Thursday, 25 November 2010
Friday, 29 October 2010
Evaluating the planning .
Our video will consist of illustrative visuals based on the lyrics as our video will be both narrative and performance based. This will mean that as well as the band performance, the editing will help the audience watch elements of the story being narrated via the performance. For example, the band performance will be on for 8 seconds and it will jump to the story where the protagonist is being bullied and back to the performance to create a link between the lyrics as well as the visual narrative. The lyrics will amplify the visuals rather than contradict them.
The relationship between the music and visuals will also be evident as the genre of music will be reflected via the editing. For example the slow paced scenes will match slow paced visuals. The mise en scene will be focused around the heavy themes of ‘post-hardcore’ genre. We will use stereotypical mise en scene via props as well as setting. We will focus on the clothing and appearance of characters such as Vinny (Lead singer) & Kimberley (Protagonist). Kimberley will be wearing converses, a printed t-shirt, heavy eyeliner and skinny jeans- (stereotypical ‘emo’ clothing). Vinny will also be wearing skinny jeans, Military boot, a band t-shirt with a Mohican giving him a rough musician’s look as he will look rebellious which reflects the genre. This is one of the strongest ways for the audience to predict the genre of the music video even before the music has started. An important prop we will use is a knife and blood will be visible which will immediately indicate that the sub-genre is within rock.
Furthermore, the use of locations (part of the mise en scene) will also help reinforce the genre. For example, in the main character’s bedroom we will have alternative rock music posters on the wall to reflect her personality and keep the rock theme consistent. We will also use other locations that reflect the mood and personality of the protagonist. One of the most effective locations we will use is a side street in Brick Lane. This will be useful because the graffiti on the wall will immediately reinforce the theme of rebelliousness. The location looks abandoned and is polluted indicating carelessness and disorganisation which suits the theme of ‘post-hardcore’ music. Another example is the school corridors. This location will help the target audience relate as they are 16+ so they have probably witnessed or experienced similar events.
Thursday, 28 October 2010
Schedule
Brick lane scene
We will be filming a narrative element of our video that will portray the protagonist's methods of dealing with her problems by spending time alone and drinking alcohol. This scene will be filmed at a backstreet in Brick lane. The protagonist's surroundings will help reinforce her mindframe. The setting is rough looking with graffiti on the walls and broken furniture. The abandoned look to the setting will help reflect the character itself. We will film this scene after sixth-form.
Tuesday 19th October; 4pm-6pm
Bedroom scene
We will be filming a narrative element of our video that will portray the protagonist being bullied via text at home. We will film this scene at a friends bedroom because it is pink but also consists of rock posters. The contrast within the setting is suitable for this scene as it portrays the protagonist as someone that has two different personalities. The setting consists of a dressing table with mirrors and cosmetic products which reinforces the idea of image orientation. The bedroom is a form of personal space which allows our character to be herself and reveal her emotional side. We will be filming Kim (the protagonist) tearing down posters as well as other shots of her looking in the mirror, being bullied via text and reacting negatively. We will film this scene after sixth-form at 4pm as we will have an hour to set the room up including; the dressing table, and posters.
Friday 22nd October; 4pm-7pm
Performance scene at the dance studio
This scene will be performance based rather than narrative. I have booked out the dance studio for this scene. Props will include mic + mic stand, drumset & guitars (electric + bass).
Archie and I, will be at the dance studio at 3pm setting bringing instruments from the schools music department to the dance studio as well as keeping the music CD ready & experimenting with lighting. The black curtains in the studio will help reinforce the seriousness of the song topic.
Friday 29th October; 12pm-3pm
Suicide scene at flat staircase
We will be filming a narrative element of our music video that brings the entire video together. These clips will be the most essential clips for our video. They will include Kimberley attempting to commit suicide and Vinny (the lead singer of the band) finding her. This scene will be important because the audience will see members of the performance and narrative sharing a scene.
Wednesday 3rd November; 3pm-5pm
Bullying scene in school hallway
This narrative scene will be used at the beginning of our video. It will take place in the sixth-form hallway and will consist of bullying shots. We will have Kimberley (the protagonist) and12-15 other people as students creating a real but exaggerated high-school atmosphere. We will create a Facebook event inviting able students to contribute towards our video. Facebook is a convenient social network site as many people use it and therefore, they are easy to access.
Friday 5rd November; 3pm-4pm
Bathroom scene
This narrative scene is located in the sixth-form toilets where there is rivalry tension portrayed aswell as the exposure of Kimberley's private emotions.We will shoot this scene after sixth-form at 3pm onwards as we are using the girls toilets and they need to be empty in order for us to film. These shots will include Kimberley crying and reacting negatively to her problems as well as 2 people laughing at her building up tension within the music video.
By Maariyah
Wednesday, 27 October 2010
Filming Equipment
Compatible Dolly
Emails
Tuesday, 26 October 2010
Props and Costume Information
Props:·
- Mic & Mic stand
- Guitar
- Bass
- Drum kit
- Alcohol bottle
- Makeup
- Posters (Stereotypical rock bands such as Escape the fate, My Chemical Romance.)
- Magazines: Kerrang
- Knife
- Fake blood
- Costume
Costume information:-
- Band members- mostly dark clothing, black skinny jeans, boots or converses
- Kimerley- Stereotypical pretty girl dressed in revealing clothing including; shorts, tights (showing off her female features)
-Flash back being bullied- Stereotypical 'emo' dressed in skinny jeans and boots/converses
- Extras- casual clothing
- Hair and makeup:
-Band: Long messy hair, agressive Mohawk giving a more rocky edge to the band as they are representing rock music. Plus it is stereotypical of a rock star to look agressive and messy.
-Kimberley (Protagonist): Ranging from neat natural hair to messy during th video showing the effects of bullying This also counts for makeup whee it will change from neat, perfectly applied makeup to it being smudged/running down her face showing that her life and her image are being messed up by bullying.
By Archie Leigh
Tuesday, 19 October 2010
Shooting locations
The fact that the bathroom is for females enables us to use scenes that consist of females only. We can explore ideas of bullying that involves females only, using this location.
The Mise-en-scene contributes to the atmosphere created through the song.
The graffiti on the walls and tatty posters give the area a rough look reflecting the feelings of the protagonist.The untidiness of the surroundings also contribute to 'abandoned' look of the location again, reflecting the main characters thoughts and feelings.
Friday, 1 October 2010
Thursday, 30 September 2010
Pitch
The video will show some clips of Kimberley getting bullied by using a number of shots such as a long shot showing her walking down the college hallway. Here I will cut to close up of bullies and then cut to mid shots showing their actions. In the video I will show the affects of being bullied by using a number of close shots of Kimberley showing her facial expression being upset and hurt. This will also relate to the lyrics and the song title ‘Make Up’: “As makeup runs down your cheeks, you found that you are lost again” as she will be wearing make up crying ruining it also symbolising that bullying is also ruining her life. I will also use an arc shot showing a 360 of her upper body showing affects of bullying. Also Kimberley will be drinking alcohol which will be a reference to the lyrics: “So drink it down, we need this now, Make the pain go away”. This shows she is trying to get rid of the pain of being bullied and the humiliation that goes with it.
The performance section of the video is a band where members of the band also feature in the narrative section witnessing the bullying. I will represent the band by using a number of shots such as long shots to show the whole band, close up of the lead singer and instruments to show importance, low angle to show the band as powerful as they are narrating the story.The flashbacks basically show the audience why she has cut herself however it also shows before this she has resorted to alcohol in dealing with her crisis. The narrative is heavily advised by the lyrics but in the music video the shots will be cut back and forth from the narrative of flashbacks of the girl being bullied/affects and the performance of the band who members witnessed the bullying. In a way the band are narrators to the story.
The music video is going to have a number of different locations ranging from: the bedroom of the main character where she takes out her anger and depression, college hallway where she gets bullied, and college bathroom where she is upset and crying with make up running down her cheeks. Another location is a rough area of brick lane where she goes to be alone relating with the lyric: “Found that you're alone”. The performance section of the video is going to be entirely filmed in a studio where it is seen as professional giving the band and the song a serious outlook.
By Archie Leigh
Wednesday, 29 September 2010
Cast
-Band
Vinny : Lead singer
Cameron Caroll : Bassist
Archie Leigh : Lead Guitarist
Gaur : Drummer
-Students/Bullies (Corridor)
Vinny : Student/Lead singer of band
Zainab : Student 1
Tom : Student 2
Liam : Student 3
Pierre Marcello : Student 4
Katerine : Main Bully 1
Monica :Main Bully 2
Maariyah : Main Bully 3
-Student/Bullies (Bathroom-quick appearance)
Tuan : Student 5
Maariyah : Student 6
By Maariyah Nakhuda
Sunday, 26 September 2010
Target audience
By Maariyah
Friday, 24 September 2010
Music Genre-'Post-hardcore'
We will be able to choose a song that consists of this theme where we can portray the protagonist as someone who is not ordinary and undergoes a dilemma that is universal, & members of the audience can relate to. My partner and I chose this genre because songs from this genre consists of serious, heavy themes that human beings can relate to and the audience can empathise with. Therefore, I believe the song we will choose should also have weighty lyrics to create a melancholic atmosphere amongst our target audience. This will enable us to explore a variety of techniques we may use for our video, in order for it to effectively impact its audience.
Thursday, 23 September 2010
Summary of artist: Escape The Fate
In September 2005, Escape the Fate won a local radio contest judged by established alternative rock band; My Chemical Romance which awarded them the opportunity to open a show on the band’s headlining tour with Alkaline Trio and Reggie. The bands popularity increased via the media and were eventually signed on to 'Epitaph'. The label has signed many popular artists such as: Thursday & Parkway Drive. The band has toured with many artists including; Alesana, Motionless in White, Attack Attack! & Bullet For My Valentine. The band has been influenced by many musicians including The Smashing Pumpkins & Aerosmith. Their lyrics cover tragic themes based on death, bullying, lust, romance & obsession. Many of their songs contain deeper meanings that regard the psychological state of mind. Although the band was signed briefly before the release of their first EP; There’s No Sympathy for the Dead.
In 2006 they managed to reach number 12 in the US Album Charts. In 2007, the band released their first official album; Dying Is Your Latest Fashion. Unfortunately, In 2007 during the Black on Black tour, rhythm guitarist Omar Espinosa left the band due to personal issues. In contrast to the bands success the band also faced downfalls. In June 2008, Ronnie Radke was asked to leave the band, and was sentenced to prison as he participated in a fight that involved a death. Ronnie Radke was replaced by former Blessthefall vocalist Craig Mabbitt.
The band released many new songs including ‘Something’, ‘The Flood’ & ’10 miles wide’. As well as releasing new songs they recreated their song ‘Makeup’ adding slight changes to the lyrics that Mabbitt sang in Radke’s place. In August 2010 the band released their first single; ‘Massacre’ from their new album. The band officially released their new radio single ‘Issues’ in early September 2010. The music video premiered on YouTube later in September. In November 2010 the band announced that they would be pulling out of their European tour with Bullet For My Valentine in order to stay with bassist Max Green while he is in rehab for drug an alcohol addiction. Instead, the band will be promoting the new album with a headlining tour called ‘The Dead Masquerade Tour’, beginning in January 2011 and Max Green will be back in time to begin touring.
Sunday, 5 September 2010
Permission request
Friday, 3 September 2010
Star Image Analysis-Hailey Williams (Paramore)
Analysis of music video: 'Numb' by Linkin Park
The music video I have analysed is ‘Numb’ by
In the video, we see both an antagonist and the protagonist. The antagonist is the protagonists is the protagonists mother who pressurises her to be something she isn't.
The relationship between the lyrics and visuals are strong from beginning to end through out the video. The lyrics amplify the visuals of the video through out. At the beginning the lyrics start off with ‘I’m tired of being what you want me to be’ which immediately derives from the theme of ‘pressure’. Before the lyrics commence, the video the first filmed shot visible is a mid shot of the protagonist looking out against a dull grey background. Already we are aware that the lyrics will be based on this character. We can link the title ‘Numb’ to the theme and plot of the music video by looking at the first shot of the video. ‘Can’t you see that you’re smothering me, holding too tightly afraid to lose control?’ The first line of the second verse matches the visuals at the time; the protagonist sitting on the dinner table by herself, whilst her mother has her back turned. This directly matches the lyrics and we are aware that the song is based on the pressures a teenage girl undergoes from every angle of her life.
The music and the visuals also have a strong relationship. The video cuts to the beat through out the music video from the very beginning to the end. The beat is fast paced and many shots in the video are fast paced also. This mainly applies to the fast paced chorus. There are drastic changes where the camera focuses on a shot for not more than 3 seconds for a narrative scene. This goes well with the music as it reflects the pace of the protagonist’s thought process and emotion. For example, the bridge of the song is fast paced where the vocals are stretched to emphasise pain. Here, it contradicts the slow screaming of the lead singer’s vocals as they clash with the fast paced scenes of the protagonist showing emotion again via physical aggression. However, at the beginning which consists of a simple beat and the piano, the introductory shot of the protagonist lasts longer than 3 seconds. When the guitars (instrument that mainly represents rock music) are being played, the shots become fast paced as the volume and layers of instrument build up. This is also the case towards the end of the video where guitars stop and the focus on the protagonist lasts longer than 3 seconds. I have noticed that the music video starts with the same instruments and ends with the same instruments and the protagonist is being focused on; for more than 3 seconds.I have noticed that the music video starts with the same instruments and ends with the same instruments and the protagonist is being focused on; for more than 3 seconds. Furthermore, the solo instrumental parts are illustrated by the video during certain parts of the video to a certain extent. For example at the beginning the amplified piano sound is evident and there is a low angle shot of the band member working with discs to suggest that he is making that sound. The vocals are never solo but, when they vocalled powerfully it suggests emotion and the visuals help show this by using a close up of the lead singer putting power into his voice, adding meaning to every word. (The video is mainly gray which makes us feel grey and feelings of dolor are present within us without even watching the video completely or listening to the music. The lack of colour immedietly links in with the tile of the track 'Numb' as it makes us feel that way.)
Link for music video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXYiU_JCYtU