Call Sheet

Call Sheet

Filming/Editing Schedule

Filming/Editing Schedule

Raw Footage of Location 1

Billboard Advert

I worked on Photoshop for a bit and came up with a rough idea of what my billboard advertisment would look like. There are elements in this which could be altered slightly but I'm happy with it for the time being.

Diary 18/10/12

I have realised today that my music video is not very prop heavy as it relies on the context and song to convey the storyline. Unlike a short film a music video generally doesn't need alot of props.
However I would like to include props to show that I have considered every eventuality and covered all possible potholes in my storyline, ensuring that it flows effectively.

Artist styling/Costume planning

The costume my male lead will be wearing will be representative of the music style. This is dark/black clothes with 2 or 3 accesories usually metal or black also. I am also trying to find a temporary stick on tatto for my main actor to convey even further his links with the heavy metal style of music.

My actor will have either long hair or at least a fringe in order to seem in touch with the community of heavy metal fans.

The shoes, as I have already discussed, will be big, black and bulky in coherance with the style and furthermore I have already bought the addidas shoes as I felt the white sole better emphasised the shoe and would not blend in if my set was dark. (below, right)

My female lead will be a stereotypical dressed girl not belonging to any particular style especially not metal as in my music video I have an underlying message that metal is trying to reach out to the world and is being disregarded as "dark" and "depressing" when really heavy metal bands scream to convey the pure passion they have for different topics and just want their opinions to be voiced to the fans.

Initial Planning Ideas

In my music video I intend for there to be a romantic background story. The main character (boy) will be lusting after a girl that perhaps he used to be with but can no longer have her. I will be using the songs mood to help convey the mood of my character as the story progresses; getting angrier and more obsessed as the music gets harder, faster and louder. I will condition the audience to feel empathetic towards the main character and will him to succeed in his endeavours.

I will have a prelude to my music video introducing the character, setting the scene and getting the audiences attention before the music begins. These are all essential elements used in the creation of music videos.
There will be a significant turning point where the man has practically given up and then when the music suddenly he increases there will be an iconic eference as he opens his eyes angrily and realises he needs to be determined and try hard for this to work.
I think I will be ending my music video on a cliffhanger as he is offering her everything he's got and the music cuts out so will the video before her response. Although I may leave the audience with a glimmer of hope for the main character by perhaps getting her to show the faintest smile as the video fades out.

Actor research 1

For my actor I have chosen 4 potential people. These are two potential candidates as they are both interested in that area of music however I am worried they are not stereotypical enough to portray the character I need in my music video. For example I want someone with longer hair with a fringe who looks 'Darker'.

Actress Research 1

For my music video I will require a woman for my opening shot as the music starts playing. Hopefully this will happen just after my prelude.
The Actresses I have my eye on are: Ruby Spires, Pamela Ngo and Lauren Abbott.

I am still unsure about which I will use as they all have their unique qualities and flaws.

Diary 11/10/12

Today our teacher posted an evaluation of our blogs so far telling us what we have and haven't done. This is indicated by a green 'y' or a red 'n'. I took a picture so I can refer back and see what I need to work on next.

Diary 10/10/12

Today I applied my newly created production logo and updated all my planning documents. I have saved them as templates so I can create multiple copies with small changes without losing the work I've done so far.

Diary 2 09/10/12

I have found out a way to overcome all the aforementioned technical difficulties I've had at school on the past. KiesAir is one fix which I found but the schools wi-fi often has issues which stunts me from doing my work. I linked my blog and phone to my google+ account which updates automatically every hour from my phone uploading all pictures and videos I take and download. This means I can click upload a picture on a post and select "From my phone" and everything shows up with no issues.

Production Logo

This was the logo I've made for my Production Company. it helps to personalise my Planning documentsfor everything to do with my music video. Including my actor release forms, floor plan. location contract etc.

Diary 09/10/12

Camera Settings

My media teacher showed me the exact camera settings I would need to shoot my ideal intro for my music video.

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Prelude Ideas 1

As I mentioned earlier I was thinking about preludes to music video's.
This video that I've found (Hypnotize - The Notorious B.I.G.) had both a prelude and various interludes which made the video more effective causing the audience to focus all their attention on the music video and nothing else. I am now considering haveing a possible interlude during my music video to explain some more about my background story.

Camera ideas 1

I was thinking about incorporating some accurately in time moves or transitions and I've found that breakdancing in the style of popping and locking does this brilliantly.
Also, I thought it would be better to look at a movie of breakdancing because not only do I get to view a flawless routine I can also focus on the way it's shot looking at the different power lines and depth of field that they have considered to help me decide more about my camera shot, angles and movement for an effective music video.



Diary 04/10/12

I have decided recently that I will definitely be incorporating a prelude to my music video. A story that might give the audience some idea of the story before the actual song kicks in.
I've been brainstorming ideas and I think that the prelude will tell the story of how the main character is in love with the girl inmy music video but can't have her for some reason.