Filming session plan - re-recording section

12/12/2014
location

 

Weather Forecast

Organisation

Spoken

Risk assessment

Rain is expected on the day of recording, so any recording equipment must be covered and used with care. As the filming is on a narrow road, care must be taken not to film when a car is passing, as this could be dangerous for both the actor and the camera operator.

Music Video - Rough Cut

Feedback Questions

1. How well does the music video fit the Indie pop genre?
2. How well does the music video suit the song? Why?
3. How do you feel about the star's acting and lip-syncing?
4. Do you think the section with the male actor lip-syncing works well? Why?
5. Does the video remind you of any other artists' material?
6. What do you think the narrative of the music video is?

Feedback Video



From the feedback, I now know that the video suits the genre well and the narrative is clear, which means that the general style of the video does not need to be altered too extensively. The points that I need to work on in particular are the shots with the male actor that need to be re-recorded, and a few of the performance sections need to be timed with the lyrics more accurately.

Clothing

Lead Singer Role
The lead singer will be a female between the ages of 16-25. This is because the intended audience for the music video and the expected audience profile fits this age group.
Outfit-
The actor will wear two different outfits in the music video: one for the narrative scenes and one for the performance scenes. 
The actor's outfit for the narrative scenes will be simple and casual, as the setting is mundane. The clothing will be fairly dark with little colour, and the brands of clothing would be as the target audience is likely to be loyal to: brands such as Doc Marten and Top Shop. This image shows the kind of outit that will be worn.












For the performance sections she will be wearing something similar to this dress. This along with a basic and quiet location will contrast the busy narrative sections. Having this simple outfit focuses the audience's attention on the singer without any distraction.

Filming session plan

 Session 1 (07/11/14) 16:00-19:00

Location:
Boraston Bank, grass field.

Weather Forecast:

Organisation:

Actor, costume:

Props:

Leather carry-bag

Risk assessment:

• Electronic equipment is going to be in use. Must be weary with weather as the equipment may get damaged. 
• As the grass is likely to be damp or wet, and the ground may be muddy, care must be taken not to slip or let any equiment get damaged by dropping it.

Session 2 (13/11/14) 17:30-18:30

Location: 

Home of Steve (Actor) - Kitchen, Stairs/Landing and bathroom

Weather forecast:

Not Relevant, Indoors

Organisation:

spoken

Risk assessment:

• A scene is shot on the staircase. The actor must take care not to fall on the stairs.
• No faucets should be used for the duration of the filming, as water can damage equipment and cause a trip hazard if it gets onto the floor.

Session 3 (13/11/14) 19:00-20:30

Location: 

Home of Chess (Actor) - Bedroom

Weather forecast:

Not Relevant, Indoors

Organisation:

Not needed - Straight after Session 2

Risk assessment:

• The clutter and clothes on the floor may cause a trip hazard. The area tha tthe actor will be walking should be clear of clutter.

Session 4 (18/11/14) 10:00-11:30

Location:

College Darkroom

Weather forecast:

Not Relevant, Indoors

Organisation:

spoken

Risk assessment:

• The dark room is a small space, and with the tripod for the camera in use it may cause a trip hazard when trying to move around the room. Care must be taken when moving around in the room.

Session 5 (19/11/14) 9:30-11:00

Location:

College Darkroom

Weather forecast:

Not Relevant, Indoors

Organisation:

spoken

Risk assessment:

• The dark room is a small space, and with the tripod for the camera in use it may cause a trip hazard when trying to move around the room. Care must be taken when moving around in the room.

Session 6 (21/11/14) 12:30-13:00

 Location:

Camp Lane, Ludlow

 

Weather Forecast:

  Organisation:

spoken

Risk assessment:

• As the lane is very narrow, care must be taken to ensure there are no vehicles on the road during filming. This is because the camera will need to be on the road for the shots necessarry.

Session 7 (21/11/14) 18:30-20:00

Location:

Burford, Tenbury Wells

 

Weather Forecast:

 

Organisation:

Spoken

Risk assessment:

• The weather may be unpredicatable - If it rains, there must be a way to cover any electrical equipment ie. the camera. 
• As it is very cold, there may be a risk of ice and slipping. As it will be dark during filming, the ice may be difficult to see. The actor needs to be careful and avoid running.

Music Video Storyboard

Edited footage after second filming session

Editing narrative section 4 + feedback

Feedback:

Is it recognisable as a music video? Why/Why not?
Yes, because there are short shots. The clips change on the beat.
Does it use a sufficient range of shot types and camera movement?
Yes, tracking shots, over-the-shoulder, aerial and establishing shots.
How well does it suit the genre of music? Why?
Clothing suits the genre. Outdoor location is suitable; good mise-en-scene. Suitable shots, eg. close-ups.

test videos - movement

Possible Performers + Casting

Possible actors for music video:
Main singer/actor
- Chess
Chess would make a good representation for the target audience. She will be playing the 'relatable' character, meaning that she needs fit stereotypes of the target audience. Her style is somewhat mainstream but still unique, which is a style that the target audience is likely to think of themselves. She is reliable and will turn up to any shooting session possible. She is also good at following instruction, however lacks the ability to lip-sync effectively and convincingly, which makes her more appropriate for this role, but more appropriate for the family member role.








-Gee
Gee represents the target audience well, as well as fitting the stereotypes of the target audience. She appears to have a less mainstream style, with dyed-red hair. She would fit the part of the main character as she is reliable, and often available for filming. She is also good at acting, as she takes Drama as a subject. Her lip-syncing is convincing and well-timed, and she is punctual. This makes her very appropriate for the main role.


Boyfriend/ex
- Phil Cooke
Phil suits the role of the boyfriend as he is the same age as the singer's actor (17). He is a fairly accurate representation of the male audience for the music genre, and he is capable of playing the role suitably. His style suits the intended audience profile well, as it is fairly neutral and not too mainstream. He would be suitable as an actor as he is reliable and punctual, and is available regularly.


-Phil Fletcher
Phil may suit the role fairly well. He is the same age as the singer's actor, meaning that it would be pheasable that he is her boyfriend. He has a unique style, and may not represent the male target audience as well as Phil Cooke. He is available to perform very often and is reliable, however he lacks the confidence to act well on camera. He may also be difficult to work with, as he may not follow instructions well. This may be a huge downfall to casting him.

Family members
- Liv -
Liv would suit the sister character from the first section of the video well, as she is a similar age to the singer's actor and may not fit the stereotype of the audience as well. This means that she will be the less relatable character, with a more mainstream look. There will not be much focus on this character.






- Steve
considerably older than other actors. confident, father figure, suits role.He is a good representation of the target audience's father figure, and would be recognised instantly as the father due to his age and the situation.






-Carl
Also considerably older, he is an obvious father figure when compared agains the other actors. He suits the role fairly well, however he is unlikely to be reliable, and would not follow instructions well making him hard to work with.