Shotlist for digipak and magazine advertisement

This is a shot list of the pictures we will take to choose from for using in our magazine advertisement and digipak. Because both will use much of the same imagery we chose to list them together as they would require some of the same shots.

• Mid-shot of wall
• Long-shot of tunnel
• Long shot of band in tunnel
• Mid shot of Singer in tunnel
• Low angle of band in tunnel
• Close-up of apple on floor
• Close-up of pint glass on table
• Close-up of empty pint glass on floor
• Extreme close-up of poisoned pint glass
• Mid shot of female character
• Long shot of male character
• Close-up of guitar
• Long shot of pub outside

-Joseph A. Luck-

Equipment information

The equipment that we will be using is very simple, however, used in the correct way, we will be able to create the desired effect.
We will need a camera in order to film all of the footage that we need, a tripod so that we can eliminate any movement in the camera for certain shots, which will create a nice still shot.
We may use a dolly in some shots which will allow us to move the camera from side to side without any jolts to the shot.
Along with all this filming equipment we will be using the editing programme iMovie. 

With the use of all of this equipment we will be able to create a music video which will be of high quality.

-Peter Godwin- 

Casting

Male 
The male lead is a well dressed, attractive person. We have chosen Harry Pye as our lead as he is a very capable and talented actor who is able to take on many different roles. He has a very large social circle and is usually attending social events. This fits the character profile of the male lead very well. Kieren also wears smart casual wear which again fits the character profile. Rhys is also in his late teens which meant he is able to assume the roles of the male with ease as they lead similar lives.

Girlfriend
The girl we have decided to cast as the girlfriend is Anna Acevedo as she is a very confident person. She also likes to wear elegant clothes however she sometimes is unable to afford to buy these items. She is also a very capable actress and will be able to take on the roles of the girlfriend with ease. However she is a bit shy when it comes to meeting new people and so sticks with the people she knows best. This fits the profile as the girlfriend will cling to the male and will consider him as the centre of her attention.

-Peter Godwin and Joseph A. Luck-

Shot list

This is a complete shot list of our music video, arranged in chronological order but separated into categories so that we know what specific sections we can film in the same location. For example, if we were at a restaurant filming our narrative shots, we would already know that an 'Establishing shot of the band' would be impossible to do because our current location wouldn't fit that criteria. In comparison the shot list I created on Excel is categorised by the shot types o that we know how many of each shot type we should plan for. For example, knowing that there are only 2 establishing shots mean we won't need to use a dolly for a majority of our shoot.

Doing this has helped us to understand and improve upon the structure of our music video, taking into consideration how the audience will perceive the order in which events take place and whether or not that makes sense. This list will also be a useful tool to have on location, to ensure that all shots have been filmed and that we have a lot of material for the post-production process, specifically editing.

- Ryan Chapman + Peter Godwin + Joseph Anderson Luck -

Audition information

Before we are able to cast the characters in our music video, we have to interview and audition people to determine their abilities and whether they are able to follow the directions we give them. We decided that at least 3 people would be considered for each role but only one of them would be cast as the character.
For the audition I asked them a couple of questions which relate to the character profiles and the situation that they are in. For instance the question for the second girl audition is, 'If you liked a guy who is already in a relationship, would you split the couple up?'. This relates to the situation for the music video.
From their responses to the questions and from talking about their interpretation of the scenes we will be able to decide whether they are suited for the role.
When auditioning the parts it is important to choose people who enjoy performing in front of a camera and can bring their own personalities to the camera. 
-Peter Godwin-

Lighting Notes

In music videos lighting is extremely important. Not only does it make it easier for the viewer to see the content in the music video but it can also help to convey a setting or a mood. For instance, dark lighting in a scene could connote danger and sinister plots, or could convey a flat, dull or sad tone. If bright lighting is used it can convey a happier, more light hearted atmosphere and connotes enjoyment and fun. The videos in the punk rock genre often use minimal lighting to connote anti-establishment behaviour and rebellion.

This Green Day music video has very dark lighting used throughout it, which shows it is of a darker, more sinister tone, which links to the use of drugs and violence throughout the video. 

This video from Owl City uses very bright and dynamic colours which connote a happy and friendly environment. It also shows that the members in the music video are enjoying themselves.

In our music video we are going to use darker, more naturalistic lighting which is generic of the punk rock genre. This will also help to emphasise the dark themes that are present in our music video. The naturalistic lighting will also help to create a realistic atmosphere in our video. However in contrast to the dark lighting of the performance shots, we will have slightly brighter lighting used in the narrative shots. The bar will have bright lights to connote a lively social atmpshere. Key details in the scene can be seen by the audience such as the cyanide being put into the drink.
When the camera focuses on a single band member the lighting used will be a bit brighter to emphasise their importance and bring the focus to them.

-Peter Godwin-