our pitch
TRANSCRIPT
OUR PITCHBy Catherine May, Effie Price and Kate Hoyle
Our chosen song
Clean Bandit – Rather Be
Our chosen songWe decided to use “Rather Be” for our music video, as we feel that it is a classic from the pop genre and therefore could be easily remade and transformed into our own interpretation. The lyrics of the song are also related to love which is a strong and persistent theme in the genre conventions of pop. The beat is also dance/club themed which also gives us the potential to incorporate a party lifestyle in the video- also conforming to pop genre conventions. This means that we can produce a meaningful video that conforms to the lyrics and builds onto them.
The pop genre
Pageants
The pop genre
Story board & Narrative
Locations
We plan to film in a variety of locations, in order to have diversity throughout the video to make it more interesting
and exciting. We plan to film in a house setting, streets and a field, and
also create a party scene in a building/room.
Locations We will be filming the first few shots at Catherine’s
house. This is because due to her living in the central
location of Crick, it is a convenient distance between school, Kate’s house (Naseby) and Effie’s house (West Haddon), making it accessible and appropriate.
The house setting will make the video realistic and authentic, rather than trying to create this not in a home, such as in school.
We will use Catherine's bedroom, her hall way, doorway and staircase.
Locations We will film some walking scenes on the streets
of Crick. This is because again, the convenience of
Catherine living there makes it much more accessible.
Alongside that, we will already be in Crick filming, therefore we thought that using the streets there as well would be convenient.
The street scenes will be needed in our video in order to create the youthful nightlife feel.
Locations As one of the date settings, we will be filming on the
school field where the couple will be having a picnic.
We decided that the school field would be an appropriate filming location as it is extremely accessible for the entire group as it is a place that we will all be every day, making it easy and convenient.
This will also mean that we have the ability to film these scenes during school hours, saving time for the ones that we need to film elsewhere.
Locations In our video we also plan to create a party scene in order
to conform to the persistent theme of happiness and parties throughout pop videos.
We decided that the drama studio within the school would be a good location for this, as it is large and empty, meaning we could fit a lot of people into it to create the party look.
The lighting in the drama studio is also very complex, meaning we could create low level lighting and a party vibe with ease.
The accessibility of a school based location is also another factor that influenced to use this.
Props
Suitcase
Picnic Basket
Heart Necklace
Beer and Wine
Actresses
We have chosen to use Kate to feature in our video, as a result of her being and committed to be in the film as she is passionate about the outcome of the film. Kate is likely to be more available than students not in the group to put more time into it, as it’s her own coursework.
We also decided to use Catherine in our video, due to her being also in the media group and therefore fully committed to being available when needed and scheduled to film. Catherine is also part of a drama group outside school which furthermore influenced or decision to use her in the film.
CostumeBreak up scene: Girl 1 – jeans, plain t-shirt, hoodie and converse
Boy 1 – tracksuit bottoms and plain t-shirt
Girl 2 – jeans, plain t-shirt and boots
Boy 2 – jeans and a top
Plain clothing to represent dullness of the circumstance
Party Scene (main characters):
Girl 1 – Black skater skirt, white lace top and heels
Boy 2 – Black skinny jeans, denim jacket and fashionable shoes
Other party characters will be dressed in fashionable and trendy clothing in order to conform to the pop genre convention of iconic and mainstream fashion.
CostumeDate scene:
Girl 1 – Summer dress (colorful and fashionable) with sandals
Boy 2 – Denim shorts and a shirt, fashionable shoes
Both make an effort with outfits to replicate their care and worry of each others opinion, however are fashionable in order to conform to the genre.
Boy 1- black jeans and a grey top – darker colours to give a negative presence
Our shooting scheduleShot
Location
Lighting
Cast Director
Shot and angle
Props
Health and safety
Date of shot
Contingencies
1 Catherine’s Bedroom - Crick
Natural Kate and boy 1
Catherine M shot Suitcase, clothes
Ensure that actors/actresses do not fall over clothes
15th Sept
If it is not convenient or we are unable to film in Catherine’s house, film the street scene first whilst in Crick.
2 Catherine’s hallway - Crick
Natural Catherine and boy 2
Kate L shot None Stand actor/actress far apart to ensure the fake fight does not hurt anyone.
15th Sept
If it is not convenient or we are unable to film in Catherine’s house, film the street scene first whilst in Crick.
3 Catherine’s Bedroom - Crick
Natural Kate Effie CU shot None Ensure that actress does not fall over clothes
15th Sept
If it is not convenient or we are unable to film in Catherine’s house, film the street scene first whilst in Crick.
4 Catherine’s Bedroom - Crick
Natural Kate and boy 1
Catherine Over the shoulder shot (boys shoulder)
Suitcase
Ensure that suitcase is wheeled controllably/safely
15th Sept
If it is not convenient or we are unable to film in Catherine’s house, film the street scene first whilst in Crick.
Our shooting scheduleShot
Location
Lighting
Cast Director
Shot and angle
Props
Health and safety
Date of shot
Contingencies
5 Catherine’s hallway - Crick
Natural Catherine and boy 2
Kate M shot None Ensure that actors/actresses do not trip over step or trap fingers in the door
15th Sept
If it is not convenient or we are unable to film in Catherine’s house, film the street scene first whilst in Crick.
6 Catherine’s hallway - Crick
Natural Catherine and boy 2
Effie Over the shoulder shot (boys shoulder)
None Ensure that actors/actresses do not trip over step or trap fingers in the door
15th Sept
If it is not convenient or we are unable to film in Catherine’s house, film the street scene first whilst in Crick.
7 Crick street
Natural Kate Effie Long shot high angle
Suitcase
Ensure that suitcase is wheeled controllably/safely
15th Sept
If it is raining, complete the shots that are inside (skip to shot 11) and do this another day.
8 Crick street
Natural Kate Catherine CU shot Heart necklace
Ensure that Kate finds a safe way to take the necklace off without cutting fingers
15th Sept
If it is raining, complete the shots that are inside (skip to shot 11) and do this another day.
Our shooting scheduleShot
Location
Lighting
Cast Director
Shot and angle
Props
Health and safety
Date of shot
Contingencies
9 Crick street
Natural Kate Catherine CU shot Heart necklace
Ensure that Kate finds a safe way to take the necklace off without cutting fingers
15th Sept
If it is raining, complete the shots that are inside (skip to shot 11) and do this another day.
10 Crick street
Natural Kate Catherine Camera on the floor angle
Heart necklace, suitcase
Take care to not fall on stairs whilst filming
16th Sept
If it is raining, complete the shots that are inside (skip to shot 11) and do this another day.
11 Catherine’s stairs - Crick
Natural Boy 2 Kate MCU shot
None Take care to not fall on stairs whilst filming
16th Sept
If it is not convenient or we are unable to film in Catherine’s house, film the street scene first whilst in Crick.
12 Catherine’s hallway -Crick
Natural Boy 2 Kate Long shot
None Take care that fingers are not caught in the door
16th Sept
If it is not convenient or we are unable to film in Catherine’s house, film the street scene first whilst in Crick.
Our shooting scheduleShot
Location
Lighting
Cast Director
Shot and angle
Props
Health and safety
Date of shot
Contingencies
13 Catherine’s hallway -Crick
Natural Boy 2 and 2x friends
Effie Over the shoulder shot (over boy 2’s shoulder)
None Take care that fingers are not caught in the door
17th Sept
If it is not convenient or we are unable to film in Catherine’s house, film the street scene first whilst in Crick.
14 Catherine’s hallway -Crick
Natural Boy 2 and 2x friends
Effie Over the shoulder shot (over boy 2’s shoulder)
Party hats, Beer
Take care that fingers are not caught in the door
176h Sept
If it is not convenient or we are unable to film in Catherine’s house, film the street scene first whilst in Crick.
15 Catherine’s sisters room - crick
Natural Kate and 2x friends
Effie M shot Makeup
Take care that makeup is not poked in one’s eye
18th Sept
If it is not convenient or we are unable to film in Catherine’s house, film the street scene first whilst in Crick.
16 Catherine’s sisters room - crick
Natural Kate and 2x friends
Catherine MCU shot Wine bottle and glasses
Take care with the glass to ensure it is not smashed or dangerous
18th Sept
If it is not convenient or we are unable to film in Catherine’s house, film the street scene first whilst in Crick.
Our shooting scheduleShot
Location
Lighting
Cast Director
Shot and angle
Props
Health and safety
Date of shot
Contingencies
17 Catherine’s sisters room - crick
Natural Kate and 2x friends
Catherine M shot Wine glasses
Take care with the glass to ensure it is not smashed or dangerous
18th Sept
If it is not convenient or we are unable to film in Catherine’s house, film the street scene first whilst in Crick.
18 Catherine’s sisters room - crick
Natural Kate and 2x friends
Catherine Long shot Wine glasses
Take care with the glass to ensure it is not smashed or dangerous
18th Sept
If it is not convenient or we are unable to film in Catherine’s house, film the street scene first whilst in Crick.
19 Catherine’s sisters room - crick
Natural Kate Effie CU shot Wine glass
Take care with the glass to ensure it is not smashed or dangerous
18th Sept
If it is not convenient or we are unable to film in Catherine’s house, film the street scene first whilst in Crick.
20 Crick street
Natural Boy 2 and 2x friends
Effie MLS shot Beer cans and hats
Take care with the cans to ensure it is not smashed or dangerous
17th Sept
If it is rainy, skip to shot (21) to film indoor scenes until the weather improves
Our shooting scheduleShot
Location
Lighting Cast Director
Shot and angle
Props
Health and safety
Date of shot
Contingencies
21 Drama studio- School
Natural Kate and 2x friends
Catherine MLS shot None Take care when walking through the door not to trip on step
19th Sept
If the drama studio is unavailable, film shots on the field (first date)
22 Drama studio- School
Natural to low level lighting
Kate and party crew
Effie Long shot Wine glasses
Take care with the glass to ensure it is not smashed or dangerous
19th Sept
If the drama studio is unavailable, film shots on the field (first date)
23 Drama studio- School
Natural to low level lighting
Boy 2 and 2x friends
Kate MLS shot None Take care when walking through the door not to trip on step
19th Sept
If the drama studio is unavailable, film shots on the field (first date)
24 Drama studio- School
Natural to low level lighting
Party crew
Effie Shot filmed from floor angle
None Take care not to tread on other peoples feet pretending to be at a party – lots of people in one place
19th Sept
If the drama studio is unavailable, film shots on the field (first date)
Our shooting scheduleShot
Location
Lighting Cast Director
Shot and angle
Props
Health and safety
Date of shot
Contingencies
25 Drama studio- School
Natural to low level lighting
Boy 2 Catherine CU shot None Take care not to trip on other “party guests” or props
19th Sept
If the drama studio is unavailable, film shots on the field (first date)
26 Drama studio- School
Natural to low level lighting
Kate, Boy 2 and 2x Kate’s friends
Effie Over the shoulder shot (boys shoulder)
Wine glasses
Take care with the glass to ensure it is not smashed or dangerous
19th Sept
If the drama studio is unavailable, film shots on the field (first date)
27 Drama studio- School
Natural to low level lighting
Kate Catherine MCU shot None Take care not to trip on other “party guests” or props
19th Sept
If the drama studio is unavailable, film shots on the field (first date)
28 Drama studio- School
Natural to low level lighting
Boy 2 Effie MCU shot None Take care not to trip on other “party guests” or props
19th Sept
If the drama studio is unavailable, film shots on the field (first date)
Our shooting scheduleShot
Location
Lighting Cast Director
Shot and angle
Props
Health and safety
Date of shot
Contingencies
29 Drama studio- School
Natural to low level lighting
Boy 2And Kate
Catherine CU shot of boys hand LS of Kate
None Take care not to trip on other “party guests” or props
19th Sept
If the drama studio is unavailable, film shots on the field (first date)
30 Drama studio- School
Natural to low level lighting
Boy 2And Kate
Effie MCU shot Wine glasses
Take care with the glass to ensure it is not smashed or dangerous
19th Sept
If the drama studio is unavailable, film shots on the field (first date)
31 Drama studio- School
Natural to low level lighting
Boy 2And Kate
Catherine Over the shoulder shot (over boys shoulder)
Phone
Take care not to trip on other “party guests” or props
19th Sept
If the drama studio is unavailable, film shots on the field (first date)
32 Drama studio- School
Natural to low level lighting
Party guests, Kate, Boy 2
Effie Hand held pan of party
None Take care not to trip on other “party guests” or props
19th Sept
If the drama studio is unavailable, film shots on the field (first date)
Our shooting scheduleShot
Location
Lighting Cast Director
Shot and angle
Props
Health and safety
Date of shot
Contingencies
33 School field
Natural Kate Catherine Over the shoulder shot
Phone
Take care not to trip on branches etc on the field.
22nd Sept
If it’s raining outside, skip to shot 35 to film shots of the male indoors.
34 School field
Natural Kate Effie L shot None Take care not to trip on branches etc on the field.
22nd Sept
If it’s raining outside, skip to shot 35 to film shots of the male indoors.
35 School classroom
Natural Boy 2 Kate Over the shoulder shot (over boys shoulder)
Phone, laptop
Ensure laptop wires are safely tucked away so that no crew trips over them.
22nd Sept
36 School classroom
Natural Boy 2 Kate CU shot Phone
Ensure laptop wires are safely tucked away so that no crew trips over them.
22nd Sept
Our shooting scheduleShot
Location
Lighting Cast Director
Shot and angle
Props
Health and safety
Date of shot
Contingencies
37 School field
Natural Boy 2 Catherine MLS Picnic basket
Take care not to trip on branches etc on the field.
22nd Sept
If it’s raining outside, upload all shots that have already been filmed and begin to edit.
38 School field
Natural Boy 2 Effie MLS shot Picnic basket, picnic blanket
Take care not to trip on branches etc on the field.
22nd Sept
If it’s raining outside, upload all shots that have already been filmed and begin to edit.
39 School field
Natural Boy 2 Kate M shot Picnic basket, picnic blanket and gear
Take care not to trip on branches etc on the field.
22nd Sept
If it’s raining outside, upload all shots that have already been filmed and begin to edit.
40 School field
Natural Boy 2 Catherine CU shot Picnic basket
Take care not to trip on branches etc on the field.
22nd Sept
If it’s raining outside, upload all shots that have already been filmed and begin to edit.
Our shooting scheduleShot
Location
Lighting Cast Director
Shot and angle
Props Health and safety
Date of shot
Contingencies
41 School field
Natural Boy 2 Catherine MLS Picnic basket, picnic blanket and gear
Take care not to trip on branches etc on the field.
22nd Sept
If it’s raining outside, upload all shots that have already been filmed and begin to edit.
42 School field
Natural Boy 2 and Kate
Effie Over the shoulder shot (over Kate’s shoulder)
Picnic basket, picnic blanket and gear
Take care not to trip on branches etc on the field.
22nd Sept
If it’s raining outside, upload all shots that have already been filmed and begin to edit.
43 School field
Natural Kate Catherine MCU shot Picnic basket, picnic blanket and gear
Take care not to trip on branches etc on the field.
22nd Sept
If it’s raining outside, upload all shots that have already been filmed and begin to edit.
44 School field
Natural Boy 2 and Kate
Effie M shot Picnic basket
Take care not to trip on branches etc on the field.
22nd Sept
If it’s raining outside, upload all shots that have already been filmed and begin to edit.
Our shooting scheduleShot
Location
Lighting Cast Director
Shot and angle
Props Health and safety
Date of shot
Contingencies
45 School field
Natural Boy 2 and Kate
Catherine MLS Picnic basket, picnic blanket and gear
Take care not to trip on branches etc on the field.
22nd Sept
If it’s raining outside, upload all shots that have already been filmed and begin to edit.
46 School field
Natural Boy 2 and Kate
Effie MCU shot Picnic basket, picnic blanket and gear and wine
Take care not to trip on branches etc on the field.
22nd Sept
If it’s raining outside, upload all shots that have already been filmed and begin to edit.
47 School field
Natural Boy 2 and Kate
Catherine Over the shoulder shot (boys shoulder)
Picnic basket, picnic blanket and gear and wine + glasses
Take care not to trip on branches etc on the field.
22nd Sept
If it’s raining outside, upload all shots that have already been filmed and begin to edit.
48 School field
Natural Boy 2 and Kate
Effie M shot, high angle
Picnic basket, picnic blanket and gear and wine + glasses
Take care not to trip on branches etc on the field.
22nd Sept
If it’s raining outside, upload all shots that have already been filmed and begin to edit.
Our shooting scheduleShot
Location
Lighting Cast Director
Shot and angle
Props Health and safety
Date of shot
Contingencies
49 School field
Natural Boy 2 and Kate
Catherine M shot Picnic basket, picnic blanket and gear and wine + glasses
Take care not to trip on branches etc on the field.
22nd Sept
If it’s raining outside, upload all shots that have already been filmed and begin to edit.
50 School field
Natural Boy 2 and Kate
Effie M handheld arc shot
Picnic basket, picnic blanket and gear and wine + glasses
Take care not to trip on branches etc on the field.
22nd Sept
If it’s raining outside, upload all shots that have already been filmed and begin to edit.
51 School field
Natural Boy 2 and Kate
Catherine Over the shoulder shot (boys shoulder)
Picnic basket, picnic blanket and gear and wine + glasses
Take care not to trip on branches etc on the field.
22nd Sept
If it’s raining outside, upload all shots that have already been filmed and begin to edit.
52 School field
Natural Boy 2 and Kate
Effie MCU shot
Picnic basket, picnic blanket and gear and wine + glasses
Take care not to trip on branches etc on the field.
22nd Sept
If it’s raining outside, upload all shots that have already been filmed and begin to edit.
Our shooting scheduleShot
Location
Lighting Cast Director
Shot and angle
Props Health and safety
Date of shot
Contingencies
53 School field
Natural Boy 2 and Kate
Catherine CU shot
None Take care not to trip on branches etc on the field.
22nd Sept
If it’s raining outside, upload all shots that have already been filmed and begin to edit.
54 School field
Natural Boy 2 and Kate
Effie MLS Picnic basket, picnic blanket and gear and wine + glasses
Take care not to trip on branches etc on the field.
22nd Sept
If it’s raining outside, upload all shots that have already been filmed and begin to edit.
55 School field
Natural Boy 2, Boy 1 and Kate
Catherine L shot Picnic basket, picnic blanket and gear and wine + glasses
Take care not to trip on branches etc on the field.
22nd Sept
If it’s raining outside, upload all shots that have already been filmed and begin to edit.
56 School field
Natural Boy 1 Effie M shot Fence Be cautious not to cut yourself on metal fence
22nd Sept
If it’s raining outside, upload all shots that have already been filmed and begin to edit.
Our shooting scheduleShot
Location
Lighting Cast Director
Shot and angle
Props Health and safety
Date of shot
Contingencies
57 School field
Natural Boy 1 Catherine CU shot
None Be cautious not to cut yourself on metal fence
22nd Sept
If it’s raining outside, upload all shots that have already been filmed and begin to edit.
58 School field
Natural Boy 2 and Kate
Effie L shot Picnic basket, picnic blanket and gear and wine + glasses
Take care not to trip on branches etc on the field.
22nd Sept
If it’s raining outside, upload all shots that have already been filmed and begin to edit.
59 School field
Natural Boy 1 and Kate
Catherine M shot Picnic basket, picnic blanket and gear and wine + glasses
Take care not to trip on branches etc on the field.
22nd Sept
If it’s raining outside, upload all shots that have already been filmed and begin to edit.
60 School field
Natural Boy 1 and Kate
Effie MCU shot reverse shot
Fence Be cautious not to cut yourself on metal fence
22nd Sept
If it’s raining outside, upload all shots that have already been filmed and begin to edit.
Our shooting scheduleShot
Location
Lighting Cast Director
Shot and angle
Props Health and safety
Date of shot
Contingencies
61 School field
Natural Boy 2, Boy 1 and Kate
Catherine MCU shot
None Be cautious not to cut yourself on metal fence
22nd Sept
If it’s raining outside, upload all shots that have already been filmed and begin to edit.
62 School field
Natural Boy 1 Effie CU shot
None Take care not to trip on branches etc on the field.
22nd Sept
If it’s raining outside, upload all shots that have already been filmed and begin to edit.
63 School field
Natural Boy 2 Catherine CU shot
None Take care not to trip on branches etc on the field.
22nd Sept
If it’s raining outside, upload all shots that have already been filmed and begin to edit.
64 School field
Natural Boy 1 and Kate
Effie M shot side profile
Fence Be cautious not to cut yourself on metal fence
22nd Sept
If it’s raining outside, upload all shots that have already been filmed and begin to edit.
Our shooting scheduleShot
Location
Lighting Cast Director
Shot and angle
Props Health and safety
Date of shot
Contingencies
65 School field
Natural Boy 2, and Kate
Catherine M shot – through fence, point of view shot of boy 1
None Take care not to trip on branches etc on the field
22nd Sept
If it’s raining outside, upload all shots that have already been filmed and begin to edit.
66 School field
Natural Boy 2, and Kate
Effie CU shot
None Take care not to trip on branches etc on the field
22nd Sept
If it’s raining outside, upload all shots that have already been filmed and begin to edit.
Production Schedule Pre-Production Post-Production
Date Action
9thSept Organise and prepare all costumes so that they are ready for filming
11thSept Collect/Buy props needed for the film and store them with costumes
12thSept Book the camera and tripod ready to begin filming on the 15th Sept
13th Sept Ensure Catherine is able to have the car or organise a lift with Catherine’s mum to bring the group back to film on the 15th Sept after school
14th Sept Bring all props and costumes to school for Catherine to take home to ensure everything is ready to film on the 15th
Date Action
23nd Sept Download all video’s from the camera onto Effie’s Mac Book
24rd Sept Preview all shots deleting those that went wrong or were accidently filmed etc
25th Sept Put the soundtrack into iMovie and begin to edit shots in sequence with story board
26th Sept – 3rd October
Editing
4th October Upload music video to YouTube and post on blog
Crew
Effie Price Kate Hoyle Catherine May