Editing

In this video, there is a split screen throughout. Around a third of the area is black and white, while the other section is quite unsaturated until 2:45 where it is tinted red. When it comes to editing my footage, I shall probably use a similar idea when it comes to the colour saturation as it is a very useful and effective way of conveying moods and signposting changes in the narrative and location.

Research: Music Video

The footage in this video has had it's speed manipulated in order to gain a slow motion effect. This is a useful and powerful editing technique as it builds the tension as it makes the audience feel as if they are waiting for a big impact, as well as allowing to focus on detail. I will use this effect in my video in order to display how the protagonist's life is at a standstill and also to connote the length of time he spends drinking and smoking.

Filming Yesterday

Yesterday I did the filming for my video.

As planned, we arrived at the location at 9.30am. The weather, although overcast, was fine and so we were able to film outside. As I was concerned about the rain, I chose to film outside first so that I knew that it didn't matter if it began to rain once inside the church.

Thanks to my preparation, filming went really smoothly as I had all of my props and had already planned the order of shots.

One of the main problems I faced when filming outside was deer running past and disrupting the filming. However, they soon left the area and we were able to continue in peace. Inside, I had to ensure that the mise-en-scene in the background was suitable as there had been a service shortly before and so I had to clear some papers.

I am happy with how my filming went and am sure that I have gathered enough footage. However, if I feel that I need some more, then this will not be a problem.

Set List

So that I know that I have everything I need for tomorrow, I have created a list of all the things I need for both filming and to be in the video:

1. Video camera, fully charged, + SD card
2. Tripod
3. Song on iPhone (will use the speakers on it)
4. Storyboard
5. Chart of arrangement of filming
6. Key to the church
7. Rabbit costume
8. Protagonist Costume 1
9. Protagonist Costume 2
10. Antagonist Costume 1
11. Antagonist Costume 2
12. Vodka bottle
13. Cigarretes + lighter
14. Food for lunch so we don't waste time stopping to eat

If I remember all of these items, then filming tomorrow should go smoothly.

Planning the Filming

Tomorrow, I am planning on filming my footage for my video.



This shows the weather forecast for my area (0:25). It says that it is forecast to rain but this should not be heavy and as there is a mixture of shots inside and outside, this should not pose a problem.

I am planning on arriving at my location at 9.30am, in order to give us plenty of time to film in daylight as the sun is setting at around 4pm. If the rain means that we can not film, then I shall do as much as I can and rearrange to film outside for another date after Christmas. I have already made sure that both my actors are available throughout the holidays and so I am not concerned about not having the oppurtunity to re-film.

I have created a chart of which order I shall film my shots in. This chart tells me which location and costume I need and is arranged in the most time effective way so that I am not going back and forth from locations and costumes.

Lighting

In last year's work, when I tried to film inside when the sun had set I found that some of my footage was not as good quality as footage filmed in the daylight. If I added artificial lighting, then this created an 'orangey' tint. Therefore, I am going to aim to do all my filming while it is light outside in order to get a consistent level of quality across my music video. Video's like DJ Fresh's 'Hot Right Now' are also shot entirely during the daytime.

Research: Music Video

This music video by Nero depicts a narrative which appears to be relatively normal and easy to relate to, battling against a fantastical and demonic world. This is similar to my video as there is the conflict of reality and the fantasy world where the protagonist often finds himself. In this video, the differences are portrayed through the use of special effects and harsh colours, which I will also be using for the same reason in my coursework.

Costume: Temptation

In my previous post on the costume for my antagonist I said:

"The antagonist, corresponding to the protagonists change in clothing, will also be wearing more vibrant clothing. She will also wear elements of clothing which suggest her to be a cat (to intertextually reference the Cheshire Cat of 'Alice in Wonderland', such as ears, make up, and mittens. In this narrative, I would like her to be the more dominating figure in terms of costume as the protagonist is ultimately under her control during this."

After thinking further, I have now decided for her to be wearing a large hooded fur coat with leopard print spots. The leopard is a more ferocious animal than the cat, while still being in the same family so the intertextual reference is still there. The material of fur is also good as it has strong connotations of wealth, which juxtaposes against the protagonists lack of money due to any income going on his addiction; Temptation is like the drug dealer who is becoming more wealthy.

Storyboard

To assist me when I am filming I have made a storyboard. Although I will most likely stray from this plan when it comes to editing, it will be a rough draft of what my music video should look like. I have noted by the side what type of shot it is, who is in it, the location, the length of the shot and the time of the track it will now be up to. Also, I have written either a 'W' or a 'R' to show me what narrative it will be in so that I have the correct costumes.

Characters: Temptation

The character of Temptation is a harder role to get as she needs to be powerful and captivating. After deliberation, I have decided upon using Lizzie Murphy. This is because she is very feminine in that she has long hair, but dyed the plum colour she has it creates a sense of mystery and a more darker side. For example, if I used someone who had blonde hair, the evil character will be contradicted by a stereotypically innocent hair colour. She also has very big eyes which, when framed with long eyelashes, will be perfect for the role as it connotes being hypnotised - just like my protagonist is by drugs and alcohol.

Characters: Protagonist

For my protagonist I am planning on using Scott Brooker. This is because I used him in my foundation portfolio as well and he proved to be very good at following instructions and also suits the characteristics of my protagonist; Scott is 17 years old (of similar age of my protagonist) and is a typical teenage male. His beard will reflect how the protagonist does not care much for his appearance over his care for his insatiable addiction and his style is casual. This also means that he fits my target audience, which allows the audience to relate to him and his lifestyle.