Filming Update

On December 1st we went back to Deans Diner to film our performance side of the music video. We took shots of the same thing from different angles and ensured that we had more than enough footage in order to fill the whole song. Whilst we were in Braintree we went over to Freeport outlet centre and filmed some of the narrative part as the 'future husband' treats the artist 'like a lady' buying her clothes and presents. 

Whilst filming we realised that we couldn't change the lighting as the Diner was open but there was quite a lot of natural light coming through the front windows. We decided that, to get round this problem that we would use a colour corrector of Final Cut Express when editing in order to get the right look for our pop music video.

Filming Update

As we are coming up to christmas the diner is starting to get busy. We wanted to film again this friday, the 28th november however we was not able to secure permission for that day in Deans Diner. However they have given us permission to film in the diner on monday 1st december, this is where we will get all of the performance filmed. We will also film some of the narrative scenes in the surrounding designer outlet centre. 

Locations

Whilst creating our treatment and storyboard we have been discussing our locations for the music video. We have two main locations: Dean's Diner (mostly performance) and Hannah's (our artist) kitchen (mostly narrative).

Our other locations include a fireworks display, autumn pathway with surrounding trees, train platform and a restaurant. (Photos to follow)

Possible Location for our Music Video

Today we visited Dean's diner in Braintree to take some photos and get an idea of the setting we ,at use in the video. We decided a diner would be a good place to look at as it has that 50's Rock and Roll feel that our song reminds us of. It is also a classic setting for a first date in romance, American films, and as our song is about a 'future husband' it fits nicely with the theme.

We did manage to take some photos of the diner to get a feel for the place and how we could film ad we believe it is the perfect place to film part of our video in. Although there are a lot of mirrors in the place which could cause a problem filming, we have found some angles that would be effective without being able to see the camera. The mirrors could also help us with the narrative for example our actress could be looking around the corner at her 'future husband'.

We got permission of the manager Mario to film in the diner as long as we do not get any customers in the background as they not want to be in it.