PROJECT: MUSIC VIDEO
Lost Stars
Subject code and Title: DST 30204 Creative Thinking Skills
Program Name: Foundation in Arts
Intake: July 2015
Lecturer: Fu Yen Hui
Production by: THELOSTKIDS TLK
Hazel Ng Rae Nee (0325144)
Joycelyn Lim (0324864)
Kristal Johnny (0324801)
Matthias Lim (0325077)
Nurul Farah Natalia (0325117)
Member Roles
Name
Pre- Production roles
Production roles
Post Production roles
Hazel Ng
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Production Designer
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Main Character
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Audio editing
Video editing
Schedule
Wardrobe display
Software display
Joycelyn
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Writer
Editor
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Supporting
Character
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Report proposal
Storyline
Marketing and
Distributing
Character description
Background story
Distribution of Roles
Location Scouting
Kristal
Johnny
Natalia
Arfan
Matt
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Production Designer
Writer
Producer
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Cinematographer
Director
Production Designer
Prototype designer
Storyboard Artist
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Supporting character
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Album Art
Storyboard
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Supporting
Character
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Budget report
Schedule
Dates
9th November
Plan
Meeting
10th November
Completion of proposal
11th November
First Filming
12th November
Filming for:
Rooftop scenes
Bullying scene
Classroom scene
Taylors Lakeside
University Campus
13th November
Filming for happy scenes
Suria KLCC
Pasar Seni
14th November
15th November
Video Editing
Video Editing
Story board Completion
Audio Recording
Amverton Park
Amverton Park
Ridzuan Condo.
Amverton Park
18th November
Estimated Start Date: 12th November 2015
Projected Release Date: 23rd November 2015
Location
Taylors Lakeside
University Campus
Taylors Lakeside
University Campus
Amverton Park
Members Involved
Natalia
Kristal
Joyce
Hazel
Kristal
Natalia
Natalia
Hazel
Kristal
Joycelyn
Matthias
Natalia
Hazel
Kristal
Hazel
Hazel
Natalia
Hazel
Timeline
Date
Subject
Members
Involved
28th October
First Meeting
Kristal Johnny
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Deciding on a genre
Hazel Ng
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Time: 12 – 2 pm
Natalia Arfan
Joycelyn Lim
4th November
Second Meeting
Kristal Johnny
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Time: 10 - 11am
Hazel Ng
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Location: Taylors Lakeside University Campus
Natalia Arfan
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Deciding on which storyline, prototype, main
Joycelyn Lim
character, scenes, filming locations
9th November
11th November
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Dividing task among members
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Ideas on ways of filming and schedule
Proposal Meeting
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Time: 2pm - 6pm
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Location: Taylors Lakeside University campus
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Storyboard discussion
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Ideas on locations and scenes
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Ways of filming and tone of film
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Camera angle and lighting discussion
Kristal Johnny
Natalia Arfan
First Filming
Kristal Johnny
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Time: 12pm – 8pm
Hazel Ng
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Location: Amverton Park
Natalia Arfan
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Filming depressing and sad scenes
12th November
Video Editing
Hazel Ng
15th November
Second Filming
Kristal Johnny
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Time: 12 – 6pm
Hazel Ng
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Location: Suria KLCC Park
Natalia Arfan
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Filming happy scenes
18th November
Video Editing
Hazel Ng
20th November
Final Meeting
Kristal Johnny
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Time: 10pm – 12am
Hazel Ng
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Location:
Natalia Arfan
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Final proposal contents
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Filming details for the last day of filming
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Dividing tasks for final proposal
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Discussion on Meeting report details and
schedule details
21st November
22rd November
Self-film
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Time: 12pm – 3pm
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Location: Amverton Park
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Filming for the rest of scenes
Hazel Ng
Third Filming
Kristal Johnny
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Time: 12pm – 6pm
Hazel Ng
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Location: Carpark; rooftop in Taylors Lakeside
Natalia Arfan
University Campus
Joycelyn Lim
Matthias Lim
23rd November
Fourth Filming
Kristal Johnny
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Time: 6pm – 8pm
Hazel Ng
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Location: Classroom; E7.18
Natalia Arfan
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Filming the gift box scene
Joycelyn Lim
Matthias Lim
24th November
Last Filming
Kristal Johnny
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Time: 11am – 12am
Hazel Ng
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Location: Level 2, Block E, Taylors Lakeside
Natalia Arfan
University Campus
Joycelyn Lim
Filming the last scene
Matthias Lim
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LOCATIONS
Internal Locations
1.
Bedroom
This is the bedroom of Rae Nae. Scenes of her breaking down and being alone are filmed here.
This location is the bedroom of one of group member’s sibling. We chose this room because of
the potential it had with the natural lighting that was provided by the big window panes and
translucent curtains that allow the lighting from the sunlight. We manipulated the different
angles of the room and its space. A difficulty we had faced is the
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Toilet
This is the toilet that is used to film the medication intake scenes. This location is the toilet one
of our group member’s siblings. We chose this location because we could manipulate the
lighting from the toilet windows that we had in this toilet. This particular toilet was chosen
because it had the simplicty that we were looking for in our location for a toilet.
3.
Maid’s Room
This is the room where Rae Nae also had a breakdown. This location is the toilet of one of our
group member. We chose this room because of its simplicity being an empty room. We chose
this location because it is a well lit room; natural lighting with sunshine coming from the
windows. A difficulty we faced while shooting in this location was the weather.
External Locations
1.
Balcony
This is the scene where Rae Nae spends her time waiting for Nathan on the balcony. Scenes of
her waiting for Nathan to come was filmed here. This balcony is the balcony of Taylors
University Lakeside Campus, block E, level 2. We chose this location because it had provided
a wide area for movement and ample of natural lighting exposure. We could film from different
angles and film big movements. A difficulty we had faced in this location was the uncertainty
of the weather. The filming duration was based on the movement and exposure of sunlight.
2.
Locker scene
This is the scene where Rae Nae gets bullied by her school bullies. She was shoved about and
thrown around towards the lockers. These lockers were located at the Taylors University
Lakeside Campus, commercial block parking lot. We chose this location because we wanted a
scene where it was dark and poorly lit. We filmed this scene at night where we used artificial
lights as our source of light. A difficulty we had faced was due to the tight space we were put
in, this restricted our movements and unable us to shoot from many angles.
3.
Tunnel
This is the scene where Rae Nae would spend her days alone when she would walk alone around
school. This tunnel was located at Taylors University’s Lakeside Campus, commercial block
parking lot. We filmed this scene in the day while using natural lighting. A difficulty we had
faced while shooting in the space was the limited space it provided. It was also very dirty; this
restricted the movement of the actor.
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Corridor
This is the scene were Rae Nae would be first bullied by a bunch of school bullies. This corridor
is located at the Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus. We chose this hallway, corridor because
we wanted to film a hallway which had this simplicity and was well lit. We manipulated the
length of this corridor for the filming of different angles. We did not face any significant
difficulty while shooting in this area.
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Classroom
This is the scene where Rae Nae was to receive a present from her friend. The scenes of the
situations of her and her friend being in the classroom was filmed here. We chose this classroom
because it was brightly lit that produced amazing shots. We enjoyed working with the every
changing setting of the background that consisted of moving clouds. We manipulated the space
of the classroom to film at different angles. One of the difficulties that we faced was the ever
changing lighting of the classroom due to the sunset of the background.
6.
Suria KLCC-KLCC Park
This is the location where we filmed the happy memory part of the video. We chose this location
because of its beautiful background that was filled with greenery and flowers. The beautiful
background was to bring colour to our video. We used natural lighting to light up our video.
We were able to film at different angles easily because we had a wide and space to shoot. One
of the major drawbacks of this location was that it was an outdoor location. Given that it was
the raining season, we had to suit our filming to the condition of the weather.
7.
Pasar Seni LRT Station
This location was where we filmed the precious moments from Rae Nae’s memory of her
friendship with Natalia. We chose this location because it was beautiful with its scenery of the
urban Kuala Lumpur lifestyle. We used natural lighting as a source of light. We were able to
film at different angles because it was an open space that doesn’t restrict movement whether it
is from the actor’s side or the director’s point of view. On the unfortunate side, we had to do
our filming based on the condition of the weather.
Album Cover
Dusk
Dawn
Project
Title: LOST STARS
Objectives
TLK’s main objective is to be able to reach out to the youths out there through this video and to relate
out the awareness of depression, angst, anger, frustrations and any other problems normally faced by
youths. We would like to direct our angle towards the urban culture and relate it to teens with
problems, teens who need guidance in their life. We aim to open the eyes of the world towards the
realities faced by teenagers and how do we play our part in society.
Missions/Benchmarks
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To raise awareness regarding the problems of teenagers
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To reach more than 200 views in YouTube within 1 week after production posting
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To be a prominent video in raising awareness regarding this matter
Keys to Success
Understand the feelings and the trueness of teenagers/youths
Relate the events to youths’ realities
Establish a common ground of awareness regarding the problems faced by youths towards the society
Integrity in all ways of notion and intentions
Instilling values among youths and the society
Originality towards the idea and licensing used in the video
Property
Music
TLK is using a music instrumental version of Lost Stars – Keira Knightley, the original soundtrack
from the motion pictures. We have used the instrumental version of the song, credits to Anthony
Chan, the YouTuber who posted this song. Here is the link of the song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9FD40mUKDI
The song will be sung by our fellow production team crew, Hazel Ng Rae Nae.
Synopsis
This story revolves around a girl, Rae Nee, who faced a problem with a group of bullies which led her
to be diagnosed with depression. She is prescribed with a counter pill, which is to be taken daily but at
times she takes more that prescribed. One day, the group of bullies went too far in bullying her and
she fought back, but it was to no avail as she was outnumbered and overpowered. Nathan, her friend
and confidante, gave her a present which consist of a lamp and a letter. Rae Nae went up to the school
roof to meet Nathan as per described in the letter and she brought the lamp along, now a symbol of
hope for her. Sadly, she didn’t meet up with Nathan and she felt distraught. The story is left hanging
on whether or not she will move on with her life or end it on the spot.
Treatment
Rae Nae lives a dark, sad life and she finds no reason in living. One day, her best friend Nathan gave
her a gift that may become a new hope in her situation.
Source Material
The sources we used are the movie Begin Again, YouTube and WeHeartIt.
People
Production Team
THELOSTKIDS, also known as TLK, is a production team consisting of five crews:
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Natalia Arfan
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Hazel Ng Rae Nae
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Kristal Johnny
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Joycelyn Lim Hui Yi
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Matthias Lim Shou En
We are a group of students who strive to inspire, connect and relate matters regarding the youth
towards society. We have distinct roles and we give out different contributions in terms of production,
research, layouts and directing. Each of us are individuals with personalities that are ready to shine
and excel in our field of work.
Originality
Based on the ideas and creation of Natalia Arfan.
Writer
Joycelyn Lim Hui Yi / Kristal Johnny
Editor
Kristal Johnny / Hazel Ng Rae Nee
Line Producer: Kristal Johnny
Actors: Matthias Lim
Actress: Hazel Ng Rae Nee
Side Actresses: Natalia Arfan / Joycelyn Lim Hui Yi
Budget
Prototype Used In Music Video:
Light Bulb, RM 7.00
Sticks, RM 4.00
Bulb Holder & Plug, RM 32.00
Total Cost: RM 43.00
Transportation Fees:
KTM Tickets from Subang Jaya to KL Sentral, RM 1.60 x2
LRT Tickets from KL Sentral to Pasar Seni, RM 1.00 x2
LRT Tickets from Pasar Seni to KLCC, RM 1.60 x4
LRT Tickets from Pasar Seni to Kinrara, RM 1.90 x2
Total Fare: RM 15.40
Miscellaneous Fees:
Petrol Consumption, RM 10.00
TOTAL BUDGET:
RM 68.40
Marketing Plan
Our marketing strategy is to satisfy the viewers with what they see. We ensure that our viewers are
satisfied with our final product with ways like developing new and unique ideas in the video. We
believe that satisfying a viewer's expectations is the key to repeat business and positive word-ofmouth advertising. Building a relationship with our viewers is also one of our strategies as well. We
can interact with the viewers in the comment bar which is located underneath the video. It is also
important that our video is properly promoted through social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter
and Instagram. This can help gain more public attention, hence effective promotion through social
media is crucial. Besides that, to support our marketing initiatives, we will be involved in as many
technology conferences as possible to ensure that we are offering the video of the highest quality.
Hence, having an effective marketing strategy is vital to ensure the success of our project.
Project scene/storyboard layouts
-all scenes are shot audio-lessScene 1
Venue: Bathroom with a mirror
Character(s):
1. Girl
2. Girl’s friend
3. A group of 3 random people as bully gang
Character’s position: Standing by the mirror
Props: Lighter / Pills
Setting: Low light
Description:
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Camera focuses on her back in the bathroom as she faces the mirror with both hands on each
end of the sink
Camera close up to her face then to the eyes
Set up transition to flashback:
- Girl talking and laughing with another girl
- Girl having fun and they can be seemed clearly as close friends in school
- They seemed to be facing a conflict, fighting over something and flashback ends with a
note that their friendship is over
- Girl gets constant bullying in school and the girl that used to be her friend has become
part of the bullying gang
Flashback ends // back to reality of the current scene in the bathroom
Camera is still focusing on the girl’s eyes
She closes her eyes and a tear is shown to be falling off from her eyes and across her cheeks
Camera transitions to full body view
Girl seen scrambling the bathroom for her pills
Girl eating pills at a normal dosage
Girl playing with a lighter whilst sitting in the bathroom
Camera focuses on her face and then to the lighter’s fire
Scene 2
Venue: School
Character(s):
1. Girl
2. Girl’s friend
3. A group of 3 random people as bully gang
Character’s position: Walking around in school (motion) / Stopped by the lockers
Props: Books / Papers
Setting: Broad daylight
Description:
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Camera filming from the back, following the girl walking around school
She walks past everyone in school with her head down whilst carrying her books and papers
She is seen to be heading towards the lockers to store her items as the camera swivels from
the back towards her right to focus on the right side of her face
She is then hit by a group of people from the back and her items dropped
Camera switches to the dropped items on the floor
Camera shoots from the lower angle and towards the girl’s face
Camera is then back to eye-level view showing the group of bullies alongside with her exbest-friend bullying and tormenting her
Scene 3
Venue: Girl’s bedroom
Character(s):
1. Girl
Character’s position: Lying on the bed / sitting on the floor / standing in the middle of the room /
sitting on the closed toilet bowl
Props: Blade / Pills / Random objects
Setting: Low light / no light
Description:
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Girl rushes into the room and slams the door behind her
[snippets]
Girl starts to hurt herself by eating excessive dosage of pills (standing in the middle of the
room)
Girl takes blade and starts cutting herself while crying (sitting on the closed toilet bowl)
Girl starts screaming while throwing objects around room, angry and frustrated
Girl crying and pulling her hair (sliding on the wall and down towards a sitting position in a
corner)
Girl laying on the bed in starfish position while crying, daydreaming
Scene 4
Venue: School (classroom)
Character(s):
1. Girl
2. Girl 2
3. Guy
Character’s position: Sitting in the classroom seat / walked in from the outside and sitting a table
away
Props: Box / Post-Its
Setting: Broad daylight
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Girl sits on the classroom table writing on her journal
Camera angles above her head and directly upon her head crown and towards her desk
Camera switch to eye-level view by Girl’s right-side
Girl 2 sitting quietly on the left desk-seat beside Girl and looking annoyed
Guy approaches and put his arms around both Girl 2 and Girl
Girl 2 walked off angrily with scrunched face and taking all her things with her
Guy sits at the seat Girl 2 was sitting and smiled to Girl
Camera switch to eye-level view by Guy’s left-side and no revealing of his face
A box is shown to be placed on her desk alongside with a Post-It that reads “Another day,
another light ”
Camera angles towards the girl showing her reaction to the gift
Camera switch from the girl’s left side, showing half of her back feature with a guy’s
silhouette walking and taking his seat across the table
Camera angles back towards the girl’s face with her smiling
Scene 5
Venue: Girl’s bedroom
Character(s):
1. Girl
Character’s position: Walking from door /
Setting: Broad daylight / no light (lamp)
Props: Box / Letter / Lamp / Post-Its / Notice board
Description:
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Girl enters room with the box on her hand
Girl puts bag on the floor corner near door and sits on the bed with the box
Camera switch from eye-level view to directly upon her head crown and towards her action of
opening the box
The box is opened and the it is revealed to be a lamp and a letter
Girl takes out the letter and reads it
Camera shoots from the lower angle and towards the girl’s face and her holding the letter
while reading it, not revealing the letter content
Camera follows the girl to stick the letter on a notice board on her bedroom wall, alongside
with the Post-Its “Another day, another light ” and many other encouraging Post-Its with
the same writing on it
This is revealed that the guy from class have been encouraging her with all these Post-Its
The camera is focused on the notice board for quite awhile as the girl takes out the lamp and
walk to the corner of her bed to switch it on (girl from behind is blurred)
Camera is then switch to view from the right side angle of eye-level view showing the girl
switching off the room light and switching on the lamp, giving it a glow-effect
Camera focus on girl as the light is lighting on her face
The girl then smiles with lips closed (contentment)
Scene 6 (Final Scene)
Venue: rooftop
Character(s):
1. Girl
2. Guy
Character’s position: Standing on rooftop A / standing on rooftop B
Setting: Broad daylight
Props: Letter / Lamp
Description:
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Guy standing on rooftop A
Camera showing guys back view with him standing on the rooftop as the middle object focus
Camera focus on door of rooftop B
Girl opens door and holding both lamp and letter
Camera follows girl’s movement towards the edge of rooftop B
Camera zoom out to view girl at rooftop B and guy at rooftop A, not meeting each other’s
eyes
Camera showing girl crying and scrunching the letter while holding the lamp on the other side
of her hand
Camera switch to rooftop A, back-view and not revealing guy’s face, showing guy looking at
watch and looking around as if searching for someone
Camera revealing guy’s face as he faces rooftop B but with neutral face
Camera view faces rooftop b and no one is there
Camera zooms out revealing wide view of scene revealing guy standing at rooftop A and
facing an empty rooftop B
Camera then focus on a scrunched paper floating on mid-air then landing on the floor
Camera zooms in on letter to reveal content
Inspiration Board
Inspired by nature and
sunsets. Using these
inspirations, we decided to
film our music video with
nature. The bright tones in
these pictures also inspired
us to make some of the
scenes in the music video
brighter to highlight the
message we want to get
across the audience.
Inspired by grey tones and natural
lighting. We were inspired to film
our music video in this tone to
show the emotions that we want to
get across to the audience. The
grey tones perfectly highlights the
scenes in our music video. The
natural lighting are just
aesthetically pleasing which
accentuated the quality of our
group’s cinematography skill.
Equipment
IPHONE 6
TRIPOD
CANON POWERSHOT G7X
CANON 500D
Software
After Effects
Provides industry-standard motion graphics and
visual effects tool to produce and create
stunning visuals.
IMovie
IMovie that are provided by Apple products.
This software enables us to create Hollywoodstyle quality videos with stunning 4K resolution.
Wardrobe
Plain black short pants
Cost: RM30
 Bought from Cotton On in 2013 at
Aeon Bukit Tinggi Shopping
Centre.
 Easy to match with any tops because
of its universal colour, black.
 Very light and comfortable and
suitable for Malaysia, considering its
hot weather throughout the whole
year.
 Needs a belt as it loosens very
easily.
Oversized plain light grey sleeves TShirt
Cost: RM 10
 Bought by my mum earlier this year
(2015) in a morning market.
 Very light and comfortable.
 Suitable for hot weather due to its
bright colour as it does not absorb
heat.
 Has a trendy look due to its big size
that provides a sloppy look and
folded sleeves that is trendy within
the fashion industry these days.
 Can be easily matched.
Plain white single
RM 15
 Bought from F.O.S. Aeon Bukit
Tinggi Shopping Centre 4 years ago
(2012).
 Convenient for outfits that requires an
overcoat.
 Very light and thin hence the cloth
loosens easily.
 Semi-see through.
Converse sneakers
Cost: RM 130
 Bought earlier this year (2015) from
Converse, Sunway Pyramid.
 High quality.
 Very comfortable but can be quite
heavy.
 Matches well with all casual outfit
due to its universal colour, black.
Black oversized men hoodie
Cost: RM 79.90
 Bought from F.O.S., KLIA 2 weeks
ago (10th November 2015).
 Very trendy look as it is oversize.
 Suitable for cold places due to its
thickness.
 Very cozy and comfortable but can
be quite heavy.
 Very convenient and can be matched
easily with any outfit.
Plain black high heel boots
Cost: RM 130
 Bought from H&M, Sunway Pyramid
earlier this year (2015).
 Matches well with any outfit.
 Provides the person who wears it a
taller perception.
 Heavy but comfortable.
Plain black jeggings
Cost: RM 50
 Bought from F.O.S., Sunway Pyramid
few months ago.
 Matches well with any shirt.
 Comfortable and stretchable.
 Slightly thicker and more convenient
that leggings.
 Slight thinner and more comfortable
than jeans.
High waisted short ripped Jeans.
 Bought from Brands Outlet, Sunway
Pyramid early this year (2015).
 Suitable for beach wear as it stands out
because it consists of bright blue
colour.
 Trendy because thorn ends (ripped) is
one of the trendy fashion style these
days.
 Very convenient and easy to be
matched with.
Green checkered overcoat
Cost: RM 50
 Bought last year (2014) from
Terranova, Sunway Pyramid.
 Gives a sloppy yet fashionable look
 Enhances simple styles like plain white
t-shirt and blue jeans by either tying it
around your waist to simply putting it
on.
Plain white single
RM 15
 Bought from F.O.S. Aeon Bukit
Tinggi Shopping Centre 4 years ago
(2012).
 Convenient for outfits that requires
an overcoat.
 Very light and thin hence the cloth
loosens easily.
 Semi-see through.
Plain black back pack
Cost: RM 35
 Bought from Brands Outlet, AEON
Bukit Tinggi Shopping Centre few
months ago.
 Suitable for any students.
 Very convenient as it comes with a lot
of different segments.
 Matches well with any outfit due to its
colour, black.
 Not heavy and bulky.
Plain black men shorts.
Cost: RM30
 Bought from Brands Outlet, Main
Place back in 2013.
 Can be easily matched with any
coloured shirt.
 Made out of good quality.
 Comfortable and suitable to wear all
day long.
Black Puma slippers with yellow prints
Cost: RM 35
 Light and comfortable.
 Suitable for the hot weather in
Malaysia.
 Convenient for travelling.
Denim blouse
Cost: RM40
 Enhances simple styles like plain white
t-shirt and blue jeans by either tying it
around your waist to simply putting it
on.
Black skinny jeans
Cost: Rm75
 Matches well with any shirt
 Comfortable
Black and pink New Balance sport
shoes
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Comfortable
Durable and long wear
Behind the scenes
First Filming
11th November 2015
Behind the scenes photos of the sad scene in
Amverton Park. These scenes also features the
introduction of our prototype.
Second Filming
Third Filming
22nd November 2015
Behind the scenes photos at Taylors
Lakeside University Campus’ rooftop
and carpark. The group members
gather to film the last few scenes of
the music video.
Fourth Filming
23rd November 2015
Behind the scenes with the
group members of
Thelostkids team at a Taylors
Lakeside University Campus,
E7.18. Shown above are
pictures of Hazel acting for
the classroom scenes.