Construction - First draft music video and evaluation

Under Pressure - Teenage Heart Breakers

Link

https://youtu.be/s5DA44dR8HA

In this draft of the music video, there are many elements that need to be improved. Overall, the footage that can be seen in this video has received positive audience feedback, however comments have suggested that alterations to the colour grading and effects could be made to make the video better, and more intertextually linked to the 80s, as well as more consistent. Most of the groundwork has been laid in this music video, with the identity of the video having been found, with the editing of the music video being done in a way that is meant to look like an old VHS tape. Feedback has show that audiences enjoy the vintage, 80s retro look of the video, with the glitch special effects proving to be popular. Most of the editing work needs to be done on the end of the music video, with colour grading work needing to be done on the indoor sequences, and special effects needing to be added in the scenes where we see the camera pan around the male character. Overall, so far I believe the first draft of my music video has fit the plans I initially had for my music video. Certain elements have yet to be improved, but I now have a rough guide of where I want my video to be.

Construction - Website draft design

Construction - Website draft design

https://joybrett10.wixsite.com/teenageheartbreakers

Planning - Story board first draft

Planning - Release forms (talent)

Planning - Risk Assessment

Planning - Location Scouting sheet

Planning - Shot list

Shot list

Planning - Permission to shoot

Planning - Casting document

Planning - Casting document

Name - Robin

Age - 30

For the male actor, I wanted to have a man that looks tough and stands out from the normal crowd of society. I wanted this as this music video is aimed at the outsiders of society, and I wanted an actor they would be able to relate to on a personal level. The importance of him looking tough is to show that as seen towards the end of the video, scrutiny can hit even the toughest person in a hard way, with them struggling to feel comfortable in their own skin. It is symbolic that whether you look tough or 'weak' we all feel emotions in the same way, and we all can break under scrutiny. This aims to send the message that no matter how you look, we all feel pain, and people should therefore reflect on how we speak to people and judge them. As well as this, I chose this male actor as he looks like he may be into the alternative rock style that I was going for. Stereotypically teens are into punk rock style music, and I wanted to show that no matter what age you are, we can all relate to being a teen and listening to angsty punk rock music, and this is something that stays with you throughout your life, not just for a short few years. This also relates to the theme of the video being the two characters dressed as if they are in the 80s, which symbolises that we all want to stay in our teenage years, as they may be the best years of our life, but this time in our lives comes with great confusion, stress and plenty of scrutiny, as it is when you find your style and your personality.

 

Name - Katie

Age - 25 

For my female actor, I wanted her to look like the average woman that you see while out and about on a daily basis. I wanted her to be a person that anyone can relate to, and I wanted her to look extremely natural, to show that we are all naturally beautiful. I wanted her outfits to be what stand out, and to show that any average person can have a different identity. The importance of using her as an actor was that I wanted to show now more than ever we are seeing people who embrace who they truly are and dress in different ways to what used to be portrayed as 'normal'. As well as this, I wanted to show even further that there is still some scrutiny, and age is no barrier to this. 

The importance of the ages of these actors is that scrutiny remains, and never gets easier, however we grow and learn to filter out the scrutiny and feel proud for who we are and what we look like.

Planning - Statement of intent

A-Level Media - Statement of Intent form from JoyBrett

Planning - Costume and makeup

Costume

The character in my music video will be from the D-A socio-economic classification, therefore this will be clear to the audience in my costumes and makeup.

Male

The inspiration behind my male actors costume is the 'Skinheads' of the 80s. These were groups of men who wore heavy boots, folded jeans, trouser braces and shaved heads. The version of the skinheads I have been inspired by is the inclusive youth movement, rather than the later versions who proved to be much less inclusive.
Female
The inspiration behind my female actors costume is the red plaid rocker type chick. There will be the heavy use of black coloured clothing to contrast the red plaid flannel and Harrington Jacket, a commonly work jacket in the 80s. As well as this, the actor will also be wearing the black patent Dr Martens boots. These are commonly worn now, especially among rock fans, as well as rock fans of the 80s.


Hair and makeup
The hair and makeup for my male actor will only consist of the skinhead, as this is the type of rock male look I am going for.

The hair and makeup for my female actor will be clearly 80s inspired, with her hair being put in a high ponytail, which has been crimped, and the makeup consisting of bold eye shadow.




The colours I aim to use for my actors makeup will be electric colours, with blue being the main colour. The actors will also have black eyeliner and mascara on to make her eyes look more defined. Other than the eye makeup, the rest of the makeup will be close to natural makeup, with there being the use of foundation to match the skin, and the slight use of blush on the cheeks.

Research - Textual analysis of a website 2

Research - Textual analysis of a website 2

http://www.gorillaz.com/

The elements I will take from this website are the centrist approach to the layout, with the use of the text and images being in the centre third of the page. I will also incorporate the element of the video being on the skyline of the webpage when you enter the site. This immediately catches the attention of the audience as soon as they enter the site, and this is why I want to incorporate it into my video. I will also incorporate the use of the two colour scheme theme on the website in order to make it as easy on the eyes as possible, as well as highlighting the style of the website, similar to how this one does, as the dark colours vs the red highlights it is a rock band website. As well as this, I will take the pop up box element from this website, and display it as a subscribe notification for fans to stay in touch with the band.

Planning - Location Scouting

Location scouting

Neale's Yard

This location has been chosen for the bright, vibrant colours, which are reflective of the electric colour schemes seen in the 80s. These colours are a naturalistic reflection of the colours that have heavily inspired me in planning my music video. The 80s were full of colour, and to make the video colourful I need a backdrop with this variety within it, and this location is a fair reflection of what I aim to see in my video.

Carnaby Street

This location is famous not only for its vibrant neon lighting around Christmas time, but is also a location that has been through a lot of changes through the decades, with it being a key hotspot between the 50s and the 80s, and still is to this day. Carnaby street has become almost iconic, and is a location that has never aged, even through the decades. Therefore because this is an ageless and important location, it will play a key role in my music video.

Kingly Court

I chose this location as it is a rather edgy location that has grunge/ rock connotations to it, through the dark grey and blue colours. It looks like a modern yet vintage setting, therefore it would fit in well with my video. The main reason I have chosen this location is that it is near Carnaby Street, and will therefore have a wide variety of people that will go there, with it appealing to a wide range of people. This location has also been chosen for one of the activities that takes place in the music video, the characters getting something to eat for dinner, therefore this location fits in well with the theme of my video.