my music video plan

1. Music Video
Assignment 2
Daniel Firth

2. TASK 1
Idea Generation and Research

3. Research & Idea Generation
• Select a song/track that you like [or don’t like!]
• Generate three ideas for music videos employing
styles, techniques and conventions that we have
looked at in previous sessions. Explore how you
could interpret the song differently using
different methods
• You can add any extra info you think is relevant,
images, mind maps, etc
• For quick mind maps you could use bubbl.us to
generate these

4. Research of existing video 1:
• https://youtu.be/p8NQUbLQGio
• Five finger death punch’s cover of blue on
black features many different camera
shots, mostly including close ups/ shots of
the heads of the band members and
featured artists this creates a personal vibe
of the video as it seems like they are
singing directly too the viewer, the lead
singer of five finger death punch , it also
includes clips off America’s public services
( police, firefighters etc.) working.

5. Research of existing video 2:
https://youtu.be/9XaS93WMRQQ
Bad wolves cover of ‘the cranberries’
“zombie”, uses 2 main focal points for the
video, the bands lead singer and the actress
who is a tribute too the lead singer of
cranberries who dies the day she was set too
record the new cover. This creates a
sympathy as bad wolves donated all the
proceeds too the cranberries lead singers
children.

6. Research of existing video 3:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sgycukafq
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Linkin parks: what I’ve done goes through
historical events that could be classed as
atrocities for example war, famine and racism. It
also shows the band on a stage in the center of a
baron desert on a stage playing the song.

7. Research of existing video 4:
• https://youtu.be/v2H4l9RpkwM
• Linkin parks video for their breaking the habit
is animated in an anime/ manga style
depicting both the band and main characters
who are all facing a mental illness, there is
intertextality too anime/manga due too the
style on animation.

8. Research of existing video 5:
• https://youtu.be/o_l4Ab5FRwM
• Five finger death punches video for their song
wrong side of heaven, spreads awareness of
the growing problem of homelessness for
American veterans . It tells the stories of the
pain and confusion they are put through as
they risked everything for their country yet its
failing them.

9. Potential Songs
• Creed: my sacrifice
• Shinedown : misfits
• Iron maiden: the wicker man
• Phil Lynott and Garry Moore : out in the
fields
• Linkin park: what I’ve done
• Queen: princes of the universe
• Avenged sevenfold: hail too the king
I have chosen too use this
song, because its easy too
interpret lyrically and has a
steady beat throughout which
makes it ideal for editing of
my video.

10. Potential techniques
• Some techniques I plan on using are a fade
into black at the end of the video, a flip shot, a
shot coming into focus too a close up, first
person shots.

11. Conventions you plan to use
• I plan on using dark colors (leather boots) dark
clothes, posters on main stream bands for
example in the back ground of the room
shots.

12. Mind map of ideas
[summary of ideas]
dark colors
Relationship
Trying too find
herself, her
identity.
End with
black
silhouette
fading

13. Summary
• 5 opportunities of your ideas
• 1) learn how too film with my camera
• 2) meet and talk too new people
• 3) try new techniques I haven’t thought of trying
before
• 4) going out of my comfort zone as I normally do
still photography. So not used too recording.
• 5) learn new skills, involving cinematography and
editing.

14. Summary
• 5 restrictions to your ideas
• Budget, as many ideas may cost too much too do.
• Accessibility, as many areas may be restricted access or not being
able too film in certain areas.
• Equipment, as some equipment may be to expensive or may have
limited availability.
• Need to be Family friendly, as many ideas may not be classed as
family friendly e.g. drug use, sex, violence etc.
• Copyright as may not be able too use certain images or songs.

15. Final idea – artist/title/info
Misfits by Shinedown,
The band Shinedown was formed in 2001, by Brent smith (the lead singer) whilst
still under contract for Atlantic records he recruited the bands original line up, of
Jasin Todd as guitarist, Brad Stewart on bass and Barry Kerch on drums,
Shinedown’s line up was consistent for the first two album cycles, a few lineup
changes followed in the late 2000s, eventually stabilizing with Smith and Kerch
alongside Zach Myers on guitar and Eric Bass on bass wich is the line up till this
day. Shinedown have released six studio albums, two live albums, four extended
plays, three video albums, and 25 singles since 2001, and have been touring with
bands such as iron maiden, papa roach, alter bridge, van Halen and other major
bands, they have also played at Download festival.
Genre info: Rock became popular in the 1950s and grew largely thanks to bands
such as Elvis Presley, the Beatles and many more. It eventually died out till the late
60s and early 70s when it arose again thanks to pioneers of rock such as Queen,
Def Leppord, AC/DC, Whitesnake, Europe and many many more brought a new era
of rock to America and the UK, then by the late 80s lost popularity to the uprising
pop and hip-hop, yet even though people say its dead, rock is still very much alive
and roaring, with 100,000s of fans world wide going to festivals and concerts still.
Rock is such a influential part of modern music that it’s 200+ sub genres are
influenced by and influencing most other music styles.

16. Final idea – track summary
• The song ‘misfits’ by Shinedown is 4:05 and has a moderato tempo and is a rock track.
It is about 2 people being in a relationship, and their past, how they acted and what
they had been through. The singer is trying too remind the other person of what they
used too be and how they have changed since, as they used too be rebellious, and is
tying too get them too embrace it again. The chorus goes
“They called us crazy 'cause we never fit in
We never thought of keeping up with their trends
It didn't matter that we weren't on the list
'Cause we were misfits, we were misfits”
I chose this song as it has easy too interpret lyrics and in my opinion is one of the most
underrated songs by Shinedown, as its captivating lyrically and instrumentally.

17. Final idea – your idea

18. TASK 2
Pre-production Assessment

19. Guidance:
Pre-production Assessment
• You need to assess the viability of your production and
investigate what is required to enable you to make
your music video
• Much of this task is hypothetical, which means you will
need to investigate standard costing for such a
production and apply these to your planned
production considering which equipment you would
need and resources, etc
• Resources to support this are in the Pre-production
assessment folder on Blackboard
• Delete the questions on each slide and insert your
responses

20. Title of production/production outline
• Summary of intended production
• Detail here what you are going to make and the
intended outcome
• Detailed breakdown of the music track chosen
and your interpretation of it [remember the
questions in the workbook, e.g.
pace/mood/tone/structure]
• Specific outline your intended
technical/equipment requirements
• Include any details that you think [you could use
material from your pitch]

21. My title
• The name for my product will be “black boots”
• My product is intended too entertain the
viewers, and promote the genre of music I
have chosen.
• I am going too make a music video for the
song “misfits” by Shinedown, I would like it
too look professional and good quality.

22. My plan for my video
By the lyrics

23. Staring back in time
The two of us intertwined
And your black boots
Walking fast next to mine
We were chasing the thunder inside the storm
Running so wild outside the norm
And what we made
The two of us against the grain
Come out, come out, wherever you are
I know you're there, I know you are
They called us crazy 'cause we never fit in
We never thought of keeping up with their trends
It didn't matter that we weren't on the list
'Cause we were misfits, we were misfits
Staying up all night
Drinking more than we should
Getting way too high
When the sun came through
I watched you laugh
I saw you cry
Remembering their
past, how close
they used too be.
shot of clock
ticking then too
black boots
running down a
street. (intro)
How different the two were from
everyone else. Have shot of the
two main characters running up a
street together. (verse 1)
(chorus 1) have shots of the two
arguing. Present day
Have shots of the two main
actors alone in field underneath
the stars, either laid down or
stood in each others arms. (verse
2)

24. Cause the world has a way of tearing you down
Keeps you tied to the circus
Paints you up like a clown
But I'm right here
Day after day, year after year
So come out, come out, wherever you are
I know you're there, I know you are
They called us crazy 'cause we never fit in
We never thought of keeping up with their trends
It didn't matter that we weren't on the list
Cause we were misfits, we were misfits
And after all we never played by the rules
We broke the mold and found our own kind of cool
It didn't matter that we weren't on the list
Cause we were misfits, we were misfits
Don't wait up
Don't wait up
Don't wait up
Don't wait up
Don't wait up
Don't wait up
We're long gone
Still in field, holding each
other/hugging (verse 3)
Characters arguing, throwing
stuff etc. (spacer)
(flashback) Characters running
into house/building, male
following female (verse 4)
(chorus 2) female character starts
too walk away

25. They called us crazy 'cause we never fit in
We never thought of keeping up with their trends
It didn't matter that we weren't on the list
Cause we were misfits, we were misfits
And after all we never played by the rules
We broke the mold and found our own kind of cool
It didn't matter that we weren't on the list
Cause we were misfits, we were misfits
Don't wait up
Don't wait up
Don't wait up
We're long gone
Characters
embracing
each other,
black shroud
over male
fades (final
chorus)
Fade into black
(end of song)
Credits,fade out
Male grabs
females wrist as
they attempt too
walk away, turns
her around with
tears in eyes.
(Verse 6)

26. Locations
• I would like too record at these locations : a
street, a room and a field. The street and field
are very open places meaning that they will be
open too all weather, too try combat this I will
look at the forecasts before and then organize
dates. For room, I will have too try find a area
big enough too do filming in and have my cast
& crew in and equipment.

27. Equipment
• For equipment I can use my own camera as it
records in 4K quality and it easily accessible
and requires no booking un like the college
equipment, I can also use my own tripods as
they are light weight and also easily accessed.

28. Editing Facilities
• I will aim to edit my video in college using
adobe premiere pro.

29. Personnel
• CREW: Charlie Watson: strengths; physically
strong. weaknesses: forgetful, distracted
easily. Jake Whattam-Smith: strengths; puts
lot of effort into work, good actor.
Weaknesses; tired ,forgetful .
• CAST: Charlie Watson, Jake Whattam-Smith,
Kyle Chittock, Sophie Hughes, Aimee Suter
and harry docwra.

30. Props/Costume/etc
• I will need an all black costume except the
boots which will be white for the male
character , and a all white costume except the
boots which will be black for the female
character.
• I will also need plane hooded clothes for the
backing characters.

31. TASK 3.1
Visual Planning

32. Pre-Production: Visual Planning
• This section is concerned with the visual planning of your
music video
• You should use this section to develop the sequencing or
your video, establish the relationship between the visuals
and the track itself and create a structure for you to follow
when filming
• It is important that you ‘pre-visualise’ the video before you
make it; it will make filming and production a more
streamlined process
• The following tasks are part of your visual planning
– Pre-visualisation and concept boards
– Storyboarding
– Shot list

33. Pre-visualisation/Concept Boards
• Tool for exploring the direction and visuals
• Provides inspiration and information for the “look & feel”
• Presents key moments in your video
• A means to sketch/plan ideas
• Information on colour/lighting
• Defining the “mise-en-scene”
• Include as much here as you like, but keep it relevant to the
production, the following slides have been left blank for you to
approach in your own way, add more as you need to
• Extension suggestion: edit a short sequence of clips that have
inspired or influenced your video [similar to this:
http://io9.com/5941145/this-directors-video-pitch-for-hunger-
games-might-be-better-than-the-real-movie]

34. Story board for my video.

35. My expectations
• I intend my final product too look professionally done, like
it is the official video for the song, yet due too equipment
and budget it wont be able too be as good quality, in
recording and editing, as I don’t know how too use the
editing software well, and not used too recording using my
camera or in general, however I am going too try my best
too make it look professional and flow. One major worry for
me is the editing as I have only used the software once, and
it came out looking blocky as I added gaps between shots,
yet it makes it look un-professional so I will try and practice
using the software so I don’t make the same mistakes
again. Another worry is that my chosen song will not go
with the video I have designed for it and will clash.

36. Rip-o-matic
• You should also construct a 15-20second Rip-
o-matic test reel using existing footage to
convey the type of video you want to make…

37. Structural breakdown
• Breakdown your track into it basic sections [e.g. intro,
verse, chorus, verse, etc] and apply broad visual ideas to
each section
• You can use this as the master template for your
production, then add more shots to each section when you
develop your full visual plan
• You should create a slide showing all the sections of the
song, then add a slide for each section with timings, lyrics,
what happens and details on specific shots
• You could storyboard and shot list each section as you go,
to break up the process.

38. Storyboarding
• Your storyboard should bring your idea to life
• Provide an idea of the sequencing of you video
• Provides a basis for production
• Suggested online storyboard creators are:
– https://www.storyboardthat.com
– http://www.pixton.com [very complicated]
– http://www.storyjumper.com [allows you to insert your own images]
• Alternatively, hand draw or photograph your storyboard and scan or
copy to insert it onto your slides
• There are lots of tips collected together on Blackboard!

39. Story board

40. Shot List
• Your shot list should contain the sequential breakdown
of what you need to shoot for your video
• It should work in partnership with your storyboard
• It will be your working document when you film
• It should contain the shot number, scene number, shot
description, framing and action you will see
• It should also have information on performers in the
scene and other props, etc
• Shot list template is on Blackboard in the pre-
production folder.

41. Shot list
Shot 1) clock above a case with
shinedown CDs.
Shot 7) two main characters running
through crowds if people laughing.
Shot 2) black boots running through
puddles.
Shot 8) shot of female turning away from
male character and starting too walk
away.
Shot 3) my two main characters running
down a street.
Shot 9) male grabs females hand and
turns her around (1st person).
Shot 4) shot of two main characters falling
out.
Shot 10) characters embrace each other.
Shot 5) shot of moon lit night sky. Shot 11) shot of the characters Running
down the same street as beginning.
Shot 6) two main characters stood or
laying in field under night sky.
Shot 12) first person shot of female
looking at male character as black shroud
over them fades.

42. TASK 3.2
Organizational Planning

43. Production Group Info
• Include names, contact info, and defined roles
at difference stages of production, using a
table is suggested

44. Group info
names Jake
Whatta
m-smith
Charlie
Watson
Sophie
Hughes
Kyle
Chittock
Aimee
Suter
Harry
Docwra
Contact
info
0776486
7978
+44
7572
983210
07483
261874
07451
205922
+44 7887
776892
07557
655122
Job in
production
actor Back
ground
actor
actress Back ground
actor
Back
ground
actress
Back
ground
actor
Signed
contract.
Y/N
Y Y Y Y Y Y

45. Production company
• 64 productions is the name of the production
company I have created in order to create my
music video, its name is inspired from the
room that we are in which is 2f064.

46. Location information
• Information and images of your location[s] for
filming
• You should have address details,
clearance/permissions for filming, recce photos
and floor plans [including camera, equipment and
cast/crew layouts]
• Where possible, have a plan B fallback location
option
• Assess each location for any issues and suggest
solutions

47. locations
• I will be filming I the town centre of york for
most of the scenes. For the 5 & 6 shot I will be
filming in Hob moor or museum gardens , and
for the room shots I need to find a place
where I can fit cast and crew into.

48. Risk Assessment
• Risk Assess each separate filming location using the
table in the camera H&S PP on Bb as a staring point
• Completing a generic filming assessment would be a
start, then you can add specialist/site specific risks as
you progress your production
• Remember, a Risk Assessment is an ongoing document,
you should evaluate if anything changes in production
and when you put control measures in place
• You should add the table to each call sheet for each
location

49. Risk assessment
• There are many risks we may encounter such
as cars in the city centre as we will be filming
in a street in the city centre. Another risk we
may encounter is loss or damage to
equipment and personnel.

50. Risk assessment
Type of risk Where the risk might be Severity of risk 1-10
Vehicles hitting cast/crew City center 10
Damage to equipment All locations 4
Damage to cast/crew All locations 9
Cast/crew Falling over
equipment
All locations 5
Damage to location Room location 6
Weather City center and field 5
allergies All locations 10
Fire All locations 10

51. Contingency Planning
• Things go wrong
• Your contingency plan is there to give you a
backup or to minimize the effect on production
• You should consider the following areas:
Technical, Location, Personnel and Organizational
areas [about 5 potential issues for each]
• Use the form in pre-production folder on
Blackboard

52. Contingency plan
• Technical, if any damage happens too the equipment I have insurance on it as I’m using my own
equipment or the Sim card becomes corrupt I will back up the footage on a regular basis, I will also
bring a spare battery that is always charged in case it dies and a spare Sim card incase I fill the the
one in use.
• Location, if there is any problems with locations then I will have to re-locate, which will be difficult
for the room set but for the field or street sat it will be easy too re-locate. If it rains during the
filming outside we will have to re schedule filming as my equipment isn’t waterproof, and if the
areas are busy with people we will either have too move to another location or wait for the crowds
to disperse.
• Personnel, if some of my personnel don’t show up or cant for some reason I will have too substitute
and change rolls in the video. Unless they are one of the main characters, then we will have to re-
schedule filming so that they are able too be in the filming.
• Organizational if there are any problems with transport of cast/crew and/or equipment I will have
too either try and find a substitute or re-schedule filming, but if there isn’t a day when everyone
can show up too filming at all, then I will have to change rolls in the cast and crew so that there are
sufficient cast on screen.

53. Production Schedule
• Provide an outline of what you will do on
which days during production
• You should broadly plan to the following
structure:
• - 2 weeks pre-production
• - 1 week filming [plan for up to 2 days]
• - 2 weeks editing [essentially 2 days for every
day you filmed]

54. schedule
week Activity
1) Monday-Wednesday Pre-production
2) Monday-Wednesday Pre-production
3) Monday-Friday Pre-production/ production
4) Monday-Friday Finishing production
5) Monday-Wednesday Editing
6) Monday-Wednesday Editing
Contingency week If needed

55. Clearance and Permissions
• Any place you film and anyone you use in the
filming of your video must have a completed
form
• Blank forms are on Blackboard for you to
complete and insert here

56. Permissions forms
• I will be filming in public places where it is
legal to film without asking permission from
the council or owners of the land.
• I will have to find a room to film in and I will
create an edited version of the permission
form to be signed by the owner of the
location.

57. Contract form
• I created this contract
for my cast and crew
too sign, it allows me
too use them in my
music video.

58. Area contract
I created this contract
for the owners of the
land I will be filming on
to show they gave
permission for me too
film there.