How to shoot a music video....

Some good advice / tips on how to film the performance and narrative section.

Are you interested in film making????

There are some fantastic opportunities available for those of you who are interested media / film related careers.

You can find out more information using the links below:

http://www.bfi.org.uk/education-research/5-19-film-education-scheme-2013-2017/bfi-film-academy-scheme

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http://callingtheshots.co.uk/bfi-animation-camp/

http://www.bfi.org.uk/education-research/5-19-film-education-scheme-2013-2017//bfi-film-academy-scheme/bfi-film-academy-residential-programme-craft-skills

http://www.bfi.org.uk/education-research/5-19-film-education-scheme-2013-2017/bfi-film-academy-scheme/bfi-film-academy-uk-network-programme

http://www.filmworkshop.com/residential

A competition that some of you might be interested in....

Here's the link:
http://www.internetmatters.org/educate/schools/antibullying-song-competition.html#competition-for-secondary-schools

Article on coming up with ideas for music videos

Corin Hardy is a filmaker and music video director. He wrote an article for Media Magazine on coming up with ideas for music videos.
 
http://www.corinhardy.com/media-article/

Examples of good audience profiles

Audience profile from rturner93

Audience profile from rturner93

Blog posts to complete this week....

1. Create a pitch for music video.
In class we have been working on your music video pitches. To complete the pitch you need to refer to the Pitch handout and the good student examples in the blog post below.

2. Generating ideas using lyrics.
Synaesthesia– seeing the sound in your head. Print off a copy of the lyrics, stick them onto a piece of sugar paper and work together as a group to explore possible ideas.

3 . Create a moodboard for music video.
The moodboard will reflect your initial ideas for your promotional package. Your moodboard should be informed by:
 

4. Research the institutions that might produce and exhibit your music video.
Research the production institutional context of a music video that is of a similar genre to yours. Try and find out:

• The record label
• Music Video Budget
• Anything else about the production of the video e.g. use of special effects / stars / notable directors.

Next, consider the various platforms that your audience could consume your video. Traditional Media V New Media would be a good starting point.
Try to use key terminology when explaining where they might watch the music video e.g.:

• Web 2.0
• Technological convergence
• User generated content

5. Outline the target audience for your music video and post this on your blog.
Use the profile on your pitch as a starting point and add more depth to. Try to make the post really visual.

Go to
http://www.uktribes.com
http://www.findyourtribe.co.uk
http://tribes.channel4.com/

Use them to define your perfect audience member.
Create a complete picture of your audience member, from clothes to the food they eat, music they listen too. 

 

6. Grade booster extension on theoretical approaches to genre.

You can find this on YourSpace / Moodle.

 

 

Student Pitch Examples

The pitch from GraceGrier