Production Diary

 This past week I have been working on my blog both in class and at home. Recently, my main focus has been research so I have learnt more about the music industry by finding out about the typical music video conventions as well as the music channels. I think it is important to learn about this type of information if I am creating a music video myself, as it gives me some background knowledge regarding my piece of work. As I am personally interested in music, I found researching this type of information about the industry exciting as it is background information I never knew before. Especially my post regarding the music channels as I learnt about how major and successful music channels like 'MTV' started out and how they have progressed/changed over the years. MTV in particular now airs more reality TV shows and documentaries as well as VIVA yet VIVA is still very music orientated.

 I have also been thinking more about my own music video. Now that I have a basic idea and song for my music video which will be 'You' by the Pretty Reckless I am able to make a start on the planning side of my coursework. I chose this song as is goes with my type of 'heartbreak' theme plus there is a repetitive music sequence and lyrics which I think will be easier to create a music video for.  In my opinion, I think this side of the blog will also be very interesting for me as I will enjoy seeing how my ideas progress and  I like the creative side of the course. Taking this into account, I have made the location reece planning post to discuss the type of locations I will film. These were also discussed in my initial planning ideas post were I spoke about being able to film in a busy city like London as well as a deserted place such as a field or the woods. These locations are very accessible for me plus I have also considered shooting in my house for more of the basic shots and in the studio for the performance part of my video.

 For the rest of this week and next, I would like the continue with more research posts yet I am also going to start focusing on the planning side to get a very specific idea of what I want my final video to look like as I will have to start shooting very soon.