A2 Music Video: Location [Scene One]

Location is very important for the overall mise en scene. It, along with costumes and props is key in a music video. This is because there will be no dialogue to help put across our ideas. We are relying almost fully on visuals and the music.

Exterior:
One of the very first shots will be a pan from the window on the left to the window on the right. The left window is the bedroom and the window on the right is a bathroom, a light will turn off in the left and come on in the right. This will indicate that the character has moved from one room to another. We chose my house for this because it is where all the other indoor action is taking place:


Bedroom:
This is where we will shoot our character waking up in the morning. My room was chosen because I have a double bed and we wanted to make the idea that he is a married man, more convincing. It is also quite spacious and enables us to get a tripod in there easily:

Shower Room:
This room is to be used for the shot where our main character steps into the shower in his nightwear and emerges fully clothed. We thought this location worked well because you can't ac tally see into the shower to give away the illusion, but at the same time, it is clearly a shower:

Kitchen:

It doesn't really matter who's kitchen we use, mine was mainly used for convenience as it is where we will shoot all the other indoor locations. I feel that it works well because it will be easy to identify that the couple will be eating a breakfast together. The space around also enables us to get some interesting camera angles:

Bedroom Mirror:
Another reason we selected my bedroom was because of the full length mirror. We have planned a scene where there will be a montage of outfit changes. The space in my room allows this, also staying in the same place will be better for understanding and continuity in the music video:



Bathroom:
We have planned for a scene where the main character will be completing several tasks at once such as brushing his hair, brushing his teeth, shaving his face and hair drying his hair. For comedic effect, there will be other hands, as well as his own completing these tasks. This room allows several people to get in and be hidden to the left and right of the toilet. (The toilet won't be in shot.) We want to make sure it looks like he is in a bathroom, the shelving helps portray this:



Bathroom:
In the same bathroom we will have a shot of the main character rinsing his mouth and face. Then as he stands up, he will wink in the mirror. This room works well because the previous shot including the several hands will make it look as though he was stood in front of the mirror the entire time. Also, the sink being with a mirror is perfect for our planned shots:

Hallway/Stairs:

This location will be used twice. Once for when the main character's feet run across the landing (at the top). Standing on the stairs will enable us to get a good shot of this. Secondly, these stairs will be used for when the main character walks down the stairs and his tie changes. This location is best because the house has straight stairs so we can keep the camera and tripod in one place for the entire time. The stairs are also directly in front of the front door so matching the action will be made easier:

Exterior:

Once the main character leaves the house, we have planned a shot where you see him and his wife's legs as they "kiss." We could have used another house but for continuity and convenience, the same house was used: