When meeting on filming day three we believed it would be necessary to each create a checklist/plan in order to reduce the time of our filming. I created a bullet pointed checklist in order to give ideas to the rest of the group. We also created a short storyboard in order to display to Mrs Allison what we would encounter when filming.
We also decided, we would focus on our group shots first before incorporating and filming the flashbacks involving Emily and Joe.
We planned to film:
- The final chorus of the song
- The anti climax of the song (miss missing, miss missing)
For the anti climax section, these are the shots we planned to include:
- close up shots (of the entire group)
- Another close up shot of Jodie (as she sings this part)
For the final chorus we planned to include these shots:
- group shots of us all, preferably in a big open space (long shot)
- close up shots of the group (this would also include singing)
- A selection of low and high angle shots (we could use the stairs to do this by having the camera at the top or the bottom of the stairs which would be opposite to where we were standing.)
- A shot of the group from the front
- A shot of the group from behind
- Action shots
We also wanted to include some jokey shots to use. The jokey shots would relate well to our story line as we represent friends that stick together. We thought about using shots that showed us;
- dancing around a room
- running up and down the stairs
- laughing around the table
- entering the house together
- leaving the house together
With such a detailed plan, we were aiming to move quickly. We also planned to have time to play about with our shots looking at different ways we could recreate the happy mood shown in our last chorus.
Tuesday
Filming Day 3
Location: Barn house (Ware)
Date: Sunday 3rd October 2010
We arrived at the barn house at 11am, we had all the props and equipment sorted!
We changed into our outfits fairly quickly before realising there was something wrong with our equipment. At first we believed that we had a faulty tape. The film had unravelled in the camera and was not accepting anything. Joe and I travelled to Broxbourne to get a new tape. This took about 20 minutes. Once back at the barn house we tried our new tape, unfortunately the tape was not the problem it was our camera! We called the school but could not get through to anyone. Our Luck was down for the day as we realised we would have to reschedule.
While at the barn house we used the opportunity to take some pictures of the internal location. This would also save us time when re-filming:
Date: Sunday 3rd October 2010
We arrived at the barn house at 11am, we had all the props and equipment sorted!
We changed into our outfits fairly quickly before realising there was something wrong with our equipment. At first we believed that we had a faulty tape. The film had unravelled in the camera and was not accepting anything. Joe and I travelled to Broxbourne to get a new tape. This took about 20 minutes. Once back at the barn house we tried our new tape, unfortunately the tape was not the problem it was our camera! We called the school but could not get through to anyone. Our Luck was down for the day as we realised we would have to reschedule.
While at the barn house we used the opportunity to take some pictures of the internal location. This would also save us time when re-filming:
Barn house images
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Plan for day 3 filming
We will film at the Barn House (just behind Van hages)
The barn house has large windows and an open balcony, this will enable us to film the shots we wish to.
We will all wear black dresses and different coloured heels. This will ensure this shoot is completely different to our Epping Forest scenes. It will also link well to the example of the girl group we are imitating (The Saturday's).
Here is a picture of the Saturdays in their black dresses:
Joe and Emily will also feature in this shoot. At the barn we will film the flashbacks; this will include Emily and Joe arguing which will be an ongoing story throughout our music video.
The barn is very similar to this on the outside, the large windows at the front are the same:
Equipment needed:
- Camera
- Tripod
- Tape
Props needed
- high heels (four different colours)
- black dresses
- Clear tights
- A suitcase for Emily to pull
- Clothes for Emily to pack
The barn house has large windows and an open balcony, this will enable us to film the shots we wish to.
We will all wear black dresses and different coloured heels. This will ensure this shoot is completely different to our Epping Forest scenes. It will also link well to the example of the girl group we are imitating (The Saturday's).
Here is a picture of the Saturdays in their black dresses:
Joe and Emily will also feature in this shoot. At the barn we will film the flashbacks; this will include Emily and Joe arguing which will be an ongoing story throughout our music video.
The barn is very similar to this on the outside, the large windows at the front are the same:
Equipment needed:
- Camera
- Tripod
- Tape
Props needed
- high heels (four different colours)
- black dresses
- Clear tights
- A suitcase for Emily to pull
- Clothes for Emily to pack
Thursday
What we intend to portray in our flashbacks
By studing different media sources, I was able to find examples of how we wanted the relationship of Emily and Joe to come across in our music video.
Further to this, I looked at some of Rihanna's other music videos. One that particularly caught my attention was 'Unfaithful.' This video includes plenty of flashbacks which help to tell the story. By incorporating a story line into a song it creates excitement for the viewer making them keep watching. A section I really liked within this music video was the opening quick shots of Rihanna being happy with her man. Each shot is a cut and then very quick fades to black; the cuts are very quick and in time with the music. This is one of the ideas we have for our music video as it is very theatrical. You can see this sequence 59 seconds into the video.
Flashback idea's using Rihanna and Beyonce
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Further to this, I looked at some of Rihanna's other music videos. One that particularly caught my attention was 'Unfaithful.' This video includes plenty of flashbacks which help to tell the story. By incorporating a story line into a song it creates excitement for the viewer making them keep watching. A section I really liked within this music video was the opening quick shots of Rihanna being happy with her man. Each shot is a cut and then very quick fades to black; the cuts are very quick and in time with the music. This is one of the ideas we have for our music video as it is very theatrical. You can see this sequence 59 seconds into the video.
Day 2 filming
Date: 28th September 2010
Time: 9am
Location: Bigg's house
On Wednesday we filmed part of the opening sequence including our first shots with extra actor Joe! In this short sequence we wanted to portray our story line (Joe cheating on his girlfriend with 4 other girls.) As we wanting to be more invloved with making the video we had already decided that our extra actres Emily was going to play Joes girlfriend while we played the 'other women.' Our shots with Joe didn't take long as we only planned to use them so they would take up a maximum of 4 seconds in our music video.
To begin, we filmed Sophie and Joe in a medium close up on the sofa. This was well framed as we could adjust the camera so the actors were at either end within the shot. This shot included Joe giving Sophie a ring; this would show happiness within Joe's first relationship also adding drama to the overall story line. Sophie also held a cup of tea to make the situation seem more realistic. To avoid awkwardness we had the actors talk to each other while filming, this also created a natural feeling within a homely environment. We had planned to film our flashbacks in black and white but just in case this didn’t work we filmed in colour and we could edit the shots later on the computer.
The next shot was of Laura and Joe. We decided to film this in the kitchen. As the room was quite small it made it extremely easy to frame as we could include many props. We decided to use a medium close up so that the two were well displayed. Again this was a double shot as the two clinked glasses and drank wine (we used cranberry juice and placed a wine bottle in the middle). By using the kitchen this portrayed another natural feeling displaying that Joe was comfortable in another relationship.
Our third shot was in the bedroom, this included Jodie with Joe. We decided not to use the bed as it was harder to frame an effective shot, instead we chose to have Jodie doing her hair in the mirror as Joe comes and hugs her from behind. Again this was a medium close up and showed both actors' body language very well. It took several attempts to adjust the correct height and angle of the camera due to capturing both actors at the right height.
Finally, we filmed Joe and I. We decided to film this in the living room but this time by the window. The room was very bright giving us great lighting to work with and no need for interior lights. This shot was a close up to emphasis on Joe cheating on Emily. We decided this shot would be used last out of the sequence as it builds a dramatic climax. I had to tip toe into the kiss in order to match our height differences.
Although our sequence of shots from Bigg’s house was only going to be small, we had to make sure we had a variety to choose from. By using the house and props effectively we were able to portray a homely feeling which creates a bigger drama to Joe cheating on Emily. Overall, our filming was successful and i believe we captured enough to create striking flashbacks.
Time: 9am
Location: Bigg's house
On Wednesday we filmed part of the opening sequence including our first shots with extra actor Joe! In this short sequence we wanted to portray our story line (Joe cheating on his girlfriend with 4 other girls.) As we wanting to be more invloved with making the video we had already decided that our extra actres Emily was going to play Joes girlfriend while we played the 'other women.' Our shots with Joe didn't take long as we only planned to use them so they would take up a maximum of 4 seconds in our music video.
To begin, we filmed Sophie and Joe in a medium close up on the sofa. This was well framed as we could adjust the camera so the actors were at either end within the shot. This shot included Joe giving Sophie a ring; this would show happiness within Joe's first relationship also adding drama to the overall story line. Sophie also held a cup of tea to make the situation seem more realistic. To avoid awkwardness we had the actors talk to each other while filming, this also created a natural feeling within a homely environment. We had planned to film our flashbacks in black and white but just in case this didn’t work we filmed in colour and we could edit the shots later on the computer.
The next shot was of Laura and Joe. We decided to film this in the kitchen. As the room was quite small it made it extremely easy to frame as we could include many props. We decided to use a medium close up so that the two were well displayed. Again this was a double shot as the two clinked glasses and drank wine (we used cranberry juice and placed a wine bottle in the middle). By using the kitchen this portrayed another natural feeling displaying that Joe was comfortable in another relationship.
Our third shot was in the bedroom, this included Jodie with Joe. We decided not to use the bed as it was harder to frame an effective shot, instead we chose to have Jodie doing her hair in the mirror as Joe comes and hugs her from behind. Again this was a medium close up and showed both actors' body language very well. It took several attempts to adjust the correct height and angle of the camera due to capturing both actors at the right height.
Finally, we filmed Joe and I. We decided to film this in the living room but this time by the window. The room was very bright giving us great lighting to work with and no need for interior lights. This shot was a close up to emphasis on Joe cheating on Emily. We decided this shot would be used last out of the sequence as it builds a dramatic climax. I had to tip toe into the kiss in order to match our height differences.
Although our sequence of shots from Bigg’s house was only going to be small, we had to make sure we had a variety to choose from. By using the house and props effectively we were able to portray a homely feeling which creates a bigger drama to Joe cheating on Emily. Overall, our filming was successful and i believe we captured enough to create striking flashbacks.
Ideas and planning for filming Day 2
Outfit plan for day 2 filming
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- Flashbacks of each one of us with Joe.
- We will all be captured with Joe looking happy but doing different things.
- Joe will give Sophie a ring, share a glass of wine with Laura, hug Jodie and kiss me.
-The shots need to be dramatic as they will be shown very quickly in our music video.
- All shots should be filmed in different rooms so the audience believes each one of us is in a different location.
PROPS
-Swarovski ring
-wine and cranberry juice
-wine glass
-Joe needs to bring four different outfits
-Camera
-Tripod
Production Plan
During class we worked together to make a production plan, using ideas from previous groups we wrote down what needed to be included. Jodie then took this home and created a plan for the group via computer.
Here is a copy of the production plan, it includes tasks that need to be completed and states the dates that these must be done. We will tick the production plan off each week to track our progress.
Here is a copy of the production plan, it includes tasks that need to be completed and states the dates that these must be done. We will tick the production plan off each week to track our progress.
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