Contact with Bea

As Bea and I aren't able to communicate Face-To-Face I have been in contact with her via Facebook. I sent her a link to the blog to give her the opportunity to have a look through the blog and see how I am planning the video. 

Point 25 - Props and Costume

COSTUMES

For the Lip-Syncer:

Multiple costumes will be:

In the plain white room, Bea will be wearing a patterned dress to contrast with the simplicity of the set around her. Nearer to the end of the video, Bea will be wearing a dressing gown as she is 'getting ready' to go somewhere.

In the Garden, Bea will be wearing a maxi dress or a floaty floral dress. The floral pattern would be very cliche for a garden scene around her - yet to decide if that is a good idea. 

In the Bedroom, Bea will be wearing a leopard print onesie, but the shots will be mainly close-ups. 

For the dancer:

Will only have one costume:

Flora will be wearing Black Leggings with a White top as these colors will work well when I put the dancing shots into Black and White. 

PROPS: 

For the Lip-Syncer: 

• Make up as she will be doing it in the mirror throughout the video 
• Hair Products / Accessories 
• All other props will be part of the set however there won't be very many props to save from complication 

For the Driver:

• Keys
• Porsche

For the Set:

• Multicolored cloth
• Dressing Table
• Porsche 
• Clothes to 'decorate' the room with
• Cosmetic Products

Point 24 - Casting and Casting Shots

I have decided to cast two females for my music video. I have considered having a male dancer but I think the song has a hidden meaning of iscolation. The two actresses will never come together - as the dancer is away within her own thoughts as is the singer.

Lip Syncer:

A friend from out of school named Beatrice Begg. She is very beautiful and would work well with the camera. She also has a slightly edgy look which I think would work well with this particular song.

Here is a headshot of Bea 

Dancer:

A girl who is in the junior school named Flora De La-Mortière. She is a very capable dancer and I feel she would capture the feeling and the meaning of the song very well through her dance.

Here is a headshot of Flora

Driver: As a part of the conclusion of the video - I am going to have Bea driven away in a Porsche. My Dad will be used to do this and will also be dressed as a driver in a tuxedo and dark sunglasses. 

Here is a headshot of my Dad - Gavin

Point 23 - Locations

For my music video I will be filming a majority of shots from home. I will be using a range of locations at home.

FROM HOME:

1. Greenhouse - To give outside/surreal scene for video

2. Drawing Room - Slightly done-up room which will give a superficial effect from the lip-syncer

3. 'Party Room' (above the stables) - A plain white background for the close-up shots. Will contrast with colors in video.

4. Bedroom - A place the lip-syncer feels 'at home'.

5. Garden - Won't be in bloom however the setting will be effective

FROM SCHOOL:

1. Dance Studio - A simple area for the very skilled and experienced dancer.

Photos Of Locations At Home:

1. Greenhouse:

2. Drawing Room: 

3. 'Party Room' (the room will not be decorated - but simply a white background).

4. Bedroom(pardon the mess…)

5. Garden

Photos Of Locations At Gordonstoun School: 

1. Dance Studio:

Here is my email to the Head Of Dance at Gordonstoun to seek permission to use one of the Dance Studios. I will post again once I hear back from her.