Planning: Locations - Ms Begum

Locations

Introduction:

Here we have planned and analysed where we would shoot the music video in various locations.





Locations:

Car:

 

Relevant to the genre:

- Form of transport - way to get to destination.

- Shows wealth and style.

- Allows for comfort & relaxations whilst song plays.

Relevant to the audience:

- Typical stereotype for audience

- Teens / Young Adults

- Audience will want to know what car the star drives.

Describe locations:
- A car (in black) with cool interior and gadgets.
- Will be used to get to filming locations/destinations.

Advantages of location:
- Easy to film
- No background noise
- Warm conditions
- Easy to obtain

Potential problems and how will you overcome them:
- Car Accident (accidents whilst driving & filming)
- Gas money (paying for petrol)
- Police (pulling over for filming whilst driving)

Existing videos that have influenced you with this idea:
Justin Timberlake - Suit and Tie
- Car scene is included which has given this idea.

Piccadilly Circus:

Relevant to the genre:

- The stereotypical of modern jazz by young artist.

- The themes shown

Relevant to the audience:

- Its a landmark in the UK

- Suits the audience

- Most of the audience in the UK would know of it.

Describe location:

- Low key lighting but has enough so it isn't too dark, but also has a lot of light as well.

- Its a colourful location because of the lights

Advantages of the locations:

- Landmark so people will know where it has been shot.

- Suits the genre of music

- Relatable to the audience

Potential problems and how you will overcome them:

- Police, asking why we filming in this locations and using legal pre-production paper work to show we are allowed.

- Some of the people might not know how it get there, they will meet someone who does to go with them.

Exiting videos that have influenced you with this idea:

Frank Sinatra - That's Life

Chris Brown - Fine China

 



Living Room:

Relevant to the genre:

- R&B music video usually include shots at home.

- Connotes safety, wealth and style

Relevant to target audience:

- Audience are familiar with locations so it will be correct to film it.

Describe location:

- A Living room containing a sofa, table and other furniture.

- Low key lighting in living room.

Advantages of locations:

- Warm conditions

- Easy to obtain and film

- Lighting is an advantage

- No background noise

Potential problems and how you will overcome them:

- Finding a suitable living room that suits the style and genre.

Existing video that have influenced you with this idea:

Westlife - Smile

South Bank:

Relevant to the genre:

- The R&B genre usually involves drinking, smoking and partying themes, which we will be including in our video.

Relevant to target audience:

- These themes are also popular adults of this generation, so it is relatable for the target audience.

Describe Location:

- This location will be used to capture some famous landmarks of London.

- Will show teens going around popular places exploring and having fun.

Advantages of locations:

- A lot of space to film

- A lot of light even at night which will make it filming easier

- Easy to get to

Potential problems and how you will overcome them:

- External people getting in the shot (try to clear space)

- Dangers of being near water (move further away from the water)

Existing video that have influenced you with this idea:

Frank Sinatra - That's Life