Music Video Plan it, Shoot it…Things to do

Ideas Word Document or PowerPoint

Select a suitable music track, originate ideas for and plan a music video for it.

• Originate at least two different ideas for a music video.• Consider performers style/image and how it fits with your

idea.

Write a short synopsis of ideas.

• Include images to help illustrate your vision.

Done?

IdeaVisual Mind Map

Select one idea to be developed.

• Illustrate the style and techniques for your music video.

Include a mood board to illustrate your theme.

So, Mind-maps and Mood-boards…

Been there, done that?

But, Are they any good?

Distinction Criteria

Learners will be approaching professional

standards

Think Creatively

Moodboards

Mood boards, also called design, sample, or presentation boards, are used to make presentations to clients.

Creating your own is a good way to get inspired, keep track of ideas, and visualise how your product will look.

What to do…• Collect pictures of things that you like. Look for textures, colors

and shapes that appeal to you.

• Browse music videos, magazines, newspapers and advertisements. Clip photographs of videos that you like. Cut out pictures of individual items that represent the style that you like.

• Make a sketch of what you'd like the finished item to look like. Use colored pencils to capture some of the colors you like.

• Apply the items and pictures to the board. Use removable tape or glue so that you can add or remove items.

• Place the items in the general order of the video or in sections for different scenes, locations or characters.

Distinction Criteria

Learners will show ingenuity and

creativity in the way they develop ideas

Ready to give it a Whirl?

Pre-ProductionWord Documents

Produce detailed pre-production documentation for your proposed music video

a) Photographic storyboard

b) Shot list (angle, size, movement)

c) Filming Schedule

d) Location Recce.

e) Risk Assessment

f) Resources List (props, costume, make-up)

PitchWord or PowerPoint

Once you have your idea and the pre-production documentation you are ready to ‘pitch’ your idea.

Prepare for your pitch with a plan (inc. idea and why you think it is achievable).

• Speech/ Flash cards