Location Planning

Location Planning

Now that me and my group have decided on the content in the video in terms of camera, mise-en-scene, narrative etc. it is time that we think of some locations that we are going to use in our final product. We are aiming to use at least 4 different locations so that the video is kept interesting and the audience can relate to the narrative from the use of different locations. The use of difference locations will be extremely important i our video as it will separate the narrative out as well as give character familiarity when the different characters are in certain locations. 

We have already planning on having a male and female relationship narrative in our video that shows them separately trying to be together. To further enhance this idea we have decided that we are going to use two different starting locations for each character whilst they are separate. When they finally find one another this will be in the third location - somewhere different with a different atmosphere to reflect the change of the storyline in the video. These three locations are going to be outside in different types of environments. To fit in with the style of our genre and to support generic media conventions of the genre we are also going to use a studio location that shows footage of band members playing the song when the footage cuts away from the narrative in the video. 

As we have already discussed the idea of using nature elements in mise-en-scene we have decided to use locations that portray this as well. When the two characters start separately we are going to use juxtaposing locations to show the differences between them. 

The first location we have decided to use is an industrial setting. This has come from inspiration from other rock music videos that we have analysed in the research process of our project. We have decided that we will film close ups of the male character in this location, in a shallow focus so that he is in focus and the background is blurred. The reason we have decided on this industrial location is because it is quite rural as well as having connotations. The idea of mans affect on the landscape is important in our video as it fits in with meaning and what we are trying to portray. 

These images are taken on Tees Road which is close to where me and my group live so they are an appropriate location for us to film. 

The female location that we have decided to use is going to be a beach setting. This is because is contrasts the industrial setting perfectly and shows a difference in characters and familiar locations. Also, the beauty of the beach fits in with our natural theme throughout the video - using earth elements and sand and sea reflect these in the video. As well as this shots of the ocean and waves in our video are going to reflect change - so when the narrative changes and the characters are reunited the locations make sense. There are also many connotations with the sea, one being anger. This fits in with the narrative of our video as the female is going to be shown to be angry in the video as she is being kept away and trapped. 

Our local beach is Seaton Carew so we have decided to use that beach as our filming location. 

As a third location when our characters are together we have decided to use a woodland environment to reflect closeness. For example the closeness of the trees and protection of trees connotations will be important in this part of the video as it will be when the mood and atmosphere in the video changes and the lovers are reunited together. Also, the leaves and trees will fit into the theme of our video of nature and earth elements as well as matching the costume and masks that we have thought about and made. 

The woodland area we have decided on using is a local park that has many trees and greenery - Ward Jackson Park.

In our video we are also having many close up and arty shots of nature, for example small streams and sunsets. This is to reflect the mood and overall tone of the video as well as fit in with the narrative we are going to portray. To do this we have decided on getting this footage whilst at the above locations mentioned.  We also discussed using the studio at our college to create a low key lighting environment for the band members to play. When we decide on the filming date of these shots we will book out the studio and carry out the filming.