Production Log diary 29/11/14

Production log script 29/11/14

Disco Beauty Fever Make up tutorial Analysis.

In this video it shows me step by step how to apply the classic Disco fever make up. In this particular video it focuses on the eyes. The eyes are enhanced by both bright and dark colours in order to draw attention to the eyes. The dark colour (black) which is used on the eye lids and eyelashes highlight the colour of the person's eyes. The bright colour (baby blue) which is in contrast to black also helps to point out the emphasis of the eyes, because the colours complement each other. I personally like the contrast in the colours because it is effective in drawing attention to the eyes. However, in my music video I would use a more warm and vibrant colour orange, and complement the colour with black. I think these colours would work well together because they are at either end of the colour spectrum. This will help to highlight the eyes of both of the characters.



In this tutorial it focuses on a more natural look. By applying low level of foundation and blusher, this is to prevent the beauty of the persons face being reconstructed by the make up. Blusher is added to stress the check bones of the person. As cheek bones in the 70's were seen as sexy. In my music video I will use this idea because it is effective. I am trying to stay as close as possible to the 70's feel in the make up department to pinpoint the era and make it clear to the audience the era we have targeted.



For the lips the artist has used a simple colour to prevent dramatising the look. I would personally add a more vibrant colour to the lips as this is an feature that has been decided by a questionnaire filled out by our target audience to stress, in the music video. The vibrant colour would help to emphasise this feature by calling attention to the lips.

Research - Components of a music video

Music videos are solely created to entertain the audience. It is also created o sell merchandise that artist may have. 

Main components to create a music video are:

• Image, song and music should all match
• Repeated central image
• Fast edits
• Strong narratives
• Interesting locations 
• Rhythm editing
• Originality

Target Audinece Questionnaire.

Production Log 15/11/14

Storyboard

Lyrics shot list

Meghan Trainor Analysis

Meghan trainor analysis from TanishaB

Micheal Jackson - Rock my world Analysis.

Micheal jackson rock my world from TanishaB

Inspirations - Gone Girl

In this post I am going to discuss how "Gone Girl" trailer has inspired me and what I can take from this film and use in my own media project. I am going to separate my inspirations into sub headings such as Mise en scene, Editing, Sound and camera angles.

Editing

This trailer uses a mixture of cuts and fades in order to transition from scene to scene in order for the viewer to grasp the concept of the film. This is to prevent giving away too much of what is occurring in the film. However, revealing enough so it sparks an interest to the viewers.

Camera angles, lighting and mise en scene

Gone Girl trailer uses different camera angles and lighting in order to portray the movies storyline.

An establishing shot is used in order to set the scene for the movie in order for the viewer to see the type of environment that the characters are familiar with. This is for the viewer to start making opinions about what may occur next in the movie. This establishing shot conveys to the audience that the characters are upper class due to their surroundings. The main characters have a lake outside of their house this feature is associated with wealth and can represent calm and tranquillity.  Natural sunset lighting is used to make the shot look as natural as possible. The orange/ red and colours in the sky could symbolise anger, rage and calm. This could be a representation of the quotation "the calm before the storm."

An extreme close up is shown of the main character (Amy) writing an entry in what appears to be a diary. This shot is shown by key lighting focusing on the page and the main characters hand. This scene emphasises to the reader that Amy is very sentimental due to her recording events that have occurred throughout her life.

An wide shot is used in the trailer which shows people gathering in a park holding candles. The only lighting that is used in this scene is coming from the candles that are being held by the characters. This conveys to the audience that maybe someone has died or is missing and the people in the park holding candles are paying respect to that individual.

I personally like the extreme close up of the diary because it is a simple shot but it is done very effectively and it emphasises the story line other than two characters talking about how they feel.
I also like the use of the candles because it makes the scene appear to be more realistic.

Health & Safety

These are some of the rules that we need to follow to ensure that no cast members were hurt during the process of filming:

• Make sure that the tripod was set up safely and correctly to prevent it falling and hurting members of the cast. Also reporting damaged equipment to teachers if the equipment is broken as soon as possible. 
• Place the memory cards carefully into the camera and look after them. 
• Always making making sure the battery is fully charged and check the power remaining throughout filming so we are not surprised by the camera running out of charge. 
• Ensure the camera is securely attached to the tripod and ensure the camera is left in the bag when not filming.

November 2014 Shooting Schedule