Location Scouting

I recently went out over to Newcastle City Centre to try and find some locations suitable for my video. Initially I was dead set on using the cliffs at South Shields but decided that was far too impractical to use (takes too long and costs too much to get there without a car).

I remembered a small little walkway which my Mam and I discovered when we were out one day, somewhere along the Ouseburn/Lime Street, so I used a map and figured out how to get there. It was absolutely perfect for the scenes where there's a lot of walking/thinking involved, so I will definitely be using that. There are also various paths/hills/staircases which would be good to use that I spotted.

I took photos of all of these and plan on uploading them very soon, as soon as I get my hands on the camera again.

Angle testing

Unfortunately when I went to take some test photos deciding what angles to use in my video, there was a huge projector screen in the way, so i used it to my advantage and incorporated it into the testing, as I plan on using some form of screen to add some lights to as a background anyways.

Long shots:

 

 

Medium (straight on/high angle/low angle)

 I didn't get any close ups today but I plan on getting some in the near future



A2 Media Plan

Music Video 1st Plan

Blue = Live Performing
Red = Story
Yellow = Directions


Took a bite out of a mountain range, thought my teeth would break the mountain down
Lets go I want to go, all the way to the horizon
(Slow motion break up between young couple, arguing, pushing, aggressive gestures, cup falling to ground and smashing in slow motion etc)
Took a drink out of the ocean and, treading water before I drown
Lets dive, I want to dive, to the bottom of the ocean(First shot of band, focus on singer singing to camera, then switching between other members)
Took a ride, I took a ride, I wouldn't go there without you
Lets take a ride, we'll take a ride, I wouldn't leave here without you

(Boy walking away, medium shot, angered expression, trashing surroundings. Girl breaking down crying)
I am the mountain
I am the sea
You can't take that away from me
(Close up of mic facing the singer, after "away from me" quick cuts between 3 shots for the 3 snare hits, some shots of drummer and bassist)I am the mountain
I am the sea
You can't take that away from me
(Moving shot in a semi circle from left to right of band)
'Cause you tear us apart
With all the things you don't like

You can't understand, that I won't leave
'Til we're finished here and then you'll find out
Where it all went wrong

(Boy sat on bed, playing acoustic guitar, can't focus, sees photo of him and girl at specific location, puts on jacket and walks out the door)
I wrote a note to the jungle and
They wrote me back that I was never crowned
King of the jungle so, there's a end to my horizon
Took a ride, I took a ride, I wouldn't go there without you
Lets take a ride, we'll take a ride, I wouldn't leave here without you
(Girl on phone to her friend, crying her eyes out, walking around her room until she sees the same photo, pauses, puts on her coat and walks out the door)
I am the mountain
I am the sea
You can't take that away from me
(Shots of drummer, close ups of guitars then long shot of band.)
I am the mountain
(Boy walking through a street onto a field)
I am the sea
(Girl walking through bushes up a hill)
'Cause you tear us apart
With all the things you don't like
You can't understand, that I won't leave
(More shots of the band, getting more and more energetic, "wont leave" close up of drum fill)
'Til we're finished here and then you'll find out
Where it all went wrong
(Boy runs fingers through his hair, holds photo in front of him, removes it to see location in the background)
Nothing lasts forever,(Screaming into microphone) except you and me (girl walking towards the edge of a cliff)
You are my mountain, you are my sea (Slow motion of band)
Nothing lasts forever, between you and me
(Boy putting photo back in his bag and walking forwards)
You are my mountain
(bassist)
you are my sea
(boy carries on walking, girl sits down)
I am the mountain
I am the sea
You can't take that away from me
(slow motion shots of band, cymbal hitting, guitar strumming, headbanging etc)
I am the mountain
I am the sea
(Boy reaches top of hill and sees girl sat on the edge, goes up and sits next to her)
I am the mountain
I am the sea
(Her hand rests on his, cut to black)

Roles I will need to fulfill

Planning

Since I am working on my own, I will need to do all of the planning myself, in terms of coming up with a storyboard for the story-side of the video and also the arrangement of the live performance parts of the video. I will also need to decide what outfits, instruments, positions, shots, sounds, angles, and edits to use, along with when and where we will be filming.

Camera work
Unless some friends will be willing to lend a hand, I'll probably be doing most of the camera work myself, except from when I'm the one being filmed. Therefore I'll be positioning the static tripod cameras, holding any tracking cameras, choosing when a good time to cut will be, and all other cameraman related tasks.

Acting
Acting is one of the most vital components of a music video. Without convincing actors, the video will come across as extremely amateur and people won't bother taking it seriously, therefore I need to make sure that mine and anyone else involved's acting is the best it can be.

Editing
Once all the filming is done, I will be the one in charge of editing it all together, choosing the length of shots, what shots to use, how they all fit together, and making sure the audio fits in sync with the video.

Seeking Permission From the Record Label

As there are multiple copyright and trademark rules, I decided it would be best to seek permission from Biffy Clyro's label 14th Floor Records before using their song in my video. Even if they don't reply, I can still say I asked, and presumed since there was no reply I was okay to use it.

Analysis of Everybody's Screaming A-LEVEL FINAL

MISE EN SCENE

The band are performing in a large open space, most likely a stage, performance hall or rehearsal space, typical of the rock music video genre, wearing casual clothing with messed up hairstyles, their instruments and a casual yet aggressive attitude about them. Story-wise, the protagonist is wearing typical office wear in a typical office setting, with anger in his expression showing he's stuck in a dead end 9-5 job which he "cant break free" from.  Therefore during the video via his expressions and actions it shows the progression of the anger inside him until he eventually snaps, but then the video is played in reverse until he wakes up in the morning, to show it was only a dream.

CINEMATOGRAPHY

There is a variety of close ups to show expression, medium shots on individuals in the band as they perform or act, extreme long shots to show the entire band playing, or simple long shots during the acting, e.g someone walking around or talking to someone else. Also, as the chaos builds, the editing speed increases to add emphasis to the hectic-ness of the scenes.