The document outlines Jack Hurst's ideas for a music video assignment, including potential songs, ideas, techniques, and a final idea. It discusses 3 potential ideas for a video for Adele's "Hello" involving conversations on the phone or with a friend. It also includes research on existing music videos and consideration of camera shots, editing, art design, lighting, locations, and other production elements to incorporate. The document demonstrates planning and preparation for a student music video project.

1. MUSIC VIDEO
ASSIGNMENT 2
Jack Hurst

2. TASK 1 Idea Generation and
Research

3. Hello by Adele
Idea 1 - joke Idea 2 - family Idea 3 - mirror
Have a conversation to a
friend and start arguing.
Making a joke that they are
on the phone. Talk/sing the
song as you having a
conversation with a friend
walking around town and
you get into an argument
with them. You walk round
the corner to see your
friend and you slowly put
the phone down and talk to
them but they leave at the
end and you can’t move as
you are too sad, you move
as you might not see them
again.
All in black and white until
you meet your friend where
it turns coloured but when
they leave you it goes back
to black and white. The
camera shots will be close
ups of you/your friend
speaking or breathing
Someone coming out of
prison trying to gain
someone’s trust.
You are settling into a home
with their sister, as you
have been let out of prison,
who has let them stay in her
house, but she hasn’t
forgiven them for hurting
her boyfriend. They are
trying to gain the trust of
their sister again who isn’t
wanting to be close to you.
The interior of the house is
homely and warm, but you
and your sister are wearing
darker close to show that
you are in a darker place
and you have made her
have a negative look on life.
She wants to be like her
home, warm and happy but
she can’t when you are with
her.
Singing into a mirror as
they have hurt themselves.
The song is like a
conversation so the
reflection could be speaking
back to you as if they don’t
want to be listening to you.
The reflection could
disappear at the end
showing that you will
struggle to change back to
how you were when you
were happy.
The reflection could be
black and white whereas
you are coloured showing
you are becoming a better
person, and this is your last
chance for change.

4. GEORGE EZRA – SHOTGUN
(LYRIC VIDEO)Camera Shots – George only uses different backgrounds as he is
always in the centre of the shot. On certain beats the shot will
change to have a different background. He has done this to use
some of his lyrics with certain backgrounds e.g. in the yellow and
green.
Editing – George has used about 10 different scenes which have
been edited to swap on different beats for certain lyrics but
mainly uses any lyric with any scene. At the beginning of the
video just before he starts to sing, the shots quickly change
between 4 shots to draw attention to the video.
Art Design – All of George’s outfits are simple as they go with
any background and don’t take any attention away from him or
the lyrics. George is wearing casual clothing as the video is laid
back and he has only used a small amount of shots with little
movement. However in one scene George is wearing an outfit
which looks like he is going to be catching an alligator which he
mentions in his lyrics. Each scene has been picked out to ensure
there are lots of chances keeping the viewers attention. George
only has natural looking makeup on and his hair casually up
like he is wearing for a normal day. He hasn’t used any makeup
to compliment his video as he does not want to make it too
much.
My work – this could help me with my work as I have seen a
simple video that works just as well as a high production video.
This video hasn’t had a lot of time or money spent on it as only
about 10 scene are needed where he sings the whole song and
then chooses sections for each scene.

5. SOMEONE LIKE YOU - ADELE
Camera Shots – It looks like the whole video was done in one
shot as the cameraman follows Adele, but the separate shots
have been made into one by merging them together when
editing. At the end of the video the camera man spins around in
a full circle to show that her friend is walking away and then to
show how she reacts as it goes silent. In the last shot the camera
is wobbly whereas in the rest of the video the shot was smooth
and continuous. This has been done to show the emotion of
Adele as she is struggling with her loss.
Editing – The editing has been done cleverly because they have
merged different shots into one making it look continuous. This
could have been done reflect their old days were their happiness
was continuous until it stopped which is shown at the end of the
video where the shots are faded on top of each other. This shows
that their relationship is growing apart.
Art Design – The whole video is filmed in black and white as the
whole video is about loss and heart break. They have also added
black boarders to emphasises the video being in black and white
and to make it look more emotional for her loss and regret.
Adele has used a shop as the scene for her being left by her
friend. This could have been done to show that this can happen
to anyone wherever you are or how close your are to them.
My work – This could help my work as I could edit 2 shots
together to look like one continuous shot and to make the video
flow with the lyrics. I could also fade one shot on top of the other
if the song’s emotions link closely.

6. OCEAN EYES – BILLIE EILISH
Camera Shots – The camera doesn't look like it is moving as Billie
is in the centre of the shot through the whole video and she is
using small movement to emphasise the lyrics and emotion. In
some shots the camera becomes unfocused as she is moving and
the fog is in front of her.
Editing – Billie has used lots of fading between shots to create a
dizzy effect like she is being hit by waves by the ‘ocean’ at all
angles. The fading could also be used to show that she is cold
and struggling to warm up which is why her finger tips are
blue/purple.
Art Design – At the beginning of the video, the lighting is blue
which is associated with sadness and shyness. This could have
been used to set the emotion for the rest of the song as the light
turns purple. Purple is then used which is associated with power
and mystery which could mean that she has a lack of power and
doesn’t know what is around her. At the end of the video the
lighting becomes darker and duller which could show she feels
even more vulnerable than before. Billie has used a simple,
purple t-shirt to go with the purple lights behind making the fog
purple too. She has done this to possible show that she feels
cold from the ‘ocean’. Billie’s hair and makeup have been made
to look like she has been in the ocean and is struggling with
shock after the experience she has just had. Behind is a big
cloud of fog which could show she is lost as she can’t see
anywhere to escape which is why she is so emotional.
My work – this could help with my work by using colours to help
show the emotions of the lyrics and how the artist feels when
writing/singing that song.

7. I’M NOT THE ONLY ONE – SAM
SMITHCamera Shots – At the beginning the camera shots of just close ups
of her face which means she can show emotions easier. The shots
aren’t smooth when filming which could have been done to show the
pain and confusion each performer is going through. When she is
crying on the floor the camera shots are moving with her to show this
is so emotionally painful for her she can’t keep still.
Editing – the shots switch between him, her and Sam to emphasises
the lyrics with the acting and certain scenes. This has been done to
show the different perspectives from each performer and to see what
they aren’t showing each other.
Art Design – Sam is in front of a red curtain which could mean he is at
an important performance or it could reflect the love the couple had.
The colours contrast the emotions of the wife and husband. However,
the wife is depressed but is in a brighter scene whereas the husband
is happier but in a darker scene. The husband is in a darker scene to
reflect the secrets he is keeping from his wife. In the scenes with the
husband, the lighting is blue which could show the secrecy in those
scenes. The wife is dressed in a dress that looks like a wedding dress
and the husband is in a suit which could mean they have just got
married. When the wife is burning all of his clothes, normally a fire
represents warmth but in the situation is represents the pain that the
husband has caused.
Performance – the wife has shown lots of emotions in her day. She
won’t show her emotions to her husband as she knows what he has
done. Whereas the husband is in more positive mood as he doesn’t
care about how she feels.
My work – this could help me with my work by using costumes and

8. NIGHT CHANGES - ONE
DIRECTIONCamera Shots – the camera shots have been used to show the
perspective through their date’s eyes. Each shot is of one of
the member of 1D. They have used lots of movement in this
video to make it feel more like you are there with them on the
date.
Editing – they switch between all 5 dates to show all of the
events that happen and that they are all going well to end.
There hasn’t been any special editing effects added to keep
the video simple and to keep the focus on the dates.
Art Design – Each member have used different colours and
scenes to show their individual styles. Harry has used a dark
scene with areas lit up. Liam has used bright neon colours to
create a brighter scene whilst it being night time. Naill has
used browns, red and greens to create a warm snug scene.
Louis has used greens and blues to make their date brighter
and fresher. Zayn has used deeper colours to make the scene
more romantic.
Performance – each date starts out going very well but they all
end up being a bad date for them both.
My work – this could help me with my work as I could use the
perspective of other performers to tell a story or to make the
video more interesting.

9. POTENTIAL
SONGS
Falling – Harry Styles
Watermelon Sugar – Harry Styles
Bad Guy – Billie Eilish
Hostage – Billie Eilish
Paradise – George Ezra

10. POTENTIAL TECHNIQUES
Camera Shot – I would use a range of different camera shots to be able to use
them on the beat. I will use low, head height and high camera shots in my video
to make the video more interesting, as more is happening. I may also use the
camera to follow a certain item or body part, making them in the center of the
shot.
Angles – I would use a range of angles to highlight certain lyrics or to help tell a
story better. I will choose a main angle for the video depending on the tempo and
lyrics.
Movement – I will use lots of movement in my video if the song is quicker but if
the song is slower or doesn't have as many beats, I will keep the movement low.
Colours – I will use certain colours for certain moods and emotions in the songs.
For example, I will use blue for colder adder emotions and red for warmer
emotions.
Costume – I will keep my costumes casual and minimal were possible for a
cheaper production cost.
Performers – I may use some performers or use the movement of the camera to
show the motion in the story.
Editing – I will use different editing techniques to link the scenes and cuts to
certain lyrics, beats and emotions.
Lighting – I will use professional lights to have a clear image and to be able to
control the shadows. I will also use coloured filters to add to different scenes.

11. CONVENTIONS YOU PLAN TO
USECamera angles – I plan to use close ups when carving the
watermelon so the finished product will be revealed at the end of
the song to keep the viewer intersected.
Movement – I will move the camera with the knife when cutting the
watermelons as I don’t have any performers in the video. Using
movement will replace the movement of performers if I was using
some. I will use quick, slow and smooth shots for a range of scenes
to help tell the emotions/story. Overall I think I will mainly use slow,
smooth movement rather than quick, rough to go with the
smoother sounds.
Location – I will use natural scenes as I don’t have a high budget.
This will work well with the watermelon as I can use scenes that
reflect nature where it could have grown.
Colours – I will use a range of colours for each scene as they will
mean different things for each section of the song. For example, I
could use colder colours for when the watermelon is being smashed
and brighter colours when it is being served.
Editing – When editing I will make some shots blend with each other
to make the shots seem like one continuous movement. I can have
a play around with how to introduce transitions to the video.

12. MIND MAP OF IDEAS

13. SUMMARY – OPPORTUNITIES
The first opportunity is that I will have a chance to learn
what I goes into planning a music video and which
details I need to focus on to make the video high quality.
The second opportunity is that I will get to try out new
equipment when filming and editing the video which will
give me a wider use of the technology and software used
in video making.
The third opportunity is that I will be able to edit the
video with any effects to support the emotions/story and
I can choose which scenes go with which lyrics.
The fourth opportunity is that I have been able to
produce my own idea for a music video which I can
develop the skills I already know by having them as most
used techniques.
The fifth opportunity is that I will have made a whole
music video by myself for the first time from start to
finish.

14. SUMMARY – RESTRICTIONS
The first restriction is that I will not be able to have lots
of performers in my music video as we have Covid rules
for social distancing so I will have to use more objects
and camera movement.
The second restrictions is that I won't be able to use big
scene as I have a very small budget so I will have to use
locations around me.
The third restriction is that I have limited equipment as I
have a small budget. So again, I will have to use what I
have, to make a high-quality video.
The fourth restrictions is that I only have a small amount
of time to film the shots for the video so I won’t be able
to use lots of scenes, I will have to keep it simple.
The fifth restrictions is that I don’t have much experience
when it comes to cameras, so another restriction is my
lack of knowledge on equipment, editing and music
videos.

15. FINAL IDEA –
ARTIST/TITLE/INFO
Watermelon Sugar by Harry Styles
Brief biographical background:
Harry styles was born in Bromsgrove,
Worcestershire, in the West Midlands
regions of England.
Links to other artists:
He was in a band called White Eskimo when
in school and won a band competition. He
also links to Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne,
Niall Horan and Zayn Malik who were all in
One Direction but now are all in solo
careers. Harry is the most famous out of
the five.
Genre info:
Harry styles’ genre of music are, pop, soft
rock and Britpop rock.

16. FINAL IDEA – TRACK
SUMMARY
Summary/analysis of track:
The meaning of my music video will be about finding
new things you can do with different objects. For
example, the main scene in my video will be carving a
watermelon into an animal instead of eating it.
The content of the video will be lots of scenes using
watermelons and berries. A couple of ideas I have for the
scenes are, carving a watermelon, cutting a watermelon
into serving pieces, smashing a watermelon in slow
motion and using a variety of berries along side the
watermelons.
The duration of the song is 2 minutes 52 seconds. The
pace is slow, so I won’t need to change the shots every 2
or 3 seconds as it won’t go with the song.
The style of the song is a slower pop song that sounds
smooth as it flows with out any unnatural gaps.

17. FINAL IDEA – YOUR IDEA
Your creative concept/video synopsis:
My interpretation is to use watermelons as the main
performers instead of people as we can’t have people
closer than 2 meters. This will help as I can use them
with the lyrics in the whole song.
My story is about all the different uses of watermelons
and berries, some for eating/drinking and some for
entertainment. I will use them to be cut up and eaten and
I will also use them to be carved and smashed in slow
motion. I will use imagery of colour to compliment the
emotions in each scene, for example when smashing the
watermelon I could use blue lighting.
I will use the same genre of video as Harry Styles as it
compliments the lyrics and music perfectly. I will be
using simple themes, settings, props and significant
objects to keep the same genre that the viewers expect
with pop music.

18. TASK 2 Pre-production
Assessment

19. TITLE OF
PRODUCTION/PRODUCTIO
N OUTLINE
I am going to make a music video for watermelon sugar and
use different scenes with watermelons. My intended outcome is
to make a video in an interpretative style.
The music track is a slow, relaxed pace, a soft tone with an
upbeat mood. The music track has a repetitive structure as it is
a verse-chorus-verse structured song.
I will be using a cannon camera to shoot my video and premiere
pro to edit my video. I may also use aftereffects when I have
edited my video.

20. LOCATIONS
I won’t need any big locations as I am doing a minimalistic
video without using many performers. I am going to use my
family to film in the kitchen for the last scene as it is only
1-5 seconds, they are all in a household and don’t have to
social distance. I plan to use the camera to replace the
performers as you can’t have many people at once due to
COVID-19 rules. I will not need to plan a recce as all my
locations will be local.
Limitations and risks:
The limitations of the video production is that we aren’t
allowed to have more than 6 people in a group, all 2m
apart, at once. If there was a group of people, the risk could
be spreading the virus around the group.
I will have to pay for watermelons to experiment with before
shooting the video as I need quite a few but this means I
don’t have to pay for performers, food, clothes, makeup or
transport.
The weather shouldn’t be a problem as I can film inside for
most of the scenes and shoot the other shots when the

21. EQUIPMENT
I will need a cannon camera to shoot all my shots on and premiere
pro to edit them on.
I will be using photography lights which I can add coloured filters
to.
I will also be using a blue screen to add a pain background to and a
black sheet for the slow motions shot.
If I need to book some equipment I will need to ask my tutor or
Chelsea Clarke.
You can book equipment for a 3 day slot and the kits must be
booked with 2 days in advance.
DAY
BOOKED
EARLIEST
DAY FOR
PICK UP
LATEST
RETURN
DAY
MONDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY
TUESDAY THURSDAY MONDAY
WEDNESDAY FRIDAY TUESDAY
THURSDAY MONDAY WEDNESDAY
FRIDAY TUESDAY THURSDAY

22. FACILITIES
I will be editing my music video at college on the mac
desktops.
I will use premiere pro and after effecting to ensure my
video is high quality.
I have got some photography lights which have coloured
filters to change to mood, emotion and atmosphere of
certain scenes. I am going to use a bluescreen for the
scenes when cutting the watermelons and a blackscreen
for when smashing the watermelon to contrast to the
lights. This will mean I can have a plain background and
can pick up all the details.

23. PERSONNEL
My team wouldn’t consist of many people. It would be another
camera man/women and me who would be working on the
video. I will be carving the watermelon and then have someone
else filming so I can then choose the correct videos to edit
together. They will be available most evenings like me, so the
timing works well. There shouldn't be to many weaknesses
between us as I have made the video simple to make and film.
I will be using my family as they are in a household in my final
scene. I will be using the camera movement to portray the
emotions of the song and editing some colour to help. I will be
saving money as I do not have to feed the performers, transport
them or supply them with costumes.
I will be getting help from a friend as they have some
experience with filming and editing.

24. PROPS/COSTUME/ETC
I will not need any performers or costumes except for
the last scene where I will have the performers in casual
wear.
I may need some lighting equipment and some props to
support the scenes, but they won’t be big or expensive.
I have decided to make a safe music video by not using
any performers who aren’t in different households.
Which means I will be making a cheap music video.

25. TASK 3.1 Visual Planning

26. CONCEPT BOARD

27. STORY BOARD
Cutting up
strawberries
into hearts and
putting them
into a pile.
Have a range of berries
in different piles. High
shot
Beach scene made
out of half a
watermelon –
‘summer evenin’ and
‘summer feelin’
Mixing all
the berries
into a bowl.
Level shot
Cutting
watermelon
into strips or
pieces.
Movement
with knife.
Presenting the strips
or pieces on a plate.
Sprinkle sugar
on the
watermelon
when it says
‘watermelon
sugar'
Eating a
strawberry.
Start of the slow
motion of
crushing a
watermelon.
Beach scene
made out of half
a watermelon –
‘summer evenin’
and ‘summer
feelin’
Middle of slow
motion, cut
before it hits
the
watermelon.
Dog eating the
watermelon – maybe
with watermelon hat
on. Close up
Dog eating the
watermelon –
maybe with
watermelon hat
on. Close up
Cutting the
watermelon.
Change shot on
each beat for a
different stage.
Dog eating the
watermelon – maybe
with watermelon hat
on. Close up.
Dog eating the
watermelon –
maybe with
watermelon hat
on. Close up
Beach scene
made out of half
a watermelon –
‘summer evenin’
and ‘summer
feelin’
Finish carving
the watermelon
and adding the
detail to make it
look like a
shark.
Taking the
carved
watermelon to
the table outside
– camera moves
with the
Family eating
watermelon –
shot moving
away from family.
Sprinkle sugar
on the
watermelon
when it says
‘watermelon
sugar'
Verse 1
Verse 2
Verse 3
Chorus
Chorus
Chorus

28. COLOUR AND LIGHTING
The colours below are my inspirations for the fruits,
landscape scene and the final scene. I will be using
these colours to help show emotion and to link shots
together. I can add a tint to some shots using a colour
from different shots.
I will use bright lighting or natural lighting to
show that this song has a soft tone. I will also
use the lighting to make the colours bright
and/or dull in different shots. This will make
the video calmer for the viewer.

29. RIP-O-MATIC
You should also construct a 15-20 second Rip-o-matic test reel
using existing footage to convey the type of video you want to
make

30. SHOT LIST WITH LYRICSDraft 1 Draft 2

31. SHOT LIST
Sho
t
no.
Shot type Estimat
ed
duratio
n
Description/notes
(camera movement, performers, location etc..)
1 Birds eye 9 Birds eye view shot of cutting strawberries for the mixed berries.
2 Birds eye 6 Birds eye view shot of getting all the other berries ready.
3 Level shot 5 Level shot of the watermelon beach scene. Pan the camera around the watermelon and animate the hair,
eyes and mouth.
4 Close up Close up of mixing all the berries up.
5 Close up 4 Close up shot of cutting the watermelon into pieces.
6 Medium
shot
4 Medium shot of laying all the watermelon pieces on a plate.
7 High shot 4 High shot of sprinkling sugar on the watermelon pieces.
8 Birds eye 4 Birds eye view shot of cutting strawberries for the mixed berries.
9 Medium
shot
4 Medium shot of the start of the slow motion video.
10 Level shot 6 Level shot of the watermelon beach scene.
11 Medium
shot
4 Medium shot of the middle of the slow motion video.
12 Close up 5 Close up of the dogs eating the watermelon pieces. Use the camera to look like your at the end of the dog’s
nose.
13 Medium
shot
6 Medium shot of the end of the slow motion video.
14 Close ups 22 Close up shot of carving the watermelon into a shark.
15 Close up 10 Close up of the dogs eating the watermelon pieces.
16 Medium
shot
10 Medium shot of the end of the slow motion video.
17 Level shot 10 Level shot of the watermelon beach scene. Pan the camera around the watermelon and animate the hair,

32. 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!

33. TASK 3.2 Organisational
Planning

34. PRODUCTION GROUP INFO
Include names, contact info, and defined roles at
difference stages of production, using a table is
suggested
Jack Hurst – director
Jack-Hurst@student.yorkcollege.ac.uk
Lucas Higham – camera man
Lucas-Higham@student.yorkcollege.ac.uk

35. LOCATIONS
I will be filming at
Sandsend beach in
Whitby for the beach
scene.
My plan B would go to
different beach if
Sandsend isn’t right or
record the scene with a
plain background to
add a beach in
premiere pro when
editing the shot.
I won’t be using any other
locations as big as the
beach so I can film the
scenes at home. I could
also film the scenes with a
white backdrop and put a
tablecloth on the surface I
Shots at home:
slow motion – I will film the slow-motion scene with a
dark background with bright lights to pick up all the detail
when the watermelon explodes.
dogs eating the watermelon – I will use a natural location
such as a field or a garden to record the dogs when they eat
the watermelon.
carving the watermelon, cutting the fruit, sprinkling the
sugar – I will use a backdrop as shown to the left with those
colours for the tablecloth as they will go with the colours of the
video.
the last scene – I will use my garden for the last scene as
we have a large table where we can all sit around to eat the
watermelon.
Plan B – If the weather is bad, I will set the equipment up
in my house instead of outside
Watermelon
Table
Camera man
Backdrop
Floorplan
Floorplan
Floorplan

36. RISK ASSESSMENT
Risk to
who
Locatio
n
What is the risk How to prevent the risk
Crew and I Beach Falling down the step getting on to the
beach
Hold on to the side railing and have shows with strong
grip.
Crew and I Beach If in the water, fall over in the water Don’t go into the water when not necessary but stand
parallel to the waves if you are in the water.
Crew and I Beach Trip over on the beach if your shoes are
loose or your laces aren’t tied
Make sure your shoes are tightly tied and where extra
socks if your shoes are a bit loose.
Crew and I Beach People could let their dog of the lead and
it runs over disturbing the filming.
Have someone looking out for the dogs to stop them
from potentially knocking the camera/tripod.
Equipment Beach Sand could be blown and damage the
camera.
Cover the camera in a plastic bag.
Equipment Beach The tripod could fall over if it windy as
the tripod is top heavy.
Only put the camera on the tripod when you are going
to film or hold the tripod at all times.
Equipment Beach You could drop the camera onto the sand
which will ruin the camera and lens.
Have the camera strap around your neck when using the
camera without the tripod.
Equipment
and crew
Beach The tide could be in meaning you can’t
film as there isn’t enough beach.
Check the tide times before planning your day to the
beach and plan it based on the weather too.
Crew and I Home The backdrop could fall on the crew and I
when setting it up.
Have 2 people setting up the backdrop so someone can
support the wait when the other one is putting it
together.
Crew and I Home When carving the watermelon and cutting
the strawberries, I could cut myself with
the knife.
Cut away from you and not to cut quickly as you are
more likely to make mistakes.
Crew and I Home Watermelon could hit someone when it is
smashed for the slow motion scene.
Have everyone standing far away from the shot so they
have tome to react. The pieces shouldn't project that far.
Equipment Home Watermelon could damage the camera
when the watermelon is smashed as
pieces will fly off.
Cover the camera in a plastic bag to protect it from the
juice and chunks.
Equipment Home When filming, you could drop the camera Have the camera strap around your neck when using the

37. CONTINGENCY PLAN
Pot. Problem Effect on Production Solution/Control Person Responsible
Camera doesn’t work. Won’t be able to film in
higher quality.
Charge the camera before
use/use my phone instead.
Me
Editing software won’t
work.
Won’t be able to put all the
shots together with the
music.
Try a different computer or
get premiere pro at home.
College
Lighting equipment won’t
work.
Lower quality video with
dark shadows.
Have extra light sources
and film outside for natural
lighting
Me
Dirty lens or unfocused
image.
Low quality production as
the video will be blurry and
have dots on the screen
which will be distracting.
Wipe the lens before each
shot and focus the lens
before every shot. Me
Me
Won’t have enough storage
on the card.
Won’t be able to film all
the video so the video will
be unfinished
Delete all the files on the
card and save the videos
on to a computer if card is
full.
Me
Not enough watermelons. Can’t record the video. Buy extra watermelons in
case you damage one.
Me
Forget some equipment. Slow down production. Make a list of equipment
for each location.
Me
Bad weather. Won’t be able to film on
the beach.
Organise to go on a day
with sunny weather.
Me
Not enough time to film. The video won’t be
completely finished.
Plan ahead with timing and
have a schedule for each
day.
Me

38. SCHEDULE
What scene is it? What do you need to do? How long it will
take?
Shopping. Buy watermelons, berries, backdrop
equipment.
30 mins
Equipment. Charge my camera before each shot, set up
the equipment for each shot.
30 mins to an hour
Berries. Cutting strawberries into hearts, separating
the berries into sections then mixing them all
together.
20 mins
Beach. Drive to the beach and film a few shots of the
watermelon with the beach/sea in the
background.
2.5 hours
Cutting the watermelon. Cut the watermelon into pieces, put them on a
plate and sprinkle the sugar on them.
20 mins
Slow Motion. Set up the backdrop for a plain background to
contrast the watermelon explosion.
30 mins
Dog eating the
watermelon.
Remove all the seeds of the watermelon pieces
and film the dogs eating them from a level
shot.
20 mins
Carving the watermelon. Workout the steps for carving the watermelon
and then film each step, add the final details
for the outside scene.
1 hour
Outside scene. Set the table to look like an afternoon snack
with lots of fruit and the carved watermelon
20 mins

39. CLEARANCE AND PERMISSIONS
I don’t need any permission for the locations as they are public
areas, the beach and my house.
I will also not be using any faces in the video, I will just be using
my mum and filming with her facing away from the camera.