Before we film our music video it is important that we consider health and safety.
Are there any potential hazards that could pose a health and safety risk where your music video will take place?
Some of the scenes for our music video will be filmed in outdoor places such as wooded areas/parks. There could be hazards such as litter, branches and rocks to trip on/stand on. As it is a public area there could also be broken bottles etc that could present a danger. The main part of the music video will be filmed in a derelict building/outhouse. This could present hazards as the building wont be well maintained and may have crumbly walls, uneven floors and debris/sharp rocks laying about.
What will you do to ensure these risks are minimised?Before we begin recording in the outdoor area we will decide which parts of the area we would like to use and we will check the area for any dangers making ourselves aware of where we should avoid. In the building we will check for any unsafe areas before we begin filming, ensure everyone is aware of them, if possible correct them and clear out any dangerous mess.
Will the time of day/weather affect the outcome of the music video? Have you allowed for this?As certain scenes will be filmed outdoors the time of day and weather could have affect on the outcome of the video. Wind or rain could interfere with both the costume and makeup and the equipment and props used. Ideally it will be a clear day with not much wind. We wish to film the outdoor scenes at dusk just as the sun is setting, this will create the impression we are walking to a party which is taking place at night and also the dusky pinky tones will create a nice effect that will tie in with the grungey theme perfectly. However as there isn't much light during this time of day the filming of the scene may have be done over several days.
Have you considered lighting? What about the ‘problems’ of natural lighting, either outside, or streaming through a window? Will you need to use a flash? Have you considered reflective objects that might spoil the effect?
The main part of our music video will be recorded in a building which will have very little if any windows or light sources. We would like lowkey lighting to give the video a dingy feel however so that the people in the video are visible we will need one or two small light sources such as lamps out of shot. The section of the video that will be recorded at dusk shouldn't require too much artifical lighting if we manage to catch the natural lighting on time however as time goes on the people and objects in the shot could become sillhouetted and we would need extra lighting such as a portable lamp or torch, or even the light on the camera.
Do you need permission to record your music video in the place/venue you have in mind?We do not require permission to film the outdoor scenes in a public place however we have to be careful not to get anyone elses face or things such as number plates on cars etc in the shot as this could be seen as overlooking other peoples privacy. The building we will be using will be an outhouse belonging to a member of the group and we have full permission to use the building.
Are other people/crowds likely to be an issue for you? What have you done to ensure that it will not spoil the effect?Most of the video will be recorded indoors therefore other than those involved in the process there wont be any people around. However the scenes that we are filming outdoors could be affected by members of the public walking into shot or sitting in the area we wish to film in. The areas we wish to film in are relatively quiet, especially around the time we wish to film so this shouldn't be too much of a problem.
Are you reliant on lifts/props/friends’ equipment/models? How have you planned that these things will come together at the appointed time? We have asked quite a lot of people to feature in our video in order to create a party atmosphere and create the wild effect we wish to. We will need to ensure that everyone is free at a time that is suitable for everyone else which may take some working out. Once we have organised a day and time we are also relying on everybody still being able to turn up at the arranged time. The props being used in the video belong to the members of the group therefore we have no worries about needing permission or favours from people. The recording equipment we will be using will belong to the media department at college therefore we will need permission from our lecturer to borrow the neccasary equipment.
Are there any potential hazards that could pose a health and safety risk where your music video will take place?
Some of the scenes for our music video will be filmed in outdoor places such as wooded areas/parks. There could be hazards such as litter, branches and rocks to trip on/stand on. As it is a public area there could also be broken bottles etc that could present a danger. The main part of the music video will be filmed in a derelict building/outhouse. This could present hazards as the building wont be well maintained and may have crumbly walls, uneven floors and debris/sharp rocks laying about.
What will you do to ensure these risks are minimised?Before we begin recording in the outdoor area we will decide which parts of the area we would like to use and we will check the area for any dangers making ourselves aware of where we should avoid. In the building we will check for any unsafe areas before we begin filming, ensure everyone is aware of them, if possible correct them and clear out any dangerous mess.
Will the time of day/weather affect the outcome of the music video? Have you allowed for this?As certain scenes will be filmed outdoors the time of day and weather could have affect on the outcome of the video. Wind or rain could interfere with both the costume and makeup and the equipment and props used. Ideally it will be a clear day with not much wind. We wish to film the outdoor scenes at dusk just as the sun is setting, this will create the impression we are walking to a party which is taking place at night and also the dusky pinky tones will create a nice effect that will tie in with the grungey theme perfectly. However as there isn't much light during this time of day the filming of the scene may have be done over several days.
Have you considered lighting? What about the ‘problems’ of natural lighting, either outside, or streaming through a window? Will you need to use a flash? Have you considered reflective objects that might spoil the effect?
The main part of our music video will be recorded in a building which will have very little if any windows or light sources. We would like lowkey lighting to give the video a dingy feel however so that the people in the video are visible we will need one or two small light sources such as lamps out of shot. The section of the video that will be recorded at dusk shouldn't require too much artifical lighting if we manage to catch the natural lighting on time however as time goes on the people and objects in the shot could become sillhouetted and we would need extra lighting such as a portable lamp or torch, or even the light on the camera.
Do you need permission to record your music video in the place/venue you have in mind?We do not require permission to film the outdoor scenes in a public place however we have to be careful not to get anyone elses face or things such as number plates on cars etc in the shot as this could be seen as overlooking other peoples privacy. The building we will be using will be an outhouse belonging to a member of the group and we have full permission to use the building.
Are other people/crowds likely to be an issue for you? What have you done to ensure that it will not spoil the effect?Most of the video will be recorded indoors therefore other than those involved in the process there wont be any people around. However the scenes that we are filming outdoors could be affected by members of the public walking into shot or sitting in the area we wish to film in. The areas we wish to film in are relatively quiet, especially around the time we wish to film so this shouldn't be too much of a problem.
Are you reliant on lifts/props/friends’ equipment/models? How have you planned that these things will come together at the appointed time? We have asked quite a lot of people to feature in our video in order to create a party atmosphere and create the wild effect we wish to. We will need to ensure that everyone is free at a time that is suitable for everyone else which may take some working out. Once we have organised a day and time we are also relying on everybody still being able to turn up at the arranged time. The props being used in the video belong to the members of the group therefore we have no worries about needing permission or favours from people. The recording equipment we will be using will belong to the media department at college therefore we will need permission from our lecturer to borrow the neccasary equipment.
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