Planning

Equipment -
I experimented and tested out the cameras provided by the media department including the GH4 and the handheld DJI OSMO. Both these cameras recorded high quality 1080p HD with the GH4 recording at 4K. Nevertheless the GH4, seemed like the best choice however it was without a handheld frame/stabiliser for steady camera movement. After taking mock up shots I realised the shakey quality of video disrupted the footage.

Furthermore, the OSMO didn't fair well in low light and the zoom wasn't good enough when taking long shots or close ups. This caused issues as I wanted to take a lot of my footage at dusk. The Gimbal element to the camera was incredibly useful as it allowed for steady camera movement and freedom when shooting. Despite this, the camera was in constant use by other students meaning I couldn't go out for shoots when I needed to.

I ended up taking all my footage on a friend's Canon 5D which meant that I could use it and film whenever I wanted or needed to. In addition, the camera could record 1080p HD so the camera could record in high quality giving my music video a cinematic feel. It also recorded well in low light which was perfect for my music video. The Canon 5D also had a stabiliser which allowed for controlled and steady camera movement. I also watched a tutorial on how to better my knowledge of the camera. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IP_wfMeCIIY





Editing Software -
I considered using different editing softwares such as, Lightworks, iMovie and Final Cut Pro. Lightworks offered very advanced editing softwares and VFX, along with it being free. However, it was rather complicated to work and I found that I wasn't using all of its aspects. Final Cut Pro offered advanced and easy to use editing however was only accessible at school which slowed down my editing. I finally decided to use iMovie as it was free and offered simple but effective editing.

I decided to plan what locations I wanted to shoot at. I intended to focus around the seaside area and took nearly all my footage in Broadstairs, with various long shots at locations such as the pier, along the cliffside as well as down by the beach.

I also went to Margate to look for some good places to film and remained round the seafront area, taking shots around Dreamland for the lighting and appealing mise en scene. Furthermore, this fits in nicely with my representation of the area we live in and the depiction of the youth and the younger generation. I also went into the block of flats and multi story car park to portray the slightly urban aspects of our seaside town.

‘Move me’ - Yung Volk music video – shot script 

1. 1. Mid shot 

Title screen: ‘Yung Volk Move Me – Universal Music group. Boy 1 sits by the sea with the camera behind him.  

Cut to: 

2. 2. Medium Close up 

The Artist (Yung Volk) stands in the shadows looking focused, staring away from the camera. 

 Cut to: 

3. 3. Long shot  

Boy 1 and Boy 2 sit on a bench, looking out to sea on a pier. Camera pans to the side of them. 

 Cut to: 

4. 4. Mid shot 

Artist (Yung Volk) moves to the music in a dimly lit room. Camera is static. Fade to black.  

Cut to: 

5. 5. Wide shot 

Boy 1 and artist shake hands in an urban environment. Camera tilts as beat drops. 

Cut to: 

6. 6. Close up 

Camera focuses on ‘Defibrillator’ sign as camera moves down revealing boy 2 in a phone box. 

Cut to: 

7. 7. Medium long shot 

Boys 2 stares off screen having a conversation. Camera tracks his movement, panning round him. Similar location to shot 3. 

Cut to: 

8. 8. Wide shot 

Boy 1, Boy 3, and Girl 1 stand under a street light at dusk in a park. 

Cut to: 

9. 9. Mid shot 

Boy 1, Boy 4 and artist sit, looking directly at the camera as it pushes in on Yung Volk, sat in the middle. 

Cut to: 

10. 10. Wide shot 

Boy 3, Boy 5 and Boy 6 are perched upon a lifeguard hut, looking at the camera on the beach. 

Cut to: 

11. 11. Wide shot 

Boy 1, Boy 2 and Yung Volk sit in a shelter, camera positioned in front of them as they converse and smoke.  

Cut to: 

12. 12. Reverse shot 

The same boys remain at the shelter, this time the camera positioned behind them. Yung Volk leans back exhaling smoke. 

Cut to: 

13. 13. Mid shot 

Yung Volk sits under a street light, camera pans round. Dissolve 

Cut to: 

14. 14. Wide shot 

Artist performs on stage with DJ behind him, camera is static. 

Cut to: 

15. 15. Medium close up 

Artist moves round the stage as he lip syncs the lyrics to the song. 

Cut to: 

16. 16. Wide shot 

Boy 1, Boy 4 and Yung Volk stand under neon lights, staring at the camera. 

Cut to: 

17. 17. Wide shot 

Similar to shot 14, Yung Volk dances and sings as the camera moves round the audience. 

Cut to: 

18. 18. Medium close up 

The camera pushes in on the DJ as he looks out to the crowd. Dissolve. 

Cut to: 

19. 19. Medium close up 

Similar shot to no. 18, DJ lights a cigarette with a flame torch. 

Cut to: 

20. 20. Wide shot 

Boy 1 and Boy 2 sit in a boat on the pier conversing as the camera pushes back and pans to the left. 

Cut to: 

21. 21. Wide shot 

Boy 3, Boy 5 and Boy 6 sit on a mound on the beach as the camera pushes back and pans to the right. 

Cut to: 

22. 22. Wide shot 

Yung Volk stands in centre frame, lighting a cigarette and staring at the camera. Camera is static. 

Cut to: 

23. 23. Reverse shot 

Camera is positioned behind Yung Volk, same location as shot 22. Fade to black. 

Cut to: 

24. 24. Close up 

Yung Volk continues to perform on stage as the audience can be seen dancing as the music begins to quiet. 

Cut to: 

25. 25. Long shot 

Yung Volk stares directly at the camera in centre frame. He turns and walks away from the camera joining with Boy 1 and Boy 2 as they continue to walk down towards the beach. Fade to black.