Artist Styling / Costume Planning

Costume Planning

I decided to draft up ideas for what my actor would wear when shooting the video. I lost the original images I took of the costume ideas, so I used these ones from when we were shooting. I did not used any makeup on the actor as his face is not seen for the majority for it and I wanted him to look natural.

Equipment List

Equipment List

I created a table so I could put the list of equipment I would need when shooting my music video. This would help me to ensure I'd have everything I need to shoot effectively to get the shots I desire.

Risk Assessment

Risk Assessment

I created a Risk Assessment form to analyse all the possible risks that could occur when filming and how to minimise them. It also makes me aware of these risks and therefore more likely to be more cautious when shooting the video.

Actor Release

Actor Release

Here is the Actor Release form, giving me the right to film this person for my A2 Coursework. As I was the only actor in my video I would be the only one having to fill out an sign a form.

Pitch for your Ideas

I decided to create a brief video explaining what I intend to create for my music video and the main points and ideas I wish to see incorporated into my music video. Furthermore, I have explained the key features of the video will be and what the meaning and use of the shots and storyline are, as well as discussing house themes and promotional tools within the video.

"For my A2 Media Studies coursework, this week I had to do a pitch for my ideas and what I wanted to include in my music video. I have decided to include a circular narrative, where the character will finish the video where he started – in the bathroom of the house. Throughout the video it will display vague images of the character, giving my video a loose narrative so the audience can then interpret the video in how they want, as well as having discussions with friends, helping to promote the video by word of mouth and in online discussions. I will try to create a mysterious, dark house theme to add effect to the video, as if the colours were bright throughout the video, the effect would be softened and would not look as effective. There will also be several scenes on the performance side of the song to add further interest to people who are musicians themselves, or have an interest in the subject. I will also speed up and slow down scenes as well to add further cinematic effect to the video, as this will allow the audience to keep up with the film as well as being able to take in everything without losing a sense of time and feeling disorientated."