Two Piece Puzzle Music Video
FOR FILM FESTIVAL CONSIDERATION, SCREENING PURPOSES ONLY
Directed by Eric Hinch, Song/ Starring Jer Ellis
In search of answers- a detective starts to have hallucinatory experiences as the pictures of suspects come alive in the photos and appear in the room. A music video unravelling conspiracies and mayhem of the mind. Written and Directed by Eric Hinch, this video has a unique blend of crime-drama, comedy and psychedelic visuals.
Starring Jer Ellis and Paul Wainwright. Jer and Paul are both from Victoria BC Canada. Jer is a Hip Hop artist, Paul is a veteran saxophone player, Paul's legendary licks are featured in the song. This is the second Hip Hop infused unique music video created by Jer and Eric.
Concept: Detective's Mental Trip
Setting
Detective Jer Ellis investigates a conspiracy in a bulletin board-filled room.
Trigger
Too much coffee and expired eyedrops induce hallucinatory experiences.
Action
Suspect photos come alive, the suspects appearing in the room.
Production Style
Visual Style
Classic detective shots mixed with Dutch angles and kaleidoscope effects. Costumes to remind us of Film Noir and Barney Miller
Progression
The set and the costumes transform from calm to busy, ending in madness and chaos.
Production
One-day shoot in a single room. Seven-day edit. Use of green screen, elaborate detective conspiracy board, costumes for Film Noir.
Key Characters and Scenes
Saxophone Sam
Comes alive from photo, plays in room. Green screen shots.
Belly Dancer
Animates from photo, dances in room. From licenced stock video.
Detective Jer Ellis
Various poses and actions, from calm to manic.
Filming Techniques
Character Shots
Green screen for Sax Man and Belly Dancer. Multiple angles for Jer Ellis.
Set Evolution
Progressively chaotic bulletin board. Increasing coffee cups.
B-Roll
Various object shots and hand close-ups for detail.
Colors
Fist half inspired by classic Black and White Film Noir and second half from 1970's Barney Miller TV show.
Set Design and Props
By Eric Hinch, Yvette Andre, Tracy Willie, Tobias and Matt Chobotuck
Desk Center
Eye drops, monitor, typewriter, lamp, binders, photos, fingerprints.
Evolving Board
Grows from small to 5x size. Photos, maps, yarn, binders increase.
Atmosphere
Room transforms from organized to chaotic.
Production Schedule

1

Filming
One-day shoot.

2

Standard Edit
4 days, minimal effects.

3

Creative Edit
4 days, advanced effects.
Vision and Impact
Eric's concept represents the song with eye-catching results, a storyline with humor, and just enough strangeness to be very engaging.
This unique music video combines classic detective drama with surreal visuals, promising an unforgettable experience for viewers.
Eric Hinch
With a strong background in theatre as an actor/ director/ kids performer/ writer and producer- Eric's filmmaking is unleashed with wild imagination. He resides in Victoria BC constantly pushing the creative arts and his own limits while being a founding member of the Haus of Owl Creation Lab.

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Eric the Bald

Eric The Bald hosts team building activities with Play The Roles, leads interactive entertainment and local tours. He also writes/ produces/ directs/ films/ edits music videos, documentaries, podcasts and commercials.

Jer Ellis

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jerellis | Instagram, TikTok | Linktree

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Paul Wainwright

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Paul Wainwright | live saxophone | Victoria, BC V8V 2G2, Canada

Paul Wainwright is a saxophone player in Victoria Canada. He performs neo soul music live with tracks and with many groups and collaborators.

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