MOODBOARD: Female Audience

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Moodboard Female Audience from ChristianStricks

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Above is a mood board created to visualise the female target audience of the Indie genre.

PODCAST 7: Improvements to Music Video

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Things we discussed in this podcast
Film larger range of takes on performance re shoot

• 30-40 shots per person
• 2 shots, close ups, dutch angles , low angle, etc.

Put variety on where the band is located

• Put singer up against pillar
• Have shots with band spread out around area
• Abstract framing

Make 5 piece

• Put a new cast member on guitar
• Maybe change the cast on drums
• Guitar player will move around 
• Bass player will also walk around to rhythm
• Singer and guitarist interact at times 

DIRECTING: Green Screen Singer

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Above is a video clip showing the progression of directing and how it is reflected in the performance of the singer.

PODCAST 6: Reflecting on Shoots

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What we did and what to improve:

• We did house an Christmas market scene
• Filmed the couple in past and present time
• Need more shot variety to work with
• The acting needs to be more naturalistic 
• We need to have a less linear idea

Idea update due to Audience feedback

• Have a funeral of some sorts
• Brings in more dark and sinister tone to fit music
• Have less linear scenes 
• More use of narrative enigma 
• Have band come into scene or busking 

SAMPLE SCENE 3: Narrative

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What went well:

• We were quick and efficient with shooting 

Things to improve:

• Directing the cast to be more natural 
• Cinematography needs to be less shaky 
• Shoot for longer periods to avoid awkward cuts 
• Have a less linear narrative
• Look for natural shapes for potential layering 
• Look at shots with a more critical eye 

Reflection:

• We will probably change narrative to be less linear 
• Learnt from mistakes and hopefully prepare better for the next shoot
• Need to have camera rolling to get the more natural shots 

Audience Feedback:

SAMPLE SCENE 2: Performance

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What went well:

• Quickly get many shots, cast were very cooperative 
• Have good variety of static and dynamic shots 

Things to improve:

• Look at the shots with a more critical eye
• Have more shots of every single instrument on the drum kit
• Have drummer be more precise and energetic 
• Get go pro POV shots 
• Especially Guitar and Bass
• Spend more time to get a larger variety of shots 
• Have singer be more energetic 

Reflection:

• Re shoot and spend more time in general on every aspect 
• Plan better to know exactly which shots to take  

Audience Feedback:

• Have band coming in on stage and setup "behind the scenes"
• Busking implemented in to narrative?

AUDIENCE Questionnaire

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Above is the video we created for the questionnaire and below is the online form we created alongside the video
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https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeIGl64m213dhGc6sJH7kMZK5rzvFHByMsEBr4Huh5dqZ6nsg/viewform

SHOOT 3: House

PLANNING/PREP

Call Sheets
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Shot list 
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Location
House:

• Kitchen
• Living room
• Bedroom

Costumes

Man:

• Dark green jumper
• No hats or makeup
• Black jeans
• Crocs 

Woman:

• Red and white stripped shirt
• Minimal makeup (eye liner) 
• Black leggings 
• White socks
• Hair is straight 

Woman (2nd Costume):

• Black shirt 
• Black leggings
• Black socks
• Straight hair 

Props

• Photos from their past 
• Candle
• Ingredients to bake
• Tools and equipment to bake the cake

RUSHES/REFLECTION
Rushes:
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Directing & Cinematography:

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Set Dressing:
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Above video is general behind the scenes and some set dressing (Excuse the vertical filming)

PODCAST 5: Narrative Shoot Reflection

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Shooting this weekend – Sunday 9th: 
· Baking 
· Cuddling 
· Bedroom 
· Eating 
· Coverage 

How we have planned for it: 
· Call sheets 
· Shot lists 
· Story boards 
Props we need: 
· Ingredients for baking: 
o Egg 
o Milk 
o Sugar 
o Etc. 

· Costumes 
o 2 sets of costumes

IDEAS 8: Ideas for Narrative Scenes

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Pitch presentation lists from ChristianStricks

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ARTIST RESEARCH: Welshly Arms

Links:

Official Website
Facebook
From: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Genre: Alternative rock, blues rock, indie rock
Started: 2013

Members:

• Sam Getz – lead vocals, guitar
• Brett Lindemann – keyboard, vocals
• Jimmy Weaver – bass, vocals
• Mikey Gould – drums
• Bri Bryant – vocals
• Jon Bryant – vocals

Timeline:
2013: First EP - Welcome: 
2014: 2nd EP - Covers 
2015: 1st Studio Album - Welshly Arms 
2017: 3rd EP - Legendary 2017: Reached US Billboard Alternative Songs Chart No. 14
2018: 2nd Studio Album - No Place Is Home 

Influences on them:

• Jimi Hendrix
• The Temptations
• Otis Redding
• Howlin' Wolf
• The O'Jays
• The Black Keys

Licensed use of their music in media:

• Songs used in trailers for:
• The D train
• The Hateful Eight
• "Legendary" used for WWE TLC official theme song
• National TV and radio campaign for Cleveland Indians
• Promo for Netflix's Sense8
• Ending song in Den of Thieves

SHOOT 2: Narrative Christmas Market

PLANNING/PREP

Call Sheets
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Shot list 
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Location
Christmas market:

• Churros Stand
• Kiss in front of sign
• Tree decoration time jump
• Bench time jump
• Walk around the market

Costumes
Man:

• Winter jacket
• Backpack
• Black jeans
• No hat 
• Dark jeans

Man (2nd costume):

• Grey shirt
• Hat on head
• No jacket
• dark jeans

Woman:

• Pink Beanie/ Hat
• White handbag
• Checkered scarf
• Beige winter coat 
• Eyeliner makeup

Props

• Churros from Christmas market 

RUSHES/REFLECTION

Rushes
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Above is an idea of what this scene/shoot will look like in the music video. There will be many more effects and editing will be done more carefully to ensure verisimilitude in post production.
Directing 
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Above is footage of Chris and Simon directing the scene where the couple is on the bench.

Costume change
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Above is footage of set dressing where the central protagonist is changing clothes to reflect a different time period.