Shot list

 SHOT LIST

 

Lecture theatre

Shot No.	Shot	Filmed?
1.        1	Establishing shot of whole lecture theatre
2.        2	Long shot of either side of A1 writing
3.        3	OTS shot with him writing
4.        4	OTS to check his watch
5.        5	Mid close up to show his face
6.        6	Mid shot of A1 packing his bag up
7.        7	Long shot to see A1 getting up and walking away from his seat
8.        8	Close up of headphone case being picked up by A1
9.        9	Low angled shot showing the bottom of shoe walking over step carrying bag and headphone case
10.    10	Long-mid of A1 standing there with bag
11.    11	Jump transition to next location

 

Waterloo tunnel

Shot No.	Shot	Filmed?
1.        1	Maintaining same long-mid shot but with different mise-en-scene
2.        2	Same shot of A1 dancing but of the left right and centre of frame
3.        3	Different shot of A1 dancing, slightly different positioning, maintaining a staggered distance away from the camera (close, medium and long shots)
4.        4	Continuous shutter of images into video, mid-long shots
5.        5	Switch to same jump as before, with the long-mid

 

Walpole Park

(same distancing)

Shot No.	Shot	Filmed?
1.        1	Maintaining same long-mid shot with same mise-en-scene
2.        2	Same framing, with A1 doing exercise, same shots:
3.        3	Star jumps
4.        4	Jogging on the spot
5.        5	Running in and out of frame
6.        6	Long-mid of the same jump transition

 

Westminster Park

Shot No.	Shot	Filmed?
1.        1	Maintaining same long-mid shot with same mise-en-scene
2.        2	Mid shot, positioned slightly over the shoulder of A1 taking a photo
3.        3	Same shot of A1 dancing but of the left right and centre of frame
4.        4	Continuous shutter of images into video, mid-long shots
5.        5	Extreme long shot of  A1 dancing in sunlight
6.        6	OTS to check his watch
7.        7	Mid-long shot of jump

 

Dickens Yard

Shot No.	Shot	Filmed?
1.        1	Maintaining same long-mid shot with same mise-en-scene
2.        2	Same shot of A1 dancing but of the left right and centre of frame
3.        3	OTS to check his watch
4.        4	Mid close up checking his watch
5.        5	Mid-long jump

Ealing Alleyway

Shot No.	Shot	Filmed?
1.        1	Jump transition, mid-long as before
2.        2	High angled mid shot of actor lip syncing
3.        3	low angled mid shot of actor lip syncing
4.        4	Maintain same framing as first shot in this location, jump mid-long

 

 

Mise-en-scene planning

 Costume: Yellow hoodie, dark grey hoodie, blue chinos, black chinos, white, green and white watches, black and light grey trainers.

Lighting: natural lighting, spotlights for green screen segment

Actor placement and movement: left, right and centre of frame, dancing, exercising (running, star jumps, jogging on spot), green screen movements (floating, falling, swimming, walking)

Makeup: N/A

Props: Headphones, textbook, stationary, school bag

Setting: Lecture theatre, Dickens Yard, Westminster Park, Walpole Park, Waterloo bridge, Ealing Alleyway

Coursework: Preliminary exercise feedback and LR

https://youtu.be/uLzUlaIBkoY

 1) Type up your teacher's feedback in full plus a summary of the comments you received from other students in the class.

- really good mise-en-scene

- love the jump transition

It could be better if you included more fast paced editing and a variety of shots.

2) Using a combination of your own reflection on the preliminary exercise and the feedback you were given, write three WWW bullet points and three EBI bullet points for your music video.

WWW: 

Genre conventions met

good mise en scene

nice transition

EBI:

Editing pace

movement

variety of shots

3) How effectively did you complete the objective you laid out in your mini preliminary exercise statement of intent?

- I did it to a good enough extent, I just needed to be a bit more inventive with the editing

4) What have you learned from the preliminary exercise that will help you in the actual coursework project?

Editing needs to be better, as do the locations because they have to be in line with my genre 

5) Now you have completed the preliminary exercise, will you change anything in your actual music video? This could include the narrative or performance element or technical elements such as mise-en-scene, camerawork or editing.

- more locations

- quicker editing

- improved lighting

-more shots

- perhaps a new song?

Preliminary planning

 

1) State the song and genre you have chosen for your music video.


Song: 'I Know' by Dallask

Genre: EDM/Progressive House

2) Choose at least three music videos similar to your song or concept and watch them several times. Make bullet-point notes on everything you watch, commenting on camerawork, editing and mise-en-scene.

Mise-en-scene:

Alle Farben - Fading

German DJ Alle Farben makes wonderful use of the clothing and other aspects of mise-en-scene to create a very eye-pleasing music video. The Andy Warhol-like colour scheme makes for a postmodern feel. The positioning of the props, including the plants and the set of steps further pushes the 'perfect; aesthetic. The costumes worn by the actors is a mix of retro clothing, shiny trousers and harshly angled glasses. This makes the audience feel empowered as the brash style of fashion almost boosts confidence. The lyrics also support this message. The use of no low-key lighting relates to the genre and is expertly shown by the bright colours featured. The camera guy is dressed to suit a comical perspective where the sweat stains enhance his 'funny' appearance. The chequered shirt makes this feel like it's a music video from the 80s. The video almost plays itself as both artists involved in making the song star in the video as a performer and a set director. The actor movement is meant to be minimal but the use of the bike makes this video not completely static. The constant pink and blue background is noteworthy because not much is changing part from where the actors are and what they are doing. 

Camerawork:

Avicii - The Nights

'The Nights' is a cult classic from Avicii making use of the different camera angles and filming techniques to create a beautifully put-together video. The video uses a lot of mid-shots and POV shots to make the viewer to feel like they can live through the actor's experiences. The long shots of the city skyline and a rather cool pool divebomb shot are also present. The handheld camera shot simulates a vlog-style video where it's filmed on a selfie stick. The shaky shits make for a much more grounded shot, making it up-close and personal. The selfie-stick shot is also accompanied by a little twirl which could also be interpreted as a 360 shot as well. The side shots add a certain accent of art and finesse to the whole product as it gives a different feel to the shot, making us see more angles makes us feel like we're seeing something exclusive. The long shots of the night sky, peppered with stars, is a very nice shot which makes use of the time-lapse moments which portray the stars to be moving in a dazzling fashion. The handheld camera, as well as the tracking shot, adds a certain element of time progressing. This puts it in great sync with the lyrics.

Editing:

Martin Garrix - Tremor

'Tremor' makes use of very simple footage but adds pace and effects to make this a great experience for the listener. The track has no lyrics apart from the add-in of a few words. This makes it a bit easier to match the pace of the song with the editing. The thumping beat acts like a metronome as it acts as a breaker for each scene, which is just snippets from the DJ's various shows. The slow fade-to-fade cuts, alternating back to an actor which is staring at screens, is like the beginning of a rollercoaster as this is as slow as it will get. From the moment the beat drops, the pace of the editing as well as the effects picks up massively. ALternating between the artist's shots, consisting of long, mid and close up shots. The flash editing makes you feel like you're there at of of their shows. The 'glitchy' effect is supposed to make the song, much like this subgenre, a very gritty and alternative feel. The use of black and white shots are significant as this draws more attention to the music. The genre of EDM is meant to be energetic anyway, this song amplifies that energy into something tangible.

3) Write or edit your treatment just to include the 30-60 seconds you will make for this preliminary exercise.

Black and white filter whilst I draw something placed a metre in front of me. Almost like an artist and their easel. Whilst this is happening, Johann Strauss' Blue Danube will be playing as non-digetic sound. It sets the scene as the 'dull' section of the music video before I put the headphones on. 

Cutting from me drawing and looking at said subject and then standing back and basking in the masterpiece. 

I stand up, and then the ACTUAL song starts, with dull clothes still on. 

Closer to drop, around 5 secs, I will put the headphones on and then when I put them on, my clothes, filter and the setting change, with a match cut.

Hold boards up with jump cuts every three secs

4) Write a shot list containing EVERY shot you plan to film AND additional shots to create flexibility when editing. These additional shots are often close-ups, cutaways, alternative angles or similar. I advise using a simple table on Microsoft Word to set out your shot list - you can find an example here. 

Art Room

 

Shot No.	Shot	Filmed?
1.	Establishing shot of whole classroom with text “In collaboration with Sony”
2.	Slow pan to mid shot of me sitting down, drawing
3.	OTS shot with drawing, sharpening pencil
4.	Close up of me pausing the song
5.	Pan out to see me standing up *this and above should last 15-20 seconds minimum
6.	Maintain mid shot to me in middle frame, making sure my upper half is in frame
7.	Maintains angle and frame, looking bored by clothes, jumps and switch to next scene

 

 

Outside/Green area -Ruislip fields

 

Shot No.	Shot	Filmed?
1.	Match cut and mid-long shot to me outside, switch to a colour filter, switch to bright yellowish clothes among other accessories with cardboard cards
2.	Jump cut with boards held up, center mid

 

5) Plan your mise-en-scene: what iconography are you including to ensure your audience understands the genre or narrative? Plan your cast, costume, make-up, props, lighting and setting. For this preliminary task, use just one location to keep it simple.

lecture theatre: black and white filter with dull clothes, mix of blacks and greys

- This will feature a long shot with the sponsorship message and acts as the intro to the video, genre and the main theme of the video

cast: just me :)

costume: grey hoodie + black trousers

props: table with drawing object, notepad, pencil, textbook

lighting: high key 

setting: lecture theatre

6) Plan a shooting schedule that will ensure everything is filmed by the deadline. Include when, where, who is required and what shots you will complete at each time/location. Remember: social distancing!

Art room: Friday 2nd Oct P1+2

Ruislip fields: Saturday next week + the Monday following

Ignite LR

 1) Type up your feedback in full including the ratings out of five for each of the six categories. 

Research - 5

MV Concept - 3

Language: 4

representations: 3

Audience- 5

delivery- 5

Good strong confident opening

excellent discussion of genre

clear understanding of genre, demonstrating research

delivery is very good, pace is solid with a sense of humour

explorer phycograhic spot on for genre

presentation istelf is great - use of images

industry - STMPD Records demonstrates research and knowledge

headphone - clear response

very clear ideas

timing is spot on to the last slide

2) Use this feedback, comments from peers and your own reflection on your presentation to self-assess and write a detailed WWW and EBI for your own coursework concept and presentation as a whole.

WWW: I presented my understanding of the topic really well. I used a lot of my knowledge to explain the concept.

EBI: I needed to explain the concept/narrative element a bit more. I needed to flesh out the actual settings where I would film.

3) Write a paragraph discussing how your presentation will lead into your actual coursework production. Do you need to update your statement of intent? Does your concept/treatment offer enough clarity? Is it appropriate for the audience specified in the brief? Is it achievable to film in the midst of a global pandemic? Can you add media terminology or theory to your statement of intent now you have reflected on your presentation and seen others?

I need to update my SOI. I need to add new camera angles, new filters, different theorists and potentially more to do with the concept rather than the genre. I need to add more to explain my magazine and how it will meet the brief. I think my music video will be somewhat easy to film as it features one person only, making it more COVID secure and time reliable.

Music video treatment

Lecture theatre:

Multiple shots, monochrome filter, grey+black clothing

- Actor 1 is reading and writing his textbook in the lecture theatre. He looks at his watch and looks at the camera whilst shaking his head. He then packs his bag and gets up, picking up his bag and headphones case. He then walks up the stairs and turns around. He then throws the bag and headphones case once he's got them out. He then puts the headphones on and jumps to the next scene.

Graffiti Wall:

Yellow+blue clothing, normal filter, static shot, different angles. 

- Actor 1 appears in front of the wall, centre frame. He then dances. He attempts to moonwalk across the screen, which will be shown through a staggered time lapse shot. Jump to the next shot. 

Walpole Park:

Yellow+blue clothing, normal filter, static shot, different angles. 

- More movement here. Actor 1 warms up with exercise including jogging on the spot, star jumps and finally running in and out of the frame. More static shots of him dancing. Jump to the next scene.

Westminster:

Yellow+blue clothing, normal filter, static shot, different angles. 

- This time, Actor 1 jumps into Central London surprised about his surroundings. He checks his watch, which has changed with the jump. He then takes a picture of the surroundings. A1 does the time lapse moonwalk. He then jumps to the next scene. 

Alleyway:

Yellow+blue clothing, normal filter, static shot, different angles. 

- Actor 1 seems unimpressed with his surroundings. Tries to do the jump transition but it doesn't work. He knows why but he then puts his headphones on which teleports him to his next location.

Dickens Yard:

Yellow+blue clothing, normal filter, static shot, different angles. 

- Actor 1 appears in front of the wall, centre frame. He checks his watch then dances. Jump to the next shot. 

END OF VIDEO

Music video analysis

 Chosen genre: EDM/Dance 

Narrative: 

Avicii - Addicted to you

This classic song by Swedish DJ Avicii perfectly captures why narrative makes a music video so great. One can apply Todorov's theory of equilibrium here as it follows the linear pattern of: equilibrium, disequilibrium and new equilibrium. Arguably, a multiple equilibrium sentences as well as a condensed equilibrium exist within this video. The multiple sentences of disruption depict a couple robbing many people, including pubs and even a bank. This is then interrupted by a scene that cements the couple's romance through a few steamy shots. The condensed equilibrium is evident here too because within a minute, the first robbery has already taken place. There could also be the irregular structure of equilibrium at the start, then the new equilibrium is only momentary when one of the protagonists dies. That's the disequilibrium again. You can also apply Propp's character theory here, stating that the two protagonists are the heroes and the police the villain. Furthermore, this metanarrative is almost like a movie and makes the consumer feel like they are watching a story unfold. This also features the artist in one of the scenes, often a telltale sign of a metanarrative.

Mise-en-scene:

Alle Farben - Fading

German DJ Alle Farben makes wonderful use of the clothing and other aspects of mise-en-scene to create a very eye-pleasing music video. The Andy Warhol-like colour scheme makes for a postmodern feel. The positioning of the props, including the plants and the set of steps further pushes the 'perfect; aesthetic. The costumes worn by the actors is a mix of retro clothing, shiny trousers and harshly angled glasses. This makes the audience feel empowered as the brash style of fashion almost boosts confidence. The lyrics also support this message. The use of no low-key lighting relates to the genre and is expertly shown by the bright colours featured. The camera guy is dressed to suit a comical perspective where the sweat stains enhance his 'funny' appearance. The chequered shirt makes this feel like it's a music video from the 80s. The video almost plays itself as both artists involved in making the song star in the video as a performer and a set director. The actor movement is meant to be minimal but the use of the bike makes this video not completely static. The constant pink and blue background is noteworthy because not much is changing part from where the actors are and what they are doing. 

Camerawork:

Avicii - The Nights

'The Nights' is a cult classic from Avicii making use of the different camera angles and filming techniques to create a beautifully put-together video. The video uses a lot of mid-shots and POV shots to make the viewer to feel like they can live through the actor's experiences. The long shots of the city skyline and a rather cool pool divebomb shot are also present. The handheld camera shot simulates a vlog-style video where it's filmed on a selfie stick. The shaky shits make for a much more grounded shot, making it up-close and personal. The selfie-stick shot is also accompanied by a little twirl which could also be interpreted as a 360 shot as well. The side shots add a certain accent of art and finesse to the whole product as it gives a different feel to the shot, making us see more angles makes us feel like we're seeing something exclusive. The long shots of the night sky, peppered with stars, is a very nice shot which makes use of the time-lapse moments which portray the stars to be moving in a dazzling fashion. The handheld camera, as well as the tracking shot, adds a certain element of time progressing. This puts it in great sync with the lyrics.

Editing:

Martin Garrix - Tremor

'Tremor' makes use of very simple footage but adds pace and effects to make this a great experience for the listener. The track has no lyrics apart from the add-in of a few words. This makes it a bit easier to match the pace of the song with the editing. The thumping beat acts like a metronome as it acts as a breaker for each scene, which is just snippets from the DJ's various shows. The slow fade-to-fade cuts, alternating back to an actor which is staring at screens, is like the beginning of a rollercoaster as this is as slow as it will get. From the moment the beat drops, the pace of the editing as well as the effects picks up massively. ALternating between the artist's shots, consisting of long, mid and close up shots. The flash editing makes you feel like you're there at of of their shows. The 'glitchy' effect is supposed to make the song, much like this subgenre, a very gritty and alternative feel. The use of black and white shots are significant as this draws more attention to the music. The genre of EDM is meant to be energetic anyway, this song amplifies that energy into something tangible.

Conventions: 

Robin Schulz - Sugar

'Sugar' has most of the conventions stated by Andrew Goodwin in his theory. There is a link between the visuals, lyrics and the song title. 'Sugar' is supposed to be this sweet thing, but here it's used to tag anything one might love. Sugar aso gives you a 'high' which relates to the actions of the disgruntled police officer who goes on a joyride. This fits the EDM genre as its so fast paced and crazy that it suits the listeners of the genre. The whole song is an intertextual reference as its a remake of Baby Bash's 'Suga Suga' which released almost two decades ago. The intertextual references to GTA V with the actor and the whole police costume is an easter egg for gamers. The actors are looking at the road because they are driving. The video doesn't sexualise women but it does the opposite. Instead of the typical 'steamy car wash girls', it's the male actor who's doing that, somewhat drifting from the typical conventions of a music video. The video is a narrative as well as a performance by the vocalist. Both artists feature in the music video, the singer more than the DJ.