1. MUSIC VIDEO
ASSIGNMENT 2
YOUR GROUP NAME
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2. GUIDANCE
This template PowerPoint presentation includes all the
relevant elements you need to cover in your Music Video
Assignment
It is suggested you save this PP in a different name and
share it with your group so you always have a copy – some
sections require you to delete the information on the slide
and replace with your own work
Add more pages to each section where necessary [you
should be doing this!]
Add visuals as you see necessary
This document will be added to as you progress through the
pre-production phase.
Delete this slide when complete

3. TASK 1 Idea Generation and
Research

4. RESEARCH & IDEA
GENERATION
Select a song/track that you like [or don’t like!]
Generate three ideas for music videos employing styles,
techniques and conventions that we have looked at in
previous sessions. Explore how you could interpret the
song differently using different methods
You can add any extra info you think is relevant, images,
mind maps, etc
For quick mind maps you could use bubbl.us to generate
these

5. RESEARCH & IDEA
GENERATION
Chosen Song: Telan Devik – Lying and Deceiving
Idea 1: The song has an upbeat tune but the vocals have
slightly melancholy undertones. So I feel like the music
video could match those undertones, highlighting a sad
narrative which contrasts with the upbeat and happy
nature of the song to portray the truer intentions of the
song. As the title suggests, maybe something to
represent or suggest ‘lying and deceiving’ (possibly
referring to a relationship that didn’t turn out so well). In
terms of conventions, the artist could be shown singing
and going about the narrative of this ’lying and
deceiving’ story. However the vocals are quite difficult to
make out so for a creative twist maybe the artists
identity could be hidden to match the mysterious vocals.

6. RESEARCH & IDEA
GENERATION
Chosen Song: Telan Devik – Lying and Deceiving
Idea 2: On the contrary, the music video could be more
happy and upbeat. The song itself is quite chill and
relaxing so maybe a music video to reflect that feeling. I
feel like something along the lines of driving through a
city at night and showing all the lights and commotion in
the comfort of the artists car. From the outside looking
in almost, and being at ease whilst doing so. I feel like
something like this would match the energy of the song,
it also matches the artists intentions as it matches the
album cover quite well. I feel like
a music video like this would also carry some form of
nostalgia for the audience as well as expressing
something
creative yet simple.

7. RESEARCH & IDEA
GENERATION
Chosen Song: Telan Devik – Lying and Deceiving
Idea 3: My final idea is showing something more
energetic than my other 2. I think the music video could
simply portray a group of friends enjoying themselves in
the city and experiencing the nightlife. The audience
could be from a 1st person perspective maybe, letting the
audience feel involved in the fun and immersed. I feel
like this would have a sense of euphoria to it that
matches the upbeat parts of Lying and Deceiving. Maybe
there could also be a darker twist toward the end that
subverts the audiences expectations or leaves the
audience on a sort of cliff hanger. Possibly the friends
keep disappearing slowly until the audiences perspective
is the only one left, or a sense of suspicion grows as the
music video continues that they are running from
something. I feel like something like this would match

8. RESEARCH
Watch a selection of videos to get your ideas started,
make note of a minimum of 5 – add extra slides,
screenshot the video and in bullet point note down info
in terms of camera, editing, art design, performance, etc
and how this might link to your production
Hint!
You’ve already done this in
your case study, so you can
summarise that here where
relevant

9. ALT-J – BREEZEBLOCKS
- Breezeblocks depicts a fight scene in
reverse.
- It’s a little confusing as at first the
audience will antagonise the guy who had
been shown to have killed a woman, but
as the music video goes on it is revealed
that it was the woman who should be
‘antagonised’ as the further in reverse you
go the more the true story is revealed.
Never judge a book by its cover.
- There's different usage shots to
highlight the action and danger within the
fight.
- It is also in slow motion to dramatize
the fight also.
- Lots of different angles, dark colouring
to match the mood.

10. VIDEOCLUB – MAI
- Different colouring/lighting to show
difference in place.
- Different colouring/lighting also shows
the contrast in emotion or the feeling
within each area. The group of friends is a
warm colour to show the happiness and
euphoria, the girl and guy is more purple
and blue to show calm and melancholy etc.
- Camera techniques also help differentiate
the different vibes each of these areas give
off, with the group of friends the camera is
always moving to show the high spirits and
energy in contrast to the still and calm
camera with the boy and girl.
- When the boy and girl run toward the
door to join the friends, the lighting turns
warmer and the camera moves around a lot
to connote this.

11. K.FLAY – CAN’T SLEEP
- Lots of use of changes of velocity
(speed) to emphasise certain actions.
- Dynamic shots to help set the scene.
- The camera is always moving when
there is action.
- Lots of different angles to keep the
parkour interesting and dynamic.
- Also scenes of things and people that
are different to the main focus of the
video, yet again building a certain
environment.
- The camera shots stay very diverse and
interesting.

12. MARS ARGO – USING YO
- Lots of close ups of the singer and the
band.
- Common convention of seeing the band
lip sync/play to the song.
- The singer is the main focus within the
music video, another common convention
within bands music videos.
- Portrays a narrative that’s fun and
entertaining for the audience, easy to
follow. (a band playing music in a
experiment, makes the subject dance etc)
- Upbeat music fits with the upbeat music
video and lighting. Lots of bright colours
are also used to match the upbeat song
(clothing, background).
- Wider shots of the band as a whole
alongside the close ups.

13. WILBUR SOOT –
INTERNET RUINED ME- Lots of close ups of the singer once
more, showing them play the guitar to
the song.
- The editing is purposely done to make
the music video look old fashioned or
retro. For example: the use of aberration
and overlays.
- Use of cut ins and slide transitions, yet
again to help fit the aesthetic he is going
for.
- Lots of different locations used, keeps
the video interesting.
- Different types of shots used also, the
focus constantly remains on the singer
however the shots range from close ups
to full shots.
- The colouring is purposely made to
look retro.

14. LUSTINE – JUST A CLOU
- For most of the music video a close up
of a girl is depicted with her eyes closed
listening to music on the bus, despite this
it remains entertaining and nice to watch.
- Lighting is used heavily to portray the
music, coming from different angles on
the girls face and in different colours.
- Can see the buildings and lights passing
in the background, at parts it goes
completely black or shows it going in
reverse to match the song.
- The music video is all about being in
time with the music with the lights, editing
etc.
- Sense of mystery, reaches out for a
mysterious hand at the end. I believe it
represents the feeling of listening to music
and being immersed in it.

15. TAME IMPALA – LET IT
HAPPEN- Interesting transitions: eg passing a
pillar which leads you to the next shot.
- The angles help with different
transitions, gives the video a surreal
feeling that nothing is certain.
- Different angles and types of shot on the
same action or scenario.
- Lots of expression.
- Camera moves a lot if there is a lot of
action or a dramatic scene.
- Everything happens in beat with the
music.
- Lots of techniques used to portray a
certain feeling or set a mood.

16. K.FLAY – THICKER THA
DUST- Editing is in time with the music and
matches the pace.
- Interesting camera shots, angles etc.
- Effects/colouring give the video a
retro/vhs feeling, nostalgic value.
- Upside down shots and reversed shots
in time with the music and matching it.
- Lip syncing
- Main focus is the artist, there are other
people in the music video but its K.Flay
who takes the main focus.
- Text on screen to help portray a
narrative.

17. POTENTIAL SONGS
- Technology is a Dead Bird – Mars Argo (johnny k reprise)
[alternative rock/pop]
Song tells us about the imprisonment of technology, trapping
ourselves voluntarily.
- Your Sister Was Right – Wilbur Soot
[folk rock]
About treating someone he cared about in a relationship badly
and hurting them.
- You Don’t Know Me Anymore – Mars Argo
[alternative rock]
About beauty standards, and having to walk away from them.
- Sad Machine – Porter Robinson
[dance/electronic]
- Green – Cavetown
[pop]

18. POTENTIAL TECHNIQUES
- Changes in velocity to emphasise movement.
- Atmosphere building with dynamic shots, building a
setting for the music video.
- Variety of shots, close ups, full shots etc... (keeps the
music video interesting to watch/different perspectives)
- Lots of different locations and outfits, yet again
keeping things interesting.
- Colouring to portray a certain feeling, warm colours for
happy scenes and cold colours for sad scenes as an
example. This lets the audience immediately interpret
the mood of the scene.
- Different angles to give more depth and keep things
interesting.
- Aberration for a glitchy or retro effect.
- Music video cuts in beat with the song, immerses the
audience more into the music video.

19. CONVENTIONS YOU PLAN TO
USE- Lip-syncing/artist singing along, illusion of
performance.
- Showing instruments being played, yet again the
illusion of performance. [rock]
- Close ups to show the icon or face of the music (the
artist) or to express emotion through facial expression.
Close ups also focus the attention on one person.
- High angle shots to establish the setting and build
atmosphere. [alternative]
- Lots of facial expressions, way of conveying emotion.
[rock]
- Showing the ‘artist’ in different scenarios, allows for
the music video to remain interesting.
- The editing keeping with the tempo, jump cut pace will
correspond with the pace of the music. This is so the
music video is more immersive.
- Abnormal settings. [alternative rock]
- Long shots, can get context of where an artist is.
- Editing speed and camera movement also matches the
narrative, someone being sad the editing and camera

20. IDEAS MIND MAP

21. SUMMARY
5 opportunities of your ideas:
- Access to a drone with a camera for high angles
- Lots of areas/locations near where I live to record at
- Can learn how to use Premiere Pro
- I have my friend that I can record for my music video
- I have the ability to use a variety of shots
5 restrictions to your ideas:
- Reliant on people for recording
- Will need a good light source if recording at night
- Need a tripod when recording preferably
- Lots of locations to record at
- Lip syncing will require the person I’m recording to
know the words to the song

22. FINAL IDEA –
ARTIST/TITLE/INFO
Song: Technology is a Dead Bird (Johnny K Reprise) /
Mars Argo
Brief biographical background: ‘Brittany Alexandria
Sheets, known professionally as Mars Argo, is an
American singer, songwriter, actress, photographer, and
Internet personality. She is prominently known for her
portrayal of fictionalized stage personas of herself on
YouTube. She is also known as the lead singer of the
band Mars Argo, named after her main stage persona.’
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mars_Argo
Links to other artists: Charly Bliss, Cranes, Cults, Grimes
Genre info: Indie Rock, Rock, Alternative, Pop, Electronic

23. FINAL IDEA – TRACK
SUMMARYSummary/analysis of track [consider meaning, content,
duration, pace and style of the song]: My chosen track is quite
slow and melancholy as the lyrics talk about technology. The
idea is that the ‘dead bird’ is technology, birds are
representative of freedom within media therefore a dead bird is
supposed to show the lack of freedom or imprisonment. Despite
this this the dead bird is ‘in your hands’, suggesting that we
voluntarily give in to the imprisonment that is technology. One
of the lyrics read ‘We could live in a dream’, exploring that there
is constructive and possible uses for technology or that we
could enjoy life without it. However the next lyric reads ‘This
isn’t any time or place to be/Where is my liberty?’ showing the
desire to be free from technology's imprisonment. Another idea
explored is how technology isn’t a representation of how we
know someone, we know them differently in person:
‘Simulation, Computation, This is not a representation, This is
how I know you, Your glow reflects upon my skin, You are the
key that lets me in’. The main idea of this song is to explore

24. FINAL IDEA – YOUR IDEA
Your creative concept/video synopsis [describe your
interpretation, use of imagery or narrative, genre
conventions, etc]: With the way I’ve interpreted the song,
I want to match the lyrics meaning and show the
imprisonment of technology in my music video. I’d like
the narrative to follow a girl becoming aware of the
restraints technology gives and slowly finding her liberty
or freedom from it: finding happiness away from
technology. I’ll use different locations and colouring to
represent freedom, such as areas filled with nature for
example. I also want to show this girl in a city or town,
so following alternative conventions, I’ll use high angled
shots to establish a setting alongside dynamic shots. I’ll
also show the use of technology a lot in my music video,
showing its grasp on the modern persons life. I feel like
a narrative like this will stick to the songs original
meaning. I will also include lots of close ups of the
‘artist’ singing to follow convention.

25. TASK 2 Pre-production
Assessment

26. GUIDANCE:
PRE-PRODUCTION
ASSESSMENT
You need to assess the viability of your production and
investigate what is required to enable you to make your
music video
Much of this task is hypothetical, which means you will
need to investigate standard costings for such a
production and apply these to your planned production
considering which equipment you would need and
resources, etc
Resources to support this are in the Pre-production
assessment folder on Blackboard
Delete the questions on each slide and insert your
responses

27. TITLE OF
PRODUCTION/PRODUCTION
OUTLINE
Song: Technology is a dead bird – Mars Argo (Johnny K
Reprise)
Summary: Explore the idea of the imprisonment of
technology in the modern world, sticking to the artists
original intentions. Will follow a form of narrative though
however.
Equipment: Phone to record, tripod, bright light source
like a large torch, drone

28. BREAKDOWN OF TRACK
PACE/MOOD/TONE/STRUCTURE
0:00 – 0:27 Small/quiet instrumental
intro build up
0:27 – 0:40 More beaty instrumental
build up
0:40 – 1:21 Humming/singing can be
heard, still instrumental
1:21 – 1:35 Build up dies down, quiet
singing Verse 1, tone shifts
I took you to a prison cell
You were afraid and I could tell
1:35 – 1:49 A little more beaty, Mars
Argo starts singing also
And on a train we met a friend
Who showed us that we should pretend
1:49 – 2:02 Pre-Chorus, Mars Argo
singing alone now, build up to chorus
We could pretend
You could be my best friend
2:02 – 2:45 Chorus, pace increases and
the tone shifts
Technology is a dead bird in your hands
Technology is a dead bird in your hands
Simulation, computation
This is not a representation
This is how I know you
2:45 – 3:17 Verse 2 and Pre-Chorus:
same as 1:35 – 2:02
Your glow reflects upon my skin
You are the key that lets me in
We could pretend
You could be my best friend
3:17 – 3:58 Chorus, pace increases and the
tone shifts
Technology is a dead bird in your hands
Technology is a dead bird in your hands
Simulation, computation
This is not a representation
This is how I know you
3:58 – 4:22 Tone shifts completely, dreamy
feeling to the vocals and backing, still
melancholy however [Verse 3]
We could live in a dream (This isn't any time or place to be)
Where is my liberty? (This isn't any time or place to be)
Buried under a tree (This isn't any time or place to..)

29. LOCATIONS
You need to identify locations and plan a recce.
What are the limitations and risks, eg distance, access, cost,
weather? How will you manage this?
Locations:
- My house: no possible issues
- Street: weather cloudy, risks of cars
- Different areas around town: weather cloudy
- The train station: could be denied permission to record
- The park: dark weather, crowded with people
- Meadow: sunny weather, quite far but still walking
distance
Everything is local and within walking distance alongside
being easily accessible. A lot of the recording will take place
outside and will need certain weather requirements (as
stated above) however it shouldn’t be too much of an issue.
I can plan my recording around the weather.

30. EQUIPMENT
What do you need? E.g. equipment, resources? Mostly
from college, but who do you need to speak to get this
kit? What is available? When?
- Drone, can access this from a family member
- An LED or light source if any recording will take place
at night, can access this from a family member
- My phone
- Maybe a tripod, can get one from college

31. FACILITIES
Where will you edit your video? Do you need any other
specialist facilities…?
- College and home if required

32. PERSONNEL
CREW: What is you team? Who is in it? What are each
team members strengths/weaknesses? When are they
available?
- Me, will be directing and recording.
CAST: Do you need any external performers? When are
they available? Cost implications? Will you have to feed
them? Transport them?
- My friend Yasmine (lives around the corner, should be
easy to organize recording), will be the main actor within
my music video.
Other personnel? Is anyone else helping you?
- My brother, helping if I need an extra pair of hands. (eg
holding up an LED)
- My dad, piloting the drone if I use it for some shots.

33. PROPS/COSTUME/ETC
Costume:
- Different casual outfits, dark colours, jeans and hoodie
- For meadow, a green dress that fits the surroundings
well, can have bright colours (has to feel different from
the casual clothing prior)
Props:
- Phone
- Bag

34. TASK 3.1 Visual Planning

35. PRE-PRODUCTION: VISUAL
PLANNING
This section is concerned with the visual planning of your
music video
You should use this section to develop the sequencing or
your video, establish the relationship between the visuals
and the track itself and create a structure for you to
follow when filming
It is important that you ‘pre-visualise’ the video before
you make it; it will make filming and production a more
streamlined process
The following tasks are part of your visual planning
 Pre-visualisation and concept boards
 Storyboarding
 Shot list

36. PRE-
VISUALISATION/CONCEPT
BOARDS
Tool for exploring the direction and visuals
Provides inspiration and information for the “look & feel”
Presents key moments in your video
A means to sketch/plan ideas
Information on colour/lighting
Defining the “mise-en-scene”
Include as much here as you like, but keep it relevant to the
production, the following slides have been left blank for you
to approach in your own way, add more as you need to
Extension suggestion: edit a short sequence of clips that
have inspired or influenced your video [similar to this:
http://io9.com/5941145/this-directors-video-pitch-for-
hunger-games-might-be-better-than-the-real-movie]

37. Imprisonment of technology
Dark and gloomy
colouring
Cloudy weatherMelancholy
Freedom/liberty
Overcoming the
restraints of
technology
Still camera
Warm colouring
Sunny
Lots of camera
movement and
action
Concept
Board
Night representing
the
darker side of
Lighting creates a mood
VHS effect
A lot of
camera
movement,
panic

38. RIP-O-MATIC
You should also construct a 15-20second Rip-o-matic
test reel using existing footage to convey the type of
video you want to make
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fop6WzSbh7k&featu
re=youtu.be

39. STRUCTURAL BREAKDOWN
Breakdown your track into it basic sections [e.g. intro,
verse, chorus, verse, etc] and apply broad visual ideas to
each section
You can use this as the master template for your
production, then add more shots to each section when
you develop your full visual plan
You should create a slide showing all the sections of the
song, then add a slide for each section with timings,
lyrics, what happens and details on specific shots
You could storyboard and shot list each section as you
go, to break up the process.

40. STORYBOARDING
Your storyboard should bring your idea to life
Provide an idea of the sequencing of you video
Provides a basis for production
Suggested online storyboard creators are:
 https://www.storyboardthat.com
 http://www.pixton.com [very complicated]
 http://www.storyjumper.com [allows you to insert your own images]
Alternatively, hand draw or photograph your storyboard and
scan or copy to insert it onto your slides
There are lots of tips collected together on Blackboard!

41. DIFFERENT PARTS
[Pre-Chorus: Mars Argo]
We could pretend
You could be my best friend
[Chorus: Mars Argo & Titanic Sinclair]
Technology is a dead bird in your hands
Technology is a dead bird in your hands
Simulation, computation
This is not a representation
This is how I know
[Verse 3: Titanic Sinclair (Mars Argo)]
We could live in a dream (This isn't any time
or place to be)
Where is my liberty? (This isn't any time or
place to be)
Buried under a tree (This isn't any time or
place to..)
[Instrumental Intro]
[Verse 1: Mars Argo & Titanic
Sinclair]
I took you to a prison cell
You were afraid and I could tell
And on a train we met a friend
Who showed us that we should
pretend
[Pre-Chorus: Mars Argo]
We could pretend
You could be my best friend
[Chorus: Mars Argo & Titanic
Sinclair]
Technology is a dead bird in your
hands
Technology is a dead bird in your
hands
Simulation, computation
This is not a representation
This is how I know you

42. INSTRUMENTAL INTRO
Instrumental Pt 1(27 Seconds)
- Complete black
- Birds eye view of the town with the song name and artist
Instrumental Pt 2 (14 Seconds)
- Yasmine in the park swinging, dynamic shots in the park
- Showing Yasmine on the street in the dark, builds a
gloomy setting
- Other birds eye view shots from different areas
Instrumental Pt 3 (27 Seconds)
- Start to introduce artist humming
- Cutting to more dynamic shots, building setting
- Similar to prior shots
Instrumental Pt 4 (14 Seconds)
- More shots of Yasmine humming, fades to black

44. VERSE 1
Lyrics:
I took you to a prison cell
You were afraid and I could tell
- Lip syncing on the sofa, dark green lighting
And on a train we met a friend
- At train station, singing along slightly
Who showed us that we should pretend
- Side angle at train station, singing along slightly
again
- Different angles, on phone, gets up from seat and
starts walking

46. PRE-CHORUS
Lyrics:
We could pretend
- Walking and lip syncing on phone
- Angle from behing of walking
You could be my best friend
- Lip Syncing, going on phone
- Zoom out jump cuts to the beat

48. CHORUS
Lyrics:
Technology is a dead bird in your hands
- Artist singing, walking down street
- Side angle
- Cuts to night (”hands”), light source ahead of them (side
angle), stops lip syncing, glitchy effects
Technology is a dead bird in your hands
- Cuts back to day
- Lip syncing street scene
- Close up, straight ahead
- Walking angle from behind
Simulation, computation
- Lip syncing scene again, expression
This is not a representation
- Lip syncing cuts to dark or night scene looking disturbed
This is how I know you
- Walking in the dark, flashing then cuts to black

50. VERSE 2 AND PRE CHORUS
Lyrics:
Downtime
- Working at desk
- Different angles on face
- Close ups of fingers typing
Your glow reflects upon my skin
- Lip syncing on sofa scene again
- Close ups of fingers typing
- ‘Absorbed by the screen’
You are the key that lets me in
- Clicking mouse
- Staring at screen, straight ahead
We could pretend
- Lip syncing on street
- Typing on computer
You could be my best friend
- Lip syncing on sofa

52. CHORUS
Lyrics:
Technology is a dead bird in your hands
- Lip syncing street
- Train station close up then wide shot
- Close up on phone, hands
- Mid shot
Technology is a dead bird in your hands
- Rushing through market place side angle – camera
movement
- Lip syncing street
- Rushing through close up/mid shot forward angle –
camera movement
Simulation, computation
- Side angle street, front angle
This is not a representation
- Putting phone down
- Cutting to lip syncing on street
This is how I know you
- Cutting between lip syncing and Yaz walking away

54. VERSE 3
Lyrics:
We could live in a dream
- Glow in, Yaz spinning in meadow, slow velocity
(This isn't any time or place to be)
- Back angle, Yaz running, slow velocity
Where is my liberty?
- Laid down in the grass, birds eye view
(This isn't any time or place to be)
- Side angle, Yaz running, slow velocity
Buried under a tree
- Yaz leant against tree, close up to wide shot
(This isn't any time or place to..)
- Running forward angle
- Eyes closing, screen cuts to black

56. SHOT LIST
Your shot list should contain the sequential breakdown
of what you need to shoot for your video
It should work in partnership with your storyboard
It will be your working document when you film
It should contain the shot number, scene number, shot
description, framing and action you will see
It should also have information on performers in the
scene and other props, etc
Shot list template is on Blackboard in the pre-production
folder.

57. SCENE 1 : HOUSE
- On PC
- Shot of typing and mouse clicking
- Close up eyes
- Shot of her face as she works
- Side shot lip syncing

58. SCENE 2 : STREET
- Walking and lip syncing
- Side angle lip syncing
- Close up of walking
- Zoom out
- Phone on ground
(night)
- Side angle of walking
- Mid shot of walking
- Sat on the ground staring at light
- Humming close up
- Stood still
- Laying on ground

59. SCENE 3 : TRAIN STATION
- Wide shot sat down
- Side angle, close up
- Close up/mid shot sat
- Side shot of getting up
- Walking away on phone with zoom out
- Train leaving
- Lip syncs to some of the other lyrics also, close up and
mid shot

60. SCENE 4 : MEADOW
- Mid shot spinning in the meadow
- Leaning against a tree (close up and wide shot)
- Walking, mid shot angle from behind
- Birds eye view of her laying down
- Close ups of face, smiling/euphoric
- Atmospheric shots, trees, clouds, grass

61. SCENE 5 : MARKET PLACE
- Mid shot walking down marketplace
- Side angle, Yaz rushing, camera movement matching
- Close up of walking
- Sat on bench at the top of the marketplace
- Close up of her on her phone

62. SCENE 6 : THE PARK
- Swings
- Swinging, mid shot
- Swinging, wide shot
- Other angles and shot types (feet, face etc)
- Swing swinging with nobody on it

63. SCENE : MISC
- Birds eye view of town (eastgate, marketplace,
roundabout)
- Cars passing (eastgate)
- Shot of bird
- Leaf blowing
- Tree rustling

64. TASK 3.2 Organisational
Planning

65. PRODUCTION GROUP INFO
Include names, contact info, and defined roles at
difference stages of production, using a table is
suggested
Name Role Contact
Yasmine Main
Performer
Via Social
Media
Jake Assistant (Live in the
same
household)

66. LOCATION INFORMATION
Information and images of your location[s] for filming
You should have address details, clearance/premissions
for filming, recce photos and floorplans [including
camera, equipment and cast/crew layouts]
Where possible, have a plan B fallback location option
Assess each location for any issues and suggest
solutions

67. LOCATIONS
My House: 
Street: 
Train Station: 
backup: Bus Stop
Meadow: 
Market Place: 
backup: Eastgate
The Park: 
Misc: 

68. RISK ASSESSMENT
Risk Assess each separate filming location using the
table in the camera H&S PP on Bb as a staring point
Completing a generic filming assessment would be a
start, then you can add specialist/site specific risks as
you progress your production
Remember, a Risk Assessment is an ongoing document,
you should evaluate if anything changes in production
and when you put control measures in place
You should add the table to each call sheet for each
location

69. RISK ASSESSMENT
Risk Location High/Lo
w
Action
Getting hit by a
train
Train
station
Low Stay away from the
edge of the platform
Getting hit by a car Street Low Make sure when
recording to be
aware of cars
It could be busy,
could bump into
someone when
recording (COVID
19)
Market
Place
Medium Be aware of
surroundings when
recording or choose
an alternate location
Can get stung by a
nettle
Meadow High Make sure to check
for nettles before
recording in a certain
area
Risk of tripping House Medium Make sure nothing is
laying around on the
floor
Next to road, could Bus Stop Low Stay away from the

70. CONTINGENCY PLANNING
Things go wrong
Your contingency plan is there to give you a backup or to
minimise the effect on production
You should consider the following areas: Technical,
Location, Personnel and Organisational areas [about 5
potential issues for each]
Use the form in pre-production folder on Blackboard

71. CONTINGENCY PLAN
Problem Effect on Production Solution/Control
My phone could
break/get lost
Won't be able to
record
Borrow a family
members phone or
use my old phone
Drone could break, or
not be used
Can't get birds eye
atmosphere shots
Get different shots to
replace them
Can't get access to a
large light source
Night shots can't be
taken
Either don't take
those shots or find an
alternative light
source (streetlamp!)
Friend is unavailable Won't be able to
record the shots
needed
Work around her
schedule and when
she is free get as
much shots as
possible, can fill in
missing shots with
filler
Weather isn't right for
recording
Certain weather is
needed for some
shots
Reorganise another
time but get the shots
I can with the current
weather

72. CONTINGENCY PLAN
Problem Effect on Production Solution/Control
Don't get access to a
tripod
Won't be able to leave
phone recording at a
good angle
My brother can record
for me
Not allowed to record
at the train station
Can't get the shots I
need
Can use an
alternative location:
the bus stop
Too many people
around the
marketplace
Will make it difficult
to record
Can use an
alternative location:
another street such
as Eastgate
My friend shows
symptoms (COVID 19)
I won't be able to go
record as they will
have to socially
isolate
Record my stepsister
as a backup

73. PRODUCTION SCHEDULE
Your schedule should budget a total of 10 hours for
production, that is for the filming and editing of your
project.
You should plan when you’re filming and how you intend
to use the in class days on your timetable/class schedule

74. SCHEDULE
Day Shots/
Locations
Kit Crew
Thu 8th Street - Phone Yasmine
Me
Fri 9th Misc - Drone Phil
Mon 12th
(evening)
-
Wed 14th
(evening)
Street
Market Place
Park
House
- Phone
- Tripod
- LED
Yasmine
Me
Jake (for
street)
Thu 15th
-
Sun 18th
Meadow
Train Station
- Phone
- Tripod
Yasmine
Me

75. CLEARANCE AND
PERMISSIONS
Any place you film and anyone you use in the filming of
your video must have a completed form
Blank forms are on Blackboard for you to complete and
insert here
(The areas I will record in are public)