Keith Moon of 'The Who' fame was renounded for his destruction of hotel rooms.

The costume use must reflect the punk rock ethic, the ripped tee-shirt signifying danger and attitude, a common attribute being spattered vibrant colours. Tight jeans signify sexual debauchery and emphasises a poor backround as jeans are too small. Shoes such as Chuck Taylor Converse are very popular in American rock; typically worn by Kurt Cobain of Nirvana fame. A commonplace British rock genre shoe is the pointed shoe or 'chelsea boot', the pointed end emphasising danger and rebellion.