CCR 3 - Music Video

CCR 3 - Music Video

 CCR #3: How did your production skills develop throughout this project?

Script:

Interviewer: 

How did your production skills develop throughout this music video project? 

 

Sophia B:

Throughout this project, my production skills improved a lot because I wasn’t just filming anymore — I was thinking about how to tell a story. Since the music video focuses on relationship violence and unhealthy behavior, I had to be more intentional with how everything looked and felt. At the beginning, I mainly focused on getting the shots done, but by the end, I was using media language to communicate meaning. 

 

As I planned out the video using the lyrics, I learned more about narrative structure. Each scene connects to a part of the song, like the breakup, the guy spiraling, and the final realization. This helped me understand how a music video can tell a clear story even without dialogue. 

 

Interviewer: 

How did your camera work and mise-en-scène improve? 

 

Sophia B:

My camera work improved because I started using different shot types on purpose. I used close-ups to show emotion, especially when the guy is breaking down or having violent thoughts, and long shots to show isolation when he’s alone outside. I also paid more attention to camera angles, which helped show power and control in certain scenes. 

 

Mise-en-scène became important too. The house setting made the story feel realistic, which helped the audience connect to it. Props like the ring and money were used to show manipulation and desperation, not love. I also thought more about body language and positioning, especially to show that the girl is setting boundaries while the guy is losing control. 

 

Interviewer: 

What did you learn about editing and overall production? 

 

Sophia B: 

Editing is where I saw the most growth. At first, my edits were very basic, but later I focused on continuity editing and pacing, so the scenes flowed smoothly with the music. I learned how timing can create tension, especially during scenes like when he goes to her window or the pool moment. 

 

The song itself works as non-diegetic sound, and syncing visuals with the lyrics made the message stronger. Overall, this project helped me understand how camera work, mise-en-scène, editing, and sound all work together. By the end, I felt much more confident using AICE Media Studies concepts to create a music video that clearly communicates a message about why relationship violence is never okay for the target audience.