I am certain that I will use a camera stabiliser when filming the production, because it looks clean, professional and steady. However, before I use it on the filming day, I will need to test it out and practice how to hold the stabiliser as this would not be sufficient on the day. Therefore, in this section I will be testing the stabiliser so that I know what equipment I need on the days.
YOUTUBE -
This is the YouTube video I have been watching in order to understand how to use the camera stabiliser.
Source - RhinoCameraGear
This video has given me plenty of instructions and techniques for the equipment I wish to use.
IMAGES -
This is how I set up the stabiliser so that it held steady and felt stable to hold.
Left: This is a picture of me holding the camera stabiliser. Right: This is the stage, where the camera sits.
This is a short video showing the motion of the camera stabiliser when an individual holds it.
A risk assessment is not about creating huge amounts of paperwork , but rather about identifying sensible measures to control the risks in your workplace. It is a huge part of health and safety in a production setting.
RISK ASSESSMENT FOR MY MUSIC PROMOTION -
This is the risk assessment put in place for the music production. I have showed Fran the document so that she is aware of the potential risks during filming. This is her response:
From this, I can say that there will be a minimised amount of risks on the filming days, because my crew and actress have been notified.
In the music promotion I particularly want the actress to be wearing outfits that look rich, wealthy and posh to emphasise her powerful attitude. I would prefer the actress to wear whites and black purely because the scenes will already have a lot of colour in them therefore, it would be most ideal to keep the actresses look bold not colourful.
As for the actresses makeup, it would be most ideal to have her wearing something that stands out rather than a natural look. This is because dark eye makeup is very common in the R&B genre to make the female singers look more goddess like to the male viewers. I will make sure the actress looks well kept and wealthy throughout each scene in the music video to ensure the final video reinforces R&B conventions.
COSTUME VOTE -
I researched different types of outfits the actress could wear in the music video so that I could ask my focus group which would look most suitable for the music promotion. This is what I found:
I conducted a tally by asking my focus group what their favourite outfit is out of the section I chose. This is what I found.
The most popular outfit was the 3rd with 3 votes from my focus group. Each individual liked how the outfit was all black which stands out against a colourful background. They thought it was less revealing which would be most suitable for an actress under the age of 18.
This is what outfit the actress will be wearing in each scene:
Fran is going to wear the black dress because that shade was most popular according to my focus group. The actress is most comfortable wearing this dress instead of the red one.
{OUTFIT GODS OWN JUNKYARD}
{OUTFIT BEDROOM}
{OUTFIT ALBUM COVER}
MAKEUP:
MAKEUP INSPIRATION -
I researched different makeup looks on Google images to see if there were any colours I could see the actress wearing. This is the images I found:
From these images, it is clear that i think the actress should wear a orange or purple colour eyeshadow because it will work well with the colours created in post production. I approached the actress to ask what colour she preferred out of the colour chart below, this is the colour she likes the most:
Burnt orange is the makeup colour she is going to wear.
HAIR:
Hair is one of the main features audience look at on an actress, especially when it is volumes and big. However, since the actress will be wearing jewellery, accessories and makeup I think it would be preferred to keep her hair slick rather than volumes. This gives her that innocent yet tough look.
HAIR IDEAS -
These braids would look really great in the music video because they are slick and neat therefore, will be excellent for continuity. For example, if the actress was to have her hair down, it will easily move throughout the day. This will affect the continuity of the music video making it look less professional.
This is the actresses hair for the filming day.
JEWELLERY/NAILS:
Because I will be doing a close up on the actresses jewellery and nails, I will need to think carefully about what accessories will look best in the video. This is what the actress is most likely to wear:
Fran wears prescribed glasses because she is short sighted, however, it may be a problem recording her wearing the glasses. This is because you can get a reflection from the lighting in her glasses, and her eyes would not be the main focus. As eye contact is very important in romantic songs, I think it would be best for Fran to now wear glasses in the music video. Luckily she will not be reading from anything therefore, will not need contacts during production.
I organised a meeting with the actress Fran, so that I could get an idea of the bedroom layout and how I will attempt to take the shots. I took a few photos to give me an idea of angles, space and distance.
Recce Shot 1
Recce Shot 2
Recce Shot 3
Recce Shot 4
Recce Shot 5
Recce Shot 6
TRIAL VIDEOS -
These are videos of me trying out different movements with the camera to test how I will film the scene on the day.
Unfortunately, I received an email from God's Own Junkyard which mentioned that the 3rd November was not available anymore for filming therefore, I would have to swap the date. Luckily, I was able to confirm a day which my actress was free and the venue was free. I had to approach my teacher during this to ask if it was ok to film after the deadline, and I was pleased to hear that it would not be a problem.
This is the email conversation Jo and I had regarding the location hire.
In my music promotion the actress will be interacting with many props in order to support the themes and conventions of R&B. Some props will be bought and others will be already purchased.
Other than these specific items, most of the objects in each scene are furniture or copyrighted neon signs therefore, are not classed as props.
VLOG:
In this video I am explaining what I have chosen for the actresses costume, makeup and style.
FINAL STORYBOARD:
This is the final storyboard for my music promotion. I included colour in certain areas to show the items significance in the scene and to add a pop of excitement.
{STORYBOARD FEEDBACK AUDIO}
ANIMATIC STORYBOARD: WHAT IS IT?
The storyboards are brought into an editing program and are cut together with the correct timing and pace of the music. They can include basic sound effects, dialogue recordings and scratch soundtrack. I produced this animatic storyboard on Premiere Pro CS6 to show how the shots will look when edited with the music.
FIRST DRAFT STORYBOARD:
This a very rough storyboard that I did to get my ideas out on paper. This storyboard is not intended to be understandable of shots and angles, I just thought it would be a good idea to write all my ideas out in a quick storyboard.
On Saturday 7th of October I went with a friend to God's Own Junkyard to take some pictures and plan where I will do the filming and how I will set up the camera. It was also helpful to understand he journey and how long it takes to get to the location from the station. I will go into more detail about the journey later on in the filming stage however, I will present the images I took and why.
These images were taken by me on an iPhone 7 without flash or filters. It is clear that the colour in the light gallery is very pink which connotes to being playful, sweet, charming, feminine, cute and tender. Pink also symbolises love for oneself therefore, reinforces the idea of the actress feeling confident and dominant in herself.
SPECIFIC SIGNS: RECCE SHOTS -
When in the junkyard I kept an eye out for signs that related to romance, love and seduction as I will use them to cut between two scenes. The signs will be filmed close up between long takes as a transition.
RECCE SHOTS -
This is how the actress would look in the scenes with the lights in the background.
I used Adobe Illustrator to show how the actress will be standing or sitting in each area of the junkyard.
Since my focus group and I have agreed on a location I needed to get permission before I began to produce a story board. I did not want to imagine specific shots and there to be no guarantee on the location. This is how I went about asking for their permission:
GMAIL:
Before emailing God's Own Junkyard I phoned their main office to ask whether I will be able to film there for an 1 hour. I spoke to a kind lady on the phone who told me what to do and when the best days for filming were. However, since the signs are copyrighted filming is not allowed without a price.
I never received an email back from the junkyard therefore, I called their weekend only phone line and asked to speak to someone who deals with venue hires. I was told by a polite lady that the original cost of hire for an hour is £200.00 however, I explained that I am a school student and do not have the sufficient funds for the venue.
Fortunately, it was agreed that we would settle for £125.00 for an hour to have the venue for ourselves. It was a good deal since the shots will turn out high quality and the music video will look aesthetically pleasing.
The filming date - Friday 3rd November at 10:30am.
This is the only location I will need permission from.
{VIDEO TALKING ABOUT THE PROCESS
OF CHOOSING THE ACTORS}
Since the song focuses on H.E.R's
voice, it would make sense to primarily keep the attention on the
actress. This actress was used in Sophie and I's preliminary task and was very
professional and police. She loves R&B music and
enjoys watching music videos.
FEMALE ACTRESS:
Name:
Francecsa Aghovia
Age: 17
A - Levels: Drama, English Language and
History.
WHY IS SHE PERFECT FOR THE ROLE?
Fran is the perfect individual for
the role of H.E.R in the music video because she delivers much expression and
is very passionate about music and performing. I believe that it is very
important to include an actress who has experience in acting and being in front
of a camera because it makes the production a lot better.
In the preliminary task, she made sure each prop
was placed correctly which was very important to ensure continuity when
editing. This is why I think she will be amazing for the part.
The images below give me inspiration to create a music video full of
attitude, art and colour. The hallucegenic effects create a mysterious mood
that most people agree with. The target audience
for my music video will be the younger generation, therefore, these
lights and bright colours appeal to the majority of these individuals. Drug and
alcohol use is increased during the ages of 16 to 25 which means that this art
style will be sufficient for the video.
These images are from Pinterest
and were allowed to be used elsewhere.
So far, I have found a few places in London that would be interesting to
film in. Firstly, I wanted to research a bit more into the city London and
understand why this would be a good place to film my music video.
This video was created on Keynote on a
Macbook Pro, and includes information as to why I want to film my
production in London.
FIRST LOCATION:
GOD'S OWN JUNKYARD -
God's Own Junkyard includes new and used neon fantasies, salvaged signs, vintage neon and old movie props. It is a very artistic and colourful gallery which would be perfect for photography and filming.
Chris Bracey has put this neon junkyard together and has installed, collected the signs behind some of the greatest stars. Examples are, Tom Cruise's 'Eyes Wide Shut',Johnny Depp's'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' and Jack Nicholson's 'Batman'. Each prop is repaired and resurrected with quirky art and powered to shine like jewels of light.
ADDRESS:
Unit 12
Ravenswood Industrial Estate
Shernell Street
London
E17 9HQ
OPENING TIMES:
Friday - 11am to 9pm
Saturday - 11am to 9pm
Sunday - 11am to 6pm
This is a screenshot of the map location for the
Neon Junkyard.
This is a screenshot of the location.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
SECOND LOCATION:
LIGHTS OF SOHO –
Lights of Soho, is the world’s first culture hub, Gallery and Member’s club, operating as a social enterprise out of Soho’s Brewer st, London.
The gallery is open to the public until 6pm, six days a week and for members from 6pm – midnight. All the art is for sale in the gallery or can be purchased on the online shop.
The lighting in the bar is very vibrant and visually appealing which would look great in the camera. However, the only problem with this location is that it would be a problem to film in the bar due to the actresses and I's age. The gallery is very busy as it is in central London therefore, I may need to reconsider this location choice.
THIRD LOCATION:
NEAL'S YARD -
Neal's Yard is in Covent Garden and is a very popular tourist site. The colour and building styles is very uniquely designed which makes the street come to life. This would be a very effective place to film scenes for my music video as there is so much to capture and film. However, I would need to understand how the location will relate to the song.
The map shows the location of Neal's Yard.
WOULD I FILM HERE:
The location is very aesthetically pleasing and would look great in a music video however, it does not suit my theme and song as being romantic and smooth. This location would be better for a happy more upbeat soundtrack with more life and beat.
FOCUS GROUP:
{VIDEO}
FOURTH LOCATION:
BEDROOM -
I am going to shoot some of the shots in a bedroom like this where the sheets will be silk and the lighting will be warm and orange toned. I want this scene to be seductive and chill so I will make the surroundings as comfortable and 'cosy' as possible. WHY A BED?
The bed is single therefore, shows that the actress is powerful and is comfortable on her own until her partner sorts his thoughts and feelings out. It shows that she is moving on until he shows her that he loves her.
FIFTH LOCATION: DRAMA STUDIO - {IMAGES} I want to film sections of the music video in the drama studio in our school because there is blue and red lighting which can look behind a black background. I imagine the actress standing in front of the backdrop while the camera focuses closely on her face and her expressions.
