Shooting Priya's Scene

DAY 3

we wanted to get a feel of location and filming outside a set, with natural light, and while we were at it we would film some clips for Priyas part. Location: local park, as we liked the autumn atmosphere the park had, with the brown leaves. The main colour would be navy blues brown and grey, it would work well with Robbins scene.

DAY 4

Me and my group and priya went out to film here scene in different locations around the city centre. all these scene are of here walking while location and times change gradually because we stayed till dark, we decided not to give her a destination. I filmed most scenes, as i used an hand haled camera with the tripod to give the shaking image effect.

While we set of knowing that we would shot in certain location in the city, we found ourselves discovering more interesting places around Coventry to shot the scenes. This is an old industrial factory that we thought would look great with the rest of the scenes (I personaly liked this place the best).

Filming Priya in zoom in, as she walks toward us from the other side. To create the walking in a busy crowd scene that many films and music video's use.

We filmed in onto after it got dark to give the video a realistic change in time as well as location.
it was a very tiring day,
but we worked well as a team, and Priya was very dedicated and patient.

Shooting Robbins scene

DAY 1

Came to school early in the morning to set the school theatre up with the props - check

then we set the lighting - check

light testing on props



Me and Ally fixing and testing camera position just before Robbin arrives for the shoot.



Robbin arrived practiced the lyrics and lip syncing with the song - then we started shooting the scene three three times , each time we shot from different angles - Robbin was very patient because then we made him repeat the whole thing again and again. By the end of it Robbin has matured lip syncing but still needed to practice on his guitar playing. so we thought we needed another day to perfect the scene.

DAY 2

After the long day we had the day before trying to shoot Robbins theatre scene and from learning from the mistakes that we have done (as we look back on the footage that we'v taken- and spotted some mistakes)  we deiced that we needed to fix a couple of things

1- Robbin acting and movement routines

2- Robbins guitar playing

3- The set design, as when looking at what we filmed the day before we felt that the black background and lighting were really bland and unprofessional.

we therefore used a different type of  lighting to give a more studio glossy effect

We experimented with blue UV spot light.

Laylah adding a white fur rug to the set design.

We suddenly had an idea - to project moving abstract images to the white scene behind Robbin. We had some help from the drama department.

Experimenting with the projector

We ended up with this - its not to distracting from the main artist and its flow goses well with the song .

What makes a Music Video a 'Music Video' ?

(This slide is not my own- use for my resarch)

Conventions Of Music Videos

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camera shot and angle (screen prints ideas from other MV)

A Fine Frenzy- 'Almost Lover'.

A close-up (animation on right) contains just one character's face. This enables viewers to understand the actor's emotions and also allows them to feel empathy for the character. This is also known as a personal shot.

 An extreme close-up (animation on right) contains one part of a character's face or other object. This technique is quite common in horror films, particularly the example above. This type of shot creates an intense mood and provides interaction between the audience and the viewer.

A mid shot (animation on right) contains the characters or a character from the waist up. From this shot, viewers can see the characters' faces more clearly as well as their interaction with other characters. This is also known as a social shot

A bird's eye angle (animation on right) is an angle that looks directly down upon a scene. This angle is often used as an establishing angle, along with an extreme long shot, to establish setting.

equipment

Just having a look around what we might need.

Costume Preparation

We fixed up different potiential outfits that priya (girl in video), could wear -outfits that compliment the video narrative and genre.

here is what we put we got.

chic vintage - would give the video abit of edge, fashional yet simiple

casual girl neext door -

casual chic

indie retro

ARTIST OUTFIT

We didnt plan to much on what robbin was going to wear, beacuse the classic indie outfit for a music video would be a shirt/t-shirt and jeans - i think wel just go with this :D

HAIR AND MAKE-UP (finale look)

An indie hair cut ,plus geek-chic glasses and simple make-up
the perfec look for video

cast / crew

Theses are our chosen casts that will feature in our music video.


Priya and Robbin.





Music Video Cast from ownis on Vimeo.



giving our self allacated roles during the production, these are the different role that have to be taken - as we are only three in this group we would have to take on more the one role each.


The director is primarily responsible for the storytelling, creative decisions and acting of the film. (ME)


The assistant director (AD) manages the shooting schedule and logistics of the production, among other tasks. There are several types of AD, each with different responsibilities. (LAYLAH)

The casting director finds actors to fill the parts in the script. This normally requires that actors audition. (ALLY- as he will be going around our 6th form and drama students looking for an potiental cast)

The location manager finds and manages film locations. Most pictures are shot in the controllable environment of a studio sound stage but occasionally, outdoor sequences call for filming on location. (ME, LAYLAH)

The production manager manages the production budget and production schedule. They also report, on behalf of the production office, to the studio executives or financiers of the film. (ME,- as will be reporting back to my media class on our progress)

The director of photography (DoP) is the cinematographer who supervises the photography of the entire film (ME)

The production sound mixer is the head of the sound department during the production stage of filmmaking. They record and mix the audio on set - dialogue, presence and sound effects in mono and ambience in stereo.(ALLY)

The production designer creates the visual conception of the film, working with the art director.(ME, LAYLAH, ALLY- we will go through this together as a group)

The art director manages the art department, which makes production sets. (ME- my role was to pay a visit to the drama department, and choose props and set up the mise-en-scene)

The costume designer creates the clothing for the characters in the film working closely with the actors, as well as other departments. (ME- as i will be making sure Robbin and Priya (cast) are dressed in certain cloths and in the style that I have chosen - we will throught it before the shoot)

The make up and hair designer works closely with the costume designer in addition to create a certain look for a character.

The storyboard artist creates visual images to help the director and production designer communicate their ideas to the production team. (LAYLA- as she will draw up the animatics of the music video)

The choreographer creates and coordinates the movement and dance - typically for musicals. Some films also credit a fight choreographer (ME-as i will be directing both the actors on movement and acting)


I hope everyone sticks to their given role :D

(mise-en-scene) Locations

LOCATION 1

            Location 1 - Will be in the school theatre, were we will have to arrange a set design in order to create a living room with furniture and other props. We chose to set the scene in the theater rather then an real living room because we wanted a small impact, not so spacious living room to focus more on the artist. Also it will be more effective in terms of lighting, as we could lights and equipment that we might not be able to use in a real living room. However the main reason is that we wanted a vintage old living room ,therefore it would be easier to create one using old furniture and give it an autumn warm feel.  the purpose of the choice of theme was for it to compliment the song which is  about relationship break up and how their 'falling to pieces', therefore the old living room applies that they are looking back at old memories and that time and made it harder.









This is my Mood Board for Location 1 - all inspired by vintage/retro photography

These are the different props and furniture iv found ,that i might use in my set design, in location one

An old settee, 19th century style along with old fashioned cushions -the actor (Robin) might be sitting on it while he performs.

Draft  Set Design 

We have rearranged a draft of how we want the set deign to look like and how long it will take to put it together and remove it agin after wards. however we did not like the black curtains at the back and the black floor as it made it more stage like rather then a living room.

 

LOCATION 2
   Around Coventry City centre- the urban industrial side of it.
These are just to give us an idea before hand, so we know what to look for and where to film.