Shadows We Carry

# Music Video Prompts: "Shadows We Carry" ## Overall Concept A dual-narrative structure interweaving

past combat experiences with present-day struggles, using contrasting visual styles to

represent the internal war veterans face. The video should honor the sacrifice while portraying

the raw reality of PTSD and the power of community healing. ---

## INTRO (0:00-0:10) **Visual Style:** Grainy, desaturated Super 8mm footage effect

- Extreme close-up of sand falling through fingers in slow motion - Rapid flash cuts

of dog tags, combat boots, desert landscape - Protagonist waking up violently in

bed, drenched in sweat, darkness surrounding them - Visual glitch