BRIEF 4: MUSIC VIDEO + LIGHTING + BEHIND THE SCENES

This is a fairly complicated brief, so read it carefully.

IMPORTANT: For this task you may work in groups of three or four, but each person will need to produce their own version of the brief. So, you may choose to produce four different and distinct pieces, or you may share some footage across groups. However, you MUST ALL produce separate edits of BOTH pieces.

Brief: You work for an independent video production company. You have been tasked with producing an extract from a new music video (Piece 1) for an artist aged between 16 and 18. There is no restriction on genre, but the production company have insisted that the video must be set in a UK school. In addition, you must also produce a 'behind the scenes' documentary (Piece 2) of the video shoot. 

Step 1: Even if you intend to shoot on your own camera or school camera, find a FREE app that allows you to control the exposure triangle when shooting video on your mobile phone.     

                  -    Aperture    -    Shutter Speed    -    ISO    -

NB: The task will need at least two cameras (or phones) working together. 

Step 2: Produce an extract from a music video (30 - 60 seconds). You will need to include:

• A performance element (Lip Syncing) shot from at least two different angles or shot lengths. 
• A narrative element (Lip Syncing optional). 
• At least one of the performance shots must use a single, controlled, light source (Ledzilla or Light Panel) and no other.
• At least two different social groups.

I'm going to post a few interesting Youtube videos about using a single light in your production. If you find any of your own, please post a link in the comments section below.

7 CINEMATIC Lighting Setups with ONE BUDGET Light!

8 CINEMATIC Looks With ONLY 1 light

CINEMATIC LIGHTING IN 5 MINUTES! [Using One Cheap Light]

Step 3: Produce a 'making of' video about the production of the music video (60 - 180 seconds). You will need to include:

• Director's commentary.
• Behind the scenes footage. 
• Reference to the technical resources that you used in the production.

NB: You may include MORE ELEMENTS than is stipulated in the brief but the music video extract should not exceed 60 seconds. 

Step 4: Present these elements on your blog in a post entitled:

BRIEF 4: MUSIC VIDEO +  LIGHTING +  BEHIND THE SCENES

DEADLINE: 20th December 2024

MARK SCHEME

MUSIC VIDEO MARK SCHEME
Lang: Genre	Production demonstrates understanding of codes and conventions of existing examples of the genre.
Lang: Mise	Production constructs meaning through use of mise en scene.
Industry	Production promotes artist/song
Representation	Representation is consciously constructed to appeal to target audience
Audience	Production is consciously constructed to appeal to target audience

CONVERGENCE
Industry	‘Making Of’ video promotes artist and encourages audience to view the video
Audience	‘Making Of’ video is consciously constructed to appeal to target audience

 

1: Minimal      2: Limited      3: Adequate      4: Good      5: Excellent