Sunday - 1st of October 2017
Although it was a new month - continuation on the same pre-production module is still well underway as it is pivotal in a good final product. Today placed focus on location and location scouting in relation to my music video. This was quite a straight forward process as I initially am just going to shoot the band going through the whole song with all the lighting, costume changes and camera shots. However, location for a simple narrative needed further thinking.
Although it was a new month - continuation on the same pre-production module is still well underway as it is pivotal in a good final product. Today placed focus on location and location scouting in relation to my music video. This was quite a straight forward process as I initially am just going to shoot the band going through the whole song with all the lighting, costume changes and camera shots. However, location for a simple narrative needed further thinking.
Tuesday - 3rd of October 2017
I had to consider different props to use on set and off set equipment. On set props were just as important as off set equipment as little details can easily slip by in production (e.g. unplugged microphones/guitars) which is a common mistake young film makers do. Off set equipment needed equal attention to detail as I needed to be careful that I was going to use the right equipment for the right shot, lighting and atmosphere. For example, I may be using a smoke machine for one of the scenes - so I have to make sure I had permission to use it and that it has the right vapour and consider if I wanted to use coloured smoke or not.
I had to consider different props to use on set and off set equipment. On set props were just as important as off set equipment as little details can easily slip by in production (e.g. unplugged microphones/guitars) which is a common mistake young film makers do. Off set equipment needed equal attention to detail as I needed to be careful that I was going to use the right equipment for the right shot, lighting and atmosphere. For example, I may be using a smoke machine for one of the scenes - so I have to make sure I had permission to use it and that it has the right vapour and consider if I wanted to use coloured smoke or not.
Thursday - 5th of October 2017
Today I had to think about cast and crew for my final product. Again this was quite straightforward as I already have a band ready to perform the song, I also didn't need a large crew as I plan on doing the product using single camera. After considering my cast and crew I then started on the important and time consuming task of storyboarding. This is one of the main tools I will use in my pre-production to make sure my camera crew know exactly what kind of shot I want in a specific scene; frame-by-frame. A successful storyboard allows the camera crew to shoot the exact shots I want without even saying a word to them. This makes the filming process a much smoother process that it usually is when a practical task such as filming is given to students.
Today I had to think about cast and crew for my final product. Again this was quite straightforward as I already have a band ready to perform the song, I also didn't need a large crew as I plan on doing the product using single camera. After considering my cast and crew I then started on the important and time consuming task of storyboarding. This is one of the main tools I will use in my pre-production to make sure my camera crew know exactly what kind of shot I want in a specific scene; frame-by-frame. A successful storyboard allows the camera crew to shoot the exact shots I want without even saying a word to them. This makes the filming process a much smoother process that it usually is when a practical task such as filming is given to students.
Sunday - 8th of October 2017
Story boarding at this stage is still well underway and what really helped me I felt was my breakdown of the piece in the beginning of my pre-production work. What a thought was going to be a daunting and time consuming task was actually a relatively straightforward and smooth procedure. I still a relative amount to learn about effective story boarding and getting my ideas across on paper. But it is starting to make some headway into leading a successful pre-production work.
Story boarding at this stage is still well underway and what really helped me I felt was my breakdown of the piece in the beginning of my pre-production work. What a thought was going to be a daunting and time consuming task was actually a relatively straightforward and smooth procedure. I still a relative amount to learn about effective story boarding and getting my ideas across on paper. But it is starting to make some headway into leading a successful pre-production work.
Tuesday - 10th of October 2017
Story boarding was heading into it's final stages with just a few pages to fill in - since story boarding is now coming to a close I've spent the rest of the spare time looking into templates of other pre-production sheet templates. I still have quite a lot of documentation and permissions to do for pre-production.
Story boarding was heading into it's final stages with just a few pages to fill in - since story boarding is now coming to a close I've spent the rest of the spare time looking into templates of other pre-production sheet templates. I still have quite a lot of documentation and permissions to do for pre-production.
Thursday - 12th of October 2017
I begun the process of location scouting for my music video. Google maps helped me in looking for locations while still in the classroom however, I still have yet to visit locations in person. This ensures that the location fits the criteria for the setting I wanted for my music video. I then did further research onto equipment I needed and how I wanted to use them.
I begun the process of location scouting for my music video. Google maps helped me in looking for locations while still in the classroom however, I still have yet to visit locations in person. This ensures that the location fits the criteria for the setting I wanted for my music video. I then did further research onto equipment I needed and how I wanted to use them.
Sunday - 15th of October 2017
I started drafting release forms such as meeting minutes, production schedules and contingency plans. This ensures that I get a feel for how actual music video or any kind of video production is done prior to the actual production process. I ensured that I stayed in role to meet the aims of the brief.
I started drafting release forms such as meeting minutes, production schedules and contingency plans. This ensures that I get a feel for how actual music video or any kind of video production is done prior to the actual production process. I ensured that I stayed in role to meet the aims of the brief.
Tuesday - 17th of October 2017
Admittedly, I tried to take a break from pre-production work and begun the process of minor tasks. I first started on drafting ideas for the webpage minor task; designing merchandise, working on band imagery and other promotional techniques. I did some personal research on different promotion techniques found on music webpages and how they interact with the audience.
Admittedly, I tried to take a break from pre-production work and begun the process of minor tasks. I first started on drafting ideas for the webpage minor task; designing merchandise, working on band imagery and other promotional techniques. I did some personal research on different promotion techniques found on music webpages and how they interact with the audience.
Thursday - 19th of October 2017
Today was about drafting the aesthetic I wanted to portray to my target audience. I took inspiration from already existing band webpages and band logos in creating my own band image. I played around with different colour schemes and ideas, picking my preferred choice in the end of dark solid colours.
Today was about drafting the aesthetic I wanted to portray to my target audience. I took inspiration from already existing band webpages and band logos in creating my own band image. I played around with different colour schemes and ideas, picking my preferred choice in the end of dark solid colours.
Sunday - 22nd of October 2017
As merchandising was an active catalyst for growing an existing fanbase, I aptly began on producing merchandise to further promote my band image. I first had to consider the different items that fans would willingly buy. What helped me in making this decision was putting myself from the perspective of a fan. With any piece of promotional work - I aimed to tailor towards what I liked to see in my entertainment while also being conscious of more general tastes.
As merchandising was an active catalyst for growing an existing fanbase, I aptly began on producing merchandise to further promote my band image. I first had to consider the different items that fans would willingly buy. What helped me in making this decision was putting myself from the perspective of a fan. With any piece of promotional work - I aimed to tailor towards what I liked to see in my entertainment while also being conscious of more general tastes.
Tuesday - 24th of October 2017
I started playing around with different colour schemes in my merchandising and tried to establish varying styles in my products. I aimed my merchandise at young audiences who are fans of the music style that the band specialises in. I felt that this was where I could express myself in a more artistic, visual manner in cohesion with the music video itself. Pairing the general feel of the music video with my merchandise I feel will be effective in establishing a recognisable brand that stands out to the fanbase.
I started playing around with different colour schemes in my merchandising and tried to establish varying styles in my products. I aimed my merchandise at young audiences who are fans of the music style that the band specialises in. I felt that this was where I could express myself in a more artistic, visual manner in cohesion with the music video itself. Pairing the general feel of the music video with my merchandise I feel will be effective in establishing a recognisable brand that stands out to the fanbase.
Thursday - 26th of October 2017
To further my merchandising, I decided on the concept of different editions of the same products. By working with this concept I aim to appeal to as wide a market as possible and catering for the different stylistic intricacies that the youth usually have. I played around with different stylistic contrasts - such as, black and white in contrast to more colourful re-editions of the same products.
To further my merchandising, I decided on the concept of different editions of the same products. By working with this concept I aim to appeal to as wide a market as possible and catering for the different stylistic intricacies that the youth usually have. I played around with different stylistic contrasts - such as, black and white in contrast to more colourful re-editions of the same products.
Sunday - 29th of October 2017
I then started to work more on the layout and the different contents of my webpage. I wanted to promote the band's style through the website and tried to add as many defining conventions to do with bands. Instruments such as guitars and other musical objects such as plectrums and drumsticks. My aim was to clearly establish the webpage as a music-related one with emphasis on promotion.
I then started to work more on the layout and the different contents of my webpage. I wanted to promote the band's style through the website and tried to add as many defining conventions to do with bands. Instruments such as guitars and other musical objects such as plectrums and drumsticks. My aim was to clearly establish the webpage as a music-related one with emphasis on promotion.
Tuesday - 31st of October 2017
After the deviation into the minor task, I set back quickly onto the pre-production phase. As the release forms had a complete template - all I needed was the bulk of information to put onto the sheets. I started asking other students who were willing to help with my music video production. It really opened my eyes to team work and relying on other people. I also recorded an equipment inventory with the teacher to make sure I was able to have the exact number of equipment I needed. Fortunately, I had access to enough if not - more equipment than I needed so I found no problem in the supply of equipment.
After the deviation into the minor task, I set back quickly onto the pre-production phase. As the release forms had a complete template - all I needed was the bulk of information to put onto the sheets. I started asking other students who were willing to help with my music video production. It really opened my eyes to team work and relying on other people. I also recorded an equipment inventory with the teacher to make sure I was able to have the exact number of equipment I needed. Fortunately, I had access to enough if not - more equipment than I needed so I found no problem in the supply of equipment.