music video planning

1. MUSIC VIDEO
ASSIGNMENT 2
YOUR GROUP NAME
HERE

2. GUIDANCE
This template PowerPoint presentation includes all the
relevant elements you need to cover in your Music Video
Assignment
It is suggested you save this PP in a different name and
share it with your group so you always have a copy – some
sections require you to delete the information on the slide
and replace with your own work
Add more pages to each section where necessary [you
should be doing this!]
Add visuals as you see necessary
This document will be added to as you progress through the
pre-production phase.
Delete this slide when complete

3. TASK 1 Idea Generation and
Research

4. 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

5. SONG IDEAS - DJ SHADOW,
ORGAN DONOR
Idea 1 – One person in empty dance studio/ dance
location, dancing along to the song. Think of creative
camer angles (using the mirrors). More "explosive" moves
for heavier parts of the song. When the song takes a
more mellow tone let the dancing be on a similar level
as the song. Aim to have the dance moves match the
energy in the song. Cut to different camera angles when
parts of the song changes.

6. SONG IDEAS - MASSIVE
ATTACK, TEARDROP
Idea 1- One person directly centered in the midddle of
the frame moving towards camera (on a skateboard?)
down a busy street. In editing reverse the clip, Similar to
Ian Browns – F.E.A.R. music video. Film a similar shot in
multiple locations. Film different angles ( low shots with
fisheye lens?, shots from behind)

7. SONG IDEAS – BORN SLIPPY,
UNDERWORLD
Idea 1- set up a chalk board on a wall and have my
actors in front of it. Write out the main lyrics shot by
shot onto the board. In-between lyrics have some shots
of things outside to edit in time with the music.

8. RESEARCH
Watch a selection of videos to get your ideas started,
make note of a minimum of 5 – add extra slides,
screenshot the video and in bullet point note down info
in terms of camera, editing, art design, performance, etc
and how this might link to your production
Hint!
You’ve already done this in
your case study, so you can
summarise that here where
relevant

9. MUSIC VIDEO 1 –
RUDIMENTAL, NOT GIVING
This music video features the same dance style I want my
video to include. The camera angles in this video vary
from low angles to much higher almost birds eye view
angles. The higher angle helps
enphasise how big the move
performed actually is,
compared to the lower camera
angle which shows the
technicality of the move the
dancer is doing. I will try to
replicate these angles to some
extent in my video as well as
focus on the editing and cutting
clips or having transitions align
with the song. The colours in
this music video start off grey
which helps present the dark
mood of the location. Whereas

10. MUSIC VIDEO 2 – IAN BROWN,
F.E.A.R.This video features the artist riding a bike backwards
down a busy street. Editing the video so the subject is
going the opposite way to everyone draws the viewers
attention to the subject. A motion blur has also been
added around the subject to attract the viewers attention
even more. The camera man has also filmed different
angles of the bike to keep the video alive. Changing the
camera angle stops the viewer getting bored of the same
angle and makes them more likely to keep watching the
video.

11. VIDEO 3 – WE’LL LET YOU
KNOW SCENE FROM FILM,
MID90SThis scene shows two skaters journey throughout the day.
The colours in this video are warmer tones which contrast
the melancholic tone of the song.

12. MUSIC VIDEO 4 – THE ISLE OF
ARRAN, LOYLE CARNER

13. MUSIC VIDEO 5 – ELECTRIC
RELAXATION, A TRIBE CALLED
QUEST.
This music video is shot in black & white and focuses
more on the atmosphere rather than telling a story. It
features the group travelling through the city. The videos
transitions are in time with the music and changes in
time with the drum beat.

14. POTENTIAL SONGS
Organ donor – Dj Shadow
Born slippy - Underworld
Teardrop – Massive Attack
We’ll let you know –
Morrissey
Glory box – Portishead
Terrapin – Bonobo
Damselfy – Loyle Carner
After Laughter – Wendy
Rene
Perfect day – Lou Reed
= most likely to
use

15. POTENTIAL TECHNIQUES
-Low camera angles
-Ariel shots (much higher up angles)
-Close up shots
-Lighting techniques? (backlighting,forelighting)

16. CONVENTIONS YOU PLAN TO
USE

17. MIND MAP OF IDEAS
ideas
Dj shadow – organ donor
Underworld – Born Slippy
Lyric video
Actions that link to ly
Breakdance video
Empty dance studio – 1 dancer

18. SUMMARY
- Lyric video with some actions that link to lyrics
- Song has potential for video to be edited in time with
the track for example cutting clips or zooming in on
certain parts
- My aim is to cut the song at 2:20 before it gets too
repetitive and boring
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19. SUMMARY
- weather could effect my outdoor shots as wont be able
to film on dslr camera in rain.
- my actors having to isolate and needing to find new
ones
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20. FINAL IDEA –
ARTIST/TITLE/INFO
Born Slippy – Underworld
Born Slippy is a dance track by British electronic music
group Underworld. It was released in July 1995 as the B-
side to an unrelated track. After it was used in the 1996
film “Trainspotting”, "Born Slippy reached number two on
the UK Singles Chart. It has been named one of the best
tracks of the 1990s by numerous publications.
Similar artists from the 90s include The Prodigy, The
Chemical Brothers and Fatboy Slim.

21. FINAL IDEA – YOUR IDEA
My idea is the have a chalkboard set up so I can write out
lyrics to the track on it and have my actors in front of it
and potentially doing an action that relates to the lyric.
For the parts of the track with out lyrics I will shoot
footage of things outside that I can then edit in time with
the music and add cuts and other things such as
zooming in on certain parts of the song.

22. TASK 2 Pre-production
Assessment

23. LOCATIONS
The filming of my video doesn't have any risks that could
lead to injury. The location of my video is a house and a
field not far from the house been filmed at. The only cost
of this video will be £6-£8 for stick on chalkboards for
the background of my video. The weather on the day of
filming shouldn’t affect me in anyway unless its raining
in which I will have to film outside on a different camera.

24. EQUIPMENT
All the equipment I require I already own for example the
camera and tripod.

25. FACILITIES
I will edit my video at college on the Macs on adobe
premier pro.

26. PERSONNEL
CREW: I will be the only person needed to film and edit
the video
CAST: my cast will consist of to actors that don’t need to
do anything such as lip syncing.

27. PROPS/COSTUME/ETC

28. TASK 3.1 Visual Planning

29. 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

30. 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]

33. 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

34. 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.

35. 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!

36. 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.

37. TASK 3.2 Organisational
Planning

38. PRODUCTION GROUP INFO
Include names, contact info, and defined roles at
difference stages of production, using a table is
suggested

39. LOCATION INFORMATION
Information and images of your location[s] for filming
You should have address details, clearance/premissions
for filming, recce photos and floorplans [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

40. LOCATIONS

41. 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

42. RISK ASSESSMENT

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

44. CONTINGENCY PLAN

45. PRODUCTION SCHEDULE
Your schedule should budget a total of 10 hours for
production, that is for the filming and editing of your
project.
You should plan when you’re filming and how you intend
to use the in class days on your timetable/class schedule

46. SCHEDULE

47. 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