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Mediasaurus is an A-Level media group from London which consists of two hardworking students who wish to demonstrate the research and production that goes into making music video. We will also be designing promotional material for the band as well as the CD cover. Our blog will be updated constanly and daily with posts throughout the academic year to show our progress. You can also follow us on twitter to see more recent updates at: http://twitter.com/TheMediasaurus

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Saturday 9 April 2011

Planning of Music Video:- Storyboard, Timeline, Shooting Schedule and Analysis Table

Planning is considered a vital part in preparing a music video, though it may be considered time consuming it's has proven to be very helpful as it not only allowed us to manage our time efficiently, but take steps that are not unnecessary or inefficient. 

Storyboard:

Our process of planning came in different stages, the first stage is the storyboard and this is where we put our ideas of what our music video would look like on a piece of paper. This is our primitive idea. 

The first scene is of Central London. The camera will be panning from the London Eye to Big Ben, setting the scene, before the intro music is played.
After panning the camera will tilt down to the sea which will be glistening against the sunlight. To make a smooth transition to the next scene we was going to dissolve the scene.
This scene is of the main artist who is skating his way to the skate park. Were focusing on just filming his legs to hide his identity of the character a little longer. An extreme-close up is used here.
The scene then cuts to the main artist at the skate park and he's singing the first verse of the song. This would be a wide shot to allow skateboarders to be seen in the background adding a sense of realism. 
Another cut is used to show skateboarders skating, however the main artist will still be singing the song. We thought this was appropriate as using alot of cuts will allow the music video to be upbeat and more exciting for the audience. 




The next scene is then returned to the main artist singing but its a close-up shot of him singing to give the audience a sense of connection with the artist. 





The scene is the cut again to the skateboarders skating and in the background the song is still playing. 




Here it the side view of the main artist singing, this allows the audience to see other members of the group and this is where the scene disappears and the chorus begins.

This scene is of the group members that were shown in the previous scene singing together in the chorus. 
There is a cut and a close-up used of each of the group members singing the chorus. This again was done to engage the audience and give an insight of what the characters are feeling.





Another cut is used and the scene shows the rapper (the supporting artist) with the group members that were previously singing the chorus. He would move forward and start singing his verse.  



The scene then cuts a shot of just the rapper singing alone in a different location. Again this is done to engage the audience with the new character presented. 
The scene is the cut again to the skateboarders. In the background the rapper is still heard singing his verse. 
The scene is then cut to a skateboarder skating with the general public having a negative viewpoint on them. This scene will show this by writing their negative viewpoints; Aggressive, Drug addicts, Alcohol abuse and Waste of space. An extreme close-up of the character that represents the general public will be used to show the audience their expression of disgust. 
The scene is then cut back to the rapper singing his verse and when he reaches the line "think i really care that i miss biology" a bubble would appear and within the bubble would have another scene of him ripping a biology paper that he had done for getting a U grade.
The scene then cuts to the main artist skating and while he's skating he drops and this is done in the eye of the general public.
The scene cuts instantly to a two shot of the general public. The scene would shows their concern towards the skateboarder and this would be the beginning of their change in view towards skateboarders in which they had previously.
The scene then cuts to the main artist getting up after his drop and continuing to skate showing determination and his passion towards skating.
The scene cuts again to the general public and this time their viewpoints have changed and this time their ideologies have changed. This is an important part of the music video as the music video is about changing peoples minds on skateboarders again in reference to OPM meaning 'Opening People's Mind'.  
The scene is cut again to everybody singing the chorus in unison. The scene would occasionally be cut to skateboarders skating.







Now that we had all the ideas on paper, we placed all the still drawings together animated them and added music in the background to make a music video from it. This was very helpful as it really did help in our decisions of how our music video would turn out.



The second stage of our planning was to add or remove any idea that we didn't like in the animated music video or we thought would work well. We made quite a few changes and here is our final idea of how our music video is supposed to be in much more detail.

This scene is of the main artist who is skating his way to the skate park. Were focusing on just filming his legs to hide his identity of the character a little longer. An extreme-close up shot is used here
The scene then cuts to the main artist getting off his skateboard and walking to the skate park. Here his identity is revealed. A mid-shot is used here. Its also an establishing shot as the setting is being revealed.
The scene then cuts to the main artist singing the first verse. A mid-shot is  used here and this is where the audience are now able to see the main artist properly for the first time.
A cut is used and the scene presents skateboarders skating. Whilst this is being presented the main artist will still be singing in the background.






Another cut is used and the main artist is seen singing the song in a different location. This keeps the music video lively and entertaining for the audience.



The scene then cuts again to the main artist still singing but from the side. This is to add a variety of angles of the main artist.
There is another cut of a low angle of the main artist singing. in the same location though.
The scene then cuts to four characters, three are part of the group and one of them would include the supporting artist. This is done to add more characters to the music video as the main character is shown mostly and this could bore the audience.
A close up is used on the main artist who is still seen singing his part.
The scene then cuts with both the main artist and supporting artist singing the chorus together. A two shot is used here.
A pan of the London eye and Big Ben is added here to establish the scenery and location. However, the main and supporting artists are heard singing in the background.
The scene then cuts back to the main and supporting artists singing together however a low angel shot is used here.
The scene cuts to skateboarders skating at the skate park whilst the music is being played in th background.
A side view is shown of one of the members that was shown earlier singing a part of the chorus.






The scene then goes back to the skateboarders skating whilst the music is being played in the background.
Another cut is used to a point of view shot of the supporting artist spray painting the bands name on a wall. Still the music is being played in the background.
A low angle shot is used here of two of the group members that were presented earlier and the supporting artist.






Again the scene goes back to the skateboarders skating.







Another cut back to the three characters singing with a low angle shot.



Here the supporting artist is seen rapping alone in a different location.
Another cut of the supporting artist singing in a different location.







The scene goes back to the first setting in which the supporting artist is seen rapping his part.


Here is where we are presented with the point of view of the general public on skateboarders. A mid-shot of them is used here.






This scene is where the main artist is skating but drops and hurts himself in the process. This highlights the risks that skateboarders go through to do a sport or hobby that they enjoy.

This is where the perpective of the general public change after witnessing the drop. This vital as it reflects the band's name 'OPM' meaning 'Opening People's Minds' and this is what our music video is about.

Here the general public have gone down to the skate park to see if the main artist is okay. A two shot is used here.
This is the scene where negative opinions on skateboarders change. Here the main artist is getting up after being injured from a drop and continuing his skating showing his passion and determination.






Here is cut of the side view of the group member. This cut will be done three times as we would like all three of our members to be on screen alone.
Here is the chorus in which everyone sings alone too. Its consists of the supporting artist and the group members.







 Another cut to skateboarders.
 Another panning of Central London is used, again establish the setting in which the music video is taking place.
Skateboarders are seen skateboarding again. This is how our music video is going to end. It beings with skateboarding and will end in the same method.








This is the final idea and we used this in our music video. Now that we had all the ideas on paper, we placed all the still drawings together animated them and added music in the background to make a music video from it. This was very helpful as it really did help in our decisions of how our music video would turn out. 

Timeline:
The second stage of our planning process was making a timeline. This has been an excellent way on focusing on the structure of our music video. 

Analysis Table: 

Another stage in our planning focuses solemnly on the musical side of the music video. Here we counted the beats in each verse, chorus, bridge and middle 8 and stated any particular parts in the music video that we thought we could add any obvious links from the lyrics to the music video. 

Shooting schedule:
This planning stage has been extremely helpful for us as we were able to record the scenes that we will or have recorded. This enabled us to manage our time efficiently. 


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