This blogpost is written by both my teammate, Rachelle, and I. This blogpost will outline some decisions we made relating to the stars in the music video.
After several discussions, we decided to have our music video as a one-time collaboration between two artists. This is because by collaborating, our artists will be able to reach a wider range of audience, which correlates to the media synergy. Media synergy is when different media companies work together in order to reach an objective they couldn’t have done alone. In this case, the artists would collaborate to reach audiences from different genres, potentially increasing exposure and peaking the interest of new audiences, this also works vice-versa.
Here is where I will put some developments made during the creation of this music video project. This blog is written by me and may be referred to in other parts of the project.
Star(s) name:
Rachelle
Name Ideas:
Wynona
WyNa
Nana
Willow
Heath
Scilla
Iris
Primrose
Daphne
Viola
At first, we were kind of lost in the direction we wanted to go to in terms of the stage name. After discussing and brainstorming, we decided to make our stage names flower related. We had this idea after realizing that it would be pretty interesting if the stage names of both of the artists in this song could conflict with one another so it would be a cool coincidence in relation to the music video which is about a separation of friends. Learning this I decided to search up flowers that bloom in the winter as it would contrast to the stage name of the other artist whose name will be related to a summer blooming flower (Jasmine).
Jasmine
Name ideas:
Jasmine
Dahlia
Clematis
Poppy
Daisy
Lily
Marigold
Zinnia
Vinca
Peony
Jasmine’s (my) name was the main inspiration for keeping our stage names flower based, so we decided to keep the name of the artist and the stage name the same.
This is the filming schedule made by Beatrice to organize sessions of filming in our group during this music video project.
Self-Reflection:
Before project:
How will a schedule help you?
A schedule will help my team and I in organizing and allocating our time efficiently so we will have enough time to finish recording and developing all of our scenes in the music video project. Other than that, it will remind us of what to bring (equipments and props column), what to be careful of and what we need to remember to do since the notes section will guide us. The media filming schedule can also help us keep track of what scenes we have recorded and what scenes we haven't recorded yet as there are dates to keep us on track with the time.
Is it realistic?
Although it may seem like a solid schedule, it isn't realistic to believe that we can follow exactly the schedule that is recorded as there are variables that are unpredictable like some people not being able to go on certain dates suddenly. Even so, I think that it is still a bit realistic since we decided to spread the workload pretty evenly throughout the different dates so we don't expect to finish recording a huge chunk of the recording in just a day.
What problems might you face?
I think one of the main problems would again be the unforeseen variables that may mess up the flow of the schedule since if one of the sessions in the schedule isn't completed, we'll have to move it to another day and push back the recordings of the others scenes by a day too. This will result in us having to compensate for the missed session in another time. So to avoid this, we will try our best to attend all the schedules we have set in the schedule to prevent any misunderstandings.
This blogpost will include relevant classwork surrounding theories, technical skills and others that are related to this Component 3, music video project.
Clapper Board:
During media class, we learned about the clapper board. Although I knew what it was beforehand as it is quite iconic, I never thought that there would be a practical use for it. I learned that the clapper board is used to signify the start and ending of a scene and the scene number or attempt. For editors, they are able to see the wavelength of the audios recorded for scenes. Now, the use for the clapper board is to create a loud noise at the start and the end of the scene so that the editor saves time from searching through each recording for the parts that they will need to use. The loud noise created causes the wavelength to become a straight line which is very visible compared to other audios from the scene. The editor can now choose to cut the recording from when the line appears in the audio to when it appears the next time on the same recording. Since we don't have a clapper board, my team and I decided that we will just use the sound of us clapping to create the same effect that the clapper board. I think that this will be very useful for this music video project as there will be many attempts for recording scenes and by using this method, it will cut down time scrolling through the audios, making it more efficient in the production process.
does on a budget.
Here is the little drawing that our media teacher (Mr Nick) drew in order to demonstrate the capabilities of the clapper board. I personally think it was very effective and straightforward to understand!
Storyboard:
A storyboard can be described as a chain of illustrations with annotations which can help to portray drafts of scenes visually before recording and finalising them. I had learned how to do this during a class project in Media Studies prior to this component 3 project. Here is what I did:
Here is a simple and quick sketch I made for the draft of a storyboard which would be used for a scene in a video I was helping to produce. After briefly reading through a script, I tried to visualise the scene in order to communicate to the camera-man exactly what I had in mind. This would guide the camera-man as they would understand what and how to film the scenes.
After that, I (the mock-actor), tried to act out the scene that I had planned with this quick sketch and recorded it. After trying to record the scene, I realized that there were a couple flaws to the storyboard draft I made. Firstly, in the draft storyboard I drew the bag being thrown onto the couch immediately as the actor walks into the room. While trying to act out this scene, I actually found that it was impossible to place the bag down like this. Instead, I revised it and made it so that the actor would place the bag down with both hands slowly while sighing in order to give a more realistic effect of her being tired after coming home from school. Other than that, the scene with the opening of the laptop was also something we had to modify. My camera-man and I felt that if we decided to film it from a POV camera angle, it would seem to be disconnected. To make the scene feel more cohesive, we decided to just shoot from a medium close-up angle from behind, showing the actor entering the scene to open the laptop to make it seem like it didn't come from nowhere. I think that these changes were actually really good and it will make it much easier for the final actor to understand when the time comes for her to act out this scene.
Here is the link just in case the video doesn't play: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CukIcWw8vnM
After realising all of these problems and making adjustments accordingly, I revised my storyboard and made it more realistic, detailed and finalised it. Here is the end result of what I came up with:
Theory of Stardom:
I have learned about the Theory of Stardom in class, here is what I summarised from the lessons:
Theory of Stardom was theorised by Richard Dyer. This theory states that an artist and their “persona” (meaning their alter ego shown to their audience) are two different beings, each having their own personalities. Dyer claims that star personas are carefully and deliberately constructed in order to appeal to their target audiences. This is how he describes this:
REAL Persona:
This is the authentic personality of the star as an individual in their personal life when they are not in the public’s eyes. This can mostly be observed through interviews, documentaries and behind the scenes footage which don’t require a performance.
REEL Persona:
This is their constructed identity which has been made in order to fulfil the expectations of the public and audience. This can be seen during performances, music videos and in social media posts.
This will be useful because in this project, I’ll need to make a persona for my artist in the music video.
Here is a classwork I did together with my teammates to support my understanding of this theory even further:
WEEK 4 - REEL AND REAL PERSONA (Stardom Theory) - Classwork
Names:
Jasmine, Rachelle, Beatrice
Celebrity:
Camila Cabello
REEL persona:
What image to they project through their work (films, music, social media)
Camilla Cabello portrays herself as a seductive and iconic figure. She is always confident and is a feminist.
REAL persona:
Have there been any cracks in this image (examples)
Camilla had a picture of her in a bikini taken by the paparazzi where she doesn’t look ‘ideal’, she then went on social media and expressed her upsetness to the public. Audiences then discussed how Camilla was being insecure and how she isn’t as seductive as she portrays herself to be.
Love:
Shawn Mendez, as she is infamous for being his muse. She kept on breaking up and getting back with him. She dated Shawn Mendez from 2019 - 2021, and eventually announced their breakup through instagram as “the best of friends”.
Camila Cabello posted on her instagram using her ‘daily outfit’ which resonates with a lot of the audience.
Moreover, she occasionally posted her working out on her social media. By her speaking openly about her body image, and the societal pressures she feels to look a certain way, it resonates with the audience who face similar difficulties, especially in a world influenced by beauty standards. Through her experiences, she has also been vocal about the unrealistic beauty standards often imposed on women, especially in the entertainment industry. Additionally, by showing the ‘imperfect’ side for her, it invites empathy and respect from the audience, which strengthen her image of an “ordinary” person rather than as someone with an achievable lifestyle.
At first, Camilla Cabello was in a group called Fifth Harmony where she often got comments that said her voice is so different (unique) compared to her other group members that it overshadows everyone else. Due to this, Camilla Cabello quit the group to pursue a solo singing career. She began to release a few collaborative singles like "I Know What You Did Last Summer" with Shawn Mendes which peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100. Her solo career has been peaking ever since.
She has been seen to consume products such as this ice-handbag which costs $22.5k. This proves that she has enough funds in order to support this kind of spending, allowing her to purchase products which are generally seen as a waste by the public. In addition, this handbag caused quite a backlash as people on platforms such as Tik-tok have been seen making posts about her, calling her out for the useless purchase of this handbag which will melt anyways, not being worth $22.5k.
Dream turned sour:
Has this celebrity had a downfall? How is it reported? Did they recover?
An anonymous twitter account posted screenshots of Camilla Cabello’s old tumblr and twitter posts which consists of her re-shared gifs and memes that reinforce black and asian stereotypes. She later on apologized formally on her Instagram story and was later on reported to require going to therapy to stop being racist.
Being completely honest, before learning about this theory in class, I already had a brief understanding of what a star persona was. This was probably because I had been in the art community in which many artists also have an “alter ego” of their own which they use to represent the qualities that they want on online platforms. I think that this theory was very interesting and fun to learn about because I’ve seen it applied many times in real life and have also found myself selectively constructing through social media posts in order to be seen in a certain way (cool and fun!). It’s really interesting to learn how artists apply this on a larger scale and take it much more seriously as they sometimes even have staff to manage their image. I think it’ll be really interesting to explore more on how a star’s image could influence their audience and consumption of their content. I think that I’ll research more about this later on. The only downside to this theory is how hard it’ll be to refer to REEL and REAL as they sound exactly the same when said verbally.
We also learned about camera angles and movements. I'll summarise all the camera angles and movements I’ve learned and it will most likely help in producing the music video.
Camera angles and movements:
Long shot:
A long shot is a camera angle usually used to show the setting of the scene, showing how the character interacts with the environment that they are in. It can also help in setting the mood and overall vibe of the scene.
Extreme long shot:
Extreme long shots focus more on the setting and environment in the scene, often being used to allow the audience to understand a new location in the story. They are also sometimes used as establishing shots.
Medium shot:
A medium shot captures the subject and actor from their waist-up. This allows the actor and the surrounding to have an equal amount of presence on the screen letting the audience to focus on both.
Cowboy shot:
This camera angle captures the actor or subject up from the mid-thigh to the top of their head. This camera angle’s name was based on shots in Western films where the actor’s faces and guns around their waist are kept in the shot. This camera angle gives a “heroic” effect and makes the subject look strong.
Close up:
A close up shot captures a subject from the shoulders to the top of their head. However, this camera angle can also be used for objects, shooting them at close range in order to display more precise details to the audience.
Extreme close up:
Extreme close up shots are more oriented towards displaying a subject’s features such as eyes, mouth or body parts. This camera angle can create a sense of intimacy between the audience and the subject and can capture a great amount of detail which the producer may want to display intentionally.
POV:
A POV shot (Point Of View) is when a camera angle is intended to make it seem like the audience is watching through a character’s eyes in first person. This camera angle can be used in order to create a more immersive experience for the audience, feeling as if they are experiencing the events occurring in the scene through their own eyes.
Over the shoulder:
This camera angle is when the camera is situated above the back of the shoulder and head of a character or subject. This camera angle is most often used to show a connection between two characters who are conversing or interacting with one another, showing that they both are in the same environment as one another.
High angle:
A high angle shot is when the camera is angled down to look down on the subject or character. This camera angle is usually used in order to make the subject look weak, smaller and vulnerable.
Low angle:
A low angle shot is when a character or subject is filmed with the camera turned upwards. As the camera is looking up, this results in an effect which makes the subject seem stronger, intimidating and bigger.
Dutch angle:
A Dutch angle shot is shot in a way in which the camera is rotated and tilted. This camera angle is used in order to signify uneasiness, disorientation and unsettling situations. This effect occurs because the tilt results in a sense of imbalance, resulting in discomfort for the viewer subconsciously.
Establishing shot:
Establishing shots are usually taken at an extreme long shot or displays buildings and landscapes from afar. This in turn allows the audience to understand the setting of the scene and provides context for the viewers before another scene occurs.
Camera Movement:
My teacher shared this video with us, it really helped me get a better understanding of some of the camera movements I was confused about earlier.
Fixed camera:
- The camera remains static which will create a sense of feeling normal, calm and peaceful during scenes.
Push-in:
- The camera pushes in or moves slowly towards the subject. This allows the audience to have more intimacy with the scene, making them feel closer and more interactive towards the mood of the scene.
Pull-out:
- The camera pulls away or moves slowly away from the subject. This allows the audience to leave and detach from the character or subject as they are taken away from the action.
Pan:
- This is when the camera moves from side to side, fixed on an axis. This will reveal information in scenes and mimics the head movement of the audience.
Tilt:
- This is when the camera moves up and down from the same axis. This also reveals information just like a pan with a different direction.
Dolly:
- This is when the camera moves around freely. This becomes more immersive for the audience, allowing them to feel as if they are exploring the character's world and are being a part of the story.
Tracking;
- This is when the camera is moving around on tracks. As is uses tracks, the effect is similar to a dolly, except it is smoother as the movement is more controlled.
Crane:
- This uses a crane and can help to reveal large locations and landscapes.
Handheld:
- As it is called, this camera movement is natural and shaky, making it more realistic and immersive. It can also be used to convey a feeling of high and raw energy.
Zoom:
- This camera movements allows the audience to get closer to the subject and draws their attention to a certain subject.
Overall self-reflection for Classwork:
I think that in all the related media classwork I’ve done and shown on this blogpost, I had the most fun learning about the Theory of Stardom by Richard Dyer. I’ve mentioned earlier but being able to see this theory be applied in everyday life is actually very interesting and I loved being able to build upon my previous knowledge on this theory. I also think that storyboarding was also an interesting thing to learn because I really enjoyed having that trial and error process where I would try out to act out the scenes in real life to test the realism and then revise my final storyboard to reflect that.
I don’t really think that there was anything in particular that was challenging, but I will say that doing that classwork on Camilla Cabello was a bit tedious and I think that I could have done better quality work, which I will do next time around.
For the clapper board, learning it will definitely help as it will make the editing process much more efficient as it indicated when the scene starts so I won’t need to waste time scrolling through the audio of each video I’ll record for this project.
Learning how to storyboard will definitely be useful for this project as my group will need to make one in order to visualise how the scenes for the music video will look like so that when we attempt to record them, we won’t be completely lost on which camera angle and movement to use since it was already planned and prepared beforehand in the storyboard.
Learning the Theory of Stardom will help my group and I in the process of deciding what we would like our stars to represent in the music video. We will need to decide how to selectively construct and build our star’s image and learning this theory will give us the base knowledge on what we’ll need to do in order to do that.
Camera angles and movements will be good to understand especially when storyboarding and in the recording process. Learning what each movement and angle connotes will allow us to effectively send the message that we would like through the music video as using them intentionally will result in specific effects in the audience watching the music video. Without this basic knowledge, our music video will look unprofessional and rushed.
This is the location scout and risk assessment for our Component 3 project in order to pick the most suitable location to film our music video scenes. This blogpost was entirely written by my teammate, Rachelle.
The space that we can utilize for filming is very big as Bali Farm House’s field is very wide. This means that we can use that space for various filming opportunities such as extreme long shots. Furthermore, this large space is ideal for when we have to shoot scenes that has a lot of movements (e.g. spinning around and running around with friends)
The natural lighting in this place gives a soft and nostalgic feel to it, this matches with the theme of our music video.
Disadvantages of Location:
Bali Farm House is located in Singaraja, which is 2 hours away. This may be inconvenient as we’d be wasting 4 hours in total to go back and forth. Not only this but the petrol needed to go here would also be more costly. Furthermore, transporting the equipment would be a hassle to do especially if we happen to accidentally leave something behind.
There are lots of animals in this place (chickens, alpacas, etc.) so it may be a rather noisy place to film in. Moreover, it may cause distractions to us when filming as some of these animals roam free in the field. This is because they may go in the frame while we shoot, therefore requiring us to reshoot the scene all over again, taking time off our day.
Entrance fee is rather expensive (IDR 175.000 which is about $11, this is considered pretty costly in our country)
Check the weather forecast and pick the best date to go (a sunnier/more dry day)
Bring umbrellas just in case it rains
Medium – Rainy season in Bali typically occurs from October to March. We will probably film our music video around this period, so it’s more likely to rain.
2. Diseases from animals
Some animals in Bali Farm House such as the chickens may potentially carry diseases (e.g. chickens), this can cause sicknesses to the actresses
Try to stay away from the animals, or choose places in the location that is far from them
Wear masks to wear when not filming/during break to reduce the risk of contracting those diseases
Consume vitamin before going there to boost immune system
High – Diseases contracted from animals can be dangerous. However, the chance of actually contracting it is low as long as we take care of our body and immune system.
3. Sun exposure
Excessive exposure to the sun can lead to sunburns, dehydration, or even heat strokes. The entire cast and crew can be affected by this.
Wear hats and apply sunscreen before arriving and make sure to reapply the sunscreen every few sessions to avoid sunburns.
Bring water bottles to the location and if not allowed then buy water from the cafe inside the farm house.
If one of us feels hazy, or even if we don’t, we should make sure to take breaks in between each scene.
Medium – Bali’s climate tends to be very hot most of the time so the chance of getting dehydrated, sunburnt, or getting a heat stroke is rather likely. However, if we follow the right precautions, then we can reduce this risk.
Images:
Location
Address:
Sanur Beach
Scene:
Separation scene
Advantages of location:
Easily accessible
The entrance to Sanur Beach is free, therefore we can save costs for this and put the money on props or other things instead.
Just like Bali Farm House, Sanur beach has natural lighting which can give a nostalgic feel to it, matching our music videos theme. Moreover, Sanur would be most suitable since it’s located more closely to most of us compared to most other beaches.
Disadvantages of Location:
Sanur is a very popular beach both among locals and tourists, so it tends to be very crowded most of the time. This means it may be difficult to shoot scenes where the two artists have to be alone.
The air on the beach is very damp. From my own experience, this can really ruin the artists’ hair, which may alter the vibe or the original hairstyle that we gave them.
In some parts of the beach, they will have ceremonies and/or parades at night so this may disrupt our filming since we’re planning on using diegetic sounds of the waves for some of the beach scenes, in which the sounds from the parades and ceremonies may overlay the audio.
Alternatives:
Nyang-nyang beach
Risk Assessment
Risk:
Who is at risk:
How to avoid risk:
High, Medium, Low risk:
1. Rain
The entire cast and crew members may get sick due to the rain (e.g. flue). Moreover, if the rain happens to ruin one of the props then the money used to purchase it will be wasted.
Bring umbrellas and check the weather forecast.
There are lots of places and cafes to seek shade in on the beach, so when the rain starts to drizzle, we can immediately go to a nearby cafe or a stall.
Low – Just like in Bali Farm House, we will probably film our music video around the rainy season period, so it’s more likely to rain. However, since Sanur Beach is located in a lower terrain, it’s less likely to rain.
2. Windy weather and sand
During the evening to night, the weather tends to be very windy on the beach. This may cause the sand to be blown with the air. This sand can then get into our eyes when filming, which can cause infections and other eye problems when not treated properly. The whole crew and cast can be affected by this.
When not filming, it’s better to bring glasses to prevent sand from coming in the eyes
Another way could be to check the weather forecast and go when the weather is less windy.
Low – although this is likely to happen, the damage it can potentially do isn’t fatal. We can easily wash out the grain from the eyes with mineral water.
3. Dark lighting
Most parts of Sanur Beach get really dark at night, especially the areas that don't have many cafes, stalls, or shops near it. This can cause both the crew members and casts to trip on things, slip, or fall as they have difficulties trying to see.
Search for an area where there are bars or cafes that open until late at night so that there are some lighting, this prevents us from shooting in complete darkness.
Low – the risks of filming in a very dark place can be dangerous, despite so, the solution is very simple and easy to do so we can very easily avoid this risk.
Images:
Location
Address:
Regents Secondary School (classroom, hallway, etc.)
Since the theme for our music video is graduation and high school friends, shooting scenes in school would be more relatable to audiences that are watching, therefore feeling represented.
The props needed to film are already present (desks, chairs, lockers, etc.) so there’s no need to bring and purchase props. This saves a lot of time as well as effort
This location is an area where we are very familiar with, so we know the layout of classrooms, hallways, and any spots so we can quickly set up and move between scenes. Moreover, we’re also able to identify the best angles, lighting, as well as areas that match with our scene and theme the best, therefore saving the time and effort for scouting.
Disadvantages of Location:
There’s an ongoing construction in our school so the sound from this may disrupt us when filming. Moreover, since our school is located near a main road, the sounds of vehicles can get loud during day time.
If we film during weekends, we may need to ask for permission from the principal in order to use the spaces needed.
The school may not allow us to do any changes to the wall decorations and lighting setups, especially since the classrooms have fixed lighting in which most of the time is fluorescent, so this may not match what we want to convey in some of our scenes. However, this can be fixed with editing later on. Even if we’re allowed to move the desks and chairs around, it will take a lot of time to put it back to its original position.
Alternatives:
One of our houses
Risk Assessment
Risk:
Who is at risk:
How to avoid risk:
High, Medium, Low risk:
1. Equipment damage
A classroom setting can sometimes be cluttered so when filming the crew members may trip and drop the prop or equipment they’re carrying. The people affected by this risk are the crew members responsible for the equipment as well as the equipment themselves.
Make sure to hold the equipment properly and bring it back up just in case it breaks so filming doesn’t have to be delayed for a long period of time.
Take breaks in between just in case crew members aren’t too tired of holding props/equipment (to avoid them accidentally dropping it).
Low – this doesn’t cause any health damage or anything too serious to anyone, but filming equipment such as cameras are costly so crew members may really have to watch out.
2. Tripping and falling hazards
There are many cords and cables lying around, as well as chairs and tables, which may serve as a hazard to both crew members and casts.
Tidy up the setting first before starting to film. (fold cords and cables neatly and put them in a place where people won’t trip on)
Medium – falling and tripping may possibly cause head injuries or other injuries. To prevent this from happening, it’s best to be very careful when stepping around, as well as take some safety precautions (bring ice packs or bandages just in case, or just a first aid kit)
The space that we can utilize for filming is very big as Bali Farm House’s field is very wide. This means that we can use that space for various filming opportunities such as extreme long shots. Furthermore, this large space is ideal for when we have to shoot scenes that has a lot of movements (e.g. spinning around and running around with friends)
The natural lighting in this place gives a soft and nostalgic feel to it, this matches with the theme of our music video.
Disadvantages of Location:
Bali Farm House is located in Singaraja, which is 2 hours away. This may be inconvenient as we’d be wasting 4 hours in total to go back and forth. Not only this but the petrol needed to go here would also be more costly. Furthermore, transporting the equipment would be a hassle to do especially if we happen to accidentally leave something behind.
There are lots of animals in this place (chickens, alpacas, etc.) so it may be a rather noisy place to film in. Moreover, it may cause distractions to us when filming as some of these animals roam free in the field. This is because they may go in the frame while we shoot, therefore requiring us to reshoot the scene all over again, taking time off our day.
Entrance fee is rather expensive (IDR 175.000 which is about $11, this is considered pretty costly in our country)
Check the weather forecast and pick the best date to go (a sunnier/more dry day)
Bring umbrellas just in case it rains
Medium – Rainy season in Bali typically occurs from October to March. We will probably film our music video around this period, so it’s more likely to rain.
2. Diseases from animals
Some animals in Bali Farm House such as the chickens may potentially carry diseases (e.g. chickens), this can cause sicknesses to the actresses
Try to stay away from the animals, or choose places in the location that is far from them
Wear masks to wear when not filming/during break to reduce the risk of contracting those diseases
Consume vitamin before going there to boost immune system
High – Diseases contracted from animals can be dangerous. However, the chance of actually contracting it is low as long as we take care of our body and immune system.
3. Sun exposure
Excessive exposure to the sun can lead to sunburns, dehydration, or even heat strokes. The entire cast and crew can be affected by this.
Wear hats and apply sunscreen before arriving and make sure to reapply the sunscreen every few sessions to avoid sunburns.
Bring water bottles to the location and if not allowed then buy water from the cafe inside the farm house.
If one of us feels hazy, or even if we don’t, we should make sure to take breaks in between each scene.
Medium – Bali’s climate tends to be very hot most of the time so the chance of getting dehydrated, sunburnt, or getting a heat stroke is rather likely. However, if we follow the right precautions, then we can reduce this risk.
Images:
Location
Address:
Sanur Beach
Scene:
Separation scene
Advantages of location:
Easily accessible
The entrance to Sanur Beach is free, therefore we can save costs for this and put the money on props or other things instead.
Just like Bali Farm House, Sanur beach has natural lighting which can give a nostalgic feel to it, matching our music videos theme. Moreover, Sanur would be most suitable since it’s located more closely to most of us compared to most other beaches.
Disadvantages of Location:
Sanur is a very popular beach both among locals and tourists, so it tends to be very crowded most of the time. This means it may be difficult to shoot scenes where the two artists have to be alone.
The air on the beach is very damp. From my own experience, this can really ruin the artists’ hair, which may alter the vibe or the original hairstyle that we gave them.
In some parts of the beach, they will have ceremonies and/or parades at night so this may disrupt our filming since we’re planning on using diegetic sounds of the waves for some of the beach scenes, in which the sounds from the parades and ceremonies may overlay the audio.
Alternatives:
Nyang-nyang beach
Risk Assessment
Risk:
Who is at risk:
How to avoid risk:
High, Medium, Low risk:
1. Rain
The entire cast and crew members may get sick due to the rain (e.g. flue). Moreover, if the rain happens to ruin one of the props then the money used to purchase it will be wasted.
Bring umbrellas and check the weather forecast.
There are lots of places and cafes to seek shade in on the beach, so when the rain starts to drizzle, we can immediately go to a nearby cafe or a stall.
Low – Just like in Bali Farm House, we will probably film our music video around the rainy season period, so it’s more likely to rain. However, since Sanur Beach is located in a lower terrain, it’s less likely to rain.
2. Windy weather and sand
During the evening to night, the weather tends to be very windy on the beach. This may cause the sand to be blown with the air. This sand can then get into our eyes when filming, which can cause infections and other eye problems when not treated properly. The whole crew and cast can be affected by this.
When not filming, it’s better to bring glasses to prevent sand from coming in the eyes
Another way could be to check the weather forecast and go when the weather is less windy.
Low – although this is likely to happen, the damage it can potentially do isn’t fatal. We can easily wash out the grain from the eyes with mineral water.
3. Dark lighting
Most parts of Sanur Beach get really dark at night, especially the areas that don't have many cafes, stalls, or shops near it. This can cause both the crew members and casts to trip on things, slip, or fall as they have difficulties trying to see.
Search for an area where there are bars or cafes that open until late at night so that there is some lighting, this prevents us from shooting in complete darkness.
Low – the risks of filming in a very dark place can be dangerous, despite this, the solution is very simple and easy to do so we can very easily avoid this risk.
Images:
N/A
Location
Address:
Regents Secondary School (classroom, hallway, etc.)
Since the theme for our music video is graduation and high school friends, shooting scenes in school would be more relatable to audiences that are watching, therefore feeling represented.
The props needed to film are already present (desks, chairs, lockers, etc.) so there’s no need to bring and purchase props. This saves a lot of time as well as effort
This location is an area where we are very familiar with, so we know the layout of classrooms, hallways, and any spots so we can quickly set up and move between scenes. Moreover, we’re also able to identify the best angles, lighting, as well as areas that match with our scene and theme the best, therefore saving the time and effort for scouting.
Disadvantages of Location:
There’s an ongoing construction in our school so the sound from this may disrupt us when filming. Moreover, since our school is located near a main road, the sounds of vehicles can get loud during day time.
If we film during weekends, we may need to ask for permission from the principal in order to use the spaces needed.
The school may not allow us to do any changes to the wall decorations and lighting setups, especially since the classrooms have fixed lighting in which most of the time is fluorescent, so this may not match what we want to convey in some of our scenes. However, this can be fixed with editing later on. Even if we’re allowed to move the desks and chairs around, it will take a lot of time to put it back to its original position.
Alternatives:
One of our houses
Risk Assessment
Risk:
Who is at risk:
How to avoid risk:
High, Medium, Low risk:
1. Equipment damage
A classroom setting can sometimes be cluttered so when filming the crew members may trip and drop the prop or equipment they’re carrying. The people affected by this risk are the crew members responsible for the equipment as well as the equipment themselves.
Make sure to hold the equipment properly and bring it back up just in case it breaks so filming doesn’t have to be delayed for a long period of time.
Take breaks in between just in case crew members aren’t too tired of holding props/equipment (to avoid them accidentally dropping it).
Low – this doesn’t cause any health damage or anything too serious to anyone, but filming equipment such as cameras are costly so crew members may really have to watch out.
2. Tripping and falling hazards
There are many cords and cables lying around, as well as chairs and tables, which may serve as a hazard to both crew members and casts.
Tidy up the setting first before starting to film. (fold cords and cables neatly and put them in a place where people won’t trip on)
Medium – falling and tripping may possibly cause head injuries or other injuries. To prevent this from happening, it’s best to be very careful when stepping around, as well as take some safety precautions (bring ice packs or bandages just in case, or just a first aid kit)
Self-reflection:
This location scout and risk assessment done by Rachelle was actually very detailed and I think that it pretty much covers everything. Originally, I was planning to take the pictures for all the locations and I still will, however for some locations which are far away such as Bedugul Asri and Bali Farm House, I may have to settle with taking the images online as we may not have enough time to survey each location in person. I think that it is especially a shame that we may not likely go to Bedugul Asri (since it is around 2 hours or more away from where we live) because I think that it really captures the road trip vibe that friends usually have together. I do think that Sanur Beach would be a solid choice for the fight scene though as it is very accessible and close to where most of my team members live. I also think that the decision to do the school scene in my current school is also a great idea and there is probably no other alternative location we could use for this scene. I think it’ll be great since we could record the scenes straight after school, saving the time since we’ll be in our uniforms anyways. I definitely think that I could have helped out more for the risk assessment and location scout but I already did offer help to my teammate who politely declined since she was more than capable of finishing the task with great detail. With this location scout and risk assessment we’ll be fully prepared for the potential risks, being able to anticipate and bring things to counter the risks. This will definitely make the filming process more efficient and safer since if any of us gets injured, it would definitely delay the filming process considering that two of our team members will be actors for the music video. We will definitely refer to this location scout and risk assessment blogpost when it comes time to record the scenes for our music video.
