Third day of filming - Monday 28th November

For this day: we intend to have the footage ready to use on the projector and have Lizzie sing with it playing in the background..

Our location: The lecture theatre which we filmed in!

Lizzie: Getting herself prepped for the shoot!

Lauren getting ready to film the projection segment of our music video!

We used an Apple Mac laptop to display the footage we cut together in the day to put through to the projector!

- Need to put together some footage from friday night's shoot (e.g. blurred lights, disco ball, sparkler, blank scenery without lizzie in the shot...etc) for the projector scenes.

Lecture theatre:

Booked from 02:15pm - 05:00pm. :)

Shots to use for the projection:

- Blurred lights

- Disco ball

- Motorway shots

- Sparkler

Costume:

Need a different costume to other filming days (e.g White/light coloured top, jeans and grey heels)

Equipment:

- Computer

- Projecter

- Film Camera

- 2x Battery packs / Charger

- Tripod

- Lighting

- Tapes

Sparkler Safety Instructions:

Garden Fireworks, Handheld Sparkler - Must be sold as packaged.

Warnings: For outdoor use only. Use only under adult supervision. Keep away from eyes and skin. Keep away from clothing etc. Spent sparklers remain very hot. Not to be given to children under 5 years of age.

Instructions: To be lit singly. hold the handle in gloved hand at arms length.

Second day of filming - Friday 25th November

 Lizzie getting her hair and makeup ready for the evening shoot!

In the car: we found a moment to pose for a picture whilst stuck in traffic - on the way to our locations!

Lauren filming some moving traffic/motorway footage within the car

Actress Lizzie: In the back of the car, smiley smiley!

An example of some of the blurred lights we achieved in filming!

On top of the hill in Beckton - Setting up the camera and tripod. Also taking some footage of the landscape/skyline of lights.

 Aimée directing the light on Lizzie to test out the intensity of the light.

Our equipment (Tripod and camera) set up on Bekton Hill.

Quick Snap Shot - Whey hey!!!

Location number 2: Tower Bridge!

One part of the location which we decided to film Lizzie on.

The 'JLS' inspired location

Aimée filming Lizzie by Tower Bridge

A well deserved pizza for each of us after a long night of filming. :p

Planning and preparation before the evening filming:

Must remember to bring in for the day of shoot:
- Costume
- Makeup

- Film camera
- Tripod
- Tapes
- L.E.D Lighting (portable)

- Camera (to take pictures)
- Get postcodes/addresses for locations!

- Music and Speaker
- Snacks
- Money (To purchase food and drink when out)

 Locations for filming:

- Tower bridge

- Beckton hill

- Victoria Docks

- Car (for filming the lights when travelling)

- Motorway

Equipment:

- Film Camera

- Battery for film camera

- Digital Camera

- Portable L.E.D Lights (for the outdoor use) PLUS the battery

- Tripod

- Tapes!

Lizzies outfit for the shoot:

- Off/On camera (Coat/Scarf and comfy, practical shoes for walking around in)

Considerations:

- Cold weather - ensure hot drinks/food is provided and the crew/actress is warm and comfortable.

- Possibility of problems when travelling to destinations

- Tieredness

- Length of filming

- Problems that may occur with equipment
- The public

Meal:

To motivate ourselves towards something and have a decent meal, we will need to ensure we eat something during/after our filming to keep us going - especially for our actress.
Pizza! - Dominoes in Greenwich?

Transport:

Aimée's car - petrol should be put in before we set off on the journeys to prevent hassle/breakdown!

Postcodes for 25/11/11 (second filming day)

For the second day of filming, I had to gather information about the locations Lauren and I would be filming at. For the three locations I looked at the parking availability and the address/postcode. We will be bringing along a SatNav so that we can get to the locations easier and without any hassel (for example, getting lost!...)


Wapping (Near Tower Bridge): FREE PARKING AFTER 5:30

Wapping high street SE16

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=wapping&hl=en&ll=51.504804,-0.067506&spn=0.000693,0.004128&sll=53.800651,-4.064941&sspn=23.931729,67.631836&vpsrc=6&hnear=Wapping&t=m&z=19&layer=c&cbll=51.504804,-0.067507&panoid=Z94IQmjoCbGJimtr2fDCsQ&cbp=11,200.94,,0,4.7

The hill: FREE PARKING

Albatross Close, East Ham, England, United Kingdom E6

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=beckton+alps&hl=en&ll=51.519087,0.058708&spn=0.000693,0.004128&sll=51.504804,-0.067506&sspn=0.001538,0.004128&vpsrc=6&hq=alps&hnear=Beckton&t=m&z=19&layer=c&cbll=51.519087,0.058708&panoid=dJeyOgyMRJPT5oWTVA4_dw&cbp=11,179.33,,0,11.29

Royal Docks: FREE PARKING

Wesley Avenue, East Ham, England, United Kingdom E16

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=Royal+Victoria+Dock,+East+Ham&hl=en&ll=51.504736,0.026994&spn=0.011086,0.066047&sll=51.519087,0.058708&sspn=0.001537,0.004128&vpsrc=6&hnear=Royal+Victoria+Dock&t=m&z=15&layer=c&cbll=51.504733,0.026974&panoid=MXxLwZaSlpbRLHdJ1Nuw1Q&cbp=11,0,,0,0

Friday 25/11/11 Call sheet

First day of filming - Monday 21st November

Monday: 21^st November 2011

Weather:
Cloudy - Highest 11°C Lowest 8°C

Locations:
Dartford - The Leigh Technology Academy

Studio

For our shoot, we were able to capture some good footage in the studio on some creative shots of our actor and create the bokeh (blurred light) effect behind her as she lip syncs/acts for the music video.
We intended to film for most (all) of the day, to gather a range of different shots and get enough done for the first day out of the three for filming. However, the first part of the day was a slow start because we were unable to film in the studio, as it was being used. We had filmed from 1:00pm til around 5:00pm so we had lots of time to have some footage.
As soon as the studio was available, we were able to set up our equipment (Film camera, tripod, lights onto the black backdrop) and organise Lizzie's costume and makeup.
We had carried out different shots and angles of lizzie performing, such as free hand and having the camera on the tripod.

Images of first shoot?

Lizzie's Timetable

In order for us to have a better plan around when the crew (Lauren and I) and Lizzie are able to film, we have create a timetable of Lizzie's free time for when she is able to act/perform:

Mondays: Free all day

Tuesday: Busy lessons period 1, 2 and 3. Free 4th lesson.

Wednesday: 1, 2, 3 Free. Busy 4th lesson . Work from about 6:45-7:45

Thursday: 1, 2, 3 Free. Busy 4th lesson

Friday: Busy all day (periods 1, 2, 3 and 4) Work from 6:45-7:45.

Saturday: Working from 9:00-5:00.

Sunday: Free all day.

Photoshoot One + Costume Planning

On Monday 14th November, Lauren, Lizzie and Aimée came into school to have a meeting and talk about the types of things we need practise/consider, such as costume, makeup and use of lighting.
First of all, We styled Lizzie's hair with straighteners. The reason why we decided to keep her hair straight, rather than curly, because we thought it would suit well with the costume and make her look more smart for the photographs.
We brought in plenty of makeup to decide upon and what would be suitable for lizzie to wear with her outfit. Lauren helped apply the makeup to Lizzie's face and eyes.
We brought in different lighting (such as fairy lights) to see how effective it would look and to help us have some practise before the day we film, and to see whether the lighting worked properly.
When taking shots of Lizzie, we had some considerations about the type of style the album Digipak can look like. Whilst taking shots, we talked about how suitable the photographs can look in relation to the style of the song, the concept and the image we are creating for the artist.

Main points of the day:
- Test shots
- Planning makeup/costume 

- Lighting (Fairy Lights and Photography Lighting)

- Camera composition
- Considerations about Digipak designing

 Aimée straightening and styling Lizzie's (actress/artist) hair

 Lauren hanging up the fairy lights on the black backdrop

Lauren applying the makeup and eye shadow to Lizzie, practising with different styles of eye shadow.

 Our selected dress/costume for Lizzie to wear in the studio shots

Other possible choices of clothing we brought in for judgement and suitability.

Result of the fairy lights hung up with no lights on

Lauren and I taking the practise shots/digipak shots of lizzie against the black backdrop

Our (messy :p) table of equipment,  lights, makeup and costume.

Lauren and I experimenting with the fairy light effects we can create

Another light effect we may incorporate within the music video - DISCO BALL!

Results:

(For this photo, we used a purple filter on the photography lights to test out what it would look like and to experiment with different effects)