Monday, 7 February 2011

4.2: Planning Performance

What will you be doing as a performance during Record?
In terms of performance in the Record, I will be in the funeral procession in the first scene as a part of the crowd walking down the road going towards the graveyard for the burial.

Describe the sequence or story that you will perform.
The beginning starts with a girl walking down the road with a bouquet of flowers and then gradually the crowd gets bigger and bigger with more and more people being seen. I will be amongst this group of people walking on the road. Then it goes to the burial site where we go and lay down flowers on the grave that the "person" has just been buried in. I will be crowding around the grave with the rest of the ensemble.

What do you need to do between now and performance time?
I need to go over this scene with the rest of the cast and the other producers and then I need to do a few rehearsals on these scenes, setting out exactly how its going to be done and where everyone is going to be. Also, I need to prepare costumes and make-up for myself and the rest of the cast.

When and where will you rehearse?

I will be having a rehearsal before the filming date which will probably be on Wednesday 9th February in the David Sharpe Theatre.

Where will the performance be?
The performance will be taking place in a park

Describe: Costumes, hair, make-up

What is you Deadline?

Wednesday, 2 February 2011

4.2: Production Schedule.

In order for the filming to go smoothly and for their to be enough time to film and edit, its important that we stick to a production schedule.

TO DO: DEADLINE:
-Brief all of the cast of the music - Friday 11th February 2011. video on the storyline whilst
allocating roles to them all.
Hopefully do the first run through
of the first scene.

-Do the first scene of the music video - Friday 18th February 2011
which is the funeral procession

4.2: Story of the music video.

My music video is about a group of friends who are going to a funeral to bury one of their "friends". It is a very emotional time for them but there is one girl that it effects the most as the boy they buried was her bestfriend. She can't eat, can't sleep and is becoming a zombie. She wakes up in the middle of the night reminiscing about there times together and all becomes too much. She runs out in the middle of the night to the graveyard and digs up the grave because she is crying and upset. We see the box. She dusts it down and opens it to reveal that the person was just a hamster. The hamster fly's up to heaven (through animation) and she finally gets to say her last goodbye.

This story will be for an audience who have a peculiar sense of humour and enjoy music videos with a storyline.

4.2: Equipment List.

The equipment needed for the actual filming process:

- Tripod
- Camera

4.2: Costume and Props.

Costume:
Black clothing; -t-shirts
-trousers
-jumpers/jackets & coats
-shoes
Pyjamas
Ugg boots.

Props:
- bed
- clock
- flowers
- hamster
- box
- cloak

Set/Location:
- A bedroom
- Victoria Park

- Purdy Street

4.2: Actors contract.

CONTRACT.

Name: _____________________

As a member of the cast of the 'Hard Knock Life' Music Video:

1. I agree that it is my responsibility to know when and where rehearsals will take place and ask one of the production team if I don't already know.

2. I agree to attend all rehearsals for which I am scheduled.

3. I will arrive 15 minutes early for all scheduled rehearsals and I will remain at
rehearsals until the rehearsal is completed or I am excused.

4. I will bring a notebook, calendar, personal planner, pencils, and proper
shoes and rehearsal clothing to each rehearsal.

5. I agree to know the order of the video and what is expected of me by the third rehearsal.

6. While at rehearsal I agree to focus my attention on the rehearsal process and will not
do homework, make telephone calls, or other such activities that may distract
others or myself from the purpose of rehearsal.

7. I will not cut my hair or beard, change hairstyles or colors, or, in general, change my
appearance in any way, unless explicitly instructed to do so by the Director or
Costume Designer.

8. If I must miss a rehearsal because of an emergency, I will personally contact the Producers a minimum of 24 hours prior to the beginning of the rehearsal. If I miss a rehearsal and do not contact the Producers, I understand that my lack of consideration is enough for me to be dismissed from the ensemble.

9. I agree that I will not invite guests to rehearsals without express, prior approval of
the director.

10. I agree to assist with the production in any capacity, including but not limited to,
working on the set, helping with costume etc.

11. I understand that I must supply my own makeup and undergarments.

12. I will promote and foster a professional attitude: dedicated, productive, positive,
safe, pleasant, creative, collaborative. I will treat others with respect and courtesy.

___________________________________
Signature Date

Tuesday, 1 February 2011

4.2: Letter seeking permission to film.

To Whom This May Concern.

Production Title: Ben

Production Name: TARCLTD

Production Address: Harley Grove,
Bow
London
E3 2AT

Location (s) Provided: ...................................................

This document is to request permission to make the following location .............................

1. The location shall be made available to the producers on a sole and exclusive basis in connection with the production of 'Ben' between the 17th February - 25th February.

2. The producers have notified you of the scenes which are to be shot at the location, and you confirm and agree that you consent to the filming of these scenes, and you confirm that you will not make any objection in the future to the location being featured in the production, and you waive any and all right, claim and objection of whatever nature relating to the above.

3. The location shall not be represented under its real name within the body of the production, but will be credited as such during the productions credits.

4. The producers shall be entitled to incorporate all photographs and recordings, whether audio or audio-visual, made at the location between the 17th February - 25th February, in the production as they may require, at their sole discretion.

5. The producers shall not make any structural alterations to the location.

6. The producers shall treat the property with respect at all times and fully compensate the owner for any damages to the property, fixtures or fittings incurred by the production company or its agents during its use.

7. This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of England and Wales and subject to jurisdiction of the English Courts.

Please signify your acceptance of the above terms by signing and returning this form to the producers.

SIGNED ............................................................


SIGNED BY PRODUCERS .........................................................





Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to request your permission to use ______________ to film a part of my music video as a part of my Creative and Media Diploma. I can honestly say that it is for education only and not for commercial purposes. I promise to leave the area exactly how it was found with no damage or harm being done to it. I find it very important to get your authorisation to do so this letter

-not 4 commercial purposes: education only|
-promise to leave area how it was found
-say that it was for coursework.