Weezer - Troublemaker [[ Initial Ideas ]]

I have chosen the song 'Troublemaker' by Weezer. It is quite a fast and upbeat song and the lyrics do not seem to include any political message. Target audience - they younger generation due to the prominent beat and fast pace.

Originally formed in 1992, Weezer is 'American alternative Rock Band' originating from Los Angeles, California. At present, there are four members in the band : Rivers Coumo [Lead Vocals and Guitar], Patrick Wilson [Drums and Backing vocals] who were both original, as well as Brian Bell [Guitar and Backing Vocals] and Scott Shriner [Bass and Back Vocals]

Initial Ideas
-Show the band setting up in fast motion.
-Have dancers for each chorus, each in a different setting.
-Try and relate the onscreen action to the lyrics and pace of the song.
-Guitar solo; close up on the guitarists fingers.
-Special effects when the music changes for a moment, 'highlighting' these parts.
-Show the band walking out, turning the light off, closing the door.

StoryBoard Ideas, more detailed
Before the music starts
-Flicks on the light, go onto the room.
-Sets up - Drummer sits down, plugs in guitar, flicks on amp.
Intro starts
-Guitarist begins to strum, camera moves upwards to his face by the time he starts singing. [books bit, might use green screen]
-When the bass kicks in, make the screen go 'bass' special effect, for the first three times.
-Play football, just two people, one tackle the other hard, ball in between them.
Chorus
- People doing a simple dance, in masks. About 5 people doing the same dance, change of places twice/three times each chorus, different 'formations'
Wanana
- Close up to guitar, special effect? emphasise short solo.
"That's right!"
-People with masks jump, arms up, legs out
-Back to band
Having 7 kids
- Have the 7 people appear and disappear like the books, standing on a bench
Chorus
-Same dance, different setting
End
- Back to the band, chorus dancers running crazy on the beach away from camera or, bring arms into self at front, swing.... Band walk out, guitars over shoulders and such, turns off light, slams door with sound effect, solid end.

Settings:-
Band:- Emmanual Christian centre
Books:- Inside on the floor
Tackle:- A field
See settings for Dancers
[[Green Screen at College]]

Dancers:-
Beach [Arrow pointing forwards]
A bench in the highstreet [2 up 3 down]
A wall =/ [1 behind two on wall, 2 in front]
Springfield [3 behind white barrier, 2 in front/use netting/goal post]
Gorey Castle [2 kneeling, 3 behind]
In a classroom?? [on chairs, tables, floor]
Garden with wall in bg [Sun loungers, standing, sitting on window sill]
Park [Swings, Slide, SeeSaw etc]

Props:-
5 masks.
Lots of books
Band Equipment - Guitar, Drums, Mics, Mic Stands, Wires, Amps.
Football