Music Video Planning Blog

    We are close to starting our filming of our music videos. This blog is really just a breakdown of what I will go through during the filming process.

    Firstly, the location of my filming will vary between different shots. For example, the first couple shots, at the beginning of the song will take place inside my car and, possibly a few shots of the outside of my car as well. Then, at some point in the song, the shot will fade, and I will be filming outside somewhere, most likely at the beach, or at a park. This fade between locations is common in music videos and I want to make sure to incorporate this.

    Another important part of the production process is the idea of health and safety. This is important because obviously, I want to make sure no one that is involved in the production gets harmed. To get into specifics, anyone that is involved in the car scenes will be required to wear a seat belt at all times. Also, we will make sure to film only when the weather is cooperating. No filming will be done if it is raining or thundering outside.

    For props, these will be kept at a minimum as I don't want to have to worry about carrying too much around, especially considering I am filming by myself and not with a group. The only props I may use in the video, will be my phone and possibly a watch or other piece of jewelry. In most hip-hop music videos, their props may be very expensive jewelry with diamonds on them, which, as a high school student, I cannot afford.

    Costumes are one of the most important parts for music videos. It helps the artist/actors express themselves in any way that they want. In my music video, I will wear everyday clothes, but make sure that they are obviously branded. Music videos like to touch on brands and artist usually promote different brands, as they may be sponsored by them. If I want to follow standard conventions of my genre, I should wear clothes with brands that are easily seen by the naked eye.

    The next couple weeks will be very busy as we are required to submit our final music video by December 6th, which is only 2 and a half weeks away. Today, we are to complete out planning blog, which I am currently typing. 2 days from now, we are to complete our storyboard and storyboard blog. Then, this coming weekend, I hope to begin filming. The filming process will continue next week, and on Wednesday, our Thanksgiving break begins. This break begins on the 26th of November to the 1st of December. Once we come back from break, I will need to begin editing right away. Finally, the music video will need to be complete and submitted to our teacher by the 6th of December.