1. Costume and
prop research
Created by
Eleanor Birtles & Aydan Kelly
2. Costume and Prop
The costume and props in a documentary based around Music -like our own- is
of pinnacle importance, as a huge part of ‘rock’ music is about the clothes bands
wear, and of course the instruments they play (props).
For our documentary we will be looking into the attire of bands of the past and
present, and also the actual characters, as We feel this aspect should not be too
forced, and being in a band in real life, the characters are influenced by these
styles anyway.
3. Kyle – lead singer
a white t-shirt Black denim
For Kyle’s look, we have decided on
an understated, boy next door
approach. This is a fairly common
look among modern bands, rather
than the loutish looks of the past.
More recently, ‘successful’ bands
have become a more attainable
concept, so many members look like
everyday people. Kyle will look very
smart and well put together, a man
who knows his way about a
wardrobe.
4. Lyle – lead guitarist
We want Lyle to come across as a
man who cares about how he looks,
smart shoes and jeans, combined with
a zany patterned shirt and scruffy
facial hair to add a dash of
excitement. A kind of boy two doors
down look, assuming Kyle is your
primary neighbour. Lyle looks like
Kyle's neighbour. Lyle will need to
look dishevelled to say the least, As
his character will be an unpredictable
alcohol and drug abuser.
a black spotty shirt
Leather Jacket to go
over the top
Lyle would probably
wear this outfit with
jeans and his
favourite brown shoes
5. Aydan – bass player
Typically the bass player is
normally the quiet one of the band,
however Aydan is determined to
stand out from the other band mates
and likes to think he’s a bit of a
front man, he has a distinct and
smart look and appears to pull it off
well, buttoned down collars and
tight fitted trousers, favours the
Chelsea boots or loafer to average
shoe likes to think he knows ever
answer to every question ever asked
and is always right.
A white long sleeved
oxford shirt with
buttoned down collar
ben sherman
Tight fitting ultra
skinny burgundy
trousers
6. Kieran – drums
With Kieran, we need a smartly
dressed guy, slim fitting clothes,
shirts and black denim mainly,
maybe a denim jacket, and of
course a smart pair of shoes. Kieran
will be the eye candy of the group, I
have yet to meet a girl who doesn’t
get jelly shins in his presence.
Kieran will probably be one of the
most down to earth characters, and
his outfits should reflect this.
Oxford Shirt In Khaki
Black denim jacket
Kieran would
probably wear
something like this
with skinny jeans
7. Brandon – director
For brandon, we want him to seem
like a working class bloke, the kind
who drinks in social clubs and
chants louder than everyone at any
football games he rarely attends.
Whether he supports the team or
not. Yet we want him to seem to
have enough money to buy
expensive-ish designer clothing and
hair products.
Tight fitting
abercrombie and fitch
t-shirt
Baggy jeans
8. Eleanor – studio manager
Eleanor will be sophisticated with a
fringe. A girl next door type, but
owns a high end Mercedes despite
being way younger than the other
homeowners on the street. Plus her
house’s mortgage has been paid for.
But she doesn’t show off, she wears
high end clothes, but the kind that
fit in on any high-street. Dresses and
floral patterns are her thing.
Patterned pinafore
dress wear with black
tights
Cute white detailed
shirt
9. Props –rhythm section
These props are incredibly important to our documentary because without the
drum kit, bass, lead and acoustic guitars then it would be very hard to make a
music documentary, it would also make it harder for the audience to believe that
the band was real and successful band.
10. Other props
These other props are essential to our
filming the microphone, amp and
distortion pedals will make the setting
look more like a mini studio, where as the
pool table, lighting and beers would
provide more of a natural and laid back
atmosphere.
11. location
Our main location that we are going to do most of our recording at will be at the
bass players house in his back garden. this fits in well with the idea of our
documentary because the band originally wrote their first album in this very
location so they are going back to basics in order to hopefully make another album
as successful as there first.
