Planning Blog for Music Video

Location: The locations we include should promote a fun, safe atmosphere. We are going to be filming an upbeat video and these locations should reflect that. We are going to be filming in 3 different locations. The first will be at a pool/outdoor party. The second will be at a stage if we can get access to one outside of school. This may not be possible. The third location will be in a car/golf cart.

Health and safety: For health reasons, we will make sure that if we have any food or drink in the video, none of the actors are allergic. We will also not promote the use of any substances such as drugs or alcohol. For safety, we will make sure that no one is acting wild around the pool to ensure no one slips or drowns. We will also make sure everyone has permission from their parents to be filmed. It is imperative that everyone wears seatbelts during the scene with the car. We do not want to promote reckless driving or texting while driving.

Props: Our props will consist of many items that align with our locations. Our first location (pool) will have pool toys, floats, water guns, pool chairs, and of course a pool. Our second location (stage) will need speakers, a stage, microphones, chais, lights, and an audience. Our third location (car) will require the car and anything else we can think of at the time. We will also need some makeup for the actors. Since they are boys, they do not need much, just concealer and powder.

Costumes: The typical costumes for a music video like this is going to be early 2000s, preppy, boy clothing. This includes black skinny jeans and a button up or v neck shirt. On top of this is usually a vest, blazer, or leather jacket. Usually they wore black sneakers. Extras can include a matching tie, skinny black belts, and beanies/snapback hats.

Schedule: Our first deadline is November 14 where we have to blog our song choice, genre conventions, and research of our song. Our second blog is due November 20 where we have to talk about our planning for the music video. This includes location list, props, and costumes. Also due is our storyboard. Our third deadline is November 25 where we talk about our filming process. We also have another filming blog due December 2. Our finished music video is due December 6. Our final deadline is December 11, where we turn in our CCR questions.