HOUSE SHOTS NOT REQUIRING ACTORS - 21/11/12 (shots 19, 38, 46, 55, 72 filmed)
HOUSE SHOTS REQUIRING ACTORS - 25/11/12 (cancelled)
GREEN SCREEN ROOM + STREET SHOTS - 28/11/12 (cancelled)
STREET SHOTS - 07/12/12 (shots 39, 40, 42-45 filmed)
GREEN SCREEN ROOM SHOTS - 19/12/12 (filmed)
MORE GREEN SCREEN ROOM SHOTS - 06/02/13 (cancelled)
MORE GREEN SCREEN ROOM SHOTS - 07/02/13 (filmed)
HOUSEHOLD SHOTS (WITH DAN ONLY) - 17/02/13 (filmed)
LYRIC SHOTS - 06/03/13 (filmed)
Thursday, 22 November 2012
Locations
* My house
I will need to do some shots for the video in a victim's house, and I've decided that my house would suit this well. I believe it is well decorated and full of valuable items, which could make it an attraction to a thief.
* Green-screen room in college
I envision that some shots, such as those that require lip-syncing, should be shot in a dark room, you can change the lighting in the room so that it is dark, but I will attempt to ensure that there is a light that will shine on the singer, so that although the room is supposed to be dark, we are focusing solely on the singer.
* Street areas
There are shots in which the singer stalks the streets for somewhere to carry out a robbery. I will use the street areas around either my house or the area around my college. I believe the latter would be the most suitable location, as there are some shops as well as houses nearby. Shops include Tesco Express and Sainsburys, as well as a pizza takeaway. Although it is not a busy shopping centre, I don't consider it a problem as the character being portrayed in the song is supposedly obsessed with stealing everything and anything, not just valuable items, which is a more conventional portrayal of a thief. In my music video, I am therefore challenging these conventions.
I will need to do some shots for the video in a victim's house, and I've decided that my house would suit this well. I believe it is well decorated and full of valuable items, which could make it an attraction to a thief.
* Green-screen room in college
I envision that some shots, such as those that require lip-syncing, should be shot in a dark room, you can change the lighting in the room so that it is dark, but I will attempt to ensure that there is a light that will shine on the singer, so that although the room is supposed to be dark, we are focusing solely on the singer.
* Street areas
There are shots in which the singer stalks the streets for somewhere to carry out a robbery. I will use the street areas around either my house or the area around my college. I believe the latter would be the most suitable location, as there are some shops as well as houses nearby. Shops include Tesco Express and Sainsburys, as well as a pizza takeaway. Although it is not a busy shopping centre, I don't consider it a problem as the character being portrayed in the song is supposedly obsessed with stealing everything and anything, not just valuable items, which is a more conventional portrayal of a thief. In my music video, I am therefore challenging these conventions.
Tuesday, 20 November 2012
Cast list
Dan Troupe - singer, main role in music videoI chose Dan as he is a media student, which allows me to get constructive criticism in regards to my script and storyboard. I can openly talk to him and I've known him since high school. He doesn't live far away therefore making it fairly easy to shoot.
Extras:
TBC - As of March 3rd, 2013, I am trying to figure out how to bring in an additional actor/actress for my music video. I originally planned to have my friend Ryan as an extra, but due to his very busy schedule this looks unlikely. It is possible I will use an actress named Alex.
Friday, 16 November 2012
Potential Hazards
I produced this table to keep in mind the potential hazards that may occur during filming. I will prepare my locations prior to filming to try to avoid these hazards.
Tuesday, 13 November 2012
Relationship between my song and the visuals in my video
Relationship between lyrics and visuals:
The visuals in my music video will often complement the lyrics of the song, and the mise en scene of particular shots will often reflect the lyrics as we hear them. For example, during lyrics such as "Force of habit is the problem that I've got" and "I admit, I know I've got a problem", we will see mocked up paperwork that details "force of habit" as a kind of disease that is incurable. This makes the subject matter of the song seem more realistic and possibly frightening to those outside of the target audience group.
The performance of the singer, more specifically, the facial expressions, will also complement the lyrics. The actor will portray the persona he is singing about through these facial expressions. This primarily includes manic smiles and laughter whilst lip syncing to some of the lyrics.
Relationship between music and visuals:
The song is in a mid-paced tempo, which means some of the shots will flow in a reasonably slow pace. Parts of the song that feature guitar solos will have faster-paced, more action packed shots to complement them. I will have what I like to refer to as "mini-montages" that will feature a series of shots that play in a short space of time (around 3-5 seconds) that follow a particular theme in terms of, for example, mise-en-scene. One "mini-montage" I plan to use in my music video is one that shows many valuable items such as wallets and iPods, to imply that the singer has managed to steal them all in one fell swoop. This reflects the danger of the character being portrayed in the song and, most importantly, in my video, as it is up to me how I aim to portray him.
Close up of the singer:
Most of the shots that contain lip syncing will show a close up of the singer in a room that is otherwise dark, so the focus is fully on the singer. It is important for many music listeners to know who the performer of the song is, or if the song is a band effort, it's important to at least know what the singer looks like, although especially in rock and metal music videos, fans may want to know who the guitarists, bassists and drummers are too, as songs such as "Sweet Child O Mine" by Guns N Roses feature acclaimed guitar solos. However, many rock/metal videos such as mine still solely focus on the singer.
Performance, concept or narrative?
The music video will mix both performance and narrative. I feel that the narrative is somewhat loose but still present. The story doesn't really fit into a traditional structure (equillibrium, disruption, quest, resolution/re-equillibrium). The music video begins with the singer awakening from a sleep, opening his eyes and pulling a sinister smile, all in jump cuts. The music video will end on these shots in a reverse order, to show that his activities have come to an end, temporarily. To me, it gives the idea that he is stolen all there is to steal, and has therefore "gone into hibernation" so to speak, until some time has passed and he is able to wreak havoc again. Therefore, if the viewer was to re-watch the music video straight away, it would resemble his re-awakening after some time has passed, so the video can therefore be watched on a loop and it would show a continuting narrative.
The visuals in my music video will often complement the lyrics of the song, and the mise en scene of particular shots will often reflect the lyrics as we hear them. For example, during lyrics such as "Force of habit is the problem that I've got" and "I admit, I know I've got a problem", we will see mocked up paperwork that details "force of habit" as a kind of disease that is incurable. This makes the subject matter of the song seem more realistic and possibly frightening to those outside of the target audience group.
The performance of the singer, more specifically, the facial expressions, will also complement the lyrics. The actor will portray the persona he is singing about through these facial expressions. This primarily includes manic smiles and laughter whilst lip syncing to some of the lyrics.
Relationship between music and visuals:
The song is in a mid-paced tempo, which means some of the shots will flow in a reasonably slow pace. Parts of the song that feature guitar solos will have faster-paced, more action packed shots to complement them. I will have what I like to refer to as "mini-montages" that will feature a series of shots that play in a short space of time (around 3-5 seconds) that follow a particular theme in terms of, for example, mise-en-scene. One "mini-montage" I plan to use in my music video is one that shows many valuable items such as wallets and iPods, to imply that the singer has managed to steal them all in one fell swoop. This reflects the danger of the character being portrayed in the song and, most importantly, in my video, as it is up to me how I aim to portray him.
Close up of the singer:
Most of the shots that contain lip syncing will show a close up of the singer in a room that is otherwise dark, so the focus is fully on the singer. It is important for many music listeners to know who the performer of the song is, or if the song is a band effort, it's important to at least know what the singer looks like, although especially in rock and metal music videos, fans may want to know who the guitarists, bassists and drummers are too, as songs such as "Sweet Child O Mine" by Guns N Roses feature acclaimed guitar solos. However, many rock/metal videos such as mine still solely focus on the singer.
Performance, concept or narrative?
The music video will mix both performance and narrative. I feel that the narrative is somewhat loose but still present. The story doesn't really fit into a traditional structure (equillibrium, disruption, quest, resolution/re-equillibrium). The music video begins with the singer awakening from a sleep, opening his eyes and pulling a sinister smile, all in jump cuts. The music video will end on these shots in a reverse order, to show that his activities have come to an end, temporarily. To me, it gives the idea that he is stolen all there is to steal, and has therefore "gone into hibernation" so to speak, until some time has passed and he is able to wreak havoc again. Therefore, if the viewer was to re-watch the music video straight away, it would resemble his re-awakening after some time has passed, so the video can therefore be watched on a loop and it would show a continuting narrative.
Monday, 12 November 2012
Use of own camera
While the majority of students are booking cameras belonging to the college, I am intending to use a camera that my father gave to me recently. He has also given me a tripod to use. I have took the camera in to the college to make sure it will be okay for me to use for my coursework. The technician approved it, which I am grateful for as it will save me the stress of trying to book out cameras multiple times, as there are a limited number of cameras in the college so I wouldn't be able to guarantee that I would be in possession of a camera during the days I intend to shoot any footage.
The tripod I own has a leg supporter missing. However, I don't feel that this hinders its performance. I also feel that it's easier to create a smooth camera movement on my tripod than on the tripods provided by college.
The model of the camera I am using is JVC Everio GZ-MG77 HDD. The make of my tripod is Miranda.
The tripod I own has a leg supporter missing. However, I don't feel that this hinders its performance. I also feel that it's easier to create a smooth camera movement on my tripod than on the tripods provided by college.
The model of the camera I am using is JVC Everio GZ-MG77 HDD. The make of my tripod is Miranda.
Prop list
Bracketed numbers = shots in which the props will be used
Various items such as wallets, keys, phones, money etc.
Money (pound notes, 11, 13, 14, 16, wallets 19, 25, 26, 31, 34, 36, 46, coins, 16, 31, 67, 71)
Sheet reading "FORCE OF HABIT" (17, 38, 72)
Book (29, 30)
Globe (53, 54) (SCRAPPED)
Other sheets relating to "force of habit" (55)
Other paper ("Temptation" 56 "5-fingered-discount" 57)
Money bank (70)|
Various items such as wallets, keys, phones, money etc.
Money (pound notes, 11, 13, 14, 16, wallets 19, 25, 26, 31, 34, 36, 46, coins, 16, 31, 67, 71)
Sheet reading "FORCE OF HABIT" (17, 38, 72)
Book (29, 30)
Globe (53, 54) (SCRAPPED)
Other sheets relating to "force of habit" (55)
Other paper ("Temptation" 56 "5-fingered-discount" 57)
Money bank (70)|
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