BFI Visit

Today we visited the British Film Institute where we received a talk from Tom Woodcock about the history of music videos. I think that this was very beneficial as I have learnt more about how music videos have progressed, the videos shown also provided inspiration for our own music video.

Here is the presentation that we were shown:

 

I found the video below, dating back to the 1930s, particularly influential. I really like the repetitive geometric shapes. I think that it has a very psychedelic, 'hypnotic' feel, relating to our song and music video. I think that the bright colours would work well in our Brick Lane location, we are hoping to film there on Friday. I think that we should keep this video in mind when explore the area on Friday as we will be looking for striking graffiti, I want to find something similar to the brightly coloured repeated shapes in this video.



We were also given tips on how to create a successful music video, this was helpful as we were able to see what tasks we have completed and what we still need to do. The 10 steps are as follows:

1. Asses Resources - Performers, technical kit, locations, props/costume (we have completed this step as we have researched all of these aspects and have made firm decisions that have been stated on our shooting schedule)

2. Warm Up - Lip synch practise, preliminary task (we have completed both of these tasks)

3. Recce - Limit locations, photos and footage, access to light and power (we have limited our music video to 4/5 locations, all of which have been researched, we are also using a battery powered light in order to avoid power supply issues)

4. Pitch - Treatment, moodboard (we have already pitched our idea and created moodboards)

5. Planning Beats Idea

6. Plan Everything - Storyboard/animatic, actors/locations and costumes prepared in advance, shooting schedule (we have thoroughly planned our music video, including all of the factors stated)

7. Shoot - Multiple angles (the locations that we have already filmed in were shot from many angles multiple times)

8. Edit - Synch up footage, upload rough cut and get feedback (as we haven't reached the editing stage we will have to refer back to these tips, it was useful to be told this in advance so that our editing process will be slightly easier)

9. Evidence - Research, photos, test footage, behind the scenes (we usually do all of these whilst we're filming)

10. Evaluation