Prop List

Prop: A prop, formally known as (theatrical) property, is an object used on stage or on screen by actors during a performance or screen production. In practical terms, a prop is considered to be anything movable or portable on a stage or a set, distinct from the actors, scenery, costumes, and electrical equipment.

This is our prop list. It is important to have a prop list so that, as a group, we know exactly what props are needed for each shot and whether or not these props are suitable for what we are trying to achieve; this is important as the wrong style of props could lead to a jarring music video narrative. By having a prop list, it saves time, and when preparing to film we can quickly check what props we've got with us and whether or not we have missed anything important.

Shot List

Shot list: A full log of all the shots you want to include in your film. Essentially it is a checklist filled with details that will give your film a sense of direction and efficiency.

By utilising this shot list and filming alongside our storyboard, time efficiency will remain, as we will know exactly what shot comes in at what time and for how long. A shot list also helps directors and camera operators follow the same process whilst filming as it allows everyone to see clearly how the music video will be filmed. It will also help to keep crew on track with their original ideas and help to achieve the music video they planned and the one they showed to their target audience focus group instead of getting side tracked with other ideas.

Audience Pitch to Class Feedback

Megan:

• Sufficient detail throughout and I liked the costume idea and digipak drawings. Explanation of locations are very clear and can see that there is a journey taking place throughout the music video through the locations.
• I really like your song choice. I agree with you that there are lots of possibilities for this song.

Simran:

• Sufficient detail throughout, backed up points with images etc. I thought the digipak drawings were very detailed with everything explained well. Main idea is explained very well and can't wait to see what the end/final product looks like.
• The fact that EDM music videos do not tend to feature the artist(s), and that they often employ narratives that are unrelated to the lyrics could be an advantage. I personally prefer it when the narrative of a music video is related to the lyrics; looking at your animatic, this shouldn’t be a problem.

Mr Kerrigan:

• Your locations are well researched.
• Your animatic is easy to follow; I feel you have a good idea of what you are attempting to achieve. I’m looking forward to seeing how you execute it.
• Your ideas for your actress’s clothing make sense.
• I like the idea for your music video given your comparatively limited means. I think it strikes the balance of being both interesting and achievable. As you have correctly noted, EDM videos often involve some sort of connection to a club; I think that the idea of tracking your actress in the run up to a night out is a great idea. Make sure that you make your links between the content of the music video and the lyrics obvious to your audience.

Audience Pitch to Class

Animatic Storyboard

Animatic: A preliminary version of a film, produced by shooting successive sections of a storyboard and adding a soundtrack.

Phoebe: "I'm even more excited to be starring in this music video now that I've been able to see the animatic. I can really envision the story line. It's a cool concept."

James: “I think the group has done really well in making the animatic and I think the shots they have chosen fit really well.”

Alex: “The theme of romance really comes through and I feel like the music video is slowly coming alive what with now having an animatic version of it. I’m so excited to see the final thing"

Scarlett: “I finally see what the group is intending to achieve now that I've seen the animatic. I look forward to seeing the real thing.”

Ben: “I think the animatic does represent a simplified version of what The Chainsmokers achieve in their own music videos. However, they don’t have the same level of production so it is clear its being done on an amateur scale.”

Storyboard

Storyboard: A sequence of drawings, typically with some directions and dialogue, representing the shots planned for a film or television production.

What is the purpose of a storyboard? To organise the images to be displayed in a sequence for a motion picture, animation, or interactive media sequence. Storyboards make it easier for the editor to know what order the clips should be shown in.

Feedback

Phoebe: "I'm really excited to feature in this music video. When listening to the song and looking at the story board I can really envision the story line and its cool concept."

James: "I'm not the biggest fan of the song. I wouldn't say EDM is my favourite genre; however, I think the group has done really well in finding a story to go with the song."

Alex: "It follows the romance theme of the EDM genre but doesn't include a club or dancing scene, which is common in these types of videos within this genre, however I'm interested to see the final product."

Scarlett: "It's cool, however until I see visuals to audio I won't know if it really works. It will be cool to see though and its a good idea."

Ben: "I love The Chainsmokers so I'm really excited to see how they're represented in these guy's music video to one of their songs."

Props Research