Making Evidence Numbers

Here is a picture of our evidence numbers that we have made to use on our digipack. The way in which we did this was by first all of just finding an image of what the evidence numbers look like and then and putting each number onto its own page and then printing them each off. Following this we then used pritt stick glue to stick each printed of paper which had the number on and then stick them onto thick cardboard type paper. After this we then use the guillotine to cut the numbers down to the size we want and then folded the numbers over onto the card that they were on.

Mirror Sequence

Yesterday we filmed the opening shot to our music video which consists of Connor getting up of the floor in a room (tithe barn) that he doesn't know and also has him looking at his own reflection in the mirror with him playing with different emotions. In the opening it shows Connor with half of his face being lit and the other half in the dark, this has been used to distinguish the uncertainty of where he is and also be used as a visually pleasing factor for the audience to look at. As we edit this we will make sure that Connor is direclty positioned in the middle of the shot and that any excess space surrounding him is necessary and isn't there for the sake of it. This will also help to show Connor's facial expressions in an extreme close up.

Class Feedback - Music Video & Digipack

Here is feedback that we have received so far for the parts of the music video that we have filmed so far. This consists of filming parts of the murder scene between Anna and Connor, the romance/ happy times that they have whilst they are a couple and also parts of arguing occuring between Anna and Connor as well. Along with this we also showed the class our the initial ideas for our digipack however not all the groups got to see this, but the groups that did said they thought the idea and look that we are going for is good and suits the music video we are creating. The overall feedback that we recievd for our music video is positive and people said that they like the types of shots that we have as well as things such as the shots being cut to the beat and the general appearance so far of the music video,

Storyboarding

Here is our groups storyboards for our music video. The locations that we filmed at have been Anna's house, the tithe barn and also in Henley-on-Thames down by the park and along the river as well.

Digipack Rough Version

Here is a rough version of what we want the front and back covers of our digipack to look like.

Following on from the ideas that we looked at in the past we have now created a rough version which will be getting updated imminantly with us filming and photographing the next part our digipack today. At the minute we have used a larger sized font that is easy for the audience to read and along with this have also used the colour red to show who the song is by. The reason behind choosing the colour red is that it is a theme that is repeated through our music video and can be related back to the violence and problems that are seen whilst watching the music video.

For the back of the digipack we have also contiued with the idea of having a torn up shirt with blood over it and then having evidence numbers acting round the side of it to make up the numbers for the songs. Anna and James are going to make versions of the evidence numbers that are stuck to card which we will then be able to use whilst filming as well. 

Blood Splatter Example

Here is an example of the blood splatter element that we want our group to use in our music video. This will involve the use of a paint brush and fake blood being used to recreate a murder that will occur to Anna during the music video through the violence of Connor which remphasises the unsteady state that he will be in. The video below shows and represents the ways in which we would look like our's to look and as well on a slightly different note has given us some ideas for a digipack design with it having the use of the crime scene and evidence look to it.

Filming Anna's House

Here are some photos from our filming that we did yesterday. The filming that we did on Sunday was to film shots such as the addiction that Connor has to drinking which was filmed using a mid shot of him sitting down whilst looking at a photo of when he was in a relationship. Along with this we also parts to the murder scene when Connor kills Anna as well as also using this chance to take photos which we can add into the music video at certain points and that can be used as flashbacks by Connor and allow for him to work out why his relationship hasn't worked out. We were also able to work out how we want the actual death of Anna to look and how it is actually going to be acted out as well.

Ideas For Digipack

Here is a prezi based on the ideas that our group has had for our digipack. We have decided to stick to the idea of using shots within our music video from one location in order to help the identity and make sure that as an album cover it can all be related to the other panels.

Discussing Filming Rough Copy

Here is a discussion that our group had earlier which looked at what did and what didn't go as well from what we have filmed so far. As a whole the filming went well and we were able to get the video to have a certain look and style which is enhanced through the use of the black and white effect being used whilst filming. We also looked at the relationship sequence and how we can get the most out of it and make sure that it doesn't drag out and become less interesting for the viewer to watch. Along with this we wanted to start to show the initial signs of Connor's mental state with him struggling and starting to realise what is going on which we have shown through the use of flashbacks such as when Connor goes to grab for Anna's hand and it isn't there.

Rough Copy of Music Video

This is some of the footage that our group filmed on Thursday and Friday to use in our music video. We were focusing on the filming of the relationship sequence between Connor and Anna within our music video and were filming some flashback scenes that can be used a reference for the happy times that the couple had together. This video also shows though the signs of Connor being worried about the way in which the relationship is going as he sees Anna receiving texts from other people. This has been done in this way to show the audience the state of Connor mentally and physically and the struggles which this is having on him.

Filming in Henley-on-Thames

Here are some of the photos from our filming last week at Anna's house as well as photos from filming in Henley-on-Thames as well. Overall the filming was very succssful for our group although we did have to deal with poor weather in Henley which meant that we had to film for longer than we first expected to.

Permission to film in Henley-On-Thames

Here is an email that was sent to the relevant teachers to allow our group permission to go and film part of our music video as in accordance with our shooting schedule.

Equipment Checklist

Here is the equipment checklist that our group has created to use whilst we are filming our music video.

Audience Research Practice Shots

Here is the audience research that our group did after taking some practice shots for the tithe barn. The shots that are used from what is going to be one of the opening shots to our music video with a man (Connor) being confused and trying to work out what is mentally wrong with him and why he acts like he does with his girlfriend.

Shooting Schedule

This is a list of when our group has decided to film our music video. It has ben made based on when are all free and also in accordance for the type of shots that we want to get with the look of the music video.

Planning Music Video Location

Over the weekend our group went and looked at the other possible locations where it will be most practical for us to film but also be the best places to use to get a strong look to our music video. The main locations that we looked at and thought were best to use are in Henley on Thames towards Henely park and some of the neighbouring roads. When going round these different locations the main shots and parts of the video we were thinking of where scenes between the couple in our music video where they have their happiest and saddest moments together.