Friday, 30 November 2012

Production Plan - Stage 3

01/12/12 - 9AM


Completing my filming on this date is crucial as I need to begin to edit my videos and create drafts to improve my video and gain valuable audience feedback. Thus I have decided to start the filming no later than 9:00AM giving me a large time allowance to shoot all necessary filming. This production plan is mainly focused on shooting the performance structure of my music video therefore I have planned to meet up with my female model 30/11/12 to discuss arrangements.
I MUST MAKE SURE THE MODEL KNOWS THE LYRICS TO THE SONG!!!
This will save valuable time on the day of filming and also improve the element of realism of my music video which is very important to convey to the audience.

I aim to complete the filming in all 3 of the locations I have chosen to use:
  • The Barn
  • Heron Lakes
  • Beverley Westwood
I will still need to shoot certain shots after the completion of this filming day which also involve the male model however I can complete this on a future date.

After the disaster of changing locations due to the rain on my previous filming date I have decided to search the weather forecast prior to filming. The icy conditions could cause health and safety issues therefore I will need to create a risk assessment before filming. Another problem is the temperature at the time of filming is predicted at 3 degrees. I cannot change the costume of my female model as I have already filmed various shots and a change would cause a serious error in the continuity of my music video. I will bring a rug and blanket along with a coat for the model to wear during camera set up stages to avoid a risk to her health.



8:30am: Prepare the female model to for the barn location (wavy hair and narrative costume).
9:00am: Film the barn location, including shots: 44,53,85.
9:20am: Prepare the model for the Heron Lakes location (curly hair and performance costume).
9:45am: Travel to Heron Lakes location.
10:00am: Film the Heron Lakes location, including shots:15,16,17,40,41,78,77.
10:45am Travel to Westwood Location.
11:00am: Shoot the Westwood location including shots: 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,33,54,55,56,57,65.
12:45am Finish filming and drop Louisa off at work.

As you can see I have taken extra preparation in planning my filming by clearly stating each shot I will be shooting during the day. Clearly I will need to spend most of my filming time at the Westwood location as importantly this provides the shots for the introductory shots.
As well as the stated shots above I will also be filming the model singing the whole of the song in all 3 locations giving me extra footage in case I have missed any shots when I begin to edit.

Saturday, 17 November 2012

Filming #2 - Set Photographs




Filming #2 - Images of the models







The models worked really well together and managed to create both an atmosphere of laughter and despair for the content of the different shots. The friendly nature of both my models meant filming was very enjoyable and there was not any awkward situations when acting in my video.

Filming #2 - Major problems encountered

The morning of filming section 2 I faced a large problem as unexpectedly the weather turned and there was continuous rain and wind. This posed great problems as clearly I couldn't risk filming in these conditions and possibly break the equipment. I had to think of an alternate location to shoot my "break up scene" that still followed the correct atmosphere and country style.
I decided to browse the location of furrows farm which i previously researched as part of my initial location research. It was important I found a location which had some shelter to protect the equipment from the weather. An hour before filming I looked around both Furrows and Appleyard farm which was both owned by a family friend. There was some location which was very suited to the country genre however not suitable for the "break up scene". For example, there was large tractors and areas full of farm yard animals such as bulls and sheep. Eventually I decided to use the barn, the lighting was very suited to my music video as it had areas of both light and dark setting. The light areas of the setting was obviously more suited for my music video in terms of the tecniquality of the shots the open areas meant the quality of the shots was better. However equally as useful the dark areas connoted a negative and dark atmosphere which almost for tells the future content of the shot and the heartbreak which would soon occur. The haybails which the models would be sat on during the shots adds to the country style element of the music video.

After a stressful hour of deciding upon a equally as perfect location for my music video I drove to pick up the models and create their characters through hair, make up and costume. Eventually this gave me 1 hour 30 minutes to shoot the video and the shots I needed to make progress in terms of editing the following week.


Before filming I had to create a rough health and saftey assessment as clearly there are few dangerous hazards regarding actually getting to the location.
 
 


Outfits for the "break up scene"

I am very happy with the chosen outfits for my male and female model for the "break up scene". The outfits are very casual which was to ideal to fit the situation as combined content of the shots are simply a memory. Although casual I have still made sure the character costumes follow a country style. This has been created from the checkered shirt and military boots for the male model and the simple pink blouse with green wellies for the female model. The stylistic use of the color's blue and pink show the distinctive difference between male and female. Combined with the tone and atmosphere in the scene this immediately allows the audience to recognise the male model as the antagonist. 




Thursday, 15 November 2012

Production Plan #2

17/11/12 - 10:30AM
I plan to complete this second stage of shooting from 10:30- 12pm on 17/11/12. This "break up scene" involves (my male model) Elliot, breaking up with (the female model) Louisa creating her journey of heartbreak leading to her self consciousnesses and eventual contemplation of suicide. All the scenes I plan to shoot will be put into black and white during the editing process and special effects will be used to show the content as Louisa's memory. After my first stage of shooting I found I could improve my organisation skills by clearly writing each shot I intend to shoot. Placed below is the production plan I created:



Filming Test Shots

Practice: Close up Shot




Here is an example of my raw material filming before editing the shot to follow the correct sequence. My plan for my music video is clearly shown in my storyboard, I have planned for 3 close up shots of the rose filmed below to be edited in a short sequence showing the process of it dying. As a rose is a symbol of love, its process of dying should create an negative atmosphere in my music video and connote the heartbreak of my female model.

By creating this test shot I have had valuable experience using the video camera and exploring the different settings on the equipment that I could use creating different effects. I found that it is very difficult to keep the camera steady during filming due to alternate factors such as the wind. This could prove to be a problem as my music video is focused on a poetic ideology. This means the positioning of my camera for long shots with movement will be very difficult to create without much movement from the camera. This has reinforced my decision to use a large HD camera as this piece of equipment is much more bulky therefore less likely to move and cause a disturbance in quality of the video. This HD camera also allows me to make certain objects become in and out of focus which I have planned to do during my music video.

I am looking forward to filming the rest of my music video with the inclusion of my models in the shots.


Practice: Green screening using Clouds 



The technique of using green screening was much more advanced than I anticipated. My media classmate Olivia agreed to let me film her for a simple practice shot giving me the opportunity to judge how effective this location could be. To begin with I placed a fixed tripod in the green room and filmed her standing still then slowly zoomed into a medium close up. Using the editing machines I disposed of the green background using the different applications and then used the Chroma Key tool to place the clouds shot onto a higher layer from the previous shot of the Olivia simply stood. This converged both the shots of the background and the model. It was quite difficult trying to adjust each individual setting on the tool to completely hide the green background to make the overall shot appear more accurate. 

I am very glad I chose to create a test shot and practice using the green screening tool first hand. When I shoot my actual music video I need to ensure there are no other props or items in the shot as this completely affects the realistic outlook of the shot. Also I should use frequent long shots to show the whole of the models body in the shot as the introduction of a medium shot can make the appearance of the sequence appear very odd and unfamiliar.

However, regarding the choice of locations from the CD I am very happy with the use of clouds. It directly relates with the rest of my music video and the tone of simplicity I am trying to incorporate. It also continues the ideology of time moving on and how the artist must move on from the man she previously fell in love with.  The shots containing the green screening location will provide the majority of the performance structured footage.


Wednesday, 14 November 2012

Health and Saftey Assessments

Here are certain Health and Safety issues I should consider for shooting my music video:

A grid seemed to be the most suitable and organised way to present my risk assessment as it gives me easily accessible information when I begin the filming process. During filming I can take this chart with me and rely on the safety precautions stated to ensure the safety of my models and myself. The decision to use the lake location during my music video was well thought out as there are many risks which few can be considered having a serious severity of injury.


Another method of control I will use to improve the risk of indury is by making my model wear suitable boots that have good grip. This reduces both the risks that the model could fall into the lake and trip up onto a hard surface. This should have been included in the above control measures for the hazards presented.

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Next I had to consider the dangers of my barn location, involving the "break up scene". The severity of the Injury in these assessments are particularly dangerous however as long as precautions are followed during filming the risk should be relatively low. As previously mentioned footwear is very important factor to consider in many health and saftey assessments. Again the models will be wearing appropriate footwear; military boots for the male model and large wellies designed for outdoor activity for the female. Luckily this relates very well to the country style in terms of mise-en-scene making the choice of footwear both practical and well suited.


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Monday, 12 November 2012

Narrative of my Music Video

Narrative of Tied together with a smile by s0014092 on GoAnimate

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A possible Twist?


To make the narrative of my music video more exciting I have been researching the possible twists that could work for my choice of song and genre. As my theme follows heartbreak the variety of the twist is fairly selective as the narrative must not be confusing for the audience. Also my music video is limited to under 4 minutes therefore my narrative cannot be really complex and must flow naturally.

A possible twist I have explored recreating in my music video is similar of the song Beyonce - If i were a boy. This could work with my music video as during my chosen song the tempo and beat of the music increases towards the end of the song which could represent the climax of pain she is feeling about her heartbreak. This twist would also work as the lyrics at the end of the song slightly change which could be made specific to the pain the male model could be feeling - the lyrics follow" That you cry" insinuating the male model is feeling the pain as much as the female model.

During the music video If I were a boy - Beyonce the twist is made effective and clear from the use of frequent close up shots to show the personalities of the characters changing and their facial expressions. Also the same long shot is used before and after the change of character to make it clear time has passed but the situation of the narrative is the same (one of the parts remains unfaithful and the relationship isn’t working). Also the main song stops from 3:32 - 4:10 seconds so the audience can clearly hear the conversation between the two characters. At the moment of the change an echo is placed onto the female model voice to add the eerie and shocking change of characters.

If I decide follow this twist with my music video I think I will need to allocate seconds of silence to the music video to make the change of personalities clear. After this point the female model will show the performance style by singing about the pain he is now feeling after the break up and the male will continue the narrative.



I intend on filming the appropriate shots for both the idea of the twist and also my original idea to compare and make a final judgement. To ensure the judgement I make on this subject is suitable for my audience I will be creating polls and questionnaires as part of feedback to help me make my music video as suitable to my target audience as possible.

Sunday, 11 November 2012

Continuous Shots

During my music video the chorus is played 3 times therefore I must show some kind of repetition using certain shots as this is very conventional of music videos. I found this after doing some independent research. This involved watching music videos and comparing the use of repetition and the connotions this may create.

Narrative



Although this is conventional, I will only be using repetition for the first two lines (3 shots) of the chorus in my music video as i still want the narrative to be exciting and shocking to the audience. Below are the following shots I will repeat during my music video, these 3 shots refer to the first 2 lines of the chorus.

Long shot of the model singing with her hands in the air again showing the performance aspect of the music video.
Duration: 2 seconds. 

Close up shot with the camera placed below the models face showing her singing.
Duration: 1 second.

Medium shot of the model sat down on the bridge with her hand in the water. The model will then look up at the camera and directly sing the words "your jumping into it".
Duration: 2 seconds. 

Working Log

I have decided to create a working log which will be added too every Sunday night giving me the chance to reflect on what work I have completed during the week for my media coursework.

11/11/12
This week I continued to work on my story board and begin to create my animatic. I found difficulties with the animatic as some of the timings of the shots had to be extended to fit the tempo and beat of the music. This was easy to change however I will have to be careful when editing my actual video that the shots fit the pace of the music. I need to finish my storyboard as soon as possible so I can shoot the more specific and important parts of my music video that will take more time to alter using the editing suites. Last week I also filmed a selection of individual shots for my music video. I greatly underestimated the time it takes to perfect certain shots therefore will allocate more time to my next section of shooting.


18/11/12
I am very happy with the amount of work I have produced this week towards my filming and research. Yesterday I filmed the second section of my music video which contained "the break up". I did face many problems in the morning prior to filming as the weather was terrible and not suitable for filming outside. I was also faced with the pressure of finishing this section of filming by 12:00PM as Louisa had to be at work at this time. I had to change my whole location to somewhere inside but that still reflected the country genre and had suitable lighting. I chose a haybail barn whihc actually worked out very well.


04/01/13
I filmed yesterday to try and get more shots of the model actually singing the lyrics of the song. I also added shots which I did not plan out to add more of a narrative. This week I also started my research into ancillary texts by completing two critical analyses's and general research into the codes and conventions of digipak's ect.

My Animatic

I have created an animatic in order to visualise the order of shots of my video and analyse the quality of the sequence following the music. This process is quite lengthy but will be very useful as It gives me an accurate plan for shooting my video, also it gives me the opportunity to make decisions as to how well certain shots work best in the video. Creating the animatic also widens my knowledge on the best use of mise-en-scene and the equipment I will need to acquire for filming that would be best suited for the shots I want to create.
It is important to always focus on how well my video will target its audience. I will show my animatic to certain members of my target audience so I can discover early if any changes need to be made to make my music video more suited to its genre and audience.

 

Complete Storyboard


























(First 23 pages of storyboard)

Friday, 9 November 2012

Further detail of storyboard

  VERSE 1



1.       Panning shot of the setting. This adds to the unique photographic style that I will continue throughout my music video.
 Duration: 3 seconds.

2.       Tilt increasing from height eventually reaching the models face. This establishes the main character to the audience.
Duration: 7 seconds.

3.       Close up shot of the models face, this is the first interaction the model will have with the audience and aspect of the performance feature. 
Duration: 2 seconds.

4.       Circular tracking shot around the female model in a medium shot fully showing the character.
Duration: 4 seconds.

5.       Medium shot with the camera placed in front of the mirror prop, the shot will contain the female model slowly walking closer to the camera.
Duration: 2 seconds.

6.     Close up of the models face which then zooms into an extreme close up showing the pain she is feeling (reflecting with the lyrics of the song).
Duration: 1 second. 

7.       Over the shoulder/Medium long shot of the model. The shot should contain her reflection as she is looking into the mirror. 
Duration: 3 seconds.

8.       Low angle shot/ medium close up of the model staring at herself in the mirror, her facial expressions should represent her feelings.
Duration: 2 seconds.

9.       Extreme close up of the models lips singing to the lyrics, performance style.
Duration: 3 seconds.

10.   Medium shot of the model looking in the mirror twizzeling her hair with her fingers. This shot is designed to show how the model trying to perfect her image as she has low self esteem.
Duration: 2 seconds.

11.   Long shot of the model sat on the floor in the meadow location. She will have her hands placed in her head sat on the floor in this wide location to show how emotionally alone she is feeling. 
Duration: 2 seconds.

12.   Close up shot of the model singing directly to the camera (specifically relating to the emotions she portrays in the previous shot). The female model will lift her head up and sing directly to the camera “thinking your not pretty”. I could exaggerate her emotions as part of mise-en-scene by using smudged eye make up to show how upset she feels with her image. 
Duration: 2 seconds.

13.   Extreme close up of the models eyes blinking. Slow motion will be used after shooting in the editing suites to almost extend time and show how slow time moves as she is heartbroken. 
Duration: 1 second.

14.  Bird’s eye view shot of the model on the floor at the field location singing to the following lyrics“but that’s not true”. I will reinforce this shot with slow motion during my editing process. 
Duration: 5 seconds.

15.   A POV shot from the models perspective, this will contain shots of the sky and the clouds. 
Duration: 1 second.

16.   Again a bird's eye view shot of the model on the floor however at the lake location. The duration of this shot is slightly longer as during editing I will be merging the two ariel shots together to show her continued thought process about her recent heartbreak. 
Duration: 7 seconds.

17.   A close up shot of the sky, the clouds will be edited to a fast motion showing time continuing during the music video.
Duration: 1 second.  


CHORUS #1


      18. Long shot of the model singing with her hands in the air showing the performance aspect of the music video - 2 seconds.



19. Close shot with the camera placed just below the models face to clearly show her singing - 1 second.



20. Medium shot of the model sat down on the bridge with her hand in the water, then the model looks up at the camera and directly sings the words "you’re jumping into it"- 2 seconds
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21. Long shot of the model walking down the bridge in slow motion- 2 seconds
22. Merges with a shot of the male model walking down an urban street, it then becomes clear the song follows the theme of heartbreak- 3 seconds.
23. Panning shot of the lake location - 2 seconds.
24. Close up of the models eyes showing teards rolling down her face - 3 seconds.
25.Follows onto her walking along the bank in a continous long shot then the camera is handheld and moves downwood following the models hand as she picks a rose.  - 3 seconds
26. Close up, still camera which focuses into her smelling the rose - 2 seconds
27. Quick panning to show both of the models eyes closed in slow motion- 2 seconds.
28. Long shot showing both characters facing eachother (side camera shot) - 2 seconds.
29. Medium close of both characters facing eachother (again side camera shot) - 4 seconds.
30. Camera zooms closer to the models faces whilst the female model touches the male models cheek - 4 seconds.
31. High angle shot of just the female model (was just her imagination) showing her eyes close again - 2 seconds.
32. This camera shot then follows onto the model walking off the shot (origionally medium shot) - 3 seconds. 

VERSE 2

33. Panning shot going across westwood past the models eyes they back to scenery - 2 seconds.  
34. Long shot of the model sat on the bench holding a dying rose - 1 second.

35. Close up of the dying rose in her hand - 1 second.

36. Canted frame close up shot of the model with her eyes closed - 1 second.

37.  Back to field location, medium shot of the model singing"cause your" with her hand slightly infront of her face like she is reaching for the camera - 1 second.

38. Landscape shot of the field and the sky establishing the location - 1 second.

39. Mid Shot of the model sat on the bridge beside the water - 1 second.

40. Again mid shot but only showing the models legs and her hand in the frame, the model will throw a few coins into the lake in slow motion - 2 second.

41 Shot of the feamle models eyes closing when she is sat on the bench again mid close up shot - 1 second
42. Over the shoulder shot of the female model showing the couple laughing (again her imagination) - 2 seconds.

43. Long shot of both the models enjoying eachothers company - 1 second.


44. Medium Close up shot of the female model in reality looking sad which comes into focus over the shot of both models together giving it domincance. - 3 seconds.

45. Close up shot of the model with her head between her legs whilst sat on the bench - 1 second.

46. Tilt showing the model standing up on the bench singing the to the lines - 3 seconds.(Music with no lyrics)

47. Long shot placed directly opposite the models face "Oh" - 1 second.

48. Medium shot singing the lyrics "not his price to pay" - 2 seconds.

49. Close up shots combined of the rose dying in a process - 3 seconds.


CHORUS #2

      50.  Long shot of the model singing with her hands in the air showing the performance aspect of the music video - 2 seconds.


51. Close shot with the camera placed just below the models face to clearly show her singing - 1 second.


52. Medium shot of the model sat down on the bridge with her hand in the water, then the model looks up at the camera and directly sings the words "you’re jumping into it"- 2 seconds
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53. “And letting go, and no one knows”  performance part, model sat on the hay bale with a guitar singing to the song–  3 seconds

54. Long shot of the sat in the field location – 1 second.

55. Over the shoulder shot of the model looking at the pills in her hand – 1 second.

56. Slow motion, medium shot of the pills in her hand (handheld cam) going up to her face to show her crying.

57. Performance style, Long shot of the model singing “that you” - 1 second.

58. Performance style, close up of the model singing “cry” – 1 second.

59. Model shaking her head while singing “but you don’t tell anyone”- 2 seconds.
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60. Extreme close up of the models faces touching, handheld camera, in black and white using editing suites. Goes back to her memories.
Duration: 3 seconds. 

61. Handheld camera, fast pan zooming into the couples hands holding, still in black and white using editing suites.
Duration: 2 seconds.

62. Close up shot of the female model waving her arm in front of the camera as if she is wiping away her painful memories and now thinking about the future. 
Duration: 1 second. 

63. Long shot of the female model singing to the lyrics of the song "And your'e tied together with a smile".
Duration: 2 seconds. 

64. Medium shot of the model laid on the grass in the meadow location 
Duration: 1 second. 

65. Canted frame, with the camera positioned on the floor so a side shot of the model laid on the floor with tears flowing from her eyes.
Duration: 2 seconds. 

66. Medium shot of the model singing with her arms in the air sat on the haybail - 
Duration: 3 seconds. 

67.Close up shot of the model singing the lyrics sat on the haybail. 
Duration: 2 seconds. 

 (reminder that 34-42 is just music with no lyrics)

68.scenic shot, (extreme long shot) adding to the poetic feature of the video. The shots will be combined together using the editing suites to show the end of the day and therefore the end of her pain and anger. 
Duration: 1 second. 

69.scenic shot, (extreme long shot) adding to the poetic feature of the video. The shots will be combined together using the editing suites to show the end of the day and therefore the end of her pain and anger. 
Duration: 1 second. 

70.scenic shot, (extreme long shot) adding to the poetic feature of the video. The shots will be combined together using the editing suites to show the end of the day and therefore the end of her pain and anger. 
Duration: 1 second. 

Chorus #3

71. Long shot of the model stood infront of the green screening room
Duration: 1 second.

72.Shot of Female model looking at the sky crying (part of the split screening)
Duration 2 seconds.  

73. Shot of the male model also looking at the cry (part of split screening)
Duration 2 seconds. 

74.Close up shot of the model performing in front of the green screening room.
Duration : 1 second.  

75. Medium long shot of the model taking steps down the bridge into the water. 
Duration: 2 seconds. 

76. Close up of the model performing in the green screening room singing "letting go"
Duration: 2 seconds. 

77.High angle shot of the model showing tears rolling down her face. 
Duration 1 second. 

78. Long shot of the model jumping in the air, will be put into slow motion using the editing suites. 
Duration: 2 seconds.

79. Close up of a large splash in to the water,
Duration: 1 second. 

Music stops for 1 second when the sound effect of a large splash begins > editing suite.

80. Close up shot of the male model kissing the female model on the cheek. Will be put in slow motion. 
Duration: 1 second. 

81. Long shot, slow pan movement of the camera showing the male model walking away. 
Duration: 2 seconds. 

82. Medium shot of the female model in the green screen room singing "that you might not be" whilst shaking her head. 
Duration: 2 seconds. 

83: Medium shot of the model stood in the field with his hands above his head, slight tilt movement. 
Duration: 2 seconds. 

84. Close up of the male models face looking sad
Duration: 1 second. 

85: Medium shot of the model sat on the haybail singing to the lyrics.
Duration: 3 seconds.

86. Panning shot of the scenery at the meadow location. 
Duration 1 second. 

87. Close up shots combined of the rose dying in a process.
Duration: 3 seconds. 

88. Extreme close up of the female models lips with a panning movement slowly moving up to her eyes. (Part of split screen)
Duration: 3 seconds. 

89.Extreme close up of the male models lips with a panning movement slowly moving up to his eyes. (Part of split screen) 
Duration: 3 seconds. 

90. Close up of the model singing in the green screening room "woaaahhhhhh"
Duration: 3 seconds. 

Thursday, 8 November 2012

My Audience

I have created a reader profile of the cross mix genre I am using to show the main target audience of my music video. All the images placed in the reader profile specifically relate to the appearance and aspects of the audience itself. Particular items that are related with my audience such as the denim and leather jacket are traditionally country and now have recently become a trend in today culture.
A member of my audience is aged between 14-20 and focuses all her energy on obsessing over the pop culture. With pressures to be popular during her teenage years she will follow the current trends in society. This is mainly considered to be celebrity obsessed therefore this would include gigs and queuing to meet famous artists. The mix of country and pop included in the genre provides a contemporary and exciting blend on the very popular pop genre which will awaken the nation gain the hearts of all  young girls.


 
 

Poll Results

What is your Gender?
50% -  male
50% -  female


What is your social class?
37% - A
12% - C2
50% - E

Which emotions do you like to be conveyed during a music video?
85% - Love and Romance
28% - Friendship
57% - Happiness

Where do you live?
50% - Hull
37% - East Riding

What is your favourite genre of music?
57% - Alternative
28% - Country
42% - Rock
42% - Classical

What form of music video do you like the most?
57% - Performance
28% - Abstract
85% - Narrative


Tuesday, 6 November 2012

PLAN Hair and Make up

MAKE UP

Louisa Brumfield
  • No foundation - my model already has a clear complexion, also this will show the natural beauty of my model which is very conventional of the country style.
  • Blusher - I will use different amounts of blusher on my model depending on the section of filming we will be completing. For example shots when the model is thinking about her love she will have rosy cheeks which resembles her happiness.
  • Eye Shadow - colours which are again very natural to my models skin tone for example: light browns, pinks, cream shadows. This will give my model a light and natural radiance.
  • Eye Liner- Perhaps I will use a small amount of eye liner on my model to make her eyes appear more large and awake but not enough so the audience can notice.
  • Mascara - I will be using mascara on the upper lashes of my model to make her eyes seem fuller, Louisa in particular has very long eyelashes which could be very useful during my filming in certain shots for example extreme close ups of the eye.

  • Elliot Morrell

  • I will not be using make up on the male model for my music video as I am trying to create a rugged and manly appearance which by using make up clearly goes against this ideology.


  • HAIR

    Louisa Brumfield

    • The models hair will be down and wavy for all of the shots in the music video. This choice could be citicised however i feel it is very important for the model to look as natural as possible suiting the theme of the music video. Also this hairstyle is practical, time to film is quite limited as the model cannot leave her college premices during free periods, then when she arrives home at 5 it is too dark outside to film.
    • I am considering using a red bow in the models hair as I have found from research this is a convention of a country models appearence.
    Elliot Morrell

    • Again I do not have any plans for changing the hairstyle of the male model. His naturally styled blonde hair will suit his character in the music video.

    Thursday, 1 November 2012

    Re chosen Model - Louisa Brumfield

    Louisa Brumfield will take the place of my previous model Millie Barsdley to appear as the main female actress in my music video. Although her style and look is not as adapted to the country genre as Millie's, Louisa is very reliable and committed so I know she will not let me down.
    Louisa is studying at Hymers 6th form college therefore her work is very demanding, this may cause slight issues regarding time management however i am sure we will be able to organise a period to shoot the music video when we both have free time. Louisa studies performing arts at Hymers - her main focus being drama which she further studies outside of college at Hull Truck theatre of performing arts. The in terms of taking the lead part in my music video, her main attribute is good quality performance style which will benefit the realism of my music video. Certain areas of performance such as lip singing in the music video will hopefully be realistic from her experience in this performance area.
    Another advantage of using Louisa in my music video is that she is already acquainted with my other Model Elliot making which should make the love scenes between the two models more natural and authentic. Situations during filming may have been quite awkward by using Millie and created an opposing atmosphere on camera to what I want to create.


    A helping hand - Jessica Holliday

    Jessica Holliday
     
    A Wyke student Jess Holliday, has agreed to help with the filming stages of my music video involving preparing the models in terms of both their appearance and confidence and generally helping out during the production. This was very kind of her to offer as it means she can communicate with the models perhaps using hand signals telling them when to act a certain way or start to cry in my circumstance ect. Some shots do require extra help, for example Jess will help out by holding up the mirror in the opening sequence but appear out of the shot which is very helpful as it means I don't have to find places to lean props against which can be awkward and time consuming.
     
    Jess has experience working with music videos after featuring in Harley Lough's music video Run the World as one of the dancers. She understands the commitment needed by the cast and how time consuming the whole process can be which is why she offered her help. I am looking forward to working with Jess during filming and hopefully she will bring ideas to the process and generally help me out.

    CHANGE OF MODEL

    Unfortunately with pressures from needing to meet deadlines and following productions plans for filming Milly Barsdley can no longer take the part of the main part in my music video.
    This is a great shame as Milly's image and unique look was perfect for the character I wanted to portray during my music video, this has been a large set back in the research and production as costumes will have to be re chosen to fit the style and size of my new model Louisa Brumfield. However this could be a positive outcome as Louisa is a close friend of mine and I know she is a reliable and dedicated person ensuring this situation will not happen again. With the right guidance from myself (the director) and use of costume and make up Louisa should also look correct in the role I want her to play. Also she is familiar with my other model Elliot Morrell meaning certain shots showing their closeness will be more authentic and realistic as they know each other and obviously will feel more confident acting in each others company.