Alt-J (Breezeblocks)
The video for Alt-J's ''Breezeblocks'' is a narrative piece that shows an abusive relationship that has perhaps transcended into something worse.
There would be 3 locations required for this video; firstly, the bathroom that serves as an entrance to the scene. Secondly, the kitchen/dining room/ living room that most of the fight takes place in. and thirdly, the hallway where the video finishes.
From what I can gather, there would only be the need for 1 costume for each of the characters; there may be the need for a second costume for the woman for her bathtub shots.
The most likely issues of the shoot to present themselves would be the coordination of the 'fight' in such a way as to be safe, and easy to film in an appropriate way without bringing harm to eithe5r of the participants, especially when there is the throwing of the bottle.
The only logistical issue I can think of in regards to the setting up of this video is the selection of a suitable location in which to film; there is some small measure of destruction in the video, and a point would have to be made of finding someone willing to give over their property for this.
The only considerable post-production issue I can bring to mind is the need to reverse the footage. An easy way around this would be compiling the video in a standard format wholly first, then reversing it as a whole.
This music video is fairly conventional because it follows the general tune of the music, apparently to the bars (sets of beats) of the music. The video also presents the themes of the music in a visual format, which is fairly typical of a music video.
You have identified some basic signifiers that interest you.
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