This document provides information for pre-production of a music video for the song "Spinoza" by the band Generationals. It includes details about the band Generationals, types of music videos, and a pre-production schedule. The schedule outlines tasks such as annotating lyrics, creating a storyboard and shot list, determining crew and locations, and addressing health and safety, clearances, and codes of practice. The document also includes a proposed budget, equipment needed, potential locations, and crew assignments for the music video.

1. For music
video:
Spinoza-
Generationals
UNIT 21: PRE-
PRODUCTION

2. CHOSEN ARTIST (GENERATIONALS)
Generationals are an American New Wave
duo formed in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Members:
• Ted Joyner- vocals, guitars
• Grant Widmer- vocals, guitars
Joyner and Widmer, formed a new band
called the Generationals, so named
because as they often watched CNN's
coverage of the 2008 presidential election
as they recorded, the pair noticed that
nearly every issue was dubbed a
generational issue.

3.  Performance- This is when someone is performing in the
video, for example they could be either lip syncing, dancing or
playing a instrument in a live performance etc.
E.g. Foals- My Number (live performance)
 Narrative-This is when the video follows a story that is
developed throughout the duration of the song it also has to
link with the lyrics of the song.
E.g. The Avalanches- ‘Since I Left You’
 Conceptual- This is when the video has no relation with the
song, it can be something completely obscure and random.
E.g. Generationals- Ten-Twenty-Ten
TYPES OF MUSIC VIDEO

4.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpqm-05R2Jk
FURTHER MUSIC VIDEO RESEARCH
The video starts with a long
shot of the miners in a mine-
this shot is black and white
which paints a dull image to
the audience.
As the 2 characters hear the
music and advance closer to
the location a series of close
ups allow the audience to
see the actors emotions.
When they locate the music
the black and white fades
into colour and the location
changes into a dance hall
with two girls practising.
The music video changes from the
genre of narrative into
performance as one of the miners
joins in with the girls dance
routine. A variety of long, medium
and close up shots help to show
the audience the emotion of the
character in the scene.
As the music begins to fade out around
the 4:25 minute mark the other minor
looks at his had and is transported back
into the original black and white shot
while still present amongst colour, this
signifies that something is up to the
audience.
At the end of the video we are
transported forward into present time
where the shots are located in the
surviving miners house.
A change back to narrative is in place
as the video changes from
performance back to the narrative
story following the two miners. The
character describes the loss of his
friend as the video ends.

5. PRE-PRODUCTION SCHEDULE
Date of
lesson
Pre, Prod or Post
production
Task (what you
will be doing)
Where will the
task take place
What crew and
cast are needed
What props and
costumes are
needed
What equipment is
needed
18/03/2015 Pre-production Annotating lyrics The media
classroom
Just me None Printed lyrics sheet
and a pen (YouTube
for the song)
19/03/2015 Pre-production Story board The media
classroom
Just me None Story board template
and a pen
23/03/2015 Pre-production Shot list,
equipment and
budget
The media
classroom
Just me None Pre-production power
point
24/03/2015 Pre-production Cast and crew and
locations
The media
classroom
Just me none Pre-production power
point
25/03/2015 Pre-production Health and safety,
clearances/Copyri
ght
The media
classroom
Just me none Pre-production power
point
26/03/2015 Pre-production Legal/ethical and
codes of practice
The media
classroom
Just me none Pre-production power
point

6. Shot Number Shot Type Camera Movement Location Sound Detail
1 longshot zoom-in bedroom song introduction main character centre
frame background
blurred
2/3/4 longshot pan from left to right bedroom Song introduction pans across characters
bedroom
5 extreme longshot still outside of house Spinoza main character running
out of house
6 medium longshot tracking actor Neacroft back roads Spinoza running towards
camera
7 close up pan right to left Neacroft back roads Spinoza fake blood to signify
‘hammer to head’
8 long shot still Neacroft back roads Spinoza shot capturing both
characters running
passed camera
9 medium close up tracking actor Neacroft back roads Spinoza showing
shocked/concerned
facial expression
10 close up Panning left to right Neacroft back roads Spinoza showing other
characters creepy facial
expression
11 Extreme close up still Neacroft back roads Spinoza Mouth lip synching
12 Medium close up still Neacroft back roads Spinoza Main character still
running from person in
his head
13 Long shot still Bench- Burton Spinoza Firstly with both
characters
14 longshot Pan out Bench- Burton Spinoza Second character fades
away- other character
happier
SHOT LIST

7.  Song- Spinoza by Generationals
ANNOTATED LYRICS

8. STORYBOARD

9.  Adobe Premier Pro CS5.5- £650.00
 Canon 600D -£324.99
 Tripod (canon)- £29.72
 SD card-£4.03
 Costumes- £21.99
BUDGET
Total budget: £1030.73

10.  Camera operator: Matt Holley (myself, reducing costs)
 Director: Matt Holley (myself)
 Editor: Matt Holley (myself)
Actors:
 Main Character: Oscar Jenkinson
 Imaginary friend: Oscar Jenkinson
I chose Oscar to perform both characters to create a strange
feeling to the music video with an almost psychedelic twist as I
think it will fit with the song’s style. He is an experienced actor
and will understand the task he is faced with, this will make
filming easier and hopefully make the music video the most
effective.
CAST AND CREW

11.  Adobe Premier Pro CS5.5
- To edit and put together the clips for my music video I will use Adobe
Premier Pro as I am familiar with the software and it offers a variety of
effects to be used.
 Cannon 600D
- To shoot the shots that I require for my music video I will use a Cannon
600D as I am used to the settings on the camera and they are readily
available from the school.
 Tripod
- This will help to keep certain clips at a better quality as it offers camera
stability which will further benefits my music video.
 SD card
- There will be a lot of important footage that will be needed in order to edit
the music video.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED

12.  Neacroft: Near to where I live with extensive back roads that
are hardly used by road users- making filming the video
easier. It is also a public area so no permission would be
needed to film in this location.
 Burton green: Another public area which means it reduces the
legal problems for the music video. It will help to diverse the
locations in the video.
LOCATIONS
(Photos from google images)

13. I need to make sure that I have taken care of the following things before
filming and editing my music video in order to avoid legal issues. Before I
even start filming the clips for my music video I will need to contact the
people who own the rights to the song (Generationals or record label). After I
have done this I need to make sure anyone who features in the music video
(actors) have given me permission to be a part of the project. This is the
same with any land owners that own the lands we are shooting on because I
will need to have there permission before accessing the locations. I will also
make sure that no logos are dominant in the video to avoid further legal
issues.
CLEARANCES/COPYRIGHT

14.  To prevent injury of the actors in my music video we will need to make
sure that we have practised key scenes prior to filming. This will help
to eliminate any mistakes and will highlight dangerous objects that
need to be removed, for example any tripping hazards on a path.
 When the actor is lip synching it will be important that the actor knows
where he is going as his sight will be fixed on the camera. Therefore I
will need to make sure the path he will be travelling along will be
hazard free (by removing objects, making sure it’s smooth and slip
free).
 Scenes that are shot on the road will extra awareness of road users
such as drivers and cyclists. We will need to find a quiet road and make
sure that they are clear before shooting the clips.
 To prevent injury to the camera operator they should be aware of the
setting in which they are filming and make sure that there are no
dangerous things such as tripping hazards etc. This will help to prevent
damage to both the camera man and any equipment used for filming.
HEALTH AND SAFETY

15.  Ensure that there is nothing to cause offence to any member
of the audience.
 There will be no unsuitable activities (drinking/smoking etc)
featured in the video to prevent promoting them to the
audience.
 Make sure that the music video is appropriate to suitable age
groups.
 If young people are featured in the music video they shouldn’t
participated in illegal or unethical activities such as under
aged sex or drug taking.
 There will be no swearing featured in the video as it can be
seen as offensive.
 If the actor(s) is below the age of 18 years old a permission
slip may need to be filled out to gain parental consent.
LEGAL AND ETHICAL

16.  Removal of litter- all litter on the scene will be removed by the
production team as they are responsible to leave the location
as it was initially found.
 High-visibility clothing- Crew members and production
personnel working on the highway must wear high-visibility
clothing to standard EN471.
 Noise/Nuisance- Local authorities have the right to take
action under the Environment Protection Act (1990) as a
result of any unreasonable noise.
 Props- Any props used during the shoot will be removed and
the area made good.
 Health and safety-Full consideration of Health & Safety issues
for all employees must be taken and proven by the producer.
CODES OF PRACTISE