PRE-PRODUCTION- STORYBOARD WRITTEN OUT

Music video storyboard plan

 

Scene 1- The party scene (establishing shot) to set the scene. Then (long shots) and (close ups) to show when the couple meet, and their facial expressions when noticing each other flirting with others at the party (Shot reverse shot). – Prologue

Scene 2- Outside the party, on the porch (establishing shot). Long shots to show their surrounding and body language. Over the shoulder shots during their conversation, then shot reverse shot. This scene will have a slow cutting rate to emphasise tension between the couple. - Prologue

Scene 3- Rihanna at her friend’s house. Shot reverse shot used during their conversation. (Midshots)  - Prologue (The music begins & plays quietly in the background)

Scene 4- Lyrics of the songs begin. The male artist (future) walks out his house (over the shoulder shot as he closes the door) and down the road (long shot to show body language) ‘I don’t wanna give you the wrong impression…’

Scene 5- Rihanna down the road leading to canal ‘Oh baby I'm not asking for the world maybe…’ Camera follows behind her.

Scene6- ‘Come hold me tight and when I'm drowning…’ slow cutting rate to Performance shot in the studio/ rooftop. Close ups and midshots

Scene 7- ‘If im your girl, say my name boy…’ Back to the canal, the camera is now in front of her.

Scene 8- Back to future as he stands on the side of the road ‘I don’t wanna give you the wrong impression…’  

Scene 9- ‘And I hope I’m not sounding too desperate...’ Clip of him in the studio (slow cutting rate)

Scene 10- Back to street. Long shot.

Scene 11- ‘Boy lately you've been stingy with your time’ Rihanna continues to walk down the canal as the camera still

Scene 12- Performance based. Shots of Rihanna in the photo studio or rooftop. Close-ups used to show facial expression and intensity in her face 

Scene 13- Future (Chorus) Long shot of him walking up the road with the camera tracking him, also with clips of him in the studio. Hands in his pocket facing down as he walks (panning)

Scene 14- Future (Can you love me for poor, I'm searching for my soul, whoever turned you cold...) At this point he is walking towards Rihanna. Long shot

Scene 15- Both artist (You need to let 'em know, I can work miracles) both artist have met and are looking into each other’s eyes. Close up. Shot reverse shot.

 Scene 16- Future (Chorus) they are now reconciled and hug. Mid shot