Monday, 15 December 2014
Saturday, 13 December 2014
Behind the scenes images
These are some behind the scenes images taken when filming in the park. This demonstrates well the issue I had when filming because the sun was really low therefore there was flares of sun in certain directions. So I had to move when filming at some points to make sure the lighting was good.
Friday, 12 December 2014
Filming Diary - Friday 12th of December
Today I filmed the beginning scenes for my music video. I had planned to film the party scene also but the actors couldn't make it last minute so I had to reschedule that section and film the parts that I could.
The shots that I did manage to get did go quite well in some places but other my framing could have been better and also maybe smoother transitions between the shots.
Lighting was an issue in the close up shots as the position of the actor meant that her face was dark and shadowed at some moments, so I may re-film that at some point to make sure you can see her face and hair properly.
The shots that I did manage to get did go quite well in some places but other my framing could have been better and also maybe smoother transitions between the shots.
Lighting was an issue in the close up shots as the position of the actor meant that her face was dark and shadowed at some moments, so I may re-film that at some point to make sure you can see her face and hair properly.
Friday, 5 December 2014
Filming Diary
Friday 5th of December
Today I filmed the majority of the park scene for my music video. As it was really cold we didn't want to stay too long and I didn't like having the equipment in a park incase it was stolen.
There was some difficulties as Jack (the actor) was struggling to mouth the words in time with the music so that it would work when I edit the footage. This was because he didn't fully know the words, so next time he need to learnt the words before hand.
At first I had a little play with the camera to get used to using it and also how to position the tripod correctly. I then practised framing and filmed a couple of test shots.
The shots which went well I thought was the close-ups of Kate (the actress) and also the shots of the two actors walking towards and away from each other.
Overall, I think the filming went well considering it was the first time we had all tried it.
Today I filmed the majority of the park scene for my music video. As it was really cold we didn't want to stay too long and I didn't like having the equipment in a park incase it was stolen.
There was some difficulties as Jack (the actor) was struggling to mouth the words in time with the music so that it would work when I edit the footage. This was because he didn't fully know the words, so next time he need to learnt the words before hand.
At first I had a little play with the camera to get used to using it and also how to position the tripod correctly. I then practised framing and filmed a couple of test shots.
The shots which went well I thought was the close-ups of Kate (the actress) and also the shots of the two actors walking towards and away from each other.
Overall, I think the filming went well considering it was the first time we had all tried it.
Thursday, 4 December 2014
Wednesday, 3 December 2014
Cast List
Main Female Character: Kate Maxey
I have chosen Kate to be the main girl character as she is reliable and professional when acting. She has previous experience of being in other people's music videos so she knows that it has to be taken seriously. I have been friends with Kate for years and know that I can rely on her to turn up when needed and to bring certain items of clothing/props if necassary. She has 'the look' that I wanted for my music video as she dresses in an individual way and suites the idea of the character.
Main Male Character: Jack Blanchard
I have chosen Jack to be in my music video as he is used to being infront of the camera as he has been in other people's music videos. He has the overall style that I wanted in my male character and think that he will perform well as this character because of his humourous personality. He is reliable and usually available when I need to film.
Other Characters:
Tom Bell
Emily Lawson
Liam Potter
Ash Wray
Tuesday, 2 December 2014
Weather for filming
I intend to film on Friday between 12pm and 3pm. As the weather is looking to be slightly cloudy I may have to make sure that I get the filming done as early as possible to ensure there is as much natural light as possible. The actors will also have to wear suitable clothing i.e. coats and jackets as the temperature is expected to be cold. The weather being cloudy doesn't effect the overall affect of the shots I don't think as the weather doesn't have to set the mood.
Filming Plan
My House
Shots:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 , 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 42, 43, 44, 45
Cropton Park
Shots:
22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 (added shots not drawn on story board)
My Bedroom
Shots: 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 49
Another Bedroom
Shots:
47, 48
Street
Shots:
50, 51, 52, 53
Shots:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 , 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 42, 43, 44, 45
Cropton Park
Shots:
22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 (added shots not drawn on story board)
My Bedroom
Shots: 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 49
Another Bedroom
Shots:
47, 48
Street
Shots:
50, 51, 52, 53
Friday, 28 November 2014
Saturday, 15 November 2014
Friday, 14 November 2014
Thursday, 13 November 2014
Wednesday, 12 November 2014
Wednesday, 5 November 2014
Applying Narrative Theory
The Neighbourhood – Sweater Weather
When applying narrative theory to this music video, I
realised that the music video itself is abstract based. This means there is no
particular narrative that the video follows, but it has the same theme running
throughout; teenage culture. Tim O’Sullivan’s theory of how every media text
tells some kind of story links to this music video as the audience is almost
taken on a journey through a group of teenagers life’s and experiences. The
video itself contains constant cuts from scene to scene as it shows how fast
paced teenage life can be. Sven Carllson’s theory that media texts usually fall
into 2 categories being performance clip or a conceptual clip relates to this
music video as the video itself is abstract. The purpose of this video is to portray
teenage culture to the audience in a way that makes it look fun and that
teenagers have no responsibility. Although this is not a true reflection of all
teenage culture, it creates an image of what is expected from teenagers in
regards to rebellion. Michael Shore’s theory that music videos are surface
without substance can be reflected in the music video as the short clips that
are merged together don’t really have a meaning, they are just showing
different experiences that a group of friends have. This is shown through the
cinematography as it cuts certain areas from the screen and is sometimes all
over the place, which makes it seem like the footage has been taken by someone
in the group. The use of this bad cinematography reflects how sometimes music
videos don’t have to have an obvious meaning, but there may be a hidden one
when the audiences fully understands the narrative. Taking into consideration
Kate Domaille’s theory of there only being 8 narratives, this music video could
be interpreted to be ‘Candide’ as the audience see the teenagers in their
journey as being invincible, and the actions of the teenager reflect that mind
set by the experiences they have/take part in.
Thursday, 23 October 2014
Wednesday, 22 October 2014
Tuesday, 14 October 2014
Treatment
My music video will be mainly performance and it will be in black and white. The majority will be fast paced editing as it will go to the beat of the song. I want to have a main boy and and girl who are in a relationship. The video will begin with the boy getting on one knee and proposing to his girlfriend in a park. Then the girl will be overwhelmed and start thinking about it and start having flashbacks to when they first got together and things they've done. At the end the girl will look and nod when it says 'are you gonna be my girl?'. I want the video to be quirky and look like it is filmed as a documentary of their lives, filmed by a friend. I think this will avoid the 'cheesy' love story narrative that I didn't want.
Friday, 19 September 2014
Thursday, 18 September 2014
3 initial ideas in relation to narrative of video/ film etc
I have 3 ideas about what I would maybe like to include in my music video:
- Boy meets girl but not with the typical love story/heartbreak narrative. I want the narrative to be purely focused on the boy and girl getting into the relationship stage. This way the message the music video is giving out wont be 'cheesy' or typical of a love story. Id have the music video be in black and white as that goes with the style of the song. I also would have fast paced editing to go with the fast speed of the song. I may speed up some shots in the video to add depth and show a variety of techniques. I will include close ups and long shots to show the process of the boy getting the girl.
- Boy proposing to girl. Show different elements of relationship from when they first met to now and how much they have been through. Use flashbacks to show memories so flashes in between shots. Have memories in black and white and present day films in colour to show difference. Maybe start with him being on one knee and end with her saying yes (nodding).
- End of relationship. Shows how they met and the happy memories they had, then progress to them now and how they are not happy anymore. Black and white memories, reflecting back on them arguing to go along with the fast pace of the song.
Lyrics Analysis
Go!!
I say you look so fine
Big black boots,
Well I could see,
Well, so 1,2,3, take my hand and come with me
Big black boots,
Well I could see,
Oh yeah. Oh yeah. C'mon!
So 1, 2, 3, take my hand and come with me
because you look so fine
and i really wanna make you mine.
and i really wanna make you mine.
I say you look so fine
that I really wanna make you mine.
Oh, 4,5,6 c'mon and get your kicks
now you dont need that money
when you look like that, do ya honey.
when you look like that, do ya honey.
Big black boots,
long brown hair,
she's so sweet
with her get back stare.
she's so sweet
with her get back stare.
Well I could see,
you home with me,
but you were with another man, yeah!
I know we,
ain't got much to say,
before I let you get away, yeah!
I said, are you gonna be my girl?
but you were with another man, yeah!
I know we,
ain't got much to say,
before I let you get away, yeah!
I said, are you gonna be my girl?
Well, so 1,2,3, take my hand and come with me
because you look so fine
and i really wanna make you mine.
and i really wanna make you mine.
I say you look so fine
that I really wanna make you mine.
Oh, 4,5,6 c'mon and get your kicks
now you dont need that money
with a face like that, do ya.
with a face like that, do ya.
Big black boots,
long brown hair,
she's so sweet
with her get back stare.
she's so sweet
with her get back stare.
Well I could see,
you home with me,
but you were with another man, yeah!
I know we,
ain't got much to say,
before I let you get away, yeah!
I said, are you gonna be my girl?
but you were with another man, yeah!
I know we,
ain't got much to say,
before I let you get away, yeah!
I said, are you gonna be my girl?
Oh yeah. Oh yeah. C'mon!
I could see,
you home with me,
but you were with another man, yeah!
I know we,
ain't got much to say,
before I let you get away, yeah!
Uh, be my girl.
Be my girl.
Are you gonna be my girl?! Yeah
you home with me,
but you were with another man, yeah!
I know we,
ain't got much to say,
before I let you get away, yeah!
Uh, be my girl.
Be my girl.
Are you gonna be my girl?! Yeah
Friday, 12 September 2014
Information from looking at music videos
What do you think makes a good music video?
- a variety of shots/scenes
- something that looks realistic
What conventions did you notice in the videos you watched for homework?
- switching between the different shots to make the music video more entertaining and gripping to watch
What elements of the music videos you watched would you like to adapt in to your own work?
- different scenes
- bright colours (eye catching)
- powerful scenes
- maybe a storyline/narrative
Analysis of 5 music videos
Arctic Monkeys - R U MINE
- Effective as shows Alex Turner's character and personality
- Can be quite plain and boring at points
Vampire Weekend - A Punk
- Upbeat music video which goes well with the song
- Some shots are too long so can feel repetitive
Paloma Faith - Only Love Can Hurt Like This
- Different scenes make it look life like
Lana Del Rey - Born To Die
- Use of props is effective as makes the overall video seem realistic
- Video quite slow
Arctic Monkeys - Do I Wanna Know
- The use of animation is extremely effective
- May seem boring to some people
My all time favourite music video:
Foo Fighters - The Pretender
Brief For Music Video
1. A promotion package for the release of an album, to include a music promo video, together with two of the following three options:
- A cover for its release as part of a digipak (CD/DVD package)
- A magazine advertisement for the digipak (CD/DVD package)
Wednesday, 2 July 2014
Tuesday, 24 June 2014
Wednesday, 18 June 2014
Wednesday, 11 June 2014
Lyrics
Johanna drove slowly into the city
The Hudson River all filled with snow
She spied the ring on His Honor's finger, oh oh oh
The Hudson River all filled with snow
She spied the ring on His Honor's finger, oh oh oh
A thousand years in one piece of silver
She took it from his lily white hand
Showed no fear, she'd seen the thing
In the Young Men's Wing at Sloan-Kettering
She took it from his lily white hand
Showed no fear, she'd seen the thing
In the Young Men's Wing at Sloan-Kettering
Tuesday, 10 June 2014
Job Roles Within The Group
-Director (Team leader) Head
of camera work and equipment (signing in and out) - Meg
-Head of story boarding (director will
also take part in process) - Hannah
-Head of lyrics and edit timings - Bryn
-Head of mise-en-scene: location, Props and costumes - Me
Thursday, 5 June 2014
A2 Media Studies Brief
1. A promotion package for the release of an album, to include a music promo video, together with two of the following three options:
- a website homepage for the band
- a cover for its release as part of a digipak(CD/DVD package)
- magazine advertisement for the digipak (CD/DVD package)
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