Monday, 10 October 2016

Wednesday, 5 October 2016

Band Decisions




We need to decide on a band and interview them via social media and in person before agreeing to cast them. In order to do this I will do some research into the kinds of bands available in Norfolk. Obviously there are the local bands however we need to decide carefully and take appearance as well as skill and drama skills into account. It will all be vital during the filming process.
First of all I had a look online on Facebook, this is the first group that came up and already I can see that there are a lot of individuals as well as groups out there.
 
After doing some research we came across several bands who regularly play at the waterfront, one of those being a band called 'Montagues and Capulets'. They are a 4-piece band who are of a similar age group to the characters we are hoping to cast.
 
 
We found from researching them on social media that they have recently broken up- we will therefore need to look elsewhere on bands to cast- perhaps sirco for example...
 

Research into 3 existing A2 Music Videos


Canopy Climbers- Stuck


The use of different shot lengths and shots in general are very effective. The time lapse shots of the sunset and the clouds moving for example create the feeling that time is passing. I also find the cross cutting to the miming from the narrative significant as it allows you to follow the story as well as feel the emotion and mood of the character. The angles are creative and quite contemporary- they make the video seem much more exciting and unique. Also allowing you to view angles from different perspectives. I also like the use of lighting to emphasise emotion and characteristics. The miming for example is set in a lamp lit room and we can see that it is dark outside- allows us to learn about the narrative and storyline behind the lyrics.


Tove Lo- Habitats


Setting the scene to this music video is effective as it is achieved through the use of wide city shots and time lapses. This allows the audience to understand that the video might be based on city life, people living there or even that it is just influenced by the busy passing of time. Before the lyrics even start, the shots change per beat and each time we learn something new about the narrative. Editing is used effectively in the fading in and out of city light, cutting of shots and flickering of lights. The different camera angles are also used to effect in that each time they suggest something new about where she is from, what she is like etc. For example, the low shot of the photograph on the floor (of suggestible, her family) implies that she is homeless or that they have died or left her. This is further suggested by the close up shots of her facial expressions and the facial expressions/mimed shouting  of the man who supposedly finds her. I find the use of narrative significant however I also enjoy the cuts into the miming. It re-introduces the song and also adds expression and we concentrate on the lyrics a bit more.





Labrinth- Express Yourself


I enjoy the way the shot lengths correspond with the rhythm of the music. The narrative is unique and exciting and there is a mixture of narrative and miming like the previous videos. The miming is arty and colourful- editing is bold and is presented in way of shadow. The range of shots are exciting and lively especially during the chorus when the shots are short and snappy.


Research into 3 professional music videos







Cancer- Twenty One Pilots


Multimedia
Stylized
Lyrics
Contemporary
Graphics
Arty


Clean Bandit- Extraordinary ft. Sharna Bass


Miming
Landscape shots
Dancing
Narrative
Nature VS technology theme


Bastille- Good Grief


Multiple narratives
Miming
Contemporary


Panic! At The Disco- This is Gospel


Stylized
Miming
Contemporary
Special effects
Graphics

Existing Settings





1) What is setting?

Setting is the place or type of surrounding where something is positioned or where an event takes place

2) What are the conventional settings we expect to see used in the music video?

We will focus on filming in woodland and forest like areas as it will fit with the characters natural habitat- character being a wolf. The band on the other hand will be filmed in more generic places such as studios and theatres however we might go against the traditional media conventions in that we might take the characters out of their natural environment to make the video more contemporary and experimental.

3) How much is genre an important factor in relation to setting?

The genre helps the audience to understand the general mood and atmosphere. Therefore it would link to the things they like doing, who they are and where they go. An example might be a the genre romance where you'd expect there to be many more private, secluded shots of the individuals alone, a coffee shop, a garden or a river for example would allow the producer to capture emotion and mood in the shot effectively.

4) How important is setting in the construction of mise-en-scene and creating an understanding for the viewer?

Setting is a very important, especially in the construction of mise-en-scene. It allows the viewer to understand the plot and the general gist of the video. Specific to our video, we hope to capture powerful emotion and therefore don't want to use any kind of setting which is too bright or busy. Hence why we will be shooting a lot of it in the dark, in the moonlight and the woods to reflect how the character is feeling.  It will also allow the flash of red to be much more significant and therefore play a larger role in the video

Update 10/05/16




(We have decided to cast Meghan Kelly to play the part of Red because she seems well experienced in acting and suits the role appearance wise)


Thursday: Lunch > P5 Auditions #2

What we will ask of the final 2 auditioning for the part of the wolf :

- Could you please lip sync to a song of your choice (Film this)
- Expression
- Expressive dancing


Thursday 13th: Lunch>> Location research

- Contact the pool

- Contact Make-up artist
-Contact bands and interview- look on FB

Think about prop hire and additional equipment we will need:

- Rose
- Red cape
- Leaves

After deciding on a cast-- final locations -- decide on filming dates -- order props

Start - October 16th

Monday, 3 October 2016

Saturday, 1 October 2016

Narrative





1) What sort of narrative structure are you thinking of having? Why?

We are planning on having a mixture of performance and narrative music video, we feel like the idea will work effectively in relation to the song and although abstract may work well too, we have incorporated it slightly into the narrative and storyline that we've created.

2) How successful are short films with a non-linear narrative or use of flashbacks/flash-forwards?



3) What are the pros and cons to these styles?

They allow the creators to develop the narrative of the music video
They can create confusion within the narrative