Plan for Digipak

Below is the rough plan for the Digipak, the top 3 panels being the outside, and the lower ones being the inside. I have not included the spines yet, but they will essentially just be the logo, digipak name and name of artist.

Plan for Advertisement

I haven't decided on all of the colours as of yet, but the lower half will be black for the white text. The text will be sleek and neat, as well as constant, apart from maybe the title, which might be incorporated into the actual image, as well as carrying across the conventions of the Digipak. This is a rough guide, and I will use this as a small reminder of the general layout often featured in advertisements of the 'calmer' genres, i.e. indie, electronic and acoustic styled music.

The image will likely be first person in a sense, maybe featuring arms reaching forwards, and will be digitally augmented, possibly with a program I use called Hexels, or at least rendered using it for a digital effect. The actual image itself I am unsure of, though may feature wildlife, nature, scenery, flora or fauna, as that was a theme in my music video and suits the genre.

Participant Release Form Example

Release Form Example

Test Edit

This test is a much better edit, featuring small cuts in order to speed up time, as well as a basic transition by pulling a shirt over the camera. The lighting is a lot better with the sun rising, rather than setting, and so has shown me that most of my filming, inside and out, should probably be shot about 7am-3pm for optimum lighting.

Casting

    The music video will need to (preferably) feature photogenic and reliable people whom I can trust and count on to turn up for filming, and will need to take the duration of the filming stage seriously.

I have chosen to use my friend Fraser Tuttle, as he is reliable, local, and looks the part for the video. He is also on good terms with me (evidently) and does make for an excellent person to work alongside. 

He also has a motorcycle, which will be his main scene/appearance, which works well with the intentions of the music video. I also know that I can trust riding with him, which makes the health and safety elements of these scenes less troublesome.

I have also chosen to feature my partner, Sophie Maunders, as she would work very well with the part as the partner of the main character (cameraman/myself) for obvious reasons. I am comfortable around her, as she is me, and this will make the scenes where there is likely to be quite serious acting easy to film. I can also rely on her for deadlines and management, and can go to her if she can't get to me on a set time/date.

Knowing her well and for a long time ensures no disagreements or anger which could disrupt filming or have a negative effect on the finished product.

I have not finished the casting, as more people may come to my attention and prove to be useful/interesting towards my video, as well as the possibility of being let down in some aspect, due to illness, accident or disagreement, though this is unlikely.

Risk Assessment Form

Risk Assessment Form

Eyes in Eyes Storyboard Sketches

Eyes in Eyes

Call Sheet Example

This is an example of a Call Sheet. This one has been filled out for the filming of the woodland space of Jerry March Funeral Directors. Some fields are missing or referring to the production schedule, as it will always be on hand and ready to present if necessary. The actors have their own modes of transport to this location and have been briefed on it's address and route, and will make their individual ways there via motorcycle, walking, or lift by car.

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Reccee Checklist (Woodland)

Recce Checklist (Woodland).

This is the first Recee checklist for the Woodland location of jerry March Funeral Director's woodland space.

Production Schedule

Production Schedule

This production schedule outlines the elements that need to be completed by certain dates, as well as the locations that will be filmed and when, colour coded on the right for a breakdown of the tasks to be covered each day. This a guide, and may obviously have slight changes due to new developments, ideas, opportunities and drawbacks.

Test shots, first continuity edit

This video is compiled of a series of clips I took in one continuous attempt, and then cut them up and arranged them neatly for continuity. From this quick edit, I have found that I need to make sure that the camera is mounted properly before filming so as to not capture my face, as well as paying attention to lighting. These shots were bad, though I expected this, as they are just test shots to give me an idea of what to watch out for during filming.

Another thing I noticed is that I had some shots that did not have anything to transition from, and interrupted the continuity, so I will make sure to (obviously I will be spending more time on my next shots) gather more clips and takes of sequences and scenes so that I always have usable footage, as shown by the lack of footage between the last two shots for continuity due to poor lighting inbetween.

My footage will feature a lot nicer lighting, smoother handling of the camera, as well as a good mount on the finished result, and will consist of entirely object/person perspectives; each time the protagonist interacts with an object the camera may pass to it, or another person, and be shot mainly outside at a set time for similar natural lighting, though some footage will be shot indoors, such as the beginning and end of the video. 

The intention of this clip was to show what may happen should I rush my footage without planning or carefulness.

Audience Profile and Indie research

Audience Profile

 

Indie Moodboard

Below, is my 'indie' moodboard. It features a variety of ideas, photos and concepts from the indie genre, branching off into the sub genres also, as well as the associations of the genre, such as Hippy and Hipster. These genres do cascade and intertwine often, but the idea behind 'Indie' is definable as Retro, Classic, Unique, Handmaid, Tranquil and Natural.

1st person camera test 1

Below is a small test of the Qumox SJ4000 action Camera. I think that it is a little too far to the left, and captures my helmet, so I will be looking into a different way in which to mount the camera, possibly with a bicycle helmet. I will also test again in 1080p opposed to 720p shown here, as well as some road footage.

Shot Concepts and tests

Below is my Pinterest board explaining a few of the shot ideas and concepts for the music video

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Equipment and Locations

The following equipment and locations may be used:

• Jerry March Funeral Directors' woodland space,
• (My Home) Horsford,
• Many roads through Buxton and Horsford, possibly the city,
• Possibly Splash Swimming pools (must seek permission and booking),

• QUMOX SJ4000 Camera (can provide),
• Hot tub (can provide),
• Tripod, helmet camera attachment, accessories for the SJ4000 (can provide),
• Hard drive (can provide),
• Ukulele/ guitar (can provide),
• Motorbikes (can provide),

Music Video Practical Production Treatment

This plan is very brief, and outlines the plot should I wish to use a First Person style of filming, excluding camera shots, angles (obviously, due to it being 1st person), as well as in depth editing techniques that will be covered at a later date.

Music Video - Practical

I have decided to carry out this idea opposed to the previous idea presented with the prezi storyboard due to more possibilities with editing techniques and advanced continuity transitions and edits, as well as a personal touch to the narrative to experience it through the protagonist's eyes.

The editing, to be carried out after filming, will include green screening in scenes where a setting transition is to occur but the character's hands must stay in the same place for the move on scenery, as well as maybe with water transitions. The editing will mainly just be continuity edits using objects and actions coming close to the camera to allow for a colour to dominate the screentime for a quick change to a shot of similar colour, e.g towel covering face, changing to another room where he is ready and clothed in bike gear, towel comes away, viewer sees new shot and doesn't become disorientated by the continuity edit.

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