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Aver Next
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Letters of Permission
Letters of Permission
Permission to use music:
Dear Dirty Hit
Dear Dirty Hit
We are students from Southgate School currently studying Media Studies at A level. We are currently in the process of preparing for our production coursework, which consists of planning and creating a music video.
We believe that 'Loving Someone' by The 1975 would be the perfect song for our music video and we are writing to you today to ask for your permission for its use.
The narrative based video follows three young, rebellious teenagers who decide to break into a church. Each of their stories are displayed to the audience through a series of flashbacks, which explain why they are deciding to rebel. The end of the video sees each of their issues resolved as they begin to realise how futile their actions are. For example, one teenager turns to thieving to fulfil his addiction to alcohol and decides, by the end of the video, to return the stolen alcohol to the shop after his experience in the church.
Our work will be assessed by OCR examining board and exhibited at the Southgate School Media Oscars.
Please respond to this email if you are happy for us to use your soundtrack in our music video.
If you have an queries/worries please contact Andrew on: +44 7961 071145.
Many thanks,
Andrew Michael, Sophia Michael and Anna Peleties
ASA Productions
From: do-not-reply@prsformusic.com [mailto:do-not-reply@prsformusic.com]
Sent: 06 December 2016 14:14
Hello Andrew
If this video is purely towards your examination results, and not for viewing by the general public, then no licence is required.
Good luck, and kind regards
Lorraine Smith* Admin Assistant* Recorded Media PRS for Music * 2 Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG
T: +44 (0)203 741 3888 D: +44 (0)20 3741 3654 E: Lorraine.smith@prsformusic.com
Email to PRS For Music
Hi there, hope you are well. I am currently a student at Southgate School and am attempting to gain consent to use 'Loving Someone' by The 1975 in our music video for A-Level Media. Please could you confirm that if I use the song for educational purposes.
Best wishes,
Andrew Michael
Dear Andrew,
Thank you for contacting Dirty Hit.
I can confirm that we are more than happy for you to use ‘Loving Someone’ by The 1975 in your A-Level music video. Please be sure to credit Dirty Hit and The 1975 in the description of the video.
Please contact me if you have any further enquiries.
Kind regards,
Jamie Oborne
Contingency Plan - Shoot Day 3
Contingency Plan: Shoot Day 3
Shoot Day 3: Londis scene– Scene 3
Jason steals alcohol from the corner shop – Begins with a mid shot of Jason entering the store. He is tracked while walking towards the back of the store from behind, where he picks up a bottle off the shelf. He is then tracked out of the shop through an extreme close up.
Equipment: Canon 600D, SD Card, Charger, RODE Mic, Tripod.
Talent: Actor
Contingency Situation 1: Equipment breaks or fails to function – the camera may not turn on or begin recording. It could also get dropped and become damaged.
Response 1: Attempt to fix the problem within the group
Response 2: Attempt to source a replacement camera
Response 3: Return camera to school and reschedule filming.
Contingency Situation 2: Injury/illness with actress or actors, broken leg etc.
Response 1: Determine how serious the issue is and alert the shopkeeper straight away. If the injury is minor, use the first aid kit in the shop to treat the person accordingly.
Response 2: If major, follow the procedure on the risk assessment, dial 999. Find a replacement actor/actress for another day, thus delaying the filming.
Response 3: If the talent becomes unwell (e.g. flu) while on set, contact their parents and ask them if the issue is known. Arrange for them to be picked up and reschedule filming for another day.
Contingency Situation 3: Actor does not arrive
Response 1: Phone actor on their mobile
Response 2: If they are running late, wait up to an hour for them, ensuring the set is ready to begin filming in when they arrive.
Response 3: Rearrange the filming day and time with them for a suitable time within the week. If they are unavailable for filming, find an actor to replace them.
Contingency Situation 4: Bad Weather
Response 1: Film shots for the outside of the shop – close up of actor sitting on the wall
Response 2: If the ground is too wet to access our filming area, rearrange filming for the next day.
Response 3: Use a rain jacket to protect the camera. Provide actors with rain jackets, and find shelter in between shots.
Contingency Plan - Shoot Day 2
Contingency Plan: Shoot Day 2
Shoot Day 2: House Scene – Scene 2
Prostitute and bullying – Yioda is seen getting into a red bath representing her pain and suffering due to her experiences with bullying. Moreover, the bedroom scene depicts Anna covered in lights with a man controlling the switch to highlight her prostitution.
Equipment: Canon 600D, SD Card, Charger, RODE Mic, Tripod.
Talent: Actress’
Contingency Situation 1: Camera does not work properly
Response 1: Attempt to fix the problem by finding the problem. Recharge camera to check if it gets fixed.
Response 2: Attempt to source a replacement camera
Response 3: Return camera to school and reschedule filming.
Contingency Situation 2: Accident with actress or actors, broken leg etc.
Response 1: Determine severity of the injury, and treat it at location if possible. Use treatments available at home if possible. If the issue is resolved, continue filming.
Response 2: If major, follow the procedure on the risk assessment, dial 999 and seek medical attention.
Response 3: Find a replacement actor/actress for another day, thus delaying the filming.
Contingency Situation 3: Actor does not arrive
Response 1: Phone actor on their mobile
Response 2: If they are running late, wait up to an hour for them, ensuring the set is ready to begin filming in when they arrive.
Response 3: Rearrange the filming day and time with them for a suitable time within the week. If they are unavailable for filming, find an actor to replace them.
Contingency Situation 4: Use of Location
Response 1: Write a letter of permission to request use of location
Response 2: If location is unavailable reconsider back up location suitable to our narrative
Response 3: Request several locations in order to have variation and avoid being turned down
Contingency Plan - Shoot Day 1
Contingency Plan: Shoot Day 1
Contingency Plan:
Shoot Day 1: Church Setting – Scene 1
Church is established- Close ups of the three protagonists , Anna, Jason and Yioda. All three are seen breaking into the church climbing over walls and picking the lock.
Equipment: Canon 600D, SD Card, Charger, RODE Mic, Tripod.
Talent: Actress’ and Actor
Contingency Situation 1: Equipment Breaks
Response 1: Attempt to fix the problem within the group
Response 2: Attempt to source a replacement camera
Response 3: Return camera to school and reschedule filming.
Contingency Situation 2: Church is locked
Response 1: Phone priest
Response 2: See if anyone else on the grounds has keys to the church
Response 3: If access is not available, rearrange filming for another day
Contingency Situation 3: Accident with actress or actors, broken leg etc.
Response 1: Determine severity of the injury, and treat it at location if possible. If the issue is resolved, continue filming.
Response 2: If major, follow the procedure on the risk assessment, dial 999 and get medical assistance.
Response 3: If actor is unable to film, find a replacement actor/actress for another day, thus delaying the filming.
Contingency Situation 4: Actor does not arrive
Response 1: Phone actor on their mobile
Response 2: If they are running late, wait up to an hour for them, ensuring the set is ready to begin filming in when they arrive.
Response 3: Rearrange the filming day and time with them for a suitable time within the week. If they are unavailable for filming, find an actor to replace them.
'Loving Someone' Music Video Treatment
Title: Loving Someone - The 1975
Genre: Indie/ Alternative
Format: Music Video
Running time: 4mins
Synopsis
Video begins with three teenagers attempting to break into a church to do drugs. Their break in is documented over the 3 chorus' within the song. Once the group successfully break in to the church and begin to take drugs, a mysterious holy figure appears. He appears to talk to the teenagers as they all stare into the distance. The holy figure then disappears leaving the teenagers confused and seeking guidance. Moreover, after this strange event occurs the teen the narrative begins to unravel into each of their lives.
The first character shown throughout the first verse of Loving Someone, is Jason an 18 year old boy who suffers from alcohol abuse. He first appears sitting outside a shop lighting and smoking a cigarette. Anxious and fragile he struggles to get cigarettes out of the packet dropping them on the floor and shaking as he does so. Jason pulls up his hood as he puts out his cigarette. The scene then cuts to a preoccupied shopkeeper arguing with a customer as Jason enters the store. He then slips a bottle of vodka into his jacket, stealing the item, he runs out the shop. Shots of Jason down the end of an ally way drinking. Breaking down against the wall he places his head in his hands as his facial expression becomes angry and frustrated.
Similarly, throughout the second verse of the song a second character is represented, yet this time with a different personal issue. Anna, 18 is a victim of child neglect, due to lack of income she leads a life of prostitution. The shot begins with a male walking into a room with lights and bedsheets, she leaves the room covered in lights with smoke in the background, signifying her vulnerability. The wall in the room appears covered in bedsheets making the lights brighter and highlighting her issue. Towards the end of the shot she looks up towards the camera and the lights.
Finally, the final verse introduces the final character Yioda who is battling with depression and insecurities about her body image. After being bullied at school and constantly called names, she spirals into sadness and a state of self hatred. Moreover, when she arrives home from school, out of rage and frustration he smashes her mirror. Yioda is followed running a bath filled with red liquid in which she submerges her whole body. As she lifts her head above the water her face appears stained red and red splashes of water to represent her pain and suffering from self harm to the excessive bullying. Moreover, as she enters a room, projections of models and the 'ideal' body image appear on the wall to connote how body perception has gone too far and teenagers worldwide are suffering from deep insecurities.
The new equilibrium of the video consists of all three of the characters being seen together in the church, after an insight into each of their lives it appears that they have stopped doing drugs and are still listening to this figure of hope. Each teenagers difficult situation appears to be resolved as they are seen to reform. Anna is seen applying for a job. Jason returns to the shop to take back the stolen vodka, and Yioda is seen to wash the red dye off her skin. After this, close up shots of the eyes of the three teenagers while smiling, signifying their strength and happiness of having the ability to overcome their troubles.
Key Scenes
Key scene one: Begins with long shot of church isle with mysterious character dressed in white at the head of the church. Cut to establishing panning shot church from outside. As the lyrics begin ('loving someone' repeated 4 times) cutting close up shots of various eyes of people in society are shown; including the three protagonists e.g. old, young, teenage, middle age. We are then introduced to 3 main protagonists via close ups and cuts of them walking towards and breaking into a church. The cutting shots of the teens breaking into the church are spread out across the three chorus' which state "Loving Someone" in order to connote, not only their mental struggle but physical struggle in finding that person they should be loving; in this case the holy figure who guides them.
Key Scene Two: This scene begins with a close up shot of Jason smoking, showing a tracking shot of smoke drifting into the air highlighted by low key lighting. It shows him sat on a bench in distress while trying to take out a cigarette. A close up shot reveals his hands shaking causing him to drop the cigarette onto the floor. It then cuts to a mid shot of him standing up, allowing the audience to see that he is wearing a black hoodie and jeans. A tracking shot then follows him from behind into a local convenient store. With the tracking shot from behind his shoulder continuing to follow him through the isles of the store, a close up shot of alcohol makes it apparent for the audience that he is going to shop lift. There is then a close up shot from the front of him sneaking vodka into his jacket pocket.
Key Scene Three: Focuses on Anna, a prostitute who is reliant on her business for income. Long shot of female standing on a street corner, wearing provocative clothing and is waiting for a client to arrive in his car. Once he arrives, an over the shoulder shot across the male sees the female enter his car, and highlights her vulnerability. Cut to a time-lapse shot of cars on the road, to signify how lost and alone she is in the world. Cut to a close up establishing shot of a bedroom interrupted by Anna leading a male to the bed covered in fairy lights. a blurred over the shoulder shot displays the male on the bed whilst Anna is covered in high key colourful fairy lights. A slow zoom in shot see's him walk over and stands behind her body. The rule of thirds is applied here as she is placed in the middle section of the three framed shot in order to display her to the audience as the primary image and main character of this particular scene. Anna slowly looks towards the camera as she closes her eyes cut shots displaying of child neglect and her alone in a room as a child appear. Anna opens her eyes and directly addresses the camera as the man behind switches off the lights representing all control over her as a prostitute.
Key Scene Four: Towards the end of the music video, a close up of the three characters faces appear in high key lighting highlighting their shocked facial expressions, staring into huge beam of holy light. Each teenagers situation is revealed
Character Profiles:
Jason: 18 year old white teen, dark hair and beard. His mental state is unstable due to use of drugs and constant smoking. Throughout the video he shoplifts stealing alcohol displaying his desperate lifestyle.
Yioda: 18 year old white teen, dark brown hair, petite. Victim of bullying and name calling results to depression and self harm.
Anna:18 year old white teen, brown hair. Being abused as a child has lead her to a life of prostitution.
Target audience:
The target audience for our music video consists fans of the indie genre and The 1975. A stereotypical audience member would be a female aged between 16 and 18. Despite the stereotypical audience of female we have also decided to target male by making one of our characters male in order for this particular audience to relate to. Both genders would belong to the E demographic, as many will be students watching our music video in their free time or if they follow the band; music videos are part of their daily viewing habits as they find the content of the videos either aspirational or relatable and as a means of escapism. Teenagers nowadays use social media very often and follow many artists in order to keep updated with tours and song releases hence why we have decided to target 16-18 year olds. This means that the Uses and Gratification theory can be applied as viewers will watch the video for different purposes for example for pleasure or escapism or to help highlight social issues which are included within the production e.g depression and prostitution. The psychographics for the target audience are Explorers and Reformers. Explorers prefer discovery, challenges and new frontiers therefore will love the variation of enigma's weaved into our production. Furthermore, a Reformer has there own independent judgement meaning if they enjoy the narrative they are more likely to get attached; here we can apply the hypodermic needle theory, as due to our intriguing narrative the audience want to watch on in order to view the outcome. However in order to apply our film to a mass audience we shall include conventions of the Indie genre for example pale colours, use of smoke and drugs and a location which is familiar to the audience targeted.
Certification:
Our film is classified as a 15, as our target audience is teenagers and young adults between the ages of 16 and 18. According to the BBFC guidelines our film is classed as a 15 due to the scenes of drug taking which will be shown but the work as a whole does not promote or encourage drug misuse, brief scenes of sexual activity and snippets of self harm and body abuse. Drug taking and substance abuse is portrayed when Jason is seen outside the shop smoking a cigarette and when he is drinking alcohol in the ally way, this substance abuse motif is seen throughout through cuts of smoke and constant use of alcohol.
Moreover, sexual activity is briefly suggested throughout Anna's prostitution scene as she leads a man into a room however this is displayed with the use of lights and no strong detail is displayed. These scenes could be influential to younger children and could frighten them due to their lack of understanding. Finally, the use of self harm and body abuse within Yioda's scene as she battles through bullying and depression, this kind of activity should not be exposed to young vulnerable children as it could make them think that self hatred is the only way out of being bullied and may think harming themselves is permitted because they may not understand the concept of depression.
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