Production Diary

Regarding my own music videos, I have thought about more concepts and ideas I can include. As I have expressed before, I want my music video to have a narrative approach with perhaps some performance. If possible, I would also like to use a projector to present old video footage of memories and flashbacks in the background. I feel using a projector will give an old/antique feel. I have also started to think about how I will structure my video. Although it is quite early to decide, I think I will start with a symbolic object (such as a heart necklace) in an out of focus shot in black and white which then turns to a deep focus in colour when the video will begin. Other symbolic objects I want to include are a dead rose or a mirror as I think objects like these have lots of connotations attached to them which will be important for my video. I am aware that my ideas may change throughout the course of the project however I feel it is important to include all my initial thoughts in my production diary to see the progress of my work.

 During the summer, I plan to continue with my media project. As I will have more time, I will continue to come up with a suitable idea as well as searching for possible loactions and people I can use. By the time we return to school, I plan to carry out these activities so I know where and who I will be shooting as well as tackling some of the planning and research tasks. These tasks may include presenting my initial ideas and looking at previous existing music videos that inspire me.

 Moreover during this week, I undertook more research tasks. Firstly, I researched the history of music videos. During this task, I found out some interesting facts including how music videos started and what they were produced and shown on in the 1960s etc. It was also important to note the TV coverage of music video including the well-known programmes and channels ‘Top of the Pops’ and ‘MTV’. As ‘MTV’ is such a major and successful channel in today’s society it was intriguing to find out how it came about and the type of shows it used to air, compared to how far it has come today.

 My other research task was to analysis previous A2 work. I chose to analyse Claire’s music video from the previous year as I like her ideas and the way she has shot her footage. I also think the editing looks very professional. As she has only used a simple activity within her video, I thought her work was appropriate to analysis as I also want to include a simple task. By analysing and looking at previous work, it has given me more ideas towards my own and also prepared me for what to expect during this project.