Time management

September

• Research into the typical codes and conventions of different music videos
• Research into music video genres and sub-genres
• Research existing A level music videos and analyse them
• Create a survey in order to gather information about our target audience 

October

• Decide the genre of our music video
• discuss possible song ideas for the music video
• Create a draft storyboard 
• Create a draft shot list
• Begin considering casting options for the music video

November

• Create a shooting schedule in preparation for the beginning of filming
• Have a completed list of cast members for the music video
• Complete a risk assessment for each filming day 
• Begin creating filming logs in order to document our progress

December

• Complete all filming in order to commence editing
• Edit a first draft of the video
• Gather and analyse feedback from our draft video 
• Begin work on a final draft of our music video

January

• Complete the final edit of our music video
• Research into the codes and conventions of digipaks and magazine adverts
• Begin research into existing digipaks 

February

• Begin reasearch into the codes and conventions of magazine adverts 
• Research existing A level and professional magazine adverts 
• Create a draft of a magazine advert
• Gather feedback from the final edit of our music video

March

• Complete final draft of magazine advert
• Present music video in media showcase and collect feedback from the audience 
• begin to discuss distribution methods for our music video

The history of music videos

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Music video genres

The three main genres of music videos are:

• Narrative
• Concept
• performance

Narrative

A narrative music video includes a storyline that often runs alongside the lyrics in the song. These music videos are often very theatrical and often include a wide range of shot styles.
Example: 'I'm not the only one'- Sam Smith

Concept

There are two subgenres of concept music videos. These are symbolic and thematic. 
In symbolic videos, a wide range of stylistic shots and montages serve to create symbolism to reveal the true meanbing behind the video. Editing and mise-en-scene are both very important aspects in these videos as they helpto create meaning.

Thematic videos always contain a running theme throughout. This theme is used to draw the viewers attention to the piece. This theme can be as simple as a colour or place.
Example: 

Performance

A performance video focuses on the band or artist by which the song was recorded. They often set the band in a casual setting whilst the song is lip-synced throughout. Performance videos are often used to allow audiences to be able to grow a connection to the band or artist themselves.
Example: 'Teddy picker-' Arctic Monkeys

Risk assessment

When filming for our music video, there are many precautions that we must take in order for the whole of our team to stay safe whilst filming 

Beach

Getting cut off by the tide

We will film many of our shots at southern down beach. Before making the journey down to the beach, we will make sure that we check the tide times online. Doing this will ensure that we allow ourselves enough time to film without the possibility of us getting cut off by the tide.

slips trips and falls

when filming at the beach, we must make sure that we take precaution when walking over sharp rocks and pebbled areas. Doing this will ensure that we do not fall and injure ourselves whilst filming.

water damage

We must be very careful when using electronic equiptment at the beach as there is a high risk of causing water damage to the equipment that we are using. In order to combat this, we will make sure that we remain at a reasonable distance away from the tide when handling equipment. This will greatly help to reduce the possibility of water damage.

Bridgend town

stairwells

When filming some of the shots in Bridgend town, there will be many stairwells that we must be aware of. When walking down or around these stairwells, we will ensure that we take precaution and are careful whilst doing so.

Josh's house

burns fromhot drinks

We will be using hot drinks when filming the shots in Josh's kitchen. When doing this, we will ensure that we do not spill the drinks as this will increase the possibility of being burnt. We willalso make sure that we wait for them to cool slightly before use as doing this willalso help to reduce the liklihood of one of being injured in this way.

falling

When walking around Josh's house, we will ensure that we take caution not to trip over any outstanding furniture or anything that may possibly be lying on the floor. We must also take care when walking up and down the stairs to ensure that we do not trip and fall.

My house

cuts from glass

When filming the party scene in my house, we will be using lots of glass bottles in order to make it look like a party. Whilst doing this, we must make sure that we take precaution not to drop and smash them as doing this will open up the opportunity for a member of the group to cut themselves on the broken glass.

Country lane

Getting hit by a passing car

When filming in the country lane, we must make sure that we remain aware of the traffic that may wish to pass through. If we do not do this, there is a possibility of a member of the group being knocked over by a car so remaining aware will allow us to minimise this possibility.