Band Performance Scenes - Inspiration From 'We Shall Visit'

Islet | We Shall Visit

This video is strictly a performance showcase, there is no narrative or plot whatsoever. Instead, the band perform in a blandly anonymous location, and careful editing with strange effects (as shown below) give the video the extra something it needs to be entertaining.

We've decided against the use of these effects as they would not fit the mood of the song, as it's not nearly as 'psychedelic' as 'We Shall Visit'.

However there are still things we can take from this video, even if they're small. For example, the idea of the band playing to themselves, instead of the audience is an interesting idea. The cinematography in this video is definitely something we should aim for as it manages to stay exciting by snapping between band members quickly and sharply, and shooting at odd angles.

Animatic

Test Footage

Creative use of technology

Technology

For our video, we will be using a range of different techniques such as using black and white shots, different shots such as over the shoulder, close up and mid shots. Also we will be using split screens for when they are texting, wipes and different effects for when we change from one shot to another.

Cinematographic Style - Inspiration From 'Leave Before The Lights Come On'

Arctic Monkeys | Leave Before The Lights Come On

'Leave Before The Lights Come On' is a music video which is totally plot-driven, unlike our video, which blends a narrative with a band performing the song...

However, we can take inspiration from the video, which we can apply to or underlying story. In particular, we will mirror the style of cinematography. The style in this video is very rough, but neatly edited together. What this does, is create a sense of reality, while still making the story clear to the audience, very important without any dialogue; (this video contains none).

Another technique we will keep in mind during the shoot and apply in editing is the use of jump-cuts. They are used very subtly in the aforementioned video, but are very effective.

A technique which we hadn't at all considered, but are now very attracted to is the use of freeze-frames.

These two images are both freeze frames and in consecutive order, they add tension to the scene and serve as an easy way to help the images sync to the music.

These freeze frames also highlight the expressions on each character's faces, and force the viewer to see them in detail. We clearly see desperation (above) and anger (left). These two simple images tell us a lot about the characters and their place in the narrative.

Risk Assesment

RISK ASSESMENT

Hazard:

What could cause harm?

Knifes and forks.

What is the likelihood of this happening?

The likelihood of this of happening is low.

Who or what would be harmed?

Harm from all of these hazards can cause cuts and bruises to you or others

How much harm?

(2) Reduce or substitute will be required.

(1) Eliminate. (2) Reduce or substitute. (3) Isolate. (4) Control. (5) Personal protective equipment

Hazard:

What could cause harm?

Glasses.

What is the likelihood of this happening?

The likelihood of this happening is low.

Who or what would be harmed?

You and others may be harmed from smashed glass.

How much harm?

2) Reduce or substitute will be required.

(1) Eliminate. (2) Reduce or substitute. (3) Isolate. (4) Control. (5) Personal protective equipment

Hazard:

What could cause harm?

Plates being destroyed.

What is the likelihood of this happening?

Lead to blindness.

Who or what would be harmed?

You and other may be harmed.

How much harm?

Control (5) Personal protective

Applying the following priorities, how will this risk be managed?

Goggles and gloves will be worn and a set up environment to control where they smash.

(1) Eliminate. (2) Reduce or substitute. (3) Isolate. (4) Control. (5) Personal protective equipment

CD Cover Ideas

We have found that the dimensions for a CD cover are 342 by 301 pixels. Some of the ideas that we have for the CD cover are using either a plain coloured background or using a photo as the background.