Ancillary Task - Point 1

Lily Allen's image has played a huge role on how she is seen by her fans and people viewing her videos. Her edgy look attracts certain audience members as she manages to defeat the mainstream looks however get away with it.

   

 Here is Lily Allen's advertisement for her new song 'Sheezus'. The font for 'Lily Allen' is a simple print - in yellow. The yellow matches the shoes she is wearing, representing a 'Gold' type feel. She also wears chains in her hair and has gold featured around her outfit. The blue font for 'Sheezus' color co-ordinates with the blue in her dress, highlighted into her hair and the backdrop. 

Blog Update: Editing Process

I have filmed the lip-syncing side of the video. I only had one chance to film Bea and we got all the necessary shots done, as well as extra shots to be safe. I have yet to film Flora dancing, which has been arranged. The shots which are plain black are the parts Flora's dancing will fill in. I am now in the editing process, using iMovie to finalise it. The original song contains explicit content - however has been edited out of the soundtrack.

Getting Attention Onto My Blog

Here I have posted a link to my blog onto Facebook which will hopefully bring attention to my blog. This will give additional support and anticipation for my final music video - this will also help me gain more audience feedback once the video is finalised and posted. 

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.