In this page, you will see our filming schedules and plan! This is how we keep track of our progress and where should we be at the moment.
Reflection:
The filming schedule and plan is very very important because without this schedule, we woulnd't know what to do in this period of time. This schedule keeps us in track of time so that things go efficiently and as planned. While doing this part of the project that Friday, I had a basketball match against GMIS in JB Cup so I had to leave earlier than all of my classmates. Thankfully, my group partners managed to finish this schedule quickly.
Here is my Location Scout and Risk Assessment where I analyze the potential risks of the places that my group plan to use.
Reflection:
So far, this is the part that we had to put the most effort in because this is where we had to do a lot of research and evaluate the risks that our group might encounter. But, it wasnt as hard as we thought it would be since all of us have been living in Bali for almost two decades, meaning that we know Bali very well which helps us to be more efficient in finding locations to shoot at. Me and Nathan also discussed about how we should shoot at "M Mart" rather than at a Cricle K because M Mart is much cleaner than most Circle Ks and also having a very bright lighting also gives us an advantage in M Mart. Also, M Mart is much much closer to Nathan's home (where we will start from).
This is a screen test for our music video project. We used a song called "Don't stop me now" by Queen which we all lip-synced to.
Reflection:
This was done by everyone in the classroom, however, sadly I wasnt there because I had a basketball match upcoming. Mr. Nick had the idea of having everyone go all at once in the recording so it doesnt have to seperate and there were some advantages and disadvantages. The advantage is that it is much more efficient as everyone go all at once, some people also might feel a little more comfortable singing together because they can vibe to it together. The disadvantage is that most people are still shy while recording and also not everyone knows the lyrics to this music.
This is a song research that we're supposed to do which now we will take a look of "Telephones" by Vacation! This song matches the genre that we are targetting for which is Indierock / Indiepop.
Reflection:
For this part of the project, we already had this song choice in mind for a couple weeks ago even before the project had started. Our team and I had a discussion straight after Mr. Nick announced the project which led us to a Vacations, its the band that usually creates chill indie music which a lot of people listen a lot to. FYI, this song does not have a music video yet.
This is where I will show you our group's storyboard for this music video project!
Reflection:
This storyboard is not our actual one, meaning that this is not the storyboard that we will use. The reason why we use this is only to put something in this blog because one of our team members, Nathan needs to be absent from school for the whole week due to a family emergency. We all wish Nathan well and hope that he could come back to school strong as usual. Our real storyboard was brought by Nathan so we couldn't put it in our blogs yet. However, Mr. Nick says that it's okay for us to not have our real storyboard since it's on Nathan's hands and as long as we have something on this blog post, he will grade it generously, so we decided to just put Louis' storyboard first. This is our biggest struggle in the team, yet the solution is better than we expected. We all hope that Nathan can come back stronger than usual.
We had a major problem. Our team member, Nathan was absent for the whole week due to a very heartbreaking familiy emergency. However, Mr. Nick said it was okay for us to skip this part but he also told us to just put something that we have in this blog post but Nathan has our lyrics sheet and storyboard. So in this case, I just put the lyrics on the blog post so it doesn't seem empty.
Moodboard has to be one of the easiest task that me and my group had to make because we only had to find pictures that matches the vibes of our music video which we had to find them through the internet. Our moodboard represents how our music video is going to be. The first slide shows a dark, gloomy and lonely vibe which gives out the feeling of sadness which may be relatable to some young teenagers. The second slide shows a sunset / sunrise which also gives out the vibes of lonliness and the nice view.
Target audience, and how are they appealed to? People who enjoys RnB and in the age of 18 - 35 a.k.a. young adults to adults. The music video shows retro vibes which a lot of people may find interesting. They are appealed to the genre fusion of R&B, Hip-Hop, and Synth sounds. The music video represents teenagers who feel like they are a playboy or someone having a crush on them.
What would you like to use in your opening from this? I would like to use a bit of Tory Lanez's visualization which shows the retro vibes, giving a very nostalgic sense to viewers. This may invite the audience to stay and watch as long as they can or even better, till the music video ends.
What would you like to avoid in your opening from this? I would like to avoid some scenes where the woman strips into her bikinis because that won't be appropriate to cambridge and the school of course. Also removing the speeding car because it'll be too risky to do since cambridge also won't allow anyone to drive while recording.
Small Research (2) (BEDROOM POP)
Title: Romantic Homicide
Artist: D4vd
Year: 2022
Target audience, and how are they appealed to? Gen Z, bedroom pop and lo-fi lovers. Age between 16 - 35. They are appeal because of its dark themed which shows a deep meaning and gives a sense of storytelling in a music video. It represents those people who are heartbroken or betrayed by their loved ones.
What would you like to use in your opening from this? I want to use his dark & poetic theme because it gives an aura of deep feelings to the viewers which may they may relate to what is happening in the scene. Also using
What would you like to avoid in your opening from this? I would like to avoid the raining because it risks our group of getting cold and sick the next day which could possibly delay the project longer.
Small Research (3) (Indie-rock)
Title: Relax
Artist: Vacations
Year: 2020
Target audience, and how are they appealed to? The target audience for this music video consists of young adults and indie music lovers, especially those who are in the ages of 18 - 35. This song appeals to people who enjoy chill and laid - back music which usually relates to the genres of indie rock or dream pop. The audience is likely to be attracted to the nostalgic mood of the music video. It represents
What would you like to use in your opening from this? I like the idea of using low budget editing style and camera work because, not gonna lie, it'll lessen the burden of my group and since it's easier to create, we'll have more time finalising our project later.
What would you like to avoid in your opening from this? Honestly, there is nothing that I would avoid in this music video. Everything is fine.
Small Research (4) (Pop)
Title: As it was
Artist: Harry Styles
Year: 2022
Target audience, and how are they appealed to? The target audience for this music video is for teenagers and young adults, but also to pop music fans. It shows personal change and feelings as the music video shows it in an abstract way. The upbeat, 80s-style music also makes it fun to listen to.
What would you like to use in your opening from this? I like the idea of they managed to show a scenario in such an abstract way, especially with that spinning wheel.
What would you like to avoid in your opening from this? I would like to avoid the complexity of all the setups because then it would be a burden to all of our team members because it is too complicated.
Small Research (5) (Pop Rock)
Title: Die with a smile
Artist: Bruno Mars & Lady Gaga
Year: 2024
Target audience, and how are they appealed to? The target audience for this song includes fans of pop, soul, and emotional ballads, ranging from teens to adults who appreciate powerful, expressive music. Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga appeal to this audience through their unique blend of soulful vocals, emotional intensity, and relatable themes of love and loss. Their collaboration brings together fans from both artists, creating a broad appeal through strong storytelling and dramatic performance.
What would you like to use in your opening from this? In my opening, I’d like to highlight the emotional depth and the impactful collaboration between two artists. Focusing on the song’s themes of resilience, passion, and acceptance can help set a meaningful tone and engage the audience on a personal level.
What would you like to avoid in your opening from this? I’d like to avoid focusing too much on technical vocal details or the individual styles of the artists separately. Instead, I’ll emphasize the synergy between Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga and the powerful atmosphere they create together in this song.
Small Research (6) (R&B / Soul)
Title: Smokin' Out The Window
Artist: Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic
Year: 2022
Target audience, and how are they appealed to? The target audience for Smokin' Out The Window includes fans of R&B, funk, and soul, particularly adults who appreciate nostalgic sounds with a modern twist. Silk Sonic appeals to this audience by blending vintage R&B and funk elements with witty, relatable lyrics about heartbreak. The song's smooth, soulful sound and catchy melody capture both younger listeners and older fans of classic R&B, creating broad appeal.
What would you like to use in your opening from this? In my opening, I’d like to use the playful yet emotional vibe of the song, as well as the retro aesthetic that Silk Sonic is known for. Emphasizing the relatable themes of love and frustration can help connect with the audience emotionally right from the start.
What would you like to avoid in your opening from this? I’d like to avoid focusing too heavily on the technical aspects of the production, as this might distract from the song’s emotional impact. Additionally, I want to avoid any overly detailed analysis of the genre influences that might not resonate as strongly with a general audience.
Big Research (1)
Name: Leave The Door Open
Year: 2021
Production Company: None
Distribution Company: Atlantic Records
Genre / Sub genre: R&B, Soul
What conventions does it conform to? It follows the RnB conventions such as having smooth vocals, romantic lyrics and mellow instrumentals.
What conventions does it subvert? Since the genre is old-school soul, it feels a little too modern and fresh to be old-school soul because of its very high quality video and really smooth editing.
What representations are there? (people/places/events) This music video represents romantic scenarios and people who are in love with their significant other. The music video used a studio with a yellowish lighting to give out the vintage vibes to represent the old times.
What technical elements are used to give meaning?
Please reference:Technical elements, representations, conventions, media language, media theory, meaning etc
Reflection:
I struggled at this blog post because first, I lack the ability of time management. second, I didn't understood the clear aim of this assignment (I only understood the part where we have to make 6 small researches and 2 big researches and we only needed one from small, one from big). To be honest, this is the most time-consuming task that I had to do because this research requires a lot of my time to find songs that are good but are still 5 years old or younger and there aren't many good music videos these days as well.
As a major global music company, Sony Music Entertainment is home to the most successful recording artists by genre and globally. It is a wide variety of content, with topics covering pop, rock, hip-hop, R&B, country and classical music as well as topical programming centered around electronic sounds. They produce, and in many cases distribute music for tons of global acts, including Beyoncé, Harry Styles, Travis Scott and Adele; or more legacy acts such as Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and Elvis Presley.
What other content do they produce?
- Rap God - Eminem
- SICKO MODE - Travis Scott
- The Hills - The Weeknd
Who is their typical audience?
- Teenagers and young adults who are into mainstream music
How big is the company? Howlong has it existed?
- Sony music entertainment is very big, in fact it has been standing since 1929
What is their most successful product?
The best-selling album of all time is from Michael Jackson's "Thriller"
