AICE Media Studies

 During filming, one of my main behind-the-scenes roles was helping with camera angles and shot decisions. Even when I was acting in a scene, I still paid close attention to how the camera was being used. I suggested several different angles to make sure the video matched the mood of “Beaches” by beabadoobee. One of the main types of shots I suggested was over-the-shoulder shots because they help the audience feel more connected to the characters. These shots made the scenes feel more personal and emotional. I also suggested eye-level shots because they make the interaction between characters feel natural and realistic. One eye-level shot I helped plan started by facing the ocean and then slowly panned over to the two main characters talking. I thought this shot was important because it connected the calm feeling of the ocean with the emotional moment between the characters. I also helped choose wide shots at the beach to show the scenery and make the setting feel open and peaceful...

 When I arrived at the beach, the first thing I did was set everything up for filming. I put towels down and organized the area so the space looked ready for the scenes. I also brought snacks and set them up so I could take breaks in between filming. I picked a spot on the beach where there were not many people. Since it was a Wednesday, it was easier to find an open and quiet area. I chose a location that looked good on camera and would not have random people walking in the background. For my outfit, I wore a swimsuit with a cover up, and I changed my hair to make it look like a different day from the earlier scenes. My role was being the best friend, so most of my acting involved hanging out at the beach and doing simple actions like running, sitting, and having fun. I wanted my acting to look natural so the video would match the calm and emotional feeling of the song. I suggested several camera angles, such as over the shoulder shots and eye level shots. I thought these angles w...

 The first thing I did when I arrived at my friend’s house was take the photos for the music video. I helped get the box and the photos put up on the wall. I also decided where the photos should go so that they looked natural and meaningful. I had to change my outfit for each photo and figure out the best lighting and setting. I also had to plan what poses I would do in each picture, so I went online to find inspiration. My role as an actor was to play the best friend, which meant I had to act as if I was meeting up with someone. I also helped suggest camera angles, especially when we went outside. The lighting outside was challenging because some areas were very shady while others were very bright. I had to figure out the best spots to take the photos so they would turn out well. I had to do several retakes for some scenes because too much of the background could be seen. I almost ran out of Polaroid film because the lighting made it difficult to get good shots. I helped adjust th...

 During pre-production, I helped choose the song for our music video, and I picked “Beaches” by beabadoobee because I love the artist and the soft feeling of the song. I also liked the beach aesthetic that the song naturally creates. The calm tone of the music helped guide my ideas from the beginning. I wanted the video to have a soft and beachy mood that matched the overall sound. My goal was to make the visuals feel gentle and emotional without being overly dramatic. I wanted everything to look natural and simple so the mood of the song would come through clearly. The beach stood out to me as the location that matched this feeling the best. It fit perfectly with the title of the song, and I was excited to film there. The scenery at the beach helped capture the emotional tone I wanted to create. During this stage, one of my tasks was preparing the photos that would appear in the background of the video. I changed outfits, adjusted lighting, and experimented with settings to make t...

  Scene 1: Close up shot of the main character walking into her room holding a cardboard box.    Scene 2: A close up of a calendar. The main character will cross off the day that is two days before she moves.    Scene 3: The camera pans to the Polaroid photo beside the calendar and the main character looks at it longingly.    Scene 4: A medium shot of the main character looking at her message after hearing a notification.    Scene 5:  A close of the phone with the message app open. The message will be from her best friend asking her to go to the beach. Scene 6: Jump cut to a wide shot of the two friends holding hands as they arrive at the beach. Scene 7: Long shot of the two friends running on the shore. Scene 8: Wide shots of the two friends playing around in the ocean. Scene 9: Wide shot and high angle of the two friends sitting at the shore as the sun goes down. Scene 10: The scene will fade into the two friends hugging each other as they ...

  Props: Some of our props will be polaroid photos of the two best friends which will be used when the friend who moves away reminisces about her old friendship. Other props will include cardboard boxes, beach ball,  suitcases, and the polaroid camera itself.  Costumes: In our music video, there will be two characters being filmed, with each character having two costumes for each filming location. The first character will be the main character’s close friend. The main character’s close friend will wear a pink swimsuit top and black shorts at the Fort Lauderdale Beach location. At the second location, Tamia’s house driveway, the character will wear a Red T-shirt with black jeans. The second character will be the main character. The main character will wear a black swimsuit top and bottom with a white cover up at the Fort Lauderdale Beach location. At the second location, Tamia’s house driveway, the character will wear a black long sleeve shirt with ripped jeans. Schedule:...

  Ocean/beach theme music video Music Video Title - Young Rival - The Ocean URL - Young Rival - The Ocean   CAMS Close-Up Medium Long Shot Medium Shot Wide Shot Zoom Pan Tracking Shot Sound Non-Diegetic Sound Editing Jump cut Action match CLAMPS Costume They wear a pool/beach inspired outfit Lighting/color design The color of the video give an old film feature to it Props They have beach/pool themed items Set They are in a pool with some props and an area that viewers can’t see Friendship theme music video Music Video Title - lovelytheband - these are my friends URL - lovelytheband - these are my friends   CAMS Medium Shot Zoom Establishing Shot Wide Shot Pan Long Shot Three-Shot Close-Up High Angle Sound Non-Diegetic Sound Ambient sound Editing Jump cut Fade in Action match CLAMPS Costume They all wear regular clothing Lighting/color design The color of the set changes from white, to red, and then to black to back to white Props There's a door that they go through and th...