Earlier in the project we filmed a focus group, however there was some technical difficulties with uploading the video with the way it was filmed, so I shall script what the interviewees and interviewer said then try and upload the video later.
interviewees- Jack, Sam and Olivia
Interviewer- James
Camera- Abby
First of all we showed the interviewees the music video and lyrics.
Interviewer: What images do you imagine seeing in a music video for our song after listening to the music and reading the lyrics?
Sam: I imagine a really hot woman
Jack: yeah she could be like dancing around and acting quite seductive throughout the video
Olivia: That's true and I could see her having quite dark hair as it would suit the genre very well. Like a kind of Megan Fox looking woman
James: Ok thanks guys, so in your opinion what makes a music video bad?
Jack: when the lyrics have no relation to the music video
Olivia: yeah because then meanings can be misinterpreted. Also when the shots are quite shaky because that makes the video seem to be of a cheap quality
Sam: Also when the band isn't shown because i like to get to know the band in their music and get a certain atmosphere from the video especially with the rock genre!
We then explained our ideas of what to do in the music video to the interviewees. We told them how we were going to base it around the theme of temptation and use the story line of a boy and girl at a house party which builds up to the bedroom.
James: What do you guys think of this idea? are there any improvements you would make to it?
Sam: I think that idea is really good I look forward to seeing it
Olivia: I like the idea as it suits the genre well
Jack: The idea is good just make sure to advertise the band lots in it and get lots of close ups of them to create an exciting atmosphere for fans
We then showed them two images of people to play the female role to see who they thought would be better for the role
James: So do you think Hope or Carlota for the role?
Olivia: Hope
Jack: Hope
Sam: Carlota
James: Finally, what do you guys think about when you think of the idea of temptation? Like are there any films, books or other music videos you think of.
Jack: I think of Stacy's Mom by Fountains of Wayne
Sam: Oh my gosh yes I really like the part in the video where she is getting a massage and the video is slow mo, as I thought that moment was especially tempting for the boy.
Olivia: yeah that's a good one. Otherwise, I think that you should use outfits like Mr Grey uses in 50 shades, as then we can see why the female is tempted by you not just how you are tempted by her. The girl should wear quite a short outfit as these are seen especially to be promiscuous.
James: Ok thanks for your time and thoughts guys we shall take all your ideas into account when making the music video.
From looking at these results, we have realised to use Hope as the main role for woman. We also realised what we can do to avoid our video looking bad and images we could include which would be aesthetically pleasing to the fans.
Monday, 26 October 2015
updates
The bass guitarist has dropped out, so we are currently looking for a new one and considering Sam Smith as our #1 option. Furthermore, for the party scene we have hired many extras and told them to wear smart clothing to make the scene appear more realistic. Finally we have moved the location of the performance half into the atrium as this location is available to us more and they have a stage, which will make it look more like a performance than the sports hall would, so we have sorted these details with the head of sixth form to ensure that everything is alright and we know the rules for filming on Wednesday.
Friday, 23 October 2015
Health and Safety
M PRODUCTION RISK ASSESSMENT
Organisers
Abby Way + James Davenport
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Production Title
A2 media coursework- Dancing On Nails
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Production Date(s)
9/10/15 - 01/11/15
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Producer Name
James Davenport
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Director Name
Abby Way
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Date of Risk Assessment
30/09/15
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Risk Assessment conducted by
James Davenport
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Hazard
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Persons
who may be harmed
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Property
which may be damaged
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Risk
controls already in place
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Risk
Assessment LOW, MODERATE, HIGH, EXTREME
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Further
action required to control risk ***
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Fire as a result of falling
candles or burn from touching flame.
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Cast and crew
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Location and equipment
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All candles must be placed at least 1 meter away from actors and crew
at all time. They must be put on high steady surfaces to prevent people from
knocking them over. Make sure that there are no flammable materials place
anywhere near the flames.
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High
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Make sure that there is a medical kit to treat any minor burns, make
sure that you have equipment such as fire extinguisher in case of fire. Have
a phone to contact emergency services if necessary.
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Electrical fire
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Cast and crew
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Equipment and location
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No water is allowed within two metres of any electrical equipment.
Check all equipment before using it.
Make sure all plug sockets are in good working condition.
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High
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Make sure that there is a medical kit to treat any minor burns, make
sure that you have equipment such as fire extinguisher in case of fire.
Have a phone to
contact emergency services if necessary.
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All cables either have to be taped to the ground or against the wall
to prevent tripping.
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Tripping/falling
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Cast and crew
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Equipment
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Ensure that all walking space is clear from wires /equipment. Tape all
electrical wire to the ground or in the corners around the walls. Make sure
that actors are aware of their surrounding during the performances. Make sure
if any heavy lifting is being done, two people carry it and one extra person
helps insure they do not trip.
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Minor
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Have a medical kit to help with and minor injuries.
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Medical issues
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Cast and crew
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n/a
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Make sure that everyone is informed of any existing medical problems
such as epilepsy or allergic reactions. Make sure that all of the cast and
crew members are informed on what to do in an emergency situation.
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High
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Have all medical equipment necessary (epi pen, inhaler etc.). Have
phones to contact emergency services if needed.
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Heavy lifting accidents
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Cast and crew
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Equipment
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Make sure people are strong enough to carry things. Make sure they are
properly informed how to carry things to prevent injury. Make sure if any
heavy lifting is being done, two people carry it and one extra person helps
insure they do not trip. Stay clear from any person heavy lifting if you are
not helping to prevent things falling on you.
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Minor
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Have a medical kit to help with and minor injuries.
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FILM
PRODUCTION RISK ASSESSMENT
Essential
Contact Numbers
Emergency Services
Fire
Brigade
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999
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Ambulance
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999
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Police
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999
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Casts/crews
contact numbers for emergency’s
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Will
be found in release forms.
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Locations List
Locations
Sports
hall/Gym:
We think this location would be appropriate for the
performance scenes, as it is a big hall so we could display all the instruments
easily and be able to change the lighting and setting to look like a studio and
fit the conventions of rock. The difficulties of using this location is that it
is a public place, so it is not always free or empty to shoot in, meaning
restrictions of use. To overcome this we shall keep in contact with the PE
department to arrange times for when it can be free for us to film in.
Furthermore, it would be difficult to move some of the sports equipment i.e.
basketball nets, so we will have to be careful about how we frame the shots in
order to not get these aspects in the image. For this location we would have to
get permission from the school and ensure no sports equipment is damaged and we
clean up our instruments when we have finished filming, so we shall find out
who is in charge of running this sports hall and make an agreement with them.
House
Kitchen:
This
location would be appropriate to use for the house party scenes as part of the
narrative, as it would help to get the setting and atmosphere of a real party.
The difficulties of using this location is to clean up any clutter and move furniture
that is unnecessary to the scene and would be distracting in the frame, however
moving these could be dangerous if they are heavy. Therefore, we shall have to
use a lot of communication when moving heavy objects to make sure we lift
objects and place them at the same time so no one gets injured.
Bedroom-
This
location again would be used for part of the narrative as it is seen as an
intimate location so it would fit in with the theme of temptation. The dangers
of this is the same as the Kitchen so we shall use the same precautions as
these.
The One (Video Analysis)
From this music video the main representation I see from it
is the sexualisation of women. This is a common representation found through
the genre. For mise en scene there were many things that contributed to many
different areas. For the men, they were all dressed up in nice suites,
completely covering their bodies. The suites were bright colours which showed
that they were important/big caricatures. All of the men were shown to have
long hair to match the rock star image they were trying to achieve. On the
other hand, the woman in the video were all shown to be wearing very
provocative clothes such as bikinis and other costumes. They were very dulled
up and the clothes did not leave much to the imagination. The point in the
video was to show that the girls were there to entertain the guys in a bikini
contest. This showed them as objects that the men would vote for them dependant
on how they looked and their actions. In order to impress the men, there were
three rounds in which the woman would have to perform different things. For example
in one section, a woman eat a banana provocatively during the talent round.
This show not only sexualisation but also that woman can control men as the
judges appear gob smacked. The location it is set in is fairly basic as it’s
only a room with a judging panel for the guys and the dressing room for the
girls. This shows that the girls have to dull up in the dressing room and work
for the guys who just have to sit there in the empty room with the stage. There
was on show made by a steady cam that focused on to a TV in which the action
was happening. This was a reference to modern TV programs, saying that what it
showing is the kind of content can that be found on a TV normally. Most of the
camera shots were
Rock/metal genre
We are harlot the one-
Steady cam
Fast editing to match the tempo of the video
Close up instruments/woman
Sexualisation of woman- bikinis- provocative outfits- provocative
movements- bikini contest
Men viewing them as objects- woman shown as less intelligent
and there for guys amusement
Men’s- wide eyed- smiling-judging- long hair (rock stars)
Shown on a TV screen- linked to modern TV shows
Shot reverse shot to show the men’s reactions to the woman
being shown- doing certain things to win favours from the judges
Iconography
Rock stars all with long hair- retro mic- woman trying to
please them- shown playing their instruments
Dressing room to get dulled up for the men
Girls being sexual with each over- sexualisation.
Aimed at adult men.
Wednesday, 14 October 2015
Tuesday, 13 October 2015
Representation in our video
Representation in our trailer
Conventional
representations:
In our music
video we shall use typical stereotypes of men, women and teenagers.
Male lead- made to objectify women
- Physique is strong
- Sexual attractiveness in the suit
- Party going as in early twenties
- Powerful white man- got money- materialistic
- promiscuous
Female Lead-
- pretty, skinny, model type character
- Relationships
- Party goer in early 20’s
- Materialistic- gold snake bangle
- Promiscuous- temptress
Band
members-
- strength and talent in playing their instruments
- Rebellious appearance
- Shows a style of fashion
Ways of
challenging the stereotypes:
Male: -
not in control over his actions
- In a sense powerless to the woman
Female: -
Manipulative over man’s actions kind of controlling
Representations:
Male:
Negative as seen as powerless to woman and obsessed with materials and
partying, could be seen as selfish
Female:
Negative as seen as temptress controlling man’s actions and temptation is seen
to be a sin, therefore it is a bad thing.
Band:
Negative as their style could be seen as a band influence to their fan members
How
appeals to audience?
These
stereotypes would appeal to the audience as although they’re negative
representations we are in an essence showing the audience features of what they
wish to look like, which would make them want to watch the music video. The
representation would also promote our artist as it shows of their personality
and links to the genre.
Release Form
We got all of our actors to sign a release form to deal with any legal or health and safety issues. The form we got them to sign is displayed below.
Terms and
Conditions
SHORT FILM RELEASE FORM
Name
of Short Film ("the Film")
A2 Music video- Dancing on nails
Name
of Production Company/Organiser (“the Organiser”)
Abby Way – James Davenport
Description
of Involvement
Actor/Actress
Date
of Filming
09/10/15 – 01/11/15
Name
of Contributor
Jack Newman
Address
of Contributor
48 Napier Road Crowthorne RG45
7EL
Contact
Number of Contributor
07549255776
In consideration of the Organiser
agreeing that I contribute to and/or participate in the Film, the nature and
the content of which has been fully explained to me, I consent to the filming
and recording of my contribution to and/or participation in the Film subject to
the terms and conditions specified below.
Signed
by Contributor …………………………………………………………………………..
Dated………………………………………………………………………………………………..
If the Contributor is 18 or under
this form must be signed by a Parent or Legal Guardian.
I consent to [name of
Contributor] entering into this agreement.
Signed
by Parent or Legal Guardian ...............................................................................
Dated
....................................................................................................................................
Terms and
Conditions
1.
I irrevocably
and with full title guaranty assign to the Organiser all rights now or
hereafter existing in the products of my services in relation to the film and
agree that the Organiser shall have the sole right to deal with the Film
containing such contribution or any part of it in any way that he/she thinks
fit. I agree that the Film incorporating my contribution or any part of it may
be exhibited or otherwise however exploited in all media and formats now and
hereafter created throughout the universe for the full period of copyright and
in perpetuity.
2.
I waive any
so-called "moral rights of authors" in the Film and such rights under
section 77 and section 80 of the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988
(“Act”) as I now have or hereafter
acquire in relation to the Film. I irrevocably grant the Organiser all consents
under Part 11 of the Act in perpetuity.
3.
The Organiser
may without my further consent use my name, likeness, biography photographs and
recordings of interviews with me in exploiting, advertising and publicising the
Film in all media and formats throughout the world now or hereafter created.
4.
The Organiser
and its assignees and/or licencees shall not be liable to me or my legal
representatives for any loss or damage or injury to me or my property caused or
suffered in connection with the Organiser's making of the Film unless caused by
the negligence of the Organiser and recoverable on that ground and in the event
of any breach by the Organiser I agree that I will not be entitled to injunct
the Film.
5.
I agree that
the contribution shall not contain anything which is an infringement of
copyright or which is calculated to bring (name
of Organiser) into disrepute or which is defamatory provided however that
the Organiser shall not be entitled to bring any claim against me in respect of
any defamatory material that was included in my contribution without negligence
or malice on my part.
6.
I confirm that
the terms of this agreement have been explained to me and that I understand
them.
7.
This agreement
is the entire agreement between me and the Organiser relating to the Film and
is governed by the laws of England and Wales.
Friday, 9 October 2015
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