Re-Shooting The Performance

Due to criticism of lack of energy and movement for it being a 'Rock' video, we decided to re-film the entire performance sections. The re-imaginging and new costumes proved to be difficult as our intended chilled out, casual rockers approach did not go down well. This made us scrap the green screen and approach it with a hand-held cam for a niche feel. We also used a crane, John was in-charge, to shoot some parts that seemed to work better then hand-held.







A variety of shots were done with spot-lights (which will be edited to appear darker during the post-production). This did work and gave it a more energetic and star-like feel to the video. The lighting was essential to get right as a variety of parts ranging from the "Shadow Play" to the ending where we had to perform infront of one of the spotlights were made difficult due to the amount of accuracy required with the positioning of the lights.

Finally we decided to film the guitar solo seperate all together and add only a snippet of the actual riffs and bass-lines rather then saturate the video with a load of repetitive shots. The singing was then also done seperate, just as every other part was, and it worked very well with Joe on the camera and me rocking out. The costumes used would define what we wanted to appear as in the video. I went for a vest with a hat and scarf to appear as if I was an urban rocker who was too casual, which is what was intended. Joe went for casual too with the hoody connoting our urban back-ground and the branding on the hoody, which will be made black & white, to show that we are not an item of the commercial society.





















We also wanted an element of fun in the video so filmed some stop-frame animation sections too to make it feel more modern yet niche. The two bits intended were a 'Quick Change' one, where we wanted to get across how quickly relationships can change and a 'Movement One', where we wanted to show two people (in this case guitars) splitting up. These are both metaphorical for the video we created itself.

Changes to the script

Due to the complexity and difficulty behind understanding the script we decided it would be best if we updated it and made it better. The updated version of the script is as followed:

The girl is peeling an apple inside the house before the boy walks in, he then immediatly leaves. They both walk out the house with the girl leading from behind as she begins to argue.

Girl: Just walk away, is that what your going to do
Boy: I'm not
Girl: No, your just a cheat
Boy: I'm not a cheat
Girl: Yes you are
Boy: No, I'm not a cheat I'm a -
Girl: No, you are just a cheat (cutting off the boy)
Boy: And your just a stupid bitch

She then slaps him for this remark and he clenches a fist to punch her, before changing his mind and walking away.

Analysis Of CD Cover: (Electric Six - Fire)

This album is by the 'Electric Six' and is called 'Fire'. The lettering is simplistic and bold to allow it to stand out however the 'I's' have been substituted with lightning bolts to represent the 'Electric' part of their band name. The six comes from the number of members being '6'.

The man on fire is also simbolising the title name of the album 'Fire'. Due to the band being comic it isnt a suprise that they did this rather than simply put 'Fire'. This is also reference to the lyrics of whats probably their most iconic song 'Danger! High Voltage' where the opening lyric is 'Fire in the disco'. The obvious image of a man on fire in a disco makes the people who know the song understand the album cover and can pick out, in a selection, which album is by the 'Electric Six' if not for the name of the cover. This makes the band more niche yet due to the popularity and over-the-top antics and references within their songs and album cover slightly popular. Also the first track on the album is titled 'Dance Commander', hence why the dance floor is used.

The dance floor used is also an example of intertextual referencing as it is supposed to be a parody of the dance floor from the film 'Saturday Night Fever'. As you can see on the picture the colours and design used on the album cover were used within the film. This is not subtle on the album cover too as it is shown from a high-angle therefor the album cover artists are not trying to hide the fact the band is comical and therefor those who purhcase or see the album would know what to expect when the buy it.

Analysis of CD Cover Jay-Z (The BluePrint 3)

This album cover is from Jay- Z BluePrint 3 its very simple but imaginative , Jay-Z didnt have to put much complexity into this album as he had previously made 2 other albums which were the prequels to this one. The white backgound is very plain but consists of a variety of instruments so audiences know what they are instore for, the red bold lines stand out and give the album its name as mathematically it means ' the same as' so he is making a statement of this album is a follow up from his previous albums and is of the same good qaulity. Jay- Z didnt have to put his face on this album because he is well known around the world so he expressed himself through these images.

The font of the album is simple and small as the 3 red lines represent the name of the album and stands out to the audience. 3 red lines are also on 'Skrillex' album and that stands out aswell but both have diffrent meanings for example the 3 red lines on Jay-Z 'BluePrint 3' represent the 3 stages of the Illuminati. This is how everything is ordered , simple but sequenced to follow each other and create a link.

Analysis of CD Cover (Skrillex-My Name is Skrillex)

The following album is by the Dubstep musicians 'Skrillex'. Due to the fact this is there first album they attempted to make themselves known through their album cover, despite their popularity of the songs this had to be done initially. They aren't subtle about it too with the first track on the album being 'My Name is Skrillex' and the album cover itself containing that track name which makes it the album name. It's like an introduction and with the blue writing, similar to that of the movie 'Tron' they establish their electric/techno vibe they're trying to give off.


Their name is made to give the effect of livestock branding therefor imprints that image onto the cover. The smoke coming off it would justify this and also gives the name the effect of being 'hot' therefor would connote that they are a 'hot new Dubstep group' to look out for and hit the music market. The power behind the marking and effect of the album metaphorically scarring you is for their name to be marked into your memory so you won't forget them the next time you see their name or hear their music.


The fonts used are sharp and jagged looking which is in-sync with the Dubstep genre. Its supposed to be rough, tough and if not evil on many occasions. This specific album is, in Dubstep terms, "Dirty" which translates to evil and contains a lot of bass/pitches. The lettering of the 'L' in 'Skrillex' is made to look like it came from a horror film. It is as if nails or a claw were dragged down on the album and tore it's flesh, as such, giving the red the appearance of blood. This enhances the evil effect and makes the album look evil as a result, just like a horror film.

Our Time In the Green Screen Studio

Joe simply rocking out with the 'On Call' bassline. The seriousity behind this picture is for Joe to be in shot with the camera as John had to get his positions and angles right. These were the moments the individual bassline moments were shot and perfection as well as ambition had to be undertaken. We achieved those results.









As you can see from the picture, John is navigating his way through the complex set of buttons and switches in which a quick tutorial was all that was needed to allow him to film and set up the footage required. With Joe set into position and the close up of his bass-playing set all that was left to do was for John to begin recording.









You can see here the three shots which were being filmed simultaneously and John job was to chose the right moments to switch from one to the other. From left-right was the close up of Joe's bass playing, the neck of the guitar/two shot performance and finally the close up of the artist faces whether that was me lip-syncing or Joe's bass face.







Here I was playing the guitar part to the song (just like Joe played the bass section) and lip-syncing. This was during a practice run to make sure the camera was right and I actually knew the song (believability). The chair on the floor, in case your confused, is for me to rest me leg onto as no futher straps were available. It was essential we didn't get it in the shot as it would make our video highly ammatuer and ruin the entire performance section. However, all was well and the shot went smoothly and the footage captured has been incopurated into our final video.

John's Last Week Analysis

Last week we filmed the performance part of our music video it consisted of us locating into the college green screen room. Joe and Koceila were playing the guitars, Joe had a bass guitar and Koceila playing the electric guitar while i was using the different effects on the camera in the studio. The shots consisted of close ups of Koceila singing, Joe playing the specific keys on the bass guitar and a close up Koceila hitting the right notes on his electric guitar. It was hard to get the right fades and angles when they was singing but then i got the hang of it after lots or practice before we actually recorded