Planning: Costume

Costumes can have a very influential impact on how the audience receive and react to a music video. They can help portray a characters personality, interests and mood. Because of this, I must plan the costumes I want my actors to wear in my music video very carefully. I have made a criteria on what costume my actors will wear:

• It must fit the mood of the song-  Because my chosen song, Biblical, is about an ended relationship, I want my actors to wear dark colours. This will also fit with the dark lighting I will feature in my music video.
• Relatable to the target audience- The costume must be similar to what my target audience will wear. Biffy Clyro are a rock band, so I will have to further research into what the audience wears.
• Must be affordable- Because I have a low budget, the costume must be reasonably cheap. This means that I must consider multiple options on costumes.

I then used Google Images to find some images on what types of clothing Biffy Clyro, my chosen band, tend to wear. I put the images I found into a collage.

Here are the options I am considering:

Costume 1- Denim Jacket

The first costume I considered is a denim jacket. This is because I found denim jackets to be a common piece of clothing when looking at images of Biffy Clyro. Additionally, denim isn't a bright or outstanding colour, which fits the intended mood and message of my music video. I searched different clothing websites to find an average price for a denim jacket.

I found that the average price is around £20-£30. In my opinion, this is a reasonable price, but I want to compare it with my other options before making a decision.

Costume 2- Short Sleeve Shirt

A short sleeve shirt was another popular piece of clothing I found when looking at pictures of Biffy Clyro. This is a good option, as it is likely that my chosen actor will already own one. However, I still decided to research the price range, incase he doesn't.

I think that this is a more affordable option. It may also be more comfortable for the actor to perform in. However, I must be careful of the colour of the shirt, as it must be suitable to portray the meaning of the song in my video. For example, a dark red or black shirt will be effective, as the song is about a break-up in a relationship.

Costume 3- Sleeveless Shirt

Not only were sleeveless shirts popular in Biffy Clyro music videos, but also in the other rock music videos I researched into as well. This makes it a strong option for what costume I choose to feature in my music video. I found some suitable sleeveless shirts online.

I think that these sleeveless shirts are very suitable, as they are dark coloured and popular in my target audience. However, my problem is that my actor may be slightly uncomfortable performing in one, and will weaken his acting.

Whatever option I use, I will pair it with black skinny jeans. This is because they are very popular in rock music fans, and will make my video more appealing and relatable to them. Also, black skinny jeans are sold in almost all mens clothing shops, so I will not have a problem getting them. It is also likely that my chosen actor will already own a pair.