The document discusses three music videos that the author found inspiring for their own music video project. For Avicii's "The Nights", they appreciate how GoPro clips were edited together to portray a message of living life to the fullest. For Bruno Mars' "Uptown Funk", they like the upbeat vibe and message of having fun. For Ed Sheeran's "Thinking Out Loud", they feel the narrative story of the dancers fits the love song well. The author outlines their pre-production schedule, including storyboarding, budgeting, and casting. They discuss the necessary clearances, equipment, health and safety considerations, and legal/ethical codes for their project.

1. By Josh Brown
UNIT 21- PRE- PRODUCTION

2. Link- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtF6Jej8yb4
I personally think that the music video for ‘Avicci-The
Nights’ is a truly amazing video. I believe the video has
been put together perfectly to portray a message, I love
the way they have put go-pro clips together to make a
collage of crazy life events. Including-Tombstoning,
sight-seeing, parkour etc. This effectively links with the
main lyric in the song witch is ‘ Live a Life you will
remember’ this is showing the audience that take all your
opportunities whilst you can as life is to short to stress
and worry. I think it also trying to show the audience
that they should do things they are going to remember
for the rest of there lives. I really like this video and it
has inspired me for my video for the project. I think this
video is perfect for the song. The character they have
used in the video is also completely linked with the song
making the viewers more caught in with the video.
Overall I think this is going to help me a lot when it
comes to making my own video as it is perfectly down
my street and I want to portray this sort of vibe and
atmosphere in the music video.
AVICCI- THE NIGHTS

3. Link- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPf0YbXqDm0
I think that the music video for ‘Bruno mars- Uptown Funk’
is a very well put together music video. I love the vibe that
the song and the video gives off, I think this really helps
draw in the audience. I also like the way the video is upbeat
through the song giving off a ‘feel good feeling’! I believe
this video has helped massively making this song so popular
in the music industry. I think that this is trying to give off
the message of ‘everybody should enjoy themselves and
have fun’ witch I also think makes this video so good. They
have used the perfect characters in this as they have used
stereotypical jazzy people and have used jazzy, upbeat
activities in there video for example dancing. This music
video has helped me hugely for when I create my own video
as this has given me all the aspects I have to include to
create a successful music video.
BRUNO MARS- UPTOWN FUNK

4. Link- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lp-EO5I60KA
I think that the music video for ‘Ed sheeran-Thinking out
loud’ is a very good music video. I believe this because they
have created a brilliant message that fits in perfectly with the
context of the song. For example the song is about ‘love’
and the video is of two dancers engaging deeply with each
other. This is portraying the message of the song. This video
is ‘Narrative’ Music video as is mainly focuses on showing
the audience a story and a meaning behind the video unlike
others. This is a video that is very good and engaging the
audience as this help approach all ages and genders of
people, meaning that older and younger generations can all
watch this video and thoroughly enjoy it. This video has
given me a lot of inspiration for when I come to creating my
own music video. This is due to all the aspects it has made
me think about witch I am now going to include in my own
video.
ED SHEERAN- THINKING OUT
LOUD

5. MY IDEAS

6. 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
Media class
room
Just me None My Printed lyrics
and google!
19/03/2015 Pre production Storyboard Media class
room
Just me None Storyboard
template and
pencil!
23/03/2015 Pre production Budget, class
and crew.
Equipment
Media class
room
Just me None Computer!
24/03/2015 Pre production Shot list
Cast and Crew
Clearances
Media class
room
Just me None Computer!
25/03/2015 Pre production Health and
safety
Copyright
Media class
room
Just me None Computer!
26/03/2015 Pre production Legal and
ethical and
codes of
practise
Media class
room
Just me None Computer and
the internet!
PRE-PRODUCTION SCHEDULE

7. Date of
lesson
What scenes
are being
filmed/edited
Where
will
filming
take
place
What crew
and cast are
needed
What props
are needed
What
equipment
is needed
PRODUCTION SCHEDULE

8. Shot number Shot type Camera movement location Sound Detail
1 Close up Zoom out Bedroom Summer- C H Getting out of bed!
2 longshot Pan Sight location 1 Summer- C H Admiring the summer
weather!
3 Med close up Following Country lane Summer- C H Skateboarding down
road!
4 Longshot Zoom out Sight location 2 Summer- C H Sight-seeing
5 Longshot Following Beach Summer- C H Running along beach
6 Point of View Go Pro Beach Summer- C H Swimming in sea!
7 Med close up Pan Beach Summer- C H Sitting at the beach
8 Longshot Following Country lane Summer- C H Riding bikes!
9 Point of view Go Pro Beach/Field Summer- C H Playing Frisbee
10 Longshot Pan Garden Summer- C H Going on trampoline
11 Point of view Pan Garden/Field Summer- C H Enjoying nightlife
12 Longshot Zoom in Bedroom Summer- C H Getting into bed
SHOT LIST

9. ANNOTATED LYRICS

10. STORYBOARD

11. • Adobe premier pro CS5.5- £650.00
• Canon 600D- £324.99
• Go Pro hero 3- £165.95
• Tripod(Canon)- £29.72
• SD card 11gb- £11.95
• Props- £25.00
• Total Budget- £1207.61
BUDGET

12. Camera operator/Filming- Josh brown(Me)
Directing- Josh Brown(Me)
Editing- Josh Brown(Me)
Main character( Day in the life)
- Jack Routledge(I have chosen to use jack Routledge as I believe his vibe and personality will fit the atmosphere and
message of the song and video perfectly- This however depend on availability)
Friends-
Luke Warren
Max Stacey These will all be suitable for the message of the video and will be available too
Michael Caddick film most of the time making my video realistic to make.
CAST AND CREW

13. CAST
Jack
Routledge Max Stacey
Luke Warren

14. • Adobe premier pro CS5.5-( This will be to edit and put together my music video once I have
completed my filming)
• Canon 600D-( This will be used to record various clips for my music video.)
• Go Pro-( This will be used to film other clips for my video.
• Tripod-( This will help enhance my clips as it will help me receive more accurate clear shots.)
• SD card-( This will be to store all my clips.)
• Props-( this will be to suit the atmosphere of the video)
• Cast-( People who are going to feature in my video)
EQUIPMENT

15. LOCATIONS

16. I need to make sure that I have taken care of and got permission to do the following
before going ahead and creating my music video for this project. Firstly I need to make
sure I have permission to use the song I am using for my music video. Secondly I need
to make sure that everyone that is featured or stars in my video is completely fine and
gave permission to film or include them. I also need to make sure that I have
permission to use all of the locations that I am considering on using in my video.
Thirdly I need to make sure that any information or images/clips I use of the internet
I will have to make sure I have full access and permission to use them to prevent any
copyright problems occurring when I am making my music video. I will also have to
make sure that everything I show or include in my video is not going to cause offence
or harm to any viewers, this will also help prevent any bad feedback on my video, I will
also need permission for certain channels who will hopefully show my video on there
channel are happy with everything I show in my video before it is published so if there
is a problem it can be easily changed.
CLEARANCES/COPYRIGHT

17. • To prevent injury of the actors featuring I my music video we will need to make sure
that we have fully practise the key scenes before filming. This will help eliminate the
chances of an injury occurring whilst filming the music video. This can be done by
making sure the following things are done before proceeding to filming. Firstly if there
is any scenes where the cast will be running whilst looking at the camera make sure that
the surface the actor is running on is dry, non-slippery and clear of any objects. This
will help lower the chances of any injuries from happening.
• When the actor is lip syncing it will be important to make sure you we have had a
practise run before so that the actor is certain where he is going as most likely his eyes
will be set on looking at the camera, by knowing the route thoroughly this will prevent
injury in the procedure. Also make sure that all obstacles and tripping hazards are
cleared from the route.
• When the actor is doing an activity such as swimming, trampolining, skateboarding,
cycling etc. Make sure that the actor has had previous experience to prevent the risk of
injury. Also I will make sure that they are comfortable with the activity they are doing.
HEALTH AND SAFETY

18. • Nothing to cause offence to an viewers.
• Make sure the music video is a suitable for a variety of different ages
groups.
• No inappropriate activities including smoking and drinking.
• If young people are featured in the music video make sure that they are
not doing any illegal or unethical things including nudity.
• There wont be any offensive language.
• No sexual scenes featured in the video.
• No inappropriate clothing e.g. Too revealing.
• If any Under 18 year old are included in the video make sure that you have
parent consent to prevent further problems.
LEGAL AND ETHICAL

19. • Removal of litter- All litter should be removed from the location of filming and if left
to the council the production company will be charged.
• Clothing-Crew members and production personal's should wear high visible clothing.
• Health and safety- Full consideration of Health & Safety issues for all employees must
be taken and proven by the producer.
• Noise and 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.
• Risk assessment- •A risk assessment may be required to satisfy the insurance provisions
and statutory obligations to employees and anyone who will be affected by their actions,
please check with the relevant local authority if this is required.
• Night filming- •Night shoots in residential areas are naturally sensitive and it is essential
to consider and consult with local residents and businesses in the planning process.
(Refer to Noise and Nuisance Section below).
CODES OF PRACTISE