‘The road of life’ : visual storytelling through music and editing

Abstract

This project is a music video with the title 'The Road of Life'. It explores the combination of music and editing in film. In this work the soundtrack is sung and written by myself. The film shows a series of events that lead the protagonist closer to music. The story and the song are based on the script I wrote inspired by my own personal experiences in life. I have also carried out the roles of a producer, director, and editor. The style and mood is influenced by my favorite Greek rap artists Lex and Taf Lathos, and their music videos. The story has a young and troubled soul moving forward with the help of his tenacity, friend and music itself. The use of editing combined with the song conveys a better experience to the viewer. Additionally, I have contacted music video directors and editors from different backgrounds for an interview, Benjamin Muscat(Malta), Jahh Roland(Romania), Justin Fetterley(Hawaii) and Philip Miner(Canada). The thesis includes findings regarding music video preparation, editing and the collaboration with an artist.