Representation in our Music Video

We were set the task to film ourselves discussing representation in our music video. We spoke about a range of features such as mise en scene, camerawork, editing and stereotypes. By discussing this allowed us to plan what representation we were going to include and build in our music video. By doing so we gained a clearer understanding of what we were aiming to achieve in detail.

Location, Costume, Equipment and Props

 This is a post that shows my planning of the locations, costume, equipment and props. The locations shows the different locations as well as a map of where they are. The costume shows three costume types and why I have chosen them. The equipment and props show a list of items that will be used in the music video or to make the music video and it includes why they are being used. This all helps with the planning and preparation of the music video as they will all be used or needed in the making of the music video. This saves time and organises characters and people involved.

Record Labels

Record labels from ellelew

This post shows a number of record labels that are associated with indie bands similar to mine. I have also done additional research a couple of record labels and saw what bands they manage and market. This helped me make an overall decision on the record label I have chosen for my band.

Shooting Schedule

Animatic Storyboard

Storyboard

Here are a few images of a digital storyboard that myself and my team created. We made it full of detail so we had a clear plan to go off when filming. By doing so, it allows us to save time as having a plan ahead helps with organisation and ensures we don’t waste valuable time.

Risk Assessment for Filming

Risk Assessment

 

What is a risk assessment?
When filming, especially in the music industry- risk assessments are very important to ensure that if an accident occurs- you would have previous assessed the risk and tried to your best to prevent it, making claiming insurance easier! However, this does not apply so much for an A-level Media Studies music video- but we have tried our best to scale down the process to get a feel for what real music producers have to do when producing a music video.

Risk assessment is the process where you:

- Identify hazards.
- Analyze or evaluate the risk associated with that hazard.
- Determine appropriate ways to eliminate or control the hazard.

In practical terms, a risk assessment is a thorough look at your workplace to identify those things, situations, processes, etc that may cause harm, particularly to people. After identification is made, you evaluate how likely and severe the risk is, and then decide what measures should be in place to effectively prevent or control the harm from happening.

Why is risk assessment important?
Risk assessments are very important as they form an integral part of a good occupational health and safety management plan. They help to:

- Create awareness of hazards and risks.
- Identify who may be at risk (employees, cleaners, visitors, contractors, the public, etc).
- Determine if existing control measures are adequate or if more should be done.
- Prevent injuries or illnesses when done at the design or planning stage.
- Prioritize hazards and control measures.

What is the goal of risk assessment?
The aim of the risk assessment process is to remove a hazard or reduce the level of its risk by adding precautions or control measures, as necessary. By doing so, you have created a safer and healthier workplace

 

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