Evaluation of Shoot Day:

 Evaluation of Shoot Day:

Before our shoot day, we constructed the set in the studio, so that it would be ready for us to film first thing in the morning. Firstly, we created a room like shape using seven boards so that it formed an open box shape. We then began cutting, numbering and placing the wallpaper on these walls so that it began to resemble a real bedroom. After this, we moved the furniture into the room, starting with the mattress and parts of the broken bed frame. After this, we put the drum kit into the room, and then place the chest of drawers next to it. Having stuffed the drawers with overflowing clothes, we then put some of the broken photo frames on top of the drawers. After this, we set up the light bulb hanging from the ceiling as well as the light bulb and fairy lights. This involved draping or sticking the wire over the walls, so that we could connect them to the power source. As we did not want to ruin the illusion of a real room, we worked hard to ensure that the wires were hardly visible. We then drilled holes in the walls, and placed a light behind the walls so that it shone through the holes in order to give the impression of bullet holes. We added to this destroyed effect, by having some of the picture frames on the wall crooked or partially falling down. We were pleased with how the set look, and as we had ensured that the band knew what to wear and what the actors needed, we were happy with what we had to do the next day.

Before we could start shooting, we had to dress the band and make sure that they looked exactly how we wanted them too. Having done this, we applied a small amount of make up to the band members so that their faces wouldn’t appear shiny under the harsh lights. Moreover, we tied back the drummer’s long hair, as we did not want it to obstruct his face while filming. We were happy with how the band looked, and as we had prepared the studio and set the day before, we were ready to start filming. However, there was a gas leak in the studio and as there are numerous cables and equipment, we had to wait for the green light before we filmed. This pushed back our schedule, so we decided (after a short scout around our school grounds for a location that resembled my house) that it would be better to wait until we would have longer to shoot the narrative section of the video.

Finally, we managed to begin filming thus made the last few adjustments to the set. We filled the set with feathers from the ripped pillows and duvet, and then scattered them around the room. We also tore pieces of the wall paper, and stuffed some of the feathers into the cracks shown. Having placed the drummer in the set, we then put feathers on top of the largest symbol so that they would rain down every time he smashed it. We used a crane just outside the line of the camera, and placed a bucket and a fan up there so that we could scatter feathers onto the band when they were playing, to give the effect that the room really had been destroyed.We gave the lead singer a microphone on  a stand, as it drew more attention to him as the 'front man' of the band and helped to centre the camera in the room.  

During the shoot, we divided the roles so that we all got a chance to do something and we decided that we would change the roles on the next shoot, so that everyone got to do something different. I was the director, therefore was in charge of the keeping the shoot on schedule, deciding what shots to film and encouraging the band. As we were running late, I had to ensure that we keep the shoot moving, thus we could not take too much time in between takes. Quickly a routine appeared though, that involved sweeping up the used feathers, placing them back in the bucket ready to use next time and making a comment on the band. I knew that the band would get quite tired as the shoot progressed, thus I tried to encourage them as much as possible so that they would continue to be excited and look alive in the shots. Also, I found that the best way to change something was to first use a compliment and then criticize, so that the band felt comfortable but also meant that we filmed what we wanted too.

We did have a few problems, such as the base player’s strap breaking, and then breaking again so that we had to re-film the wide shot 4 times, as the continuity would have been affected due to us changing the strap each time. Also, the guitarist began the shoot as quite awkward and timid, and this came across on camera. However, after a few takes and encouragement he soon settled into it, and in the end interacted well with other members of the band.

 Overall, the shoot day, despite being very stressful was a success, as the footage we achieved was exactly what we wanted too. The set looked amazing on camera and the band really worked together, so that they gave a group performance instead of individual ones. We worked well together as a group, as we each knew what we had to do and this enabled us to shoot all that we wanted too. I do wish that we had had more time to film the performance element, as it would have taken away some of the pressure to shoot things well the first time, but I think we did well despite this unforeseen event. I was especially happy with how the shoot went, considering that we only had 2 weeks to prepare for the shoot and did not really have a formal story board. Luckily, everything came to together, and I think this is due to us working well as a team.

Having taken numerous still images of the band during the shoot, we decided to focus the website and artwork around some of these images, as it will promote them more than a piece of abstract art.