Filming- Band Scenes

I was really pleased with todays filming. This morning, I was worried it may have to be called off due to the weather, but luckily it became really sunny and we were able to film. We did a range of scenes today, with a range of shots in mind. When it comes to shot lists, I don't find them very useful. I have an idea in my head of what I want everything to look like to go by this; it's almost like a mini shot list in my own head. Everyone turned up really organised today and we were able to get things done quickly but unfortunately the band members weren't wearing exactly the same clothes. This annoyed me slightly as I asked them too but from previous discussions we are thinking of having the music video in black and white so it hopefully won't make too much difference. From this I have learned to make sure everything is planned, even down to the minute detail!

Now all my filming is complete, I can move on to the editing stage.

Filming- Date

Over the christmas period, I took a step aside from media as the band were unable to film. Recently, I have got in touch with one of the band members and they are also keen to get this music video finished and editied together. We have decided to meet on Friday 1st February to finish our filming. I have informed them of what I need to film and they are happy. We will be filming shots of each of the band members walking towards the barn from different locations. Hopefully everything will go well!

Filming- Planning

After the success of last weeks filming, I am eager to be filming again. On talks with the band, it is looking unlikely over this christmas period as they have their own commitments just like me. We will re-meet in January where we will discuss a time to film.
Using a band has so many positives but it can also come with a downfall of them all having seperate jobs and needing to find time for band practice.

Filming- The Girl Character

Today's filming went really well. We managed to film all of the girl character's scenes just in time before the sun went down. What i was most pleased with is the filming on the bridge. When I fast forwarded it on the camera, it looked as if time was passing really quickly. I am keen to see what this looks like once it has been edited. I am anxious as to when we can film next time as today was sunny where the sun was low. I am unsure if we will be able to get this weather again so soon during winter.

Next, we need to organise a date to film the bands scenes.

More Ideas?

We have found it increasingly difficult to be able to find a time where I could film the band playing at a gig where I would be able to film them playing 'Free' more than once. Because of this, we have decided to scrap this idea all together. I thought it would be a good idea if the whole song was a small journey within itself with the girl character walking in various places and ending up in the derelict barn just like the band wanted to. It was unfortunate we couldn't film them at a gig but sometimes not everything goes according to plan!

Filming Date

After not being able to film on saturday night, I got in touch with the band to see when they were next available. They soon got back to me and we are able to film all day friday (30th November). This benefits me as I only have one lesson that day which is media, in which we can use for filming time anyway.

On wednesday night, we are meeting all together in the local pub to discuss what we shall be filming on friday, to make sure we are completely organised. After this, I shall create a storyboard for each of the scenes we are filming, so when we are on location, we will know what shots we need to use.

Saturday Nights Filming

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to film on Saturday evening. The girl who we cast couldn't make it for reasons unknown which meant in turn the whole of what I was planning to film couldn't be done. I had already decided before I got there that I would concentrate on filming the girl as close ups of the band and their instruments could be done anywhere. I thought this was a better decision as I was filming at a set gig in which their friends, family and fans had come to see, so as they would have had to play the song several times, I didn't want to ruin it.

At the moment I am in discussion with the band as to when we can next film.

Filming Date

The Method are playing at a local pub in Bicester called 'The Nightingale' on saturday evening (24th of November) I thought this would be a great opportunity to film for it, especially as the girl we have cast is available. 

I will be looking to get extreme close ups of the bands instruments, close ups of them individually, a medium shot of the band and a wide shot of them collectively. I will also be looking to get close ups of the girl not enjoying herself, along with her enjoying herself in the end.

Hopefully everything goes according to plan!