- Use a variation of shot types and let them 'breathe'
For my Studio Shoot Trial I ensure to experiment with a variety of shot types and used both my camera and my phone to shoot these videos.
I wanted to demonstrate the plethora of shots I took in my Studio Shoot Trial, so therefore didn't necessarily let the shots 'breathe'. However, this is good advice and I ensure to allow my shots to 'breathe', particularly in my narrative.
- A capella group for my 30 second clip
For my 30 second clip I planned on shooting a video of Scarlett getting ready using her Charlotte Tilbury x Scarlett collab while talking about how she got into the (pop ballad) music industry.
However, Scarlett herself is a singer at a music college and frequently does a cappella with her friends. From this, my friend then suggested that my 30 second clip could feature Scarlett (and her friends from her college if possible) singing a pop ballad, eg. another song by Adele, or even 'When We Were Young' in like a 'behind the scenes' or 'practice trial' way.
I think this idea is great and a clever way of featuring Scarletts real life talent, however I will have to ask her if she is comfortable with this etc.
- Ensure you can connect all the generations together well
Another great reminder!
I ensure to make connections between the generations to help aid the understanding of the narrative of my music video.
For example, having all the generations of my 'couple' wearing the same outfit - so the audience can understand that they 'are the same couple', just at different stages of their life.
My idea of the transition from the elderly looking through a phonebook of their younger self and then a cut to the younger self in the moment of the photo was very popular, so I hope to be able to do this.
Next Steps:
- Over half term, I am going to converse with my talents and ensure that planning has been made for future shoot dates.
- After half term, I am going to continue planning different scenes and make sure that when the shoot days come, I will be fully prepared.
