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Unused Marshes footage with Chris

This is the footage i didn't use in my music video which was set in the marshes.

Footage with Haley Cox ( Replacement actor that didn't work)

This is the footage of the actor that i was going to use as a replacement because i lost my previous actor but i decided to use the previous footage because it was a lot stronger than this footage.

Changing of Actresss

Due to the unreliability of Catherine Bussey I am no longer able to use her as the character of Amelia Gray in my music video. I have came to two solutions, I re-shoot the video with a different actress ( Hayley Cox) or I use the footage I already have and change the narrative structure. I am going to re-shoot the video but if this actress doesn't work out then I am going to have to resolve to the use of the footage I already have.

Character Profile: Amelia Gray( Cat Bussey)

Name: Amelia Gray
DOB: 23rd May 1993
Occupation: University Student/ Cafe Waitress
About: Amelia Gray is an 18 year old girl heading to the university of York. She is best friends with Nathan Welles who is deeply in love with her, although they have started seeing each other she does not feel the same way as him.
Why did I choose this actress?
I have chosen Catherine Bussey to be my actress and play the role of Amelia as I have used her before in previous projects such as my Cosmetics unit last year. She has a strong ability to act and therefore is the best choice.

Practice Shots at St James' Hill

While I was at the location I decided to take a few practice shots, seeing which ones would work better for the location.
 Long/Mid Shot: 
This is shot is a long/mid shot of the two actors/actresses looking over the hill, I think this shot is effective as it not only captures the characters but also establishes the location and is a visually exciting piece of mise en scene.

 Over the Shoulder Shot:
This shot is particularly effective as it captures what the characters are seeing. This brings the audience closer to the characters as they are seeing and feeling what they are feeling and seeing. This shot shares the moment with the audience, they then relate this to their own experiences.

 Mid-Shot:
This shot is a mid-shot of the characters, this shot has the same effect as the shot above but is closer in and more focused, it also uses the rule of thirds, particularly drawing attention to their heads as well as the cathedral in the background.

 Close Up Shot
Here I have used a close up of the characters, this is useful for showing emotion and expression as well as getting a clear broad view of the character's faces. Here I have again used the rule of thirds, this time it is more prominent, highlighting/focusing on the characters eyes which shows deep and meaningful emotion.

Long/Mid-Shot:
This is an example of the long/mid shot but on the bench adding the same effect but with different mise en scene.

New Location: St James' Hill

I have chosen to use St James' Hill because just before dusk as it is a romantic location, watching the sunset as well as looking over the city at night, when all of the lights are on is quite stunning. So i thought this location adds into the romantic aspect of the video, but it is also a very lonely place, somewhere that people would go by themselves for personal time or to think things over as it's quiet and peaceful. This is the additional reason because the character of Nathan could come to this location and see the character of Amelia, imagining her.

Costume: Nathan Welles (Chris Healey)

For the character of Nathan I have chosen a brightly coloured checkered shirt with a white under-shirt because I wanted to relate the character to the target audience. The relation being that the target audience wear similar clothes, shirts made casual instead of smart, rolled up and undone with an under-shirt beneath. Casual smart is the style in which the majority of this target audience take an interest in. The trousers are for the same reason, they are part of casual smart style but they are also very "summery". They indicate the time of year, all of the clothes i have chosen do, because they are bright,light and colourful. This adds a happier mood to the video. The shoes are also something that would predominantly be warn in the warmer seasons but they are black which highlights the other lighter colours.

Shot List for Beach Shoot

1. Establishing Shot of the couple running down the hill to the beach.

2. Long Shot of the couple running.

3. Mid-Shot of the couple stopped, about to kiss.

4.Long Shot of Nathan chasing Amelia into the distance.

5. Low Angle Shot of Amelia falling to the ground, while Nathan gets on the floor next to her.

6. Close Up of Nathan giving his necklace to Amelia.

7. Close Up of them kissing.

8. Over the Shoulder Shot of Nathan.

9. Over the Shoulder Shot of Amelia.

10. Over the Shoulder Shot of Nathan.

11. Long Shot of Amelia getting up and running, while Nathan chases after her.

12. Close Up of writing in the sand.

Character: Nathan Welles

Name: Nathan Welles

DOB: 5th August 1990

Occupation: Chef,At Healey Restaurant. 

About: Nathan Welles is a chef at Healey Restaurant, a restaurant owned by his uncle. His ambition has always been to be a chef and his uncle has made that possible for him. His dream is to own a restaurant and live with his girlfriend Amelia, but he fears that Amelia doesn't feel the same. 

Why did I choose this actor?

The actor is Chris Healey, I have chosen him because he is a close friend of mine therefore he is very reliable. His acting abilities are good  for the music videos demands. He fits the character as well as he is a man with a tough exterior but very emotional at the same time, which is just like the character. His appearance also compliments the character with his styled hair and strong jaw line as well as how tall he is. His dress code also fitted the genre and the target audience, so i was easily able to pick out his costume from his wardrobe.

Final Idea

Location: Kitchen

I have chosen to use a kitchen because I thought that it is a general place to be when at home and could be included in the video.

Location: Back Garden

I have chosen to use a back garden as the location for the singer to sit or stand and play the guitar, I thought that standing under a tree in a peaceful surrounding suited the genre of the music. I thought that it gave the impression of happiness and joyful singing but it also enhanced the sadness behind the story.

Location: Sea Palling Beach

Sea Palling beach is the beach that  I have chosen to use because it's quiet and romantic, there aren't many people around and the beaches aren't ruined by litter. This beach will make it easier to film at as well as there will be no interruptions.

Idea 2

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Idea 1

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General Location Ideas

Beach/Seaside:
I thought that the seaside would be a good location for my music video because of the genre and the lyrics of the track. 
The track is based upon a love story or a friendship, this is why i thought the seaside was appropriate because it is fun yet calm and romantic. I thought that the fun side of the seaside is an arcade as well as the romantic side walking along the beach, both being something couples would do together.  
The seaside also fits the genre because it is calm and slow not upbeat and fast moving.
Not only does this location fit the genre and the story line but it is also generic British location, signifying that the video is a British music video.


Field

I thought that a field would also be an ideal location because it is calm, peaceful and quiet. I got this idea from the "When September Ends" music video by Green Day. The field would work as somewhere that the couple spend or spent time together, to isolate them from the world around them. 





Car:
I thought that a car is essential in the video as driving in a car together is mentioned in the lyrics, this would be a visual reference to the lyrics, one of the six theories of Goodwin.





Town/City:

I thought that the town/city would be a good location for my music video because I thought that the couple could be together in the city, shopping, having a coffee or at a restaurant. But i also thought that if the story was about the boyfriend being alone without his girlfriend then he could be by himself in the street indicating loneliness and depression. On the other hand he could be on a crowded street, following the girl or getting lost.

My Email to the Artist:

Hello Dan, I'm James and i came across your music and really liked it, and i was wondering if you wouldn't mind if i used one of your tracks for my A2 media music video project. I listened to several of your songs and thought that they were inspirational for a music video.
Thanks,
James Webb


I sent this email, but i have not recieved a reply yet.

Daniel Cope (Final Decision)

Why I chose Daniel Cope?

I've decided to use Daniel Cope because I think that he is an inspiring and talented artist, the style and genre of his music really interests me. The particular track, “My Dear”, has generated a range of ideas in my head, most based on a story based narrative with a meaning behind it.
I’ve decided not to use Chloe and Devin as there are several problems regarding the recording of their music. I can’t use them because they have not got the time to record an original track that they have written, as their songs on YouTube are all cover songs.

“My Dear” by Daniel Cope Lyrics

I know we were just friends,
But I can't let you go,
No one means so much to me,
As you do,
The moment that we touched,
I knew that I’d found home,
And ill never feel the same again,
Am I really here?
Held in front of you my dear,
You’ve made the world stand still,
I’m caught in the middle.


We could have had so much,
If you’d only felt the same,
The hardest part is over now,
Am I really here?
Held in front of you my dear,
You’ve made the world stand still,
I’m caught in the middle.


I wouldn’t change,
A single thing about you girl,
If you really knew my heart stopped beating.


I could drive with you all night,
It doesn’t matter where we go,
As long as you are by my side,
It’s all I ever need to know.


The moment that we touched,
I knew that I’d found home,
Ill never feel the same,
Again,
The moment that we touched,
I knew that I’d found home,
Ill never feel the same again.


The moment that we touched,
I knew that I’d found home,
It’ll never feel the same again,
My dear.

Chloe and Devin (Local Girls)

These are all videos of two girls who are local, they are friends of mine and write their own songs but have only put covers of other songs on YouTube.  
The pros of these two are that they are local so i could use them in the video, making it easier and more practical, as well as promoting the actual band. The genre of these two is also a favorite of mine and i think that i could create a music video with a prominent narrative  something with a story/ meaning behind it instead of just a performance which is usually what acoustic indie singers have. I like the fact their singing is prominent over the guitar, which means you can hear the emotion behind the singing which will impact on the audience and the video. 
The cons are that they don't have many songs of their own, none of which i have heard. I have asked them if they could record an original one for me but they seem delayed and this may impact my work so i am going to look for other ideas as well.