Draft 1 of my Music Video

Here is the first draft of my music video. Clearly I need to complete much more filming to then add to my music video using the editing machines. Mainly I need to concentrate on including shots of the model singing certain lyrics of the song to add to the peformance form of the video. I am happy with the content of the narrative shots I have obtained so far however I do need to add more shots concentrating on the relationship of the male and female model.

I am happy to have filmed the start of the music video involving the main prop of the mirror. This directly relates to the lyrics so adds a complementing feature for the audience to understand. This starting scene adresses the main artist to the audience from the use of the panning shot. In terms of mise-en-scene, the country genre is immediately outlined from the natural location and costume choice of the model; brown cowboy boots and a checkered shirt. The prop of the mirror adds to the concept of self confidence issues the model has, for example the over the shoulder shot simply showing her reflection.

I then filmed high angle shots of the model singing in a haybail adding a aspect of performance. The shot itself makes the model appear vunerable and weak in the frame. Adding to the perception of the

Filming #3 - Set Photographs

Filming #3 - Preparation

The preparation for filming stage 3 of my music video took place on 30/11/12 and involved helping the model memorize and learn the lyrics to the song.

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.

Final Props List

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.