Ellie and I cast Micky to act with a set of props rather than just one, the yellow smoke grenades and powder paint. We decided on this as we felt that the video already features a range of actors and to include more may be a step to far (even with our chosen genre often using many actors to confuse the plot of the video). We began filming at around 3:30pm, we therefore had to take into account that during winter the lighting we were working with at 3:30pm would dramatically change just half an our into filming. Because of this we decided to film with the powder paint first. Whilst setting up our filming location, an hour before Micky was due to arrive, Ellie and I found that the large white backing sheet we had intended to use as the background of our set was not the best backdrop to use. We found that the backdrop was creased and this showed on the camera. Not only this but the backdrop was extremely difficult to secure to the wall and would continuously fall down after staying secure for a few minutes. However, Ellie and I had luckily allowed an hour for us to set up the set before Micky arrived and so we searched for other suitable backdrops. We decided on a brick wall backdrop, not only was this a secure and aesthetically pleasing background, but through the masses of research I have conducted into music videos, various bands and artists use back walls as backdrops to certain shots as it gives a rustic and grungy effect.
As soon as Micky arrived he changed into his costume of white trousers and a white t-shirt, I provided this costume as it would most likely get ruined throughout the process of filming with powder paint. We decided on an all white costume as it would allow the props to stand out and when it came to editing the colours of the various props could be manipulated and the white costume would keep the process simple and mainly focus on the brightly coloured powder paint and smoke. Ellie and I aimed to use Micky covered in powder paint as na opportunity to add more lip syncing into our video, I had made some notes prior to filing about where in the video Micky lip syncing would work best. We had asked Micky almost a month previously to learn the words to our chosen song and so he came prepared the the filming session. When it came to filming we used a tripod at the beginning of the filming session and as the session progressed we unmounted the camera in hopes of gaining a variety of shots closer to Micky and the thrown powder paint. We made sure to continuously check the camera quality and ensured that whilst filing the camera remained in focus. When moving onto the smoke grenade shots, I used the notes that I had made prior to filming to ensure that we used the research I had collected on the prop. I made notes on how to successfully and effectively use the grenade as I had never used this prop before and I had only purchased three and did not want to waste them. After purchasing the prop I researched how long the smoke lasts for once the chain has been pulled, 90 seconds of smoke would follow this, I informed Micky of how long he would have with the smoke and directed him on some of the actions and movements he should make with the prop (thinking of how I could edit the movements when it came to that stage). We used a large field with tall oak trees coating its outskirts to film Micky with the yellow smoke, the lighting of the shots although planned differently worked to our advantage as it allowed the smoke and Micky, dressed in all white to stand out against the dark trees and grass.
Overall, I believe this filming session with Micky to be one of our best outcomes. I think this is not only down to the unique and effective props that we have chosen, but our casting. Micky took direction very well and worked with us throughout filming. He also learnt the words to the whole of our song and learnt this in his own time and arrived on set prepared to start filming right away. I now look forward to editing the shots we have gained together and integrating in into our music video.
As soon as Micky arrived he changed into his costume of white trousers and a white t-shirt, I provided this costume as it would most likely get ruined throughout the process of filming with powder paint. We decided on an all white costume as it would allow the props to stand out and when it came to editing the colours of the various props could be manipulated and the white costume would keep the process simple and mainly focus on the brightly coloured powder paint and smoke. Ellie and I aimed to use Micky covered in powder paint as na opportunity to add more lip syncing into our video, I had made some notes prior to filing about where in the video Micky lip syncing would work best. We had asked Micky almost a month previously to learn the words to our chosen song and so he came prepared the the filming session. When it came to filming we used a tripod at the beginning of the filming session and as the session progressed we unmounted the camera in hopes of gaining a variety of shots closer to Micky and the thrown powder paint. We made sure to continuously check the camera quality and ensured that whilst filing the camera remained in focus. When moving onto the smoke grenade shots, I used the notes that I had made prior to filming to ensure that we used the research I had collected on the prop. I made notes on how to successfully and effectively use the grenade as I had never used this prop before and I had only purchased three and did not want to waste them. After purchasing the prop I researched how long the smoke lasts for once the chain has been pulled, 90 seconds of smoke would follow this, I informed Micky of how long he would have with the smoke and directed him on some of the actions and movements he should make with the prop (thinking of how I could edit the movements when it came to that stage). We used a large field with tall oak trees coating its outskirts to film Micky with the yellow smoke, the lighting of the shots although planned differently worked to our advantage as it allowed the smoke and Micky, dressed in all white to stand out against the dark trees and grass.
Overall, I believe this filming session with Micky to be one of our best outcomes. I think this is not only down to the unique and effective props that we have chosen, but our casting. Micky took direction very well and worked with us throughout filming. He also learnt the words to the whole of our song and learnt this in his own time and arrived on set prepared to start filming right away. I now look forward to editing the shots we have gained together and integrating in into our music video.
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