Storyboard

Risk Assessment For MTV

Here I considered the potential dangers and risks for both out health and addressing issues for filming our music video:

Location getting to MTV -

I have already looked into the routes and directions from my own house to get MTV. I have done this by creating a post on blogger so that I refer back to it if i need it, this includes the lines we have to get on and stations as well as interactive widgets from google to get to the studio from the station, there is also many other features such as the timing of each one as well as creating a separate day schedule so we are not late which may affect our work.

Setting up at MTV -

In order to set up the layout we have imagined and drawn out on our storyboards we have arranged to go to the studios the day before with the band this will help us set up the band instruments such as the drums and amps as they are heavy and may take time, leaving it to the last minute may affect the work we are to do when filming.

Fire at MTV -

When my other partners visited the studio before they made note that the building did indeed have fire exits in case there was one also when entering the building you are required to sign in at reception, this is helpful as if we were missing a member we would know where he is by checking the signing in and out.

We will also make sure that we safely place out the equipment in case someone trips over wiring for example and injures themselves not to mention having phones with us at all times so that we communicate with each other if there is an issue of any kind as well as remembering to put them on silent so that it doesn't us when filming. We do not need to consider weather forecasts or reports as we plan on filming the shots for our music video in doors.

Location, Contact and Travel Details

Address: 17-29 Hawley Crescent, London, Greater London NW1 8TT

Telephone number: 020 7284 7777

Train travel: 

Overground train service from Bishops stortford to London Liverpool Street (estimated around 40 minutes)

Circle line underground train service from London Liverpool Street to Moorgate (estimated around 3 mintutes)

Northern line underground train service from Moorgate to Camden Town (estimated around 7 - 9 minutes)

Walking distance 

From the underground station to the studio (estimated around 3 minutes)

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Schedule, Day Two at MTV (Filming)

12:00 - Arrive at MTV studios with band

12:15 - Sort out costume and make up, make sure cameras are working and lighting is all sorted

1:00 - Start filming

2:30 - Break

3:00 - Continue filming  

4:30 - Break

5:00 - Finish up filming

5:20 - Pack up equipment

6:00 - Leave  

Schedule, Day One at MTV (Planning and Organizing)

1:13 - Get the train from Bishops Stortford to London Liverpool Street

1:53 - Get onto the Circle line to the way of Moorgate

1:56 - Get onto the Northern line to the way of Camden Town

2:03 - Walk to MTV studios from the station

2:06 - Arrive at MTV and sign in

2:07 - Receive a tour of the studio/performance area, the vision mixer and discuss any enquirers we have such as moving objects or how to work the cameras etc

2:45 - Band will arrive and start unloading their equipment including drums, amps, guitars etc

3:20 - Start laying out our preferred setup as planned for example the drum kit being center backed, microphone stand being on right at the front etc

4.00 - Discuss any last minute queries with the band involving the set up and actions they have to make perhaps for example.

4:30 - Leave

Equipment and Requirements/Needs

Western digital passport 500GB from Amazon Uk at £55.50

This is a vital device we need to order for the day of filming as the staff in MTV stated that we would need a portable storage device to carry all of the film clips and will need to take it back on the train back to school/home, we will also a large amount of data as we not know how much space we may take up on the day and may need extra clips just in case the ones we have taken to not meet our requirements for example. As we need to organise the shots to our preference when getting back to school to edit on Apple Mac's Final cut express.


Shot lists and Storyboards to use as guidelines for making our music video as well as instructing the band and other members what actions and shots they have to perform when filming. We have therefore scanned the storyline and printed a number of copies to hand out.

Transportation (Day one and two) overground and underground return travel card as I live in town near to Bishops Stortford station I will go down early enough on the day to get the right day ticket and check the price schemes.

Vision mixer, four HD cameras light and more are already available at MTV studios we will not to worry about this except remembering to ask the staff how to operate it before filming so we don't lose any time.

Band Equipment such as guitars, drum kit, microphone, speakers/amps etc are provided by the band we are using for our music video, they have already hired a minibus to store the instruments in and transport to the location we will then help to take it out and set it up. It is important to do this before hand as the equipment is heavy and we will need play about with the layout so it looks suitable on film as well as saving time.

In conclusion it is important to remember these things as we do not want to do this at the last minute which may affect the time we have at MTV and the filming itself.

Rock and Alternative Rock Genre Conventions

I have made this presentation as we oversee this when creating all of our media products. It is both important to refer to some key conventions and elements of the rock genre which will help portray us to audience that we are of the genre as well as understanding that we must make our media studios unique and original in order to stand out and redefine ourselves.

Artist Image, Red Hot Chilli Peppers

Artist Image, Nirvana

Introduction to the Band and Brief History

Nirvana was an American rock band which was active from 1987 to 1994; it was formed by singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic. Nirvana went through a range of different drummers the longest being Dave Grohl who joined the band after three years of them starting off in 1990.

The band released its first album 1989 called "Bleach" for the independent record label "Sub Pop" establishing itself it the 80's era as part of the Seattle Grunge scene which is a sub genre of alternative rock as being associated with loud and distorted guitar sounds which both took place in the same decade.

I took research into Nirvana as they were in the same genre as the band we are using for our full  A2 music video project which is rock/alternative rock and having the same type of musician members for example both bands have a singer/guitarist, base guitarist and a drummer. This makes them both very similar and relatable to compare and use their image to see the band's interpretation of what they think or use alternative rock to show themselves as in terms of their overall image as artists. 

Image and Portrayal

In this image on the left:

Sunglasses and baseball cap as well as a semi dark gray scale effect shows they want to be hidden and unknown, could of been done to show how rebellious they are and some of the crimes (issues) they have to portrayed towards society and want to keep a low profile in order not to get recognized or caught.

Not looking at the camera rude and rebellious  portraying the hardcore rock profile/image.

Long hair, bearded "I don't care attitude"


Costumes

In this image on the right:

The use of graphic tee shirts, wording implying a meaning

Destroyed/torn jeans, rebellious and sex appeal for for showing fresh

Sunglasses used again, symbol or signature of the artist?

Lots of bracelets, fashionable and stylish.

Skinny jeans, gives the illusion of being tall and therefore more dominant as you are looking over him, also this is fashionable and in trend.

Rolled up tee shirt, hands on and getting into a mess as the artist doesn't want to get his top dirty perhaps for example

Definition, Meaning and Logo of the Band Name

Even though the name of the "Nirvana" hasn't intentionally have a meaning as Cobain stated "I wanted a name that was kind of beautiful or nice and pretty instead of a mean, raunchy punk rock name like Angry Samoans." which is a stereotypical approach and perception however it does help to define the group/band by what genre it is as well as helping to create an image for the band overall and defining them by their characteristics/attitudes.

As I stated before that Nirvana hasn't intentionally given or shown a meaning towards its band name the word and definition could in fact be relatable and used to its audience/genre. Nirvana is used to describe the profound peace of mind; it is the state of being free from suffering as well as the word literally meaning "blown out" and the stillness of mind after the fires of desire, aversion and delusion have been finally extinguished. It is an ancient Sanskrit term used in many Indian religions including Shramanic, Hindu and Buddhism.

The logo name "Nirvana" is designed using black (for most) capitals for each letter in the word as well as having a semi bold and stylish curve to some of the lettering giving it a formal look and perception to the band which is misleading as many rock overall related bands in my opinion are sharp and bold looking and could lead audiences to think differently of the bands image/genre perhaps however it could be said that it is similar say to the Beatles own logo name as it has the same key features and can be related for being a rock band and does stand out for having the bold, black capital letters. Nirvanas symbol is appeared to be and shown as a badly drawn smiley faced drawing with its tongue lying to the side of its face and having its eyes crossed out appearing to have its mind blown out perhaps to show the effect of what the bands performance or music will have to the audience as well as having a smiley tongued face to show the enjoyment and keeping to portraying the blown out of the mind theory in a positive way. It could be drawn badly on purpose to show the rebellious side of the band in the I don’t care attitude, messy/sloppy portrayal of the hardcore, rock band image to contribute and help the appearance of the Nirvana name design to show and define to audiences that they are a rock genre band.

We plan on using and having a definition for our music video group which is "Lithium Studios" as it can be relatable with our audience as lithium is a mood stabilizing drug primarily used to treat people with bipolar however it is also used  for people suffering with depression which is the effect we wanted to have on people watching our music video for example and made it recognizable/relatable through the one of our logo designs as lithium is also an element on the periodic table which was then drawn and designed out.

Seattle Grunge

Grunge is a subgenre of alternative rock and is portrayed as being a hardcore punk, heavy metal and indie rock, as well as being the inspiration to the overall perception of the genre and the formation.

The characteristics overall of the genre grunge are of heavily distorted electric guitars, contrasting song dynamics and apathetic or angst-filled lyrics. The image and appearance side of the characteristics show that many grunge musicians were noted for their unkempt appearances and rejection of theatrics.

College Rock and Alternative Rock

The alternative rock genre can also refer to College rock, College being Campus radio which were located in the institutions of higher education in and around the area of America, this name was given to the genre before the use of the term "Alternative rock" was created to define it as for its taste and popularity in the age groups of students. The stations playlists were often created by students who preferred the genre and type of music that was around in the era.

When looking through the statistics for similar related music videos to the band we are using to create a music video we took into consideration using Nirvana's "Lithium" video and when doing so we came across the fact that teenagers between the ages of 14 to 17 in both genders in our generation actually watched and knew about the band and their music even though it was there before they were born. Therefore this shows and portrays the fact that their rock image and new rock images haven’t indeed changed that much in order for the groups to evolve and adapt to move on and start listening only to newly released alternative rock for example however this isn't the case in this circumstance.

Shot List Timming

1. (ESTABLISHING SHOT) FADE INTO
 EMPTY STUDIO WITH 
INSTRUMENTS 
*LIGHTS COME UP*
 (4 SECONDS) 

2. (MEDIUM SHOT) OF LUCY HOLDING 
THE STUDIO DOOR
OPEN FOR BAND
(3 SECONDS) 

3. (MEDIUM SHOT) BAND WALK 
THROUGH THE STUDIO DOOR
LED BY JAMES
(5 SECONDS) 

4. (OVER THE SHOULDER SHOT) OF 
LUCY SHOWING BAND 
TUNING THEIR
INSTRUMENTS
(4 SECONDS) 

5. (CLOSE UP) SYMBOL BEING HIT 
BY CHARLIE
(1 SECOND) 

6. (MEDIUM SHOT) OF CHARLIE
(1 SECOND) 

7. (CLOSE UP) OF JAMES' FEET 
MOVING IN TIME
WITH MUSIC
(2 SECONDS) 

8. (LOW SHOT) OF NAVID 
PERFORMING
 (1/2 SECOND) 

9. (LONG SHOT) OF BAND AS
SYMBOL HITS
(2 SECONDS) 

10. (CLOSE UP) OF LUCY WATCHING 
THE BAND PERFORM
(1 SECOND) 

11. (CLOSE UP) OF NAVID'S HANDS 
PERFORMING
(2 SECONDS) 

12. (CLOSE UP) OF JAMES 
"LETS NOT MAKE AN
 ANNOUNCEMENT"
(2 SECONDS) 

13. (SIDE ON CLOSE UP) WOMAN 
LISTENING TO MUSIC 
THROUGH HEADSET
(1/2 SECOND) 

14. (MEDIUM SHOT) OF BAND 
"CAN WE MAKE THIS THING BREIF?"
(1 SECOND) 

15. (OVER THE SHOULDER
 SHOT) OF CHARLIE PERFORMING
(2 SECOND)

16. (MEDIUM SHOT) OF NAVID 
PERFORMING
(2 SECONDS) 

17. (CLOSE UP) OF JAMES PLAYING 
SMALL RIFF
(1 SECOND) 

18. (CLOSE UP) OF NAVIDS FACE
(1/2 SECOND) 

19. (CLOSE UP) JAMES PLAYING 
RIFF 'DUH DUH'
(1 SECOND) 

20. (HIGH/LONG SHOT) OF
ENTIRE BAND PERFORMING
(2 SECONDS) 

 21. (SIDE ON SHOT) OF BAND 
*LIGHTS SLOWLY DIM*
(2 1/2 SECONDS) 

22. (CENTER MEDIUM SHOT) ENTIRE 
BAND PLAYING
(1/2 SECOND) 

23. (CLOSE UP) OF JAMES ON MIC 
SINGING "HIDE AWAY 
FROM THE SPIES 
OF THE DAY"
(3 SECONDS) 

24. (MEDIUM SHOT) OF JAMES
 SINGING "AND LIVE OUR 
SECRET SIN"
(2 SECONDS)

25. (CLOSE UP) OF NAVID
 NODDING IN TIME 
WITH MUSIC
(1 SECOND) 

26. (LONG SHOT) JAMES PLAYING 
IN FRONT OF CHARLIE
(3 SECONDS) 

27. (CLOSE UP) OF
CHARLIES FACE
(2 SECONDS) 

28. (180 DEGREE SHOT) 
OF NAVID PERFORMING
(2 SECONDS) 

29. (LOW ANGLE SHOT) OF CHARLIE
(3 SECONDS) 

30. (MEDIUM SHOT) OF JAMES
 GUITAR PERFORMING
(1/2 SECOND) 

31. (MEDIUM SHOT) OF BAND "CHASE
 AWAY THE NIGHT FROM 
THE DAY"
(2 SECONDS) 

32. (LOW ANGLE/CLOSE UP)
JAMES SINGING "SO I CAN 
LONGER SEE YOUR 
FACE"
(2 1/2 SECONDS) 

33. (MEDIUM SHOT) OF LUCY STARING 
AT JAMES
(3 SECONDS) 

34. (CLOSE UP) OF JAMES SMILING 
WHILST SINGING "BATHE 
IN EVERY BREATH"
(2 SECONDS) 

35. (CLOSE UP) OF GUITAR 
"DUH DUH"
(1 SECOND) 

36. (MEDIUM SHOT) OF JAMES FROM 
RIGHT "I'LL FALL ASLEEP TO THE 
SOUND OF YOUR VOICE"
(2 SECONDS) 

37. (CLOSE UP) OF JAMES' FACE 
[STARING AT CAMERA] "IN LOVE 
WE WILL REMAIN"
(3 SECONDS)

38. (MEDIUM SHOT) OF JAMES AND 
NAVID FROM THE RIGHT
(3 SECONDS) 

39. (BIRDS EYE VIEW SHOT) 
OF CHARLIE PERFORMING
(1 SECOND)

40. (CLOSE UP) OF LUCY 
TWIDDLING HER HAIR/
BITING HER LIP
(1 SECOND) 

41. (MEDIUM SHOT) OF JAMES 
PERFORMING
(1 SECOND) 

42. (LOW ANGLE RIGHT) "I'LL
 FIGHT YOUR CORNER"
(1 SECOND) 

43. (LOW SHOT) OF BAND FROM 
BEHIND/RIGHT
(1 SECOND) 

44. (ZOOMING IN MEDIUM SHOT) 
OF NAVID PERFORMING
(1 1/2 SECONDS) 

45. (LOW SHOT ZOOMING OUT) 
"LIFE GETS TO HEAVY"
(1 1/2 SECONDS) 

46. (CLOSE UP) OF CHARLIE HITTING
SNARE DRUM
(2 SECONDS) 

47. (CLOSE UP) OF JAMES "MAKE 
YOU SMILE"
(1 1/2 SECONDS) 

48. (CLOSE UP) LUCY SMILING
(2 SECONDS) 

49. (TRACKING SHOT) ACROSS THE
BAND THEN ZOOMS IN TO FRAME
 HE BAND TO THE CENTER 
OF THE SHOT
(1 1/2 SECONDS) 

50. (MEDIUM SHOT) ZOOMS IN 
THEN OUT OF BAND
(1 SECOND)

51. (CLOSE UP) OF BASS PEDAL 
FROM RIGHT
(1 SECOND) 

52. (CLOSE UP/PANNING) UP 
MIC STAND
(1/2 SECOND) 

53. (MEDIUM SHOT) OF JAMES WITH 
BAND IN FRAME *PULL FOCUS* 
"JUST REMEMBER ONE THING 
ON THOSE CLOUDY NIGHTS"
(2 1/2 SECONDS) 

54. (CLOSE UP) OF LUCY SIDE ON, 
LIPS MOUTHING THE WORDS "YOU 
WILL ALWAYS HAVE MY LOVE"
(1 1/2 SECONDS) 

55. (MEDIUM SHOT) OF JAMES 
FROM RIGHT
(2 1/2 SECONDS) 

56. (LOW ANGLE) SHOT OF BAND 
FROM RIGHT
(2 1/2 SECONDS) 

57. (EXTREME CLOSE UP) LOOKING 
DOWN THE HEAD 
OF THE GUITAR
(1 1/2 SECONDS) 

58. (LONG SHOT) OF BAND 
CENTRAL
(2 SECONDS) 

59. (CLOSE UP) OF BASS DRUM 
VIBRATING
(2 SECONDS) 

60. (LONG SHOT) OF LUCY BENDING 
DOWN TO TURN UP 
VOLUME
(1 SECOND)

61. (180 DEGREE MEDIUM SHOT) 
FROM RIGHT TO LEFT 
OF BAND
(2 SECONDS) 

62. (CLOSE UP) OF CHARLIES HANDS
(4 SECONDS) 

63. (LONG SHOT) OF NAVID 
PERFORMING
(1 SECOND) 

64. (CLOSE UP) OF JAMES' 
GUITAR
(1 SECOND) 

65. (LONG SHOT) OF LUCY LOOKING 
UNIMPRESSED
(3 SECONDS) 

66. (CLOSE UP) OF MIC AND MOUTH 
"BUILD A LIFE WITHIN A WALL 
OF HAPPINESS"
(2 SECONDS)

67. (CLOSE UP) OF JAMES "AND 
NEVER ONCE SEE A 
CLOUD" 
(2 SECONDS)

68. (LONG SHOT) OF NAVID
PERFORMING
(1/2 SECOND) 

69. (LONG SHOT) OF CHARLIE 
FROM FRONT
(1/2 SECOND) 

70. (HIGH SHOT) OF BAND *LIGHTS 
FLASHING*
(3 1/2 SECONDS) 

71. CAMERA TURNS FROM (MEDIUM 
SHOT) OF CHARLIE AND NAVID 
TO A (MEDIUM SHOT) OF 
JAMES
(2 SECONDS) 

72. (HIGH ANGLE/MEDIUM SHOT) 
OF JAMES FROM THE LEFT
(3 SECONDS) 

73. (MEDIUM/CLOSE UP SHOT) OF JAMES,
CAMERA MOVING AROUND IN SYNC 
WITH JAMES' MOVEMENT
(5 SECONDS) 

74. (CLOSE UP) OF JAMES STRINGS 
DURING THE SOLO
(4 SECONDS) 

75. (TRACKING SHOT) OF JAMES 
WALKING OVER TO THE 
OTHER BAND MEMBERS
(5 SECONDS) 

76. (MEDIUM TRACKING SHOT) OF LUCY
 PACING UP AND DOWN
(1 1/2 SECONDS) 

77. (MEDIUM SHOT) OF CHARLIES 
DRUM FILL
(1 SECOND) 

78. (MEDIUM SHOT) OF MIC WHILST 
JAMES IS WALKING BACK 
TO HIS MIC'
(2 1/2 SECONDS) 

79. (LONG SHOT) OF JAMES 
"I'LL FIGHT YOUR CORNER 
WHEN YOUVE BEEN BEATEN"
(2 1/2 SECONDS) 

80. (MEDIUM SHOT) HEAD ON 
OF CHARLIE
(3 SECONDS) 

81. (MEDIUM SHOT) OF NAVID 
PERFORMING IN A RELAXED 
MOVEMENT FROM SLIGHT 
LEFT ANGLE
(3 SECONDS) 

82. (CENTRAL GROUND SHOT) 
OF BAND
(4 SECONDS) 

83. (EXTREME CLOSE UP) OF MIC 
AND JAMES' MOUTH 
"DEFEAT YOU"
(1 SECOND) 

84. (LONG SHOT) OF LUCY 
DANCING CASUALLY 
WHILST SMILING
(3 SECONDS) 

85. (LONG SHOT) OF BAND 
FROM LEFT
(3 1/2 SECONDS) 

86. (LONG SHOT) OF JAMES WITH 
BAND IN FRAME *UNFOCUSED*
"ALWAYS HAVE MY LOVE"
(2 SECONDS) 

87. (OVER THE SHOULDER SHOT)
OF CHARLIE FINISHING
(1 SECOND) 

88. (CLOSE UP) OF JAMES' FACE FROM 
SLIGHT RIGHT ANGLE "I'LL 
FIGHT YOUR CORNER WHEN 
YOU'VE BEEN BEATEN, TAKE 
ALL THE WEIGHT WHEN 
LIFE GETS TO HEAVY"
(6 SECONDS) 

89. (ESTABLISHING SHOT) OF BAND
 LOOKING RELAXED/
PLAYING GENTLY
(2 1/2 SECONDS) 

90. (MEDIUM SHOT) OF JAMES "SMILE"
 WINK WHEN FINISHED WORD
 CLOSE UP OF FACE
(6 SECONDS) 

91. (LONG SHOT) OF JAMES LOOKING 
AT LUCY NODDING 
APPROVINGLY
(7 SECONDS)