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For our music video, we attempted to have our lead (Kala) mimic Kesha's style.

 

Within various music videos of Kesha's, she can always be seen as having heavy eye make. This can differ from having glitter, or as the screen shot below shows, studs on her eyebrows. The screenshot is taken from 'We R Who We Are'. This adds to Kesha's image and star motif, as eye make up (glitter in particular), is something that is nearly always incorporated in her videos.

Whilst filming a particular scene, we decided to reflect this certain aspect of Kesha's onto our lead. We achieved this through using face crayons. Rumena Ahmed took to drawing different coloured swirls and patterns on and around Kala's eyelid. The screenshot below shows the patterns that Rumena drew. The use of bright colours can also be associated with Kesha, as well as link to the 'Crazy Kids' theme.

Behind-the-scene images

Whilst filming for our music video, I took various pictures of Rumena and Chloe setting up behind the scenes. This included images of them setting up things such as the tripods, as well as lighting and filming. Rumena had control over the lighting, whilst Chloe Connell and I filmed. Chloe Connell then took an image of me setting up the camera. Chloe Connell then added the pictures onto Fotor Photo Collage, which shows exactly how we took to preparing for filming. Among the photos, i took a still image of our lead positioning herself for the camera. 

Each picture demonstrates different steps we had to take, in order to achieve a certain image. For an example the bottom right picture shows how we used props such as pink balloons and streamers. This is conventional in pop videos, such as the video for 'TGIF' by Katy Perry as it connotes a theme of fun. In this case it links to theme of 'crazy kids' and 'partying', which have been dominant within our video, and are similar to the star motif of Kesha who is seen as a 'wild child'. 
Below is a print screen from Kesha's music video for 'C'Mon', which also uses streamers:

The bottom middle picture shows Rumena adjusting the hair of the lead, and this shows how paying attention to small detail is essential. 

I also took behind the scene images for when we used the green screen, which I added together through the use of InstacCollage. Below shows Chloe and Rumena setting up:

Music video equipment list

For our music video, we all as a group came together, to think of what possible items would be needed. This will enable us to keep track of things that will need to be present whilst filming. It will help us to know what to bring, in order for our video to successfully resemble the qualities of the pop genre, as well as Kesha's style. I created the equipment list for my group:

-Camera
-Tripod

 -Polaroid camera
-Party poppers
-Disco Ball
-Torch
-Balloons
-Streamers
-Cups
-Glitter
-Punch bowl
-Drinks
-Lab coats
-Ladles
-Beakers
-Tubes
-Make-up
-Mirror
-Spotlights

Costume list

I conducted a costume list by uploading images on to the app 'InstaCollage'. This includes particular clothing that our main lead (Kala Hill) will wear for our music video:

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We have carefully considered what type of clothing would be most suitable for Kala to wear, as she will be mimicking Kesha's style. For example we have chosen gold glitter shorts, as Kesha is known for incorporating glitter into her outfits as well as make up. Kesha tends to opt for bright clothing, which will be reflected in the bright aztec dress/crop top that we have chosen.

Kesha caters for the male gaze in her videos, by wearing 'sexy' and provocative clothing. We will achieve this look through the use of shorts, as well as crop tops and heels. This is conventional for the pop genre, for an example Katy Perry is denoted as wearing bikinis for video 'California Girls'.

Near the end of the song 'Crazy Kids', there is a slower more part, in which Kesha expresses her emotions through singing soulfully. For this part of the song we will have our lead in the fluffy white jumper with red hearts. This will connote a sense of softness, and will contrast the crazy and bright outfits, which accompany the rest of upbeat song.

Health and safety risk assesment

Rumena Ahmed conducted a health and safety risk assessment, and then uploaded it onto SlideShare.

By doing this we became more conscious of any risks or dangers that may occur, whilst filming. This allows us to remain prepared in case of any emergencies, which may possibly arise in certain situations. This makes sure that the safety of those involved in making the music video, is considered through out.

Filming schedule

Rumena Ahmed conducted a filming schedule on behalf of the group.

 

This enabled us to know what shot we were filming, in our differing locations. This was essential as we have many locations, which we intend to incorporate in our video. This will enable us to plan what needs to shot on what day, hence improving our organisation skills. This ensures that filming runs as smoothly as possible, as we will be able to have things ready beforehand.

 

 

 

 

 

Shotlist

On behalf of my group, I completed a shortlist of our video, and the uploaded it via SlideShare. This will enable us to know exactly what to film, at what location, and what point in the song. This will help us keep track of filming, and will improve our organisation skills.