- Terminal Moraine drummer - Ben Price
- Terminal Moraine guitarist and singer - Dylan Manners Lolley
- Terminal Moraine bass player - Alex Bennet
- Simon French
- Luke Goodliffe
Wednesday, 29 September 2010
Performers/Bands
Having decided that we wanted multiple bands, we first had to find some willing to contribute to our music video. First we made "Bands Wanted" posters and put them around school and in particular the music department, making sure music teachers had them to pass on to any year 10 - 13 bands they knew. We also contacted the head of music through school email and asked if she would recommend any to us. This way, we were able to gain information of a year 10 band called "Terminal Moraine", so we gained their drummer's class information from reception, stalked him down, and asked politely (beated him to submission) if he and his band members were interested. With one band as a 'definite' (Terminal Moraine) we then needed more band members to join Jemma's "fake band" that would be comprised of other people who did not necessarily have to be in a band (or musician - although preferable). Jemma typed up a contract that those interested had to sign, to ensure we could be relaint on them to turn up to any scheduled shoots. To conclude, performers for our "Just A Day" music video are...
Monday, 27 September 2010
Location Test Shots
This was briefly mentioned in the Just A Day ideas post, but I'll clarify here what we need to do exactly.
Due to the fact that there will be multiple performers and a two characters for the narrative story line, it makes sense that multiple locations are also necessary. This conforms to music video conventions where the performer(s) are seen in alternating sets or back drops for interesting visuals. There are several locations that I thought would look amazing with the styling of the performers and would suit the rock genre is Bristol, however as a group that lacks money and transportation it will have to be filmed in Portishead. Below is a list of possible locations to film at...
Due to the fact that there will be multiple performers and a two characters for the narrative story line, it makes sense that multiple locations are also necessary. This conforms to music video conventions where the performer(s) are seen in alternating sets or back drops for interesting visuals. There are several locations that I thought would look amazing with the styling of the performers and would suit the rock genre is Bristol, however as a group that lacks money and transportation it will have to be filmed in Portishead. Below is a list of possible locations to film at...
- The Quarry
- Back of Open Air Swimming Pool
- The Vale's park area
- St. Peter's church graveyard
- Jam's living room (for Guitar hero shots)
- Jack's house (for narrative)
Location: Battery point, behind open air pool. Angled shot of wall length.
Long shot/establishing shot of graffiti wall
Close up of graffiti wall. Here, the light is coming from the right corner of the image, making it possible to film here on afternoons as the over casted shadows will bend left. If we position the tripod correctly, the shadows should not affect the shot too much. And shadows casted on the actual wall may be a good effect.
Close up of wall. There are many interesting backgrounds that could be used for alternative back drops (therefore giving a variety of shots and locations). This background has the "quirky-ness" we wanted, but may be too colourful or "cartoony" for a rock music video.
Close up. This background, however, looks less childish. Although it seems to be more suitable for a "RnB" music video due to its "street-graffiti" design. Although, with some editing of saturation (could even make it black and white) it has the possibility to look professional.
In my opinion, this background is perfect because its a drawing as opposed to graffiti. The ancient diving suited diver with arms reaching out for something looks mysterious and with editing could look interesting.
Location: Port marine park. These sculptures of faceless women could be an interesting background for our performers as it gives off an ominous, Celtic cult-like feel. If filmed at night (there are lamps around this area and we could bring the redheads from last year) it could bring a "stereotypical horror movie" aesthetic to our rock music video.
Low angle shot. Here, I'm testing (and imagining) the shot if our performers were here. Low angle shots are a convention of rock music videos as it makes the performers look more powerful and also shows the guitars (etc) in more detail.
Another low angle shot. This shot represents what the back ground would look like if the performer was to lean towards the camera.
Close up. This background, however, looks less childish. Although it seems to be more suitable for a "RnB" music video due to its "street-graffiti" design. Although, with some editing of saturation (could even make it black and white) it has the possibility to look professional.In my opinion, this background is perfect because its a drawing as opposed to graffiti. The ancient diving suited diver with arms reaching out for something looks mysterious and with editing could look interesting.
Location: Port marine park. These sculptures of faceless women could be an interesting background for our performers as it gives off an ominous, Celtic cult-like feel. If filmed at night (there are lamps around this area and we could bring the redheads from last year) it could bring a "stereotypical horror movie" aesthetic to our rock music video.
Low angle shot. Here, I'm testing (and imagining) the shot if our performers were here. Low angle shots are a convention of rock music videos as it makes the performers look more powerful and also shows the guitars (etc) in more detail.
Another low angle shot. This shot represents what the back ground would look like if the performer was to lean towards the camera.Sunday, 26 September 2010
Email to "Just A Day" Copyright Holders
Below is a copy of the email that was sent to enquiries@chrysalis.com
To avoid breach of copyright laws, it was important to gain permission or atleast alert The Echo Label (Feeder's label in 2001), a branch company of The Chrysalis Group. Although they no longer support Feeder, they are the producers of the single "Just A Day".
_____________________________________________________
Dear Copyright holder and Echo of the Chrysalis group.
I am an A level media student writing to, and also on behalf of my media group to request your permission to use Feeder’s 2001 single, “Just A Day”.
With your permission, this track will be used in our A2 practical coursework which involves the scripting and creating of a music video. Feeder, producer Grant Nicholas and your company will be fully credited and recognise through out the production of our coursework and the final video itself. We will also be making a digipak with the music video, where you will also be credited on the back respectively.
The track and video will only be used in an educational area and viewed only through our media blogs, by other members of my media group, teachers, and the OCR exam board moderators. I can assure you that it will not be posted on any third party, public video sites or viewed by public audiences.
If we gain the permission for the use of this track, we can also include a copyrighted statement written by you for assurance if necessary.
With regards,
Sonia Wan
To avoid breach of copyright laws, it was important to gain permission or atleast alert The Echo Label (Feeder's label in 2001), a branch company of The Chrysalis Group. Although they no longer support Feeder, they are the producers of the single "Just A Day".
_____________________________________________________
Dear Copyright holder and Echo of the Chrysalis group.
I am an A level media student writing to, and also on behalf of my media group to request your permission to use Feeder’s 2001 single, “Just A Day”.
With your permission, this track will be used in our A2 practical coursework which involves the scripting and creating of a music video. Feeder, producer Grant Nicholas and your company will be fully credited and recognise through out the production of our coursework and the final video itself. We will also be making a digipak with the music video, where you will also be credited on the back respectively.
The track and video will only be used in an educational area and viewed only through our media blogs, by other members of my media group, teachers, and the OCR exam board moderators. I can assure you that it will not be posted on any third party, public video sites or viewed by public audiences.
If we gain the permission for the use of this track, we can also include a copyrighted statement written by you for assurance if necessary.
With regards,
Sonia Wan
Saturday, 25 September 2010
Project Proposal
Title of Project: FEEDER – ‘Just a Day’
Names of Students Involved and Roles Allocated:
Jack Blinman – Director, Cameraman, NARRATIVE MALE.
Jemma Rowlston – Director, Cameraman, SINGER.
Sonia Wan – Director, Props & Costume, Cameraman, NARRATIVE FEMALE.
(Editorial tasks are also shared out)
Estimated Time Allocated to Production: 3 weeks
Dates of Production:
Friday 1st October – Opening shots
Monday 4th Oct– Narrative Shots
Thurs 7th Oct – Green Screen
Friday 8th Oct – Quarry scene with performers
Thurs 28th Oct (half term) – Pick up shots
Estimated Time Allocated to Post Production: 3 weeks
Dates of Post Production: Monday 11th october onwards
Brief Synopsis of Project:
A music video for the song ‘Just a Day’ by the British band Feeder.
The video will be a combination of performance and narrative footage that will reflect the lyrics of the song.
Perfomance: The video will pay tribute to the original official video for the song by having multiple bands performing the song. However, unlike the original, these bands will be filmed as if they are the primary band (using proper framing, steady-cam shots, individual performances and a range of interesting locations). This will be integrated with the Narrative.
Narrative: Following the storyline within the lyrics of the song, our video will feature a platonic teenage friendship between MALE and FEMALE where MALE has fallen into a dink and drug addiction that is tearing the friends apart. The narrative will thus link to the lyrics as if the words are the internal thoughts and feelings of MALE.
Equipment Required and Dates required.
01/10/10, 04/10/10, 07/10/10, 08/10/10, 28/10/10
Camera
Tripod
Lighting
Microphone (for camera)
07/10/10
Green Screen
Editing MAC
Locations:
Jacks’ Living room
Jemma’s living room
Jemma’s hall
Outside Jemma’s front door
Street outside Jack’s house
Blackrock quarry
Battery point (behind the open air swimming pool)
Small Hall
Costume and Props:
Costume will be provided by the bands themselves in order for them to promote themselves and their band image. The general consensus will be jeans, t-shirts, possibly leather coats as these fit the genre of Feeder’s work and would thus contribute to the feel that each band is the primary band.
PROPS:
Guitars (provided by the bands)
Microphone
Drum kit
Guitar Hero™ 4 World Tour kit and game (and consequently an xbox™)
Assorted bottles and junk food rappers
Assorted ornaments
Casting (including extras)
BEN’S BAND – Ben Price, Alex Bennett, Dylan ?
FAKE QUARRY BAND – Jemma Rowlston, Luke Goodliffe, Simon French
GUITAR HERO™ BAND – Sarah Owen, Jemma Rowlston
FEEDER “STIG” – Jack Blinman
CLIMBER – Jack Blinman
MALE – Jack Blinman
FEMALE – Sonia Wan
Further comments:
Storyboarding shall be rough around the bands as the exact moments and people used shall depend on performance, however the storyboard shall be a main point of reference.
Extra Credit also goes to Adam Blinman for overseeing and partaking in the climbing scenes off camera.
Names of Students Involved and Roles Allocated:
Jack Blinman – Director, Cameraman, NARRATIVE MALE.
Jemma Rowlston – Director, Cameraman, SINGER.
Sonia Wan – Director, Props & Costume, Cameraman, NARRATIVE FEMALE.
(Editorial tasks are also shared out)
Estimated Time Allocated to Production: 3 weeks
Dates of Production:
Friday 1st October – Opening shots
Monday 4th Oct– Narrative Shots
Thurs 7th Oct – Green Screen
Friday 8th Oct – Quarry scene with performers
Thurs 28th Oct (half term) – Pick up shots
Estimated Time Allocated to Post Production: 3 weeks
Dates of Post Production: Monday 11th october onwards
Brief Synopsis of Project:
A music video for the song ‘Just a Day’ by the British band Feeder.
The video will be a combination of performance and narrative footage that will reflect the lyrics of the song.
Perfomance: The video will pay tribute to the original official video for the song by having multiple bands performing the song. However, unlike the original, these bands will be filmed as if they are the primary band (using proper framing, steady-cam shots, individual performances and a range of interesting locations). This will be integrated with the Narrative.
Narrative: Following the storyline within the lyrics of the song, our video will feature a platonic teenage friendship between MALE and FEMALE where MALE has fallen into a dink and drug addiction that is tearing the friends apart. The narrative will thus link to the lyrics as if the words are the internal thoughts and feelings of MALE.
Equipment Required and Dates required.
01/10/10, 04/10/10, 07/10/10, 08/10/10, 28/10/10
Camera
Tripod
Lighting
Microphone (for camera)
07/10/10
Green Screen
Editing MAC
Locations:
Jacks’ Living room
Jemma’s living room
Jemma’s hall
Outside Jemma’s front door
Street outside Jack’s house
Blackrock quarry
Battery point (behind the open air swimming pool)
Small Hall
Costume and Props:
Costume will be provided by the bands themselves in order for them to promote themselves and their band image. The general consensus will be jeans, t-shirts, possibly leather coats as these fit the genre of Feeder’s work and would thus contribute to the feel that each band is the primary band.
PROPS:
Guitars (provided by the bands)
Microphone
Drum kit
Guitar Hero™ 4 World Tour kit and game (and consequently an xbox™)
Assorted bottles and junk food rappers
Assorted ornaments
Casting (including extras)
BEN’S BAND – Ben Price, Alex Bennett, Dylan ?
FAKE QUARRY BAND – Jemma Rowlston, Luke Goodliffe, Simon French
GUITAR HERO™ BAND – Sarah Owen, Jemma Rowlston
FEEDER “STIG” – Jack Blinman
CLIMBER – Jack Blinman
MALE – Jack Blinman
FEMALE – Sonia Wan
Further comments:
Storyboarding shall be rough around the bands as the exact moments and people used shall depend on performance, however the storyboard shall be a main point of reference.
Extra Credit also goes to Adam Blinman for overseeing and partaking in the climbing scenes off camera.
Friday, 24 September 2010
Bands Wanted Posters
To create awareness of our project and hopefully find enthusiastic band volunteers, Jemma created a quick "Bands Wanted" Poster. We took pictures of Jack and Jam doing the "Our Country Needs You!" post and edited them for our poster, however the image is not included in this post, the frame of it is below.
BANDS WANTED
Are you in a band?
Can you play an instrument?
Want free publicity?
Want to rock out?
We need bands and musicians to feature in our music video; 'Just a Day' by Feeder
Anyone welcome to come along and join in with the super fun times that we shall have :)
Prior meeting IS necessary!
Call Jemma, Jack or Sonia by pigeon, mouth, snail mail or other means of communication you deem suitable:
HYPERLINK "mailto:jemrowlston@hotmail.co.uk"jemrowlston@hotmail.co.uk
Scheduling
Media's group's personal schedule for after school filming(Click to enlarge image)
Project Gantt Chart Schedule (Click enlarge image)
Free lessons and Media lesson avalialable film times
Week 1
- Mon - p1 and 2
- Weds - p1 and 2 (No Sonia)
- Thurs p3 and 4
Week 2
- Mon - p3 and 4
- Thurs p3 and 4
Project Gantt Chart Schedule (Click enlarge image)
Styling
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