Task 10: Filming

Production Schedule

• Filming will take place on the 9th, 16th and 21st of December, as well as the 7th of January
• For both the 16th and 21st of December, I will need both Becky and Alex, however on the 9th of December I will only need Alex to shoot scenes in which I can pretend to be Becky and on the 7th of January I will only need Becky for performance shots.
• 16th + 21st of December - filming performance aspects of video as well as narrative sections including scenes where both actors need to be in the same shot together.
• Technical Equipment I will need: the HD Camera I will be using to film with, a tripod, Alex's computer and my phone to play the song with (in order for Becky to perform to it)
• Props I will need: a cushion, a games console controller, Alex's snake
• Shots I will be filming mostly with Alex will be medium shots however I will need more close up shots of Becky as well as pan shots of her walking.

Editing

• I will start editing towards the end of December and continue it through January and into the beginning of February.

Permission for Filming

Copy of email sent to Tamworth Borough Council

'To whom it may concern, 

I am a Year 13 Sixth Form student at Lnadau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form. I am writing to ask permission to film some of my Year 13 Media Studies coursework (music video) at the town's church graveyard as it shows relevance to the narrative and therefore would be shot quietly and respectfully. I have a small crew of three and so would not cause any disturbance to the area.

Kind regards, 
Victoria Oakes'

Risk Assessment

Risks that have been identified:

• Wet ground (outside-due to rain)
• Stairs/steps (outside)
• Camera equipment: either tripping over it, running into it or breaking it
• Sharp objects on set, for example: equipment

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These risks are hazardous to all members of the cast and crew and so the methods below to control these risks apply to everyone.

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Ways to control these risks:

• Walk around sensibly and ensure that all cast are wearing suitable shoes for the weather in which we are filming in. If possible, film on a day when it will not be raining.
• Take care when using steps around the town centre as again it may be slippery due to rain, making sure to wear sensible footwear for the wet steps as it may cause a trip
• Make sure that all camera equipment is only placed in areas where only the person filming will be and keep it away from cast and members of the public. Make sure all wires are tapped down as to avoid tripping
• Check all equipment for sharp edges or fragility, also be prepared by having a first aid on set

People involved: Victoria Oakes, Alex Dean and Becky Utting