Shooting Schedule & Camera Angle Planning

Shooting Schedule

As most of our shots are on locations that are not close to home, we must wait untill the weekend in order to travel and spend an entire day shooting.

Friday 30th September - all day shooting road shots
Saturday 1st October - all day shooting field shots
Sunday 2nd October - all day shooting indoor/misc shots

Camera Angle Planning

I plan to have multiple different shots from various angles of the singer performing live in a studio, which means I can have a different shot for each line of the song but in the same location. I feel this will create continuity and allow the piece to look interesting.

Similarly, I plan to have different shots from various angles outdoors (in the field and the country road) as the band member plays his guitar and often when performing some vocals. This creates narrative in the piece and some continuity as I do not want the visuals to become too complicated but some differentiation will make the video interesting.

Storyboard

The opening shot will be of a sunset, and the title of the track and band will slowly fade in.

Following this will be a sped up clip of an ice cube melting on a table, this is to represent the breakdown of the current climate change.

This will be a clip of the band memeber playing the keyboard in time to the music. I feel this presents authenticity.

This is a close up shot of a flower, I'd like it to be blowing in the wind and preferably red.

This is a long shot of my father holding his guitar looking toward the camera. I am yet to decide whether he would be static or slowly walking forward.

This is a close up of the lead singer stood in a studio looking into his microphone.

Tracking left, following the singer walking through a field.

Tracking left, close up of the singer's face as he walks through the field.

Tracking left, close up of the singer's guitar as he walks through the field.

**VOCALS BEGIN**

BV's mid shot of the male vocalist lip syncing.

Female singer first introduced, singing BV's into the camera stood in front of the brick wall.

Male singer stood in a studio lip syncing into a microphone.

Both singers stood sideways against the brick wall, the female slightly closer to the camera. Both lip syncing.

Close up of the male singer playing his guitar.

Long shot of the male singer playing his guitar in the middle of a field.

Very slowly tracking left up toward the sun.

Male character stood with his back to the camera looking up toward the sun, slowly raising his hand to cover the light.

A scrunch up piece of paper is pushed through a letter box and falls to the floor.

When it hits the floor it sets on fire and burns.

Female character writes her line "for you" up against a wall.

Empty shot of the road.

Empty shot of the field.

Male character notices paper at the front door and bends down to pick it up.

He slowly opens the paper but the camera cannot see what is written on it.








The paper is lay out on the table to reveal the words "Sieze the day"

Track "Icarus - Death & Taxis"

Here is a copy of the track I am using to create a music video for.

Risk Assessment

Breaking the camera - Possible ways of breaking the camera we've borrowed from school could be dropping it, water damage, losing it etc. If any of these issues were to happen, I need to be prepared to replace it. I will take great care in ensuring the camera we use is in perfect condition when we bring it back. Also, I will be aware of any cables coming from the camera if it's plugged into the mains, as I do not want anyone to trip over them and hurt themselves. Similarly, being careful when using electricity is highly important as it can be life threatening, common sense will allow me to understand how to behave when using electicity!

Breaking the tripod - Similarly to the camera, I will need to take great care in ensuring the tripod is well looked after and kept in perfect condition. I am fully prepared to replace this piece of equipment if anything does happen. I will also ensure people are aware of the legs in the tripod so they aren't likely to trip over them and injure themselves.

Health and safety of cast and crew - When I'm filming with the involvement of the actors, we will need to ensure they are being looked after and comfortable with their surroundings and responsibilities. When filming, I will check my area to ensure there are no health and safety risks while I film, this could include crossing roads, dangerous weather conditions and other factors that may become an issue. I will be responsible while I film and know when I am in a dangerous situation and the best way to overcome them.

Costume/Make up/Props

Costume
Male Character - Long sleeved black t-shirt, black jeans/trousers, brown boots.
With this costume I am creating simplicity which reflects upon the simplistic nature of the video. This outfit would be something the character feels comfortable in, as it's smart but casual with a street/edgy addition. I feel wearing all black, plain clothing there is a sense of mystery and darkness about this mature, masculine character.

Female character - Similarly, for my appearences in the video I will also show a simplistic, smart/casual but edgy look.

 Make Up
Male character - simple foundation, to allow the skin to appear younger and to give a clear complexion, covering flaws.
Female character - simple make up, foundation (to create a clear complexion) and dark eye make up to make the features stand out on camera.

Props

• Electric guitar
• Keyboard
• Microphone

All of these props are easy to get hold of and contribute toward the authentic, rock feel of the music.