Feedback
From: Judy Parkinson - Director/Production Co-ordinator (and former Music Video Producer), Glasshead Productions
"Brilliant. The gritty energy of the vid matches that of the song. Beautifully shot, performed and styled. Only quibble – what’s with the foam at the end? Takes away from the hard edged feel. Can’t wait to see it on MTV!"
From: Aisling
i thought it was ace, good colours, lots of nice bodaysss as well haha AND i think the locations were well picked out, great urban feel guysssssss. and the night/ early hours (!) was a gd time to film, as the lack of crowd/people made the video better as you focused more on the (sexy) band members- so good work overall really. your video fits really well with the song.......... so SPAG AND safe blad, i like your one best init
From: Louis
i love it, its the best one by far
From: Steph
i rily liked this video :-) my favourite bits were wen he went throo the taxi, that was really creative and unexpected, and wher you seemed 2 b filming throo a CCTV camera because that created variety, and the getting on off the train bit bcoz you didn't realise it was him you saw coming back onto the train until the end which was really clever :-D i also thort the lipsingin was excellent (y) I thort u cud hav had more ppl in the bakground (i dnt no if it was ment 2 b like that) but it wud hav been gd 2 c him mayb runin throo/in front of sum ppl :-)hope that helps!! :-) and wel dun
From: Luke Davis - Producer/Head of Development, Glasshead Productions
"While hardly breaking the mould stylistically or conceptually I think the video shows an astonishing level of technical efficiency. It is a solid pop promo. I have seen worse videos made professionally by people I know. I think you should be proud of the vid and the hard work that’s clearly been put into its production."
Focus Group Feedback 1 (30 people)
What image do you have of “The Sporadic”?
Indie
Cool
Rugged
Dark image
Trendy
Mad
Grungy – eyeliner!
Modern
Stylish
Streamlined
Does the band have sex appeal?
Hot
Heartthrob
What did you think of the performance?
Realistic
Lip syncing – amazing!
What did you understand of the narrative?
Full circle
Changing image for purposes of punk
Criticism of society – focus on image
Would you watch it again?
Yes!
Liked…
London Eye twirling
Louis’ legs
Dislikes…
There should be a girl…(?)
Lack of nakedness
"Brilliant. The gritty energy of the vid matches that of the song. Beautifully shot, performed and styled. Only quibble – what’s with the foam at the end? Takes away from the hard edged feel. Can’t wait to see it on MTV!"
From: Aisling
i thought it was ace, good colours, lots of nice bodaysss as well haha AND i think the locations were well picked out, great urban feel guysssssss. and the night/ early hours (!) was a gd time to film, as the lack of crowd/people made the video better as you focused more on the (sexy) band members- so good work overall really. your video fits really well with the song.......... so SPAG AND safe blad, i like your one best init
From: Louis
i love it, its the best one by far
From: Steph
i rily liked this video :-) my favourite bits were wen he went throo the taxi, that was really creative and unexpected, and wher you seemed 2 b filming throo a CCTV camera because that created variety, and the getting on off the train bit bcoz you didn't realise it was him you saw coming back onto the train until the end which was really clever :-D i also thort the lipsingin was excellent (y) I thort u cud hav had more ppl in the bakground (i dnt no if it was ment 2 b like that) but it wud hav been gd 2 c him mayb runin throo/in front of sum ppl :-)hope that helps!! :-) and wel dun
From: Luke Davis - Producer/Head of Development, Glasshead Productions
"While hardly breaking the mould stylistically or conceptually I think the video shows an astonishing level of technical efficiency. It is a solid pop promo. I have seen worse videos made professionally by people I know. I think you should be proud of the vid and the hard work that’s clearly been put into its production."
Focus Group Feedback 1 (30 people)
What image do you have of “The Sporadic”?
Indie
Cool
Rugged
Dark image
Trendy
Mad
Grungy – eyeliner!
Modern
Stylish
Streamlined
Does the band have sex appeal?
Hot
Heartthrob
What did you think of the performance?
Realistic
Lip syncing – amazing!
What did you understand of the narrative?
Full circle
Changing image for purposes of punk
Criticism of society – focus on image
Would you watch it again?
Yes!
Liked…
London Eye twirling
Louis’ legs
Dislikes…
There should be a girl…(?)
Lack of nakedness
Focus Group Feedback 2 (15 people)
What image do you have of “The Sporadic”?
Brilliant
Metrosexual
Emo
Punk/rock
Energetic
Does the band have sex appeal?
Yes (say a bunch of guys)
What did you think of the performance?
Believable, looks like he’s singing
Didn’t get the foam – why is it there?
Close-ness was good
A tiny bit out of sync
What did you understand of the narrative?
“Wanted to get to a Cubicle”
“Running to get a train”
“He got more emo”
He was getting more and more indie – decline!
Would you watch it again?
Yes, It catches me attention
Yes of course it was amazing
Liked…
The fact Hannah made it
CCTV
Mouth (shocking)
Taxi
Stair and car park sequence
Eyes over traffic
Stamping
Crossing over on train
Dislikes…
Foam!
Bad lighting
More foam please
Shot List
Paperwork: Complete Shot List + Initial Edit Plan
01/10/2007
The following shot list will be a guide to our paint shoot on Tuesday:
01/10/2007
The following shot list will be a guide to our paint shoot on Tuesday:
- Group LS
- Group BCU
- Group without Henry LS
- Group without Louis LS
- Group without Josh LS
- Group without Drums LS
- Group without Guitar LS
- Group without Microphone LS
- Group in Boxers LS
- Group without Instruments, with paint LS
24/09/2007
We don't have a fixed storyborard yet, we will use the following shot list as a guide on our shoot on Wednesday:
- Performance LS
- Performance CU's
- Running towards the camera
- Running away form camera
- Tunnel Shots HA
- London Eye
- Underground Symbol
- Individual Performance shots
- Foot shot CU
- Running around corners
- Thames ripples
- Traffic shots
- CU's sex shop
- Running down stairs
- Running up stairs
- Running behind phone box (changing outfit - removing smart suit jacket
- Running in and out of the taxi (changing outfit - shirt and tie into tshirt)
- Jumping over wall - shot reverse shot (changing outfit - trousers and shoes into skinny jeans)
- Running in and out of lift (changing outfit -waistcoat and accessories)
Tuesday Shoot
Due to the rain and as we don't want to get electrocuted, we have decided to move tuesdays shoot to thursday after school instead.
Album cover - research
Our Deductions
Having looked closely at the song titles, and cover art, we discovered that many albums are created with a particular theme in mind. This album- Radioactivity, by Kraftwerk, clearly displays this. The cover portrays a speaker and the song titles and album title are all related to radioactivity in some manner.
Having looked closely at the song titles, and cover art, we discovered that many albums are created with a particular theme in mind. This album- Radioactivity, by Kraftwerk, clearly displays this. The cover portrays a speaker and the song titles and album title are all related to radioactivity in some manner.
Track List
1. Geiger Counter – 1:05
2. Radioactivity – 6:44
3. Radioland – 5:50
4. Airwaves – 4:53
5. Intermssion – 0:37
6. News – 1:31
7. The Voice of Energy – 0:55
8. Antenna – 3:47
9. Radio Stars – 3:35
10. Uranium - 1:24
11. Transistor - 2:15
12. Ohm sweet Ohm– 5:39
1. Blitzkrieg Bop - Ramones
2. Anarchy in the UK - Sex Pistols
3. Complete Control - The Clash
4. Kick Out the Jams - MC5
5. Holiday in Cambodia - Dead Kennedys
6. Waiting Room - Fugazi
7. London Calling - The Clash
8. Search and Destroy - The Stooges
9. God Save the Queen - Sex Pistols
10. Where Eagles Dare - The Misfits
2. Anarchy in the UK - Sex Pistols
3. Complete Control - The Clash
4. Kick Out the Jams - MC5
5. Holiday in Cambodia - Dead Kennedys
6. Waiting Room - Fugazi
7. London Calling - The Clash
8. Search and Destroy - The Stooges
9. God Save the Queen - Sex Pistols
10. Where Eagles Dare - The Misfits
Album Cover draft ideas and tings
Top is a random logo idea, bottom is a cover idea, with the guitarist in it.
Update
Thursday night was a success :D
We got almost all the shots we needed (minus 2; 1 because we couldn't find a decent phone box, and 2 because security removed us)
We are shooting all the tower gateway shots tonight as well as CUs of henry's mouth and henrys foot moving and the phone box shot. (friday) -
The foam shots will be done either monday, tuesday or wednesday evening.
Paint Day - Tuesday
To shoot:
LS - group
LS - group without henners
LS - group without pooie
LS - group without joshie
LS - group without drums
LS - group without guitar
LS - group without microphone
LS - group without clothes!
BCU - band (x3)
LS - without instruments PLUS paint!!
LS - group
LS - group without henners
LS - group without pooie
LS - group without joshie
LS - group without drums
LS - group without guitar
LS - group without microphone
LS - group without clothes!
BCU - band (x3)
LS - without instruments PLUS paint!!
Tape Log
TAPE 1
Wednesday Night A
a.k.a. Tape 4A
TAPE 2
Wednesday Night B
a.k.a. Tape 4
TAPE 3
Friday Night A
a.k.a. Tape 1
TAPE 4
Friday Night B
(inc. SPA Video – second half)
a.k.a. Afternoon 2
TAPE 5
London Eye at Night (Lou/Sam)
(inc. SPA Video – first half)
No Name
Wednesday Night A
a.k.a. Tape 4A
TAPE 2
Wednesday Night B
a.k.a. Tape 4
TAPE 3
Friday Night A
a.k.a. Tape 1
TAPE 4
Friday Night B
(inc. SPA Video – second half)
a.k.a. Afternoon 2
TAPE 5
London Eye at Night (Lou/Sam)
(inc. SPA Video – first half)
No Name
Saturday Meeting - 29/09/07
Running shots (Tower Gateway) – Sunday Night (12pm)
DLR
Stairs
Car park stairs
Car park
Lift
Alley
(Phone-box)
(Taxi)
London eye –Monday evening
Paint room – Tuesday evening
Reshoots – Friday or Saturday night
DLR
Stairs
Car park stairs
Car park
Lift
Alley
(Phone-box)
(Taxi)
London eye –Monday evening
Paint room – Tuesday evening
Reshoots – Friday or Saturday night
Paint - Initial Group Treatment
As the first chord chimes in, the audience is treated to a montage of London’s most modern landmarks. It is late at night and the surroundings are empty and vacant. The main feature is the sheer darkness with the addition of the stunningly lit attractions. Our band shows up as the verse begins. Each is standing in front of an iconic landmark – the Dome, Piccadilly Circus or the Eye. Their positions in front of the camera remain fixed as they each perform individually and alone to camera. However, to the beat, the location behind them changes between the three original locations. Three band members alternating through three locations. Throughout this first verse, the camera remains fixed at a dynamic low-angle LS, showing the stance and stature of the performers.
Upon the first line of the chorus, the camera changes, however. The position and angle remains the same, but there is far greater shot variety – focusing on the arms, hands, faces and feet of the performers. When the Lead sings the final line of the chorus, he runs off camera to the side along with his microphone. This is the trigger to a sequence of shots showing all the band members running fast and intently to an unknown destination. This continues until mid-way through the second verse, when the Lead turns – mic in hand – and sings to camera before running off once again.
In contrast to the previous ending of a sequence, the next sequence begins by the Lead running into shot ready to scream. He is in a totally black room and is dressed in a matching black boiler suit. He runs into his usual position, but his band members aren’t there – their places are left empty but their instruments are waiting for them. As we focus on the Lead’s vocals, at specific moments – in time with the beat – the other band members run into shot, take their positions and too start playing. Again, the camera remains fixed and at a strong low angle until the chorus begins, when the shot variety changes and the camera is no longer fixed. The shots are in shaky handheld, showing extreme close ups of details, like faces, guitars, drum sticks and alike.
At the conclusion of this the third chorus, there is more screeching from the Lead. In this sequence, band members flicker by disappearing and then reappearing in time with the beat. The London night shots are seen once again, and the changing of the background becomes much faster and the band-members appear and reappear with growing speed and ferity. The final verse acts as highlights of the video – we briefly see their running around London, some montage-like shots of London and set the scene for the final sequence.
In a split second, their instruments disappear and they are left standing there blankly. Then, the final scream sees all motion grind to a slow speed as the band are sprayed with layers of bright coloured paints. The actions slow to half-speed mid-way through the shots to see the specific movements of the performers as the paint lands on them. They’re shot freely in handheld, high and low angles. And finally, as the final chorus begins their instruments reappear and they perform one last time, still covered in splattered paint. It is continuous with no disappearing-reappearing gimmicks – just the band letting rip. The song ends on brief glimpses of London as seen in the opening shots of the video.
Upon the first line of the chorus, the camera changes, however. The position and angle remains the same, but there is far greater shot variety – focusing on the arms, hands, faces and feet of the performers. When the Lead sings the final line of the chorus, he runs off camera to the side along with his microphone. This is the trigger to a sequence of shots showing all the band members running fast and intently to an unknown destination. This continues until mid-way through the second verse, when the Lead turns – mic in hand – and sings to camera before running off once again.
In contrast to the previous ending of a sequence, the next sequence begins by the Lead running into shot ready to scream. He is in a totally black room and is dressed in a matching black boiler suit. He runs into his usual position, but his band members aren’t there – their places are left empty but their instruments are waiting for them. As we focus on the Lead’s vocals, at specific moments – in time with the beat – the other band members run into shot, take their positions and too start playing. Again, the camera remains fixed and at a strong low angle until the chorus begins, when the shot variety changes and the camera is no longer fixed. The shots are in shaky handheld, showing extreme close ups of details, like faces, guitars, drum sticks and alike.
At the conclusion of this the third chorus, there is more screeching from the Lead. In this sequence, band members flicker by disappearing and then reappearing in time with the beat. The London night shots are seen once again, and the changing of the background becomes much faster and the band-members appear and reappear with growing speed and ferity. The final verse acts as highlights of the video – we briefly see their running around London, some montage-like shots of London and set the scene for the final sequence.
In a split second, their instruments disappear and they are left standing there blankly. Then, the final scream sees all motion grind to a slow speed as the band are sprayed with layers of bright coloured paints. The actions slow to half-speed mid-way through the shots to see the specific movements of the performers as the paint lands on them. They’re shot freely in handheld, high and low angles. And finally, as the final chorus begins their instruments reappear and they perform one last time, still covered in splattered paint. It is continuous with no disappearing-reappearing gimmicks – just the band letting rip. The song ends on brief glimpses of London as seen in the opening shots of the video.
Shooting Schedule-shoot 3
Shoot number: 1/11/07
Location: Tower Gateway DLR station
Meet: palmers green, 7:30pm
Aims: Re-shoot running shots along platform,
Shoot lead singer getting off the train
Shoot number:
Date: 16/10/07
Location: The garage, Josh's house.
Meet: After school 4pm. All drive to location in Louise's car.
Aims:Re-shoot the garage performance
Shoot Number:
Date: 26/09/07
Meet: Westminister station @10pm
Props:
-All brought in car with Louise, except for
-Guitar- Josh
-Costumes- Worn by Henry, Josh and Louis
-Make-up- To be done at Hannahs house before shoot
Aims:
Shoot all performance shots in London
Shoot all
Location: Tower Gateway DLR station
Meet: palmers green, 7:30pm
Aims: Re-shoot running shots along platform,
Shoot lead singer getting off the train
Shoot number:
Date: 16/10/07
Location: The garage, Josh's house.
Meet: After school 4pm. All drive to location in Louise's car.
Aims:Re-shoot the garage performance
Shoot Number:
Date: 26/09/07
Meet: Westminister station @10pm
Props:
-All brought in car with Louise, except for
-Guitar- Josh
-Costumes- Worn by Henry, Josh and Louis
-Make-up- To be done at Hannahs house before shoot
Aims:
Shoot all performance shots in London
Shoot all
Shot list
Shot list (no particular order)
We don't have a fixed storyborard yet, we will use the following shot list as a guide on our shoot on Wednesday:
17.Running in and out of the taxi (changing outfit - shirt and tie into tshirt)
18.Jumping over wall - shot reverse shot (changing outfit - trousers and shoes into skinny jeans)
19.Running in and out of lift (changing outfit -waistcoat and accessories)
We don't have a fixed storyborard yet, we will use the following shot list as a guide on our shoot on Wednesday:
- Performance LS
- Performance CU's
- Running towards the camera
- Running away form camera
- Tunnel Shots HA
- London Eye
- Underground Symbol
- Individual Performance shots
- Foot shot CU
- Running around corners
- Thames ripples
- Traffic shots
- CU's sex shop
- Running down stairs
- Running up stairs
17.Running in and out of the taxi (changing outfit - shirt and tie into tshirt)
18.Jumping over wall - shot reverse shot (changing outfit - trousers and shoes into skinny jeans)
19.Running in and out of lift (changing outfit -waistcoat and accessories)
Revised Kit List
Props list
Guitar
Drum kit
Microphone
Microphone stand
Plectrum
Drum Sticks
Paint
Room decor
Costume
Skinny jeans x 3
White/Black skinny fit t-shirts or shirts x 3
Belts x 3
Black plimsolls
Top man jewellery
Make up
Black Eye liner/face paint
Blue and purple eye shadow
Hair Gel
Technical Kit
Camera
Lights
iPod with song
Speakers
Dolly
Tripod
Laptop
Firewire cable
Masking Tape
Stickets
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Red = Must arrange / buy
Orange = Arranged, not in hand yet
Green = In hand
Update
So an update from the weekend:
- We went out shooting last weekend, got lots of shots of inner London and the Thames, etc.
- Jon is no longer an actor, due to him being very busy, so we have drafted in another actor. Louis is in year 12, and looks the part. Unfortunately he couldnt make it at the weekend but we are still up for Wednesday and next weekend.
- Boiler suits are bought today, should arrive in the next week.
- Changed our idea, more focused on single main character, with performance shots still remaining largely the same.
- Found new locations, and have kept them in mind for subsequent shoots. Pictures to follow.
To do list:
- Capture
- Upload pictures
- Rough edit
- Shot list
- Rough storyboard
- Check all equipment release forms are in
- We went out shooting last weekend, got lots of shots of inner London and the Thames, etc.
- Jon is no longer an actor, due to him being very busy, so we have drafted in another actor. Louis is in year 12, and looks the part. Unfortunately he couldnt make it at the weekend but we are still up for Wednesday and next weekend.
- Boiler suits are bought today, should arrive in the next week.
- Changed our idea, more focused on single main character, with performance shots still remaining largely the same.
- Found new locations, and have kept them in mind for subsequent shoots. Pictures to follow.
To do list:
- Capture
- Upload pictures
- Rough edit
- Shot list
- Rough storyboard
- Check all equipment release forms are in
Shooting Schedule weekend 2
Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd September
Meet 10:00pm
Actors present: Josh (friday only), Henry, Jon (saturday only)
Location: TBC
Shoot:
- Running shots
- Location shots
- Creative light shots
Locations
-Westminister
-Barbican
-Lloyds building
-The Thames
-Soho
Meet 10:00pm
Actors present: Josh (friday only), Henry, Jon (saturday only)
Location: TBC
Shoot:
- Running shots
- Location shots
- Creative light shots
Locations
-Westminister
-Barbican
-Lloyds building
-The Thames
-Soho
READ URGENT!!
2E notice for open evening.
Following the meeting p2+3 wednesday, I have made a list of jobs to do before our weekend shoot. We didnt have time to discuss everything, or decide on a plan of action, so i have come up with this list. I think it would be usefull to use the time during open evening, effectively, by completing these tasks...
Time line - brief outline of new idea
Location research- grotty and glitsy places
Shooting schedule
make up run through
shots related to lighting ideas
edit/capture footage from weekend
vlog footage
blog photos (currently on facebook)
actor contract
storyboard
shot list
I think we need to get though these jobs as our ideas have been lurking mostly in our heads. Lets use this time effectively and get as many jobs done as possible. :-)
Have fun!
x Louise x
Following the meeting p2+3 wednesday, I have made a list of jobs to do before our weekend shoot. We didnt have time to discuss everything, or decide on a plan of action, so i have come up with this list. I think it would be usefull to use the time during open evening, effectively, by completing these tasks...
Time line - brief outline of new idea
Location research- grotty and glitsy places
Shooting schedule
make up run through
shots related to lighting ideas
edit/capture footage from weekend
vlog footage
blog photos (currently on facebook)
actor contract
storyboard
shot list
I think we need to get though these jobs as our ideas have been lurking mostly in our heads. Lets use this time effectively and get as many jobs done as possible. :-)
Have fun!
x Louise x
Target Audience
‘Cubicle’ is of the electro rock/punk genre and draws from indie, emo and punk culture. It is an angry fusion of traditional instrumentation and synthesised beats. The target audience for our artist is the Indie generation, aged largely between 15 and 25, with most emphasis on the male market. They like to feel they are independent and non-mainstream, whereas in fact they are more of a broad demographic than they would like to think. They have a varying level of disposable income but are comfortable enough to spearhead the latest fashions and trends.
Stereotypically, this demographic wears skinny jeans and tight t-shirts – synonymous with Indie culture. Likewise, in their free time, they go to gigs at well known ‘small’ venues. Examples in London focus on Camden and the surrounding area, with venues like the Astoria and The Forum. Other bands that they may like include Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance, The Used, Blink 182, +44, Bowling for Soup and Hawthorne Heights. Our demographic favours stark colours, as well as red, white and black.
Their New Media consumption is high, which sees them frequently use services like YouTube, LiveJournal and PhotoBucket in addition to heavily visiting social-networking sites like MySpace. Digital Music is very popular with iPods being their must-have accessory. Our demographic use their mobiles every day and thus are prime consumers of 3G mobile media such as video, ringtones and WAP.
Mainstream magazine titles such as NME and Q Magazine are already aimed at our target audience. Moreover, the type of books they enjoy may include ‘The Perks of Being a Wallflower’, and ‘A Million Little Pieces’. In regard to TV, they enjoy watching music channels, for example MTV TWO, Kerrang and Q and in addition to terrestrial TV, watch mainstream youth channels like E4, MTV ONE and Sky One.
Stereotypically, this demographic wears skinny jeans and tight t-shirts – synonymous with Indie culture. Likewise, in their free time, they go to gigs at well known ‘small’ venues. Examples in London focus on Camden and the surrounding area, with venues like the Astoria and The Forum. Other bands that they may like include Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance, The Used, Blink 182, +44, Bowling for Soup and Hawthorne Heights. Our demographic favours stark colours, as well as red, white and black.
Their New Media consumption is high, which sees them frequently use services like YouTube, LiveJournal and PhotoBucket in addition to heavily visiting social-networking sites like MySpace. Digital Music is very popular with iPods being their must-have accessory. Our demographic use their mobiles every day and thus are prime consumers of 3G mobile media such as video, ringtones and WAP.
Mainstream magazine titles such as NME and Q Magazine are already aimed at our target audience. Moreover, the type of books they enjoy may include ‘The Perks of Being a Wallflower’, and ‘A Million Little Pieces’. In regard to TV, they enjoy watching music channels, for example MTV TWO, Kerrang and Q and in addition to terrestrial TV, watch mainstream youth channels like E4, MTV ONE and Sky One.
New Costume List
Bought
To Buy
- Black Skinny Jeans x3
- Shoes x2
- White Tshirt x1
- Sweatbands x2
- Belts x2
- Ties x2
To Buy
- Shirts
- Liquid Eyeliner
- Dark Eyeshadow
Test shoot weekend
Saturday
For the location recce on Saturday, we split up and visited 8 locations.
Hannah, Henry and Sameer visited:
Millennium mills: location was idea, however they were removed by security due to lack of permission.
Orchard House: location was not suitable
Peruvian Wharf: Location was not suitable
Silver town: location was secured off for extension of the airport.
Feltham, Hanworth house: spoke to a man who suggested other locations and allowed us to look around the house, however he was unsure about whether we could obtain permission.
Louise and Josh visited:
Forty Hall and grounds: unable to obtain permission to shoot inside, also public functions taking place. Grounds are too well kept for our video.
Forest and allotment area: some good locations for plan B shoot, or for one band member to be tied up. Some good security camera shots taken.
Hatfield house: Grounds are very extravagant. Maze would be appropriate for one band member to be tied up. HOWEVER...there is an entrance fee of £5 per person, and the grounds are busy. It closes at 8 pm and so, shooting in the dark would not be possible.
Maize Maze: good location for one band member, however it closes at 5:30 and closes for the autumn season in mid-September.
NEXT...
following the disappointing outcome, we decided to think of some new ideas for an alternative video. We agreed on a new idea (treatment to follow) and set out on Sunday to find some iconic locations in London. Once again we split up, Henry and Hannah went shopping for costumes, and Sameer and Louise went to the London eye and Westminiser station, while Josh researched props, costume amd locations on the internet.
Video footage and images of locations coming soon...
For the location recce on Saturday, we split up and visited 8 locations.
Hannah, Henry and Sameer visited:
Millennium mills: location was idea, however they were removed by security due to lack of permission.
Orchard House: location was not suitable
Peruvian Wharf: Location was not suitable
Silver town: location was secured off for extension of the airport.
Feltham, Hanworth house: spoke to a man who suggested other locations and allowed us to look around the house, however he was unsure about whether we could obtain permission.
Louise and Josh visited:
Forty Hall and grounds: unable to obtain permission to shoot inside, also public functions taking place. Grounds are too well kept for our video.
Forest and allotment area: some good locations for plan B shoot, or for one band member to be tied up. Some good security camera shots taken.
Hatfield house: Grounds are very extravagant. Maze would be appropriate for one band member to be tied up. HOWEVER...there is an entrance fee of £5 per person, and the grounds are busy. It closes at 8 pm and so, shooting in the dark would not be possible.
Maize Maze: good location for one band member, however it closes at 5:30 and closes for the autumn season in mid-September.
NEXT...
following the disappointing outcome, we decided to think of some new ideas for an alternative video. We agreed on a new idea (treatment to follow) and set out on Sunday to find some iconic locations in London. Once again we split up, Henry and Hannah went shopping for costumes, and Sameer and Louise went to the London eye and Westminiser station, while Josh researched props, costume amd locations on the internet.
Video footage and images of locations coming soon...
Editing practice and info
Day to night conversion test now in school. Needs some major tweaking. Sky replacement is the next test.
Boiler Suits
Can be expensive if bought brand new (around £30 each at least), suggest ebay instead. Can be super cheap (around £15 inc. p&p).
http://search.ebay.co.uk/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=black+boiler+suits
Have to keep checking untill at l;east 3 good ones show up. If the worst come to the worst we can chip in each and get new ones.
3rd down:
http://www.blokesonly.co.uk/cat/menswear/dickies-mens-redhawk-boiler-suit---coverall-suit.../
Iconic London Shots to shoot
Boiler Suits
Can be expensive if bought brand new (around £30 each at least), suggest ebay instead. Can be super cheap (around £15 inc. p&p).
http://search.ebay.co.uk/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=black+boiler+suits
Have to keep checking untill at l;east 3 good ones show up. If the worst come to the worst we can chip in each and get new ones.
3rd down:
http://www.blokesonly.co.uk/cat/menswear/dickies-mens-redhawk-boiler-suit---coverall-suit.../
Iconic London Shots to shoot
- Big Ben
- Millenium Bridge
- Gherkin thingy
- London Bridge
- Buckinham Palace
- Tower of London
- A red bus! (lolololo0o0o0ol!!11eleven!!)
some new places ;)
LOCATIONS
Orchard Place – Royal Victoria – DLR
Peruvian Wharf – Royal Victoria – DLR
Other places around area – look on map and show group
Millennium Mills – Pontoon Dock – DLR
Ridgeley Mews – Willesden Junction – Bakerloo
Saro - http://www.derilectengland.netfirms.com/abandoned.uk.htm
Clapham North Air Raid tunnel – Northern Line
Hanworth Park House – Feltham
Lea Bridge Station – East London
Nunhead Cemetery – Southwark
Raynes Park Petrol Station
Stonebridge Estate, Harlesden - NW London
Putney Hospital
Ravenscourt Park Hospital - Hammersmith
Cane Hill - Croydon
Atkinson Morley Hospital - Blackshaw Road
West Middlesex University Hospital
Normansfield Hospital, Kingsto
Battersea Power Station
Saint Joseph's Seminary
WEBSITES
1. http://community.livejournal.com/abandonedplaces/
2. http://community.livejournal.com/urban_decay/
3. http://www.abandonedpast.co.uk/index.cfm?sid=6605&pid=101185
4. http://www.amelieriis.co.uk/
5. http://www.prettyvacant.fotopic.net/
6. http://www.freewebs.com/forgottenuk/index.htm
Orchard Place – Royal Victoria – DLR
Peruvian Wharf – Royal Victoria – DLR
Other places around area – look on map and show group
Millennium Mills – Pontoon Dock – DLR
Ridgeley Mews – Willesden Junction – Bakerloo
Saro - http://www.derilectengland.netfirms.com/abandoned.uk.htm
Clapham North Air Raid tunnel – Northern Line
Hanworth Park House – Feltham
Lea Bridge Station – East London
Nunhead Cemetery – Southwark
Raynes Park Petrol Station
Stonebridge Estate, Harlesden - NW London
Putney Hospital
Ravenscourt Park Hospital - Hammersmith
Cane Hill - Croydon
Atkinson Morley Hospital - Blackshaw Road
West Middlesex University Hospital
Normansfield Hospital, Kingsto
Battersea Power Station
Saint Joseph's Seminary
WEBSITES
1. http://community.livejournal.com/abandonedplaces/
2. http://community.livejournal.com/urban_decay/
3. http://www.abandonedpast.co.uk/index.cfm?sid=6605&pid=101185
4. http://www.amelieriis.co.uk/
5. http://www.prettyvacant.fotopic.net/
6. http://www.freewebs.com/forgottenuk/index.htm
Props and Technical Kit list
Props list
Guitar x 1
Drum kit
Microphone x 2
Microphone stand x 2
Hand cuffs
Rope
Chains
Straight jacket
Random Quirky objects
Costume
Skinny jeans x3
White/Black skinny fit t-shirts or shirts
Belt
White plimsolls
Top man jewellery
Make up
Black Eye liner/face paint
Black nail varnish
Pink nail varnish
Blue and purple eye shadow
Hair Gel
Hair Dye - red??
Fake blood
Technical Kit
Camera
Lights
iPod with song
Speakers
Dolly
Tripod
Laptop
Fire wire cable
Guitar x 1
Drum kit
Microphone x 2
Microphone stand x 2
Hand cuffs
Rope
Chains
Straight jacket
Random Quirky objects
Costume
Skinny jeans x3
White/Black skinny fit t-shirts or shirts
Belt
White plimsolls
Top man jewellery
Make up
Black Eye liner/face paint
Black nail varnish
Pink nail varnish
Blue and purple eye shadow
Hair Gel
Hair Dye - red??
Fake blood
Technical Kit
Camera
Lights
iPod with song
Speakers
Dolly
Tripod
Laptop
Fire wire cable
Meeting 12/09/07
Minutes
1. Locations to be visited
- organise transport and adresses
- call neccessary people for permission
- Henry, Sameer and Hannah to visit Ealing, Peruvian Wharf, Ridgeley Mews
- Louise and josh to visit, Forty Hall, and Hatfield House
2. Progress made?
- Ms B spoke to Anna, Ealing wasteland, she will find out if we can shoot and call back
- Sameer spoke to Ridgely Mews, owners are away, and we should be allowed to use it.
1. Locations to be visited
- organise transport and adresses
- call neccessary people for permission
- Henry, Sameer and Hannah to visit Ealing, Peruvian Wharf, Ridgeley Mews
- Louise and josh to visit, Forty Hall, and Hatfield House
2. Progress made?
- Ms B spoke to Anna, Ealing wasteland, she will find out if we can shoot and call back
- Sameer spoke to Ridgely Mews, owners are away, and we should be allowed to use it.
Meeting 8 - 11/9/07
Minutes
1. Lack of progress
- over the last week we have noticed very little progress being made, we have had many problems regarding location, and have not focussed on many other aspects of our video, we discussed:
- what we needed to do individually and as a group to improve progress
-we may have a team manager each week do direct group
- what we can do to develop a Plan B that is feasable
-Find alternate locations
-develop treatment that is adaptable for different locations
-make decisions about aspects other than location
2. Group treatment
- we created two treatments (posted on blog) one for a hospital location, one for an alternative location.
3. Plan for weekend shoot
- as we do not have a location at the moment, we decided to split into two groups, and visit the potential ones. We will take footage of each one, and if possible, obtain permission.
4. Actors
- one actor has dropped out, and the other has isssues with commiting to friday and saturday nights. As these are times when we will be most likely to shoot, we may use Henry, Josh and Sameer as our band members.
1. Lack of progress
- over the last week we have noticed very little progress being made, we have had many problems regarding location, and have not focussed on many other aspects of our video, we discussed:
- what we needed to do individually and as a group to improve progress
-we may have a team manager each week do direct group
- what we can do to develop a Plan B that is feasable
-Find alternate locations
-develop treatment that is adaptable for different locations
-make decisions about aspects other than location
2. Group treatment
- we created two treatments (posted on blog) one for a hospital location, one for an alternative location.
3. Plan for weekend shoot
- as we do not have a location at the moment, we decided to split into two groups, and visit the potential ones. We will take footage of each one, and if possible, obtain permission.
4. Actors
- one actor has dropped out, and the other has isssues with commiting to friday and saturday nights. As these are times when we will be most likely to shoot, we may use Henry, Josh and Sameer as our band members.
Treatment - Multiple Location Version
We find our three band members separate but undeniably connected. All three show signs of madness, entrapment and imprisonment. The frontman is bound by his wrists and ankles with course thick rope, and is writhing on the ground in the middle of a vast derelict industrial yard. He’s lost, alone and in the middle of nowhere. Our guitarist is in a similarly desperate state. He is bound in a full body strait jacket and is writhing and struggling to break free and is trapped in the mind-bending corridors of a vast maze. The drummer, the final cog of the threesome, is chained and trapped in a dark decrepit industrial building, perhaps a factory. He’s alone and locked into position, shackled by the wrists and ankles and pulling desperately at them to break free. Each band member has their own experience in their own location, but they all ultimately are trying to break free and escape. Progressively, they break free of their constraints – be it chains, strait jacket or ropes – as the song goes verse-by-verse.
The electro/punk style of the song, combined with the lyrics of confinement, all need to be portrayed in the song. To start with, all the actors will be wearing make up, consisting of bright colours, and placed around eyes and lips. This is too accentuate the expressive parts of the face, in order to allow the actors to produce a sort of "crazy" persona. An interesting motif would centre on their make-up. The make-up and hair would start off as scruffy and messed, but would progressively improve and end in a slick punk style. This would add a contradiction to the deranged imagery as the band slowly ‘improve’. Hair is also important. It would be ideal to have actors with semi-long hair already, so they can be styled "punk". This includes Mohawks, and other gel-heavy looks. Wardrobe is probably most important and requires the most attention to detail. Research of modern "punk" (or indie as it could be known nowadays) shows us that stripes of 2 colours, one of which should be black, skin tight jeans, and lavish accessories such as belts and piercing should be the main focus. The colours are to be accentuated in the post production part. Rotoscoping can be used to highlight single colours, leaving the rest gray scale. This could be important in keeping a "punk" feel to the video. Camera wise, it is important to keep the pace of the song in mind. Longer shots should be used a little as possible, as the song is relatively fast paced in places, and extremely hectic in others. Camera shake is also important as is really helps to give that crazy, rebellious, insane feeling that is important is this project.
Interspersed throughout the video will be performance shots of the band playing their instruments, with some simple special effects added, such as making one or all of them disappear and reappear mid-shot. Each chorus shows the band in their full band getup in a large garage-like cell – their performance area. Our frontman, a guitarist and drummer are packed into the tight claustrophobic room and let rip in the confined space, thrashing their instruments and showing the manic signs of prolonged incarceration. Their instruments appear and disappear, the lighting dims and brightens, and the colour red flashes on and off – all in time with the music.
Inter-cut with shots of the band performing, we see the band members as they run through their own locations. We follow them hand-held and over the shoulder. They look behind them to make sure no one is following and run at break-neck speed. By the start of the third verse, all three band members stubble upon each other at the frontman’s location – this would be achieved with clever cross-cutting and cutting to action. They finally make their break for freedom as a group, and it is at this point when their full slick punk style manifests itself. The shaky camera movements work with the ear-shattering screeching. Inserts of the band members faces in CU show them getting progressively more insane, crazed and desperate. The faces shake and vibrate violently as they laugh hysterically. The final chorus shows cut-aways of all the scenes in the video, including the band members in their own locations playing their own instruments as if in relative normality. The closing seconds of the video sees the band running together into the distance, apparently because they’ve discovered a way out of the industrial yard. Instead, the last we see of them is the band vaulting over a ridge and descending out of sight.
The electro/punk style of the song, combined with the lyrics of confinement, all need to be portrayed in the song. To start with, all the actors will be wearing make up, consisting of bright colours, and placed around eyes and lips. This is too accentuate the expressive parts of the face, in order to allow the actors to produce a sort of "crazy" persona. An interesting motif would centre on their make-up. The make-up and hair would start off as scruffy and messed, but would progressively improve and end in a slick punk style. This would add a contradiction to the deranged imagery as the band slowly ‘improve’. Hair is also important. It would be ideal to have actors with semi-long hair already, so they can be styled "punk". This includes Mohawks, and other gel-heavy looks. Wardrobe is probably most important and requires the most attention to detail. Research of modern "punk" (or indie as it could be known nowadays) shows us that stripes of 2 colours, one of which should be black, skin tight jeans, and lavish accessories such as belts and piercing should be the main focus. The colours are to be accentuated in the post production part. Rotoscoping can be used to highlight single colours, leaving the rest gray scale. This could be important in keeping a "punk" feel to the video. Camera wise, it is important to keep the pace of the song in mind. Longer shots should be used a little as possible, as the song is relatively fast paced in places, and extremely hectic in others. Camera shake is also important as is really helps to give that crazy, rebellious, insane feeling that is important is this project.
Interspersed throughout the video will be performance shots of the band playing their instruments, with some simple special effects added, such as making one or all of them disappear and reappear mid-shot. Each chorus shows the band in their full band getup in a large garage-like cell – their performance area. Our frontman, a guitarist and drummer are packed into the tight claustrophobic room and let rip in the confined space, thrashing their instruments and showing the manic signs of prolonged incarceration. Their instruments appear and disappear, the lighting dims and brightens, and the colour red flashes on and off – all in time with the music.
Inter-cut with shots of the band performing, we see the band members as they run through their own locations. We follow them hand-held and over the shoulder. They look behind them to make sure no one is following and run at break-neck speed. By the start of the third verse, all three band members stubble upon each other at the frontman’s location – this would be achieved with clever cross-cutting and cutting to action. They finally make their break for freedom as a group, and it is at this point when their full slick punk style manifests itself. The shaky camera movements work with the ear-shattering screeching. Inserts of the band members faces in CU show them getting progressively more insane, crazed and desperate. The faces shake and vibrate violently as they laugh hysterically. The final chorus shows cut-aways of all the scenes in the video, including the band members in their own locations playing their own instruments as if in relative normality. The closing seconds of the video sees the band running together into the distance, apparently because they’ve discovered a way out of the industrial yard. Instead, the last we see of them is the band vaulting over a ridge and descending out of sight.
Group Treatment - Hospital Location Version
A dusty strip light flickers on and off in time with jarring techy beats, to reveal a long, decrepit corridor. The floor is broken, the walls are peeling and we move jerkily down it at a dutch angle. Objects appear, then disappear. The skin on a dirty glass of stale water ripples with the beat. Doors line the corridor on both sides but where do they lead? A light can be seen flickering from the crack beneath just one… Inside, a man is sitting, strapped and bound to a rickety wooden chair. His wrists and ankles rub and bleed with each movement against the coarse thick ropes that bind him. He is tired, perhaps drugged, and feels the music as it courses through him. There's congealed blood under the filthy fingernails that grip the chair, his feet tap wildly on the tiled floor, his back arches in time with the music – is he in pain? Or is he enjoying this? The light above his head reveals his bloodshot and bagged eyes, which dart around the room as if the walls are ready to cave in on his cell.
The electro/punk style of the song, combined with the lyrics of confinement, all need to be portrayed in the song. To start with, all the actors will be wearing make up, consisting of bright colours, and placed around eyes and lips. This is too accentuate the expressive parts of the face, in order to allow the actors to produce a sort of "crazy" persona. An interesting motif would centre on their make-up. The make-up and hair would start off as scruffy and messed, but would progressively improve and end in a slick punk style. This would add a contradiction to the deranged imagery as the band slowly ‘improve’. Hair is also important. It would be ideal to have actors with semi-long hair already, so they can be styled "punk". This includes Mohawks, and other gel-heavy looks. Wardrobe is probably most important and requires the most attention t detail. Research of modern "punk" (or indie as it could be known nowadays) shows us that stripes of 2 colours, one of which should be black, skin tight jeans, and lavish accessories such as belts and piercing should be the main focus. The colours are to be accentuated in the post production part. Rotoscoping can be used to highlight single colours, leaving the rest gray scale. This could be important in keeping a "punk" feel to the video. Camera wise, it is important to keep the pace of the song in mind. Longer shots should be used a little as possible, as the song is relatively fast paced in places, and extremely hectic in others. Camera shake is also important as is really helps to give that crazy, rebellious, insane feeling that is important is this project.
The electro/punk style of the song, combined with the lyrics of confinement, all need to be portrayed in the song. To start with, all the actors will be wearing make up, consisting of bright colours, and placed around eyes and lips. This is too accentuate the expressive parts of the face, in order to allow the actors to produce a sort of "crazy" persona. An interesting motif would centre on their make-up. The make-up and hair would start off as scruffy and messed, but would progressively improve and end in a slick punk style. This would add a contradiction to the deranged imagery as the band slowly ‘improve’. Hair is also important. It would be ideal to have actors with semi-long hair already, so they can be styled "punk". This includes Mohawks, and other gel-heavy looks. Wardrobe is probably most important and requires the most attention t detail. Research of modern "punk" (or indie as it could be known nowadays) shows us that stripes of 2 colours, one of which should be black, skin tight jeans, and lavish accessories such as belts and piercing should be the main focus. The colours are to be accentuated in the post production part. Rotoscoping can be used to highlight single colours, leaving the rest gray scale. This could be important in keeping a "punk" feel to the video. Camera wise, it is important to keep the pace of the song in mind. Longer shots should be used a little as possible, as the song is relatively fast paced in places, and extremely hectic in others. Camera shake is also important as is really helps to give that crazy, rebellious, insane feeling that is important is this project.
The track begins, and we synchronously jump cut through many different ECU shots of various features of the building. Gradually more organic, bodily shots are dispersed in amongst the inorganic industrial ones, and we gain a sense of unease and restlessness. The organic shots will consist of hands, feet and eyes primarily, but will depict struggle and anxiety, even with their extreme close range. The audience is thrown right in at the ‘deep end’, and are shocked from the offset, but still no more informed about the situation at hand.Interspersed throughout the video will be performance shots of the band playing their instruments, with some simple special effects added, such as making one or all of them disappear and reappear mid-shot.The first verse comes in, and we see a man, a band member, presumably inside this building, inexorably struggling to break free from his shackles. The room is dingy, with a lone flickering tube-light on the ceiling and the paint is peeling from the walls. Our first character is dressed in predominantly tight black clothing, similar to today’s indie culture. His attire is lined with red and his hair is highly stylised. As the chorus kicks in, he breaks free from his shackles in quite spectacular fashion. He spends the rest of the chorus running through the corridors of this building looking for ways to get out, smashing on walls, etc. The whole video is awash with saturation and harsh lighting, akin to Attack by 30 Seconds to Mars, with shaky, handheld camera to emphasise the energy. The building now is looking much more like an abandoned hospital or mental asylum.
Each chorus shows the band in their full band getup in a large garage-like cell – their performance area. Our frontman, a guitarist and drummer are packed into the tight claustrophobic room and let rip in the confined space, thrashing their instruments and showing the manic signs of prolonged incarceration. Their instruments appear and disappear, the lighting dims and brightens, and the colour red flashes on and off – all in time with the music.
The second verse introduces the two other band members in their cells. One is shackled with chains and handcuffs, whilst the other is bound and gagged in a blood-stained strait jacket. As they struggle and break free also, we see the frontman trying to break out from his cell too. He beats the walls with his fists and throws himself at the door. We see small details, like the muscles in his arms as they tense to punch the door, or his face as he presses it against the wall manically. As the chorus breaks for the second time, all three of the trapped patients break free from their cells and run desperately into the corridor outside.
Inter-cut with shots of the band performing, we see the band as they run through the corridors of their prison. We follow them hand-held and over the shoulder. They look behind them to make sure no one is following and run at break-neck speed. By the start of the third verse, all three band members have met each other at a crossing in the corridors. As a group, they finally make their break for freedom. The shaky camera movements work with the ear-shattering screeching. Inserts of the band members faces in CU show them getting progressively more insane, crazed and desperate. The faces shake and vibrate violently as they laugh hysterically. The final chorus shows cut-aways of all the scenes in the video, including the band members in their own cells playing their own instruments as if in was relative normality. As the song reaches its climax, the band sees the exit at last. They sprint desperately towards it. We see their faces, feet, their arms thrashing. And on the last words of the song, they break free.
The second verse introduces the two other band members in their cells. One is shackled with chains and handcuffs, whilst the other is bound and gagged in a blood-stained strait jacket. As they struggle and break free also, we see the frontman trying to break out from his cell too. He beats the walls with his fists and throws himself at the door. We see small details, like the muscles in his arms as they tense to punch the door, or his face as he presses it against the wall manically. As the chorus breaks for the second time, all three of the trapped patients break free from their cells and run desperately into the corridor outside.
Inter-cut with shots of the band performing, we see the band as they run through the corridors of their prison. We follow them hand-held and over the shoulder. They look behind them to make sure no one is following and run at break-neck speed. By the start of the third verse, all three band members have met each other at a crossing in the corridors. As a group, they finally make their break for freedom. The shaky camera movements work with the ear-shattering screeching. Inserts of the band members faces in CU show them getting progressively more insane, crazed and desperate. The faces shake and vibrate violently as they laugh hysterically. The final chorus shows cut-aways of all the scenes in the video, including the band members in their own cells playing their own instruments as if in was relative normality. As the song reaches its climax, the band sees the exit at last. They sprint desperately towards it. We see their faces, feet, their arms thrashing. And on the last words of the song, they break free.
JOSHIEEEEEEEEEE
chyeah
http://www.20six.co.uk/severndroog
a maybe. good reccy, get some footage, ask about permission.
http://www.20six.co.uk/severndroog
a maybe. good reccy, get some footage, ask about permission.
Meeting - 07/09/07
Meeting - 07/09/07
Minutes
1. Summary of what we've done so far, and what still needs doing.
2. Location issues:
-called collindale hospital, waiting for reply. If no confirmation of any location by Tues 11th, we will go for plan B.
3. Potential costumes
-skinny jeans
-tight t-shirt or shirt
-individual style needed
-need to research punk rock costume
4. Make up
-heavy eyeliner
-hair colour
-hair gel
-bright upper eye colour
5. Props
-strange junk
-guitar
-drums
-microphone +stand
6. Song genre: Research into Electro-Punk Rock
To do ( by tuesday)
All - Individual treatments
-collect props
Henry - Research genre
Louise and hannah - hair, costume and make up
Minutes
1. Summary of what we've done so far, and what still needs doing.
2. Location issues:
-called collindale hospital, waiting for reply. If no confirmation of any location by Tues 11th, we will go for plan B.
3. Potential costumes
-skinny jeans
-tight t-shirt or shirt
-individual style needed
-need to research punk rock costume
4. Make up
-heavy eyeliner
-hair colour
-hair gel
-bright upper eye colour
5. Props
-strange junk
-guitar
-drums
-microphone +stand
6. Song genre: Research into Electro-Punk Rock
To do ( by tuesday)
All - Individual treatments
-collect props
Henry - Research genre
Louise and hannah - hair, costume and make up
Research - Location, Location, Location: Hospitals
Our group gave ourselves quite a task by even contemplating using an abandoned hospital as our location. Needing the site within London, and preferably without a hefty price-tag, the scope of possible locations was much reduced. In London, we found around 20 unused hospitals in various states of disrepair and re-repair. Some had already been acquired for redevelopment, some were protected listed buildings, and some were tied to location scouting companies, charging huge amounts for crews to film in them per day. Our approach was that it won’t hurt to ask, so Too-ee have contacted many hospitals, trusts, companies, agencies and individuals to find a suitable location.
COLINDALE HOSPITAL
Barnet
Colindale was the first hospital we looked at, thanks to this page of photos from DerelictLondon.com. The site has been largely unused since 1996, although it is still in partial use by Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH-MHT). Colindale is a relatively historic site. In 1898, the Central London Sick Asylum moved from St Pancras to Barnet, and since then it has fallen into serious disrepair. In 1948 it became an NHS hospital and was renamed Colindale Hospital. We were given the e-mail address for the BEH-MHT Communications Department, who deal with press and media enquiries. We e-mailed them but have not, as yet, received a reply.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
www.dh.gov.uk
At a long shot, we thought it was worth contacting the Department of Health for help – simply because there was no harm in trying. We e-mailed Steven Pollock of the Planning, Regions and Visits Department of the DoH press and media enquiries office. He hasn’t replied – and frankly isn’t ever likely to!
FILM LONDON
www.filmlondon.org.uk
Film London is an organisation which “promotes and facilitates” London-based productions. An integral part of their company is their Location Library service. Film London keeps a record of 10,000 locations in its library, with 2,500 available via their website. We searched through this archive and found several locations for ourselves, but we also e-mailed them to ask for help. They replied promptly with a folio of hospital locations from their library, including some we hadn’t come across at all. It was through them that we were referred to location scouting agencies like Locality, Locate Productions and The Film Office, who represented the different sites. Typically, each company would charge us a £75 booking fee (their student rate) whilst the location would charge us £500 a day for filming. Queen Elizabeth Hospital for Children is still on Film London’s books but has now been sold off for redevelopment and Bolingbroke Hospital is charging an excessive amount for filming per day.
UPDATE: We contacted Film London once again to ask them for any abandoned buildings on their books in London. They came back to us with this folio of derelict sites - some of which look rather promising.
ST ANDREW’S HOSPITAL
Tower Hamlets
Film London also listed St Andrew’s Hospital on their online location library. Calling the location agency responsible for the site made it apparent that it had now been handed over for redevelopment. We visited the site in Bromley-by-Bow regardless to see the location for ourselves. Security was tight, with CCTV, patrols and guard dogs. Moreover, a 10ft blue fence made seeing even the outside very difficult. However, we were able to get the mobile number for the Site Manager, as well as film the visit. Video to follow.
CANE HILL HOSPITAL
Coulsdon, Surrey
Cane Hill is a well known derelict site on the outskirts of London. This location is interesting for several reasons. It is the subject of an uncommissioned documentary by Hipposcope Films, who have been granted permission to film at the site. This makes it less likely that we will be allowed to film there, as we could be disrupting their production. The site is also still in partial use by the South London and Maudsley (SLaM) NHS Trust. However, the biggest obstacle with this site is that it has been acquired for redevelopment. When we contacted the Communications Department at SLaM, we were told the site had been obtained by the Office for the Deputy Prime Minister, who had in turn handed it over to a firm called English Partnerships.
English Partnerships is a major national agency responsible for redeveloping large sites. It plans to do just that with Cane Hill under its nationwide Hospital Sites Programme. The good news is that its redevelopment is yet to be scheduled and as such is owned by English Partnerships, but they are not using it. It is by far the most extensive and impressive of all the locations we have seen and we would really like to use Cane Hill, despite it being so hard to get to. We e-mailed English Partnerships, but they are yet to reply.
BUPA HOSPITALS
Hartswood, Bushey, Roding
Thanks to Film London, we discovered that BUPA allows film crews to film in any of their hospitals free of charge. The charge for using many locations has been our major stumbling block throughout our search. So it would seem that this is the answer to our problems. However, the 3 BUPA hospitals in London simply aren’t suitable. Not only are they modern red-brick buildings, they are in use as fully-functioning hospitals. The disruption we would cause by running around the corridors would be wholly unacceptable and we are completely aware that a working hospital shouldn’t have to be burdened with us. So, despite being good for the wallet, BUPA Hospitals aren’t good as locations.
There are many other hospitals which we have looked at that were dead ends for various reasons. Putney Hospital, which fell into disrepair in 1999, has been converted into a new medical centre under a new name. (A new hospital elsewhere in London carries on the Putney name, to make things all the more confusing.) The aged South London Hospital for Women in Clapham has been recently demolished. The damaged and abandoned areas of Lambeth Hospital have been demolished and rebuilt.
Our search for an abandoned hospital location is ongoing and we will update the Too-ee blog as we progress.
COLINDALE HOSPITAL
Barnet
Colindale was the first hospital we looked at, thanks to this page of photos from DerelictLondon.com. The site has been largely unused since 1996, although it is still in partial use by Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH-MHT). Colindale is a relatively historic site. In 1898, the Central London Sick Asylum moved from St Pancras to Barnet, and since then it has fallen into serious disrepair. In 1948 it became an NHS hospital and was renamed Colindale Hospital. We were given the e-mail address for the BEH-MHT Communications Department, who deal with press and media enquiries. We e-mailed them but have not, as yet, received a reply.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
www.dh.gov.uk
At a long shot, we thought it was worth contacting the Department of Health for help – simply because there was no harm in trying. We e-mailed Steven Pollock of the Planning, Regions and Visits Department of the DoH press and media enquiries office. He hasn’t replied – and frankly isn’t ever likely to!
FILM LONDON
www.filmlondon.org.uk
Film London is an organisation which “promotes and facilitates” London-based productions. An integral part of their company is their Location Library service. Film London keeps a record of 10,000 locations in its library, with 2,500 available via their website. We searched through this archive and found several locations for ourselves, but we also e-mailed them to ask for help. They replied promptly with a folio of hospital locations from their library, including some we hadn’t come across at all. It was through them that we were referred to location scouting agencies like Locality, Locate Productions and The Film Office, who represented the different sites. Typically, each company would charge us a £75 booking fee (their student rate) whilst the location would charge us £500 a day for filming. Queen Elizabeth Hospital for Children is still on Film London’s books but has now been sold off for redevelopment and Bolingbroke Hospital is charging an excessive amount for filming per day.
UPDATE: We contacted Film London once again to ask them for any abandoned buildings on their books in London. They came back to us with this folio of derelict sites - some of which look rather promising.
ST ANDREW’S HOSPITAL
Tower Hamlets
Film London also listed St Andrew’s Hospital on their online location library. Calling the location agency responsible for the site made it apparent that it had now been handed over for redevelopment. We visited the site in Bromley-by-Bow regardless to see the location for ourselves. Security was tight, with CCTV, patrols and guard dogs. Moreover, a 10ft blue fence made seeing even the outside very difficult. However, we were able to get the mobile number for the Site Manager, as well as film the visit. Video to follow.
CANE HILL HOSPITAL
Coulsdon, Surrey
Cane Hill is a well known derelict site on the outskirts of London. This location is interesting for several reasons. It is the subject of an uncommissioned documentary by Hipposcope Films, who have been granted permission to film at the site. This makes it less likely that we will be allowed to film there, as we could be disrupting their production. The site is also still in partial use by the South London and Maudsley (SLaM) NHS Trust. However, the biggest obstacle with this site is that it has been acquired for redevelopment. When we contacted the Communications Department at SLaM, we were told the site had been obtained by the Office for the Deputy Prime Minister, who had in turn handed it over to a firm called English Partnerships.
English Partnerships is a major national agency responsible for redeveloping large sites. It plans to do just that with Cane Hill under its nationwide Hospital Sites Programme. The good news is that its redevelopment is yet to be scheduled and as such is owned by English Partnerships, but they are not using it. It is by far the most extensive and impressive of all the locations we have seen and we would really like to use Cane Hill, despite it being so hard to get to. We e-mailed English Partnerships, but they are yet to reply.
BUPA HOSPITALS
Hartswood, Bushey, Roding
Thanks to Film London, we discovered that BUPA allows film crews to film in any of their hospitals free of charge. The charge for using many locations has been our major stumbling block throughout our search. So it would seem that this is the answer to our problems. However, the 3 BUPA hospitals in London simply aren’t suitable. Not only are they modern red-brick buildings, they are in use as fully-functioning hospitals. The disruption we would cause by running around the corridors would be wholly unacceptable and we are completely aware that a working hospital shouldn’t have to be burdened with us. So, despite being good for the wallet, BUPA Hospitals aren’t good as locations.
There are many other hospitals which we have looked at that were dead ends for various reasons. Putney Hospital, which fell into disrepair in 1999, has been converted into a new medical centre under a new name. (A new hospital elsewhere in London carries on the Putney name, to make things all the more confusing.) The aged South London Hospital for Women in Clapham has been recently demolished. The damaged and abandoned areas of Lambeth Hospital have been demolished and rebuilt.
Our search for an abandoned hospital location is ongoing and we will update the Too-ee blog as we progress.
Recce - Mental Institute: Hampstead Heath
Hannah, Henry and Sameer visited Hampstead Heath on Tuesday 24th July. Based on a tip-off from Ms Brookes, we set off in search for an abandoned mental institute. From the description, the potential location had long corridors, pillars and was half indoors, half outdoors. This was perfect for us in the sense that we are looking for somewhere with corridors and an old disused feel. However, from the outset we were aware that the indoors-outdoors aspect could be problematic, as it could seriously ruin the mood of the song.
After an hour or two of searching, we think we found the location we were being pointed to. An NHS hospital - housing a day outpatients department, a maternity ward and a mental health ward - fitting Ms Brookes' description looked perfect from the outside. However, as soon as we went through the gates with our camera, a woman came to speak to us. She not only lied that there was not (and never had been) a mental health ward there - which would have been altogether more convincing if there wasn't a 'Mental Health Ward - First Floor' sign over her shoulder - she refused outright at the idea of filming there. This was understandable, considering it was now a fully functioning hospital, which must have been come back into use since Ms Brookes last used it.
We learnt a lot from this recce and there are many things we can do to for next time to make sure we're more successful and effective.
- PLANNING: Although this time we couldn't find it, it's important for next time we look for the exact address for the location to save time wading through forests or fields. This can be done by getting maps and contact details of the potential location.
- PERMISSION: Only once we got there did it become really clear that we looked pretty amateur not having any sort of official permission from the school - we could have been anyone for all they knew. Next time, we must have letter from Ms Blackborow to prove who we are and to give some sort of legitimacy to the shoot.
- CONTACT: If we can find the contact details of the owner of the location beforehand, it would be good to get in touch in advance of the recce. This way, we can give full details of our plans, intentions and give a good first impression.
After an hour or two of searching, we think we found the location we were being pointed to. An NHS hospital - housing a day outpatients department, a maternity ward and a mental health ward - fitting Ms Brookes' description looked perfect from the outside. However, as soon as we went through the gates with our camera, a woman came to speak to us. She not only lied that there was not (and never had been) a mental health ward there - which would have been altogether more convincing if there wasn't a 'Mental Health Ward - First Floor' sign over her shoulder - she refused outright at the idea of filming there. This was understandable, considering it was now a fully functioning hospital, which must have been come back into use since Ms Brookes last used it.
We learnt a lot from this recce and there are many things we can do to for next time to make sure we're more successful and effective.
- PLANNING: Although this time we couldn't find it, it's important for next time we look for the exact address for the location to save time wading through forests or fields. This can be done by getting maps and contact details of the potential location.
- PERMISSION: Only once we got there did it become really clear that we looked pretty amateur not having any sort of official permission from the school - we could have been anyone for all they knew. Next time, we must have letter from Ms Blackborow to prove who we are and to give some sort of legitimacy to the shoot.
- CONTACT: If we can find the contact details of the owner of the location beforehand, it would be good to get in touch in advance of the recce. This way, we can give full details of our plans, intentions and give a good first impression.
This training module from the BBC Training & Development website details all of the things to do before, during and after a recce. We will consult it very carefully for our next test shoot - which will hopefully be in the coming weeks.
Video: To follow
Video: To follow
Rinôçérôse - Cubicle
I have divided the song up into sections, in correspondence with the music and the lyrics, and the time codes are posted. We will not use the song further than 3 minutes, so the part we have decided to stop at is also labelled accordingly.
The lyrics are as follows:
0:00
0:16
You got them bruises placed upon your legs
You got them scratchmarks around there on the edge
I know your story
It won't be up straight
Cuz when I'm not there
I know you can't wait
0:31
0:31
This ain't the first time
I caught you out again
You spend your time
With something dirty now
In a cubicle
0:47
0:55
You got that lipstick smeared around your face
You got them skinny boys staying at your place
I know your story
It won't be up straight
Cuz when I'm not there
I know you can't wait
1:09
1:10
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaooooooooooo
1:14
1:16
Yeah yeah yeah
1:19
1:21
You get your get your get your love
1:23
1:25
This ain't the first time
I caught you out again
You spend all your time in a little cubicle
In a cubicle
1:40
1:42
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaooooooooooo
1:46
1:48
Yeah yeah yeah
1:49
1:50
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaooooooooooo
1:54
1:54
Yeah I get your love
In a cubicle
1:56
2:12
I got that lipstick smeared around my face
I got them skinny girls playin' at my place
I'll give you stories
They won't be up straight
Cuz when you're not there
You know I can't wait
2:27
2:27
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaooooooooooo
2:31
2:33
Yeah yeah yeah
2:35
2:36
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaooooooooooo
2:38
2:38
Yeah yeah yeah
2:42
2:43
This ain't the first time
I caught you out again
You spend your time [uh]
In a little cubicle
In a cubicle
2:58
2:59
This is not the end of the track, but the end of the amount we will use.
The lyrics are as follows:
0:00
0:16
You got them bruises placed upon your legs
You got them scratchmarks around there on the edge
I know your story
It won't be up straight
Cuz when I'm not there
I know you can't wait
0:31
0:31
This ain't the first time
I caught you out again
You spend your time
With something dirty now
In a cubicle
0:47
0:55
You got that lipstick smeared around your face
You got them skinny boys staying at your place
I know your story
It won't be up straight
Cuz when I'm not there
I know you can't wait
1:09
1:10
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaooooooooooo
1:14
1:16
Yeah yeah yeah
1:19
1:21
You get your get your get your love
1:23
1:25
This ain't the first time
I caught you out again
You spend all your time in a little cubicle
In a cubicle
1:40
1:42
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaooooooooooo
1:46
1:48
Yeah yeah yeah
1:49
1:50
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaooooooooooo
1:54
1:54
Yeah I get your love
In a cubicle
1:56
2:12
I got that lipstick smeared around my face
I got them skinny girls playin' at my place
I'll give you stories
They won't be up straight
Cuz when you're not there
You know I can't wait
2:27
2:27
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaooooooooooo
2:31
2:33
Yeah yeah yeah
2:35
2:36
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaooooooooooo
2:38
2:38
Yeah yeah yeah
2:42
2:43
This ain't the first time
I caught you out again
You spend your time [uh]
In a little cubicle
In a cubicle
2:58
2:59
This is not the end of the track, but the end of the amount we will use.
blk feedback!
hey guys
i was at your meeting on friday too! and i must say, what a great choice of song. could you link it straight from the blog if possible as I would like to hear it again a few times to get inspiration.
hope the recce goes well; don't build your hopes up too much about the hampstead heath indoor/outdoor hospital/ruin thingy just yet - it seems too good to be true to me so make sure you have a plan b.
you've got screen test shots of potential actors haven't you? get louise to put them up as soon as she gets back. try out some style ideas as soon as you can - try dressing up henry in the way we talked about and get some photos!!
i don't really need another meeting with you lot at this stage (obviously I would love to) so just get on with it and keep posting!!
it would be good to post some film clips, music vid links, images - anything that will demonstrate the visual look you are going for. think nu-rave, post-punk, psychiatric institutions, strait-jackets, schizophrenic behaviour etc and use the blog as a kind of moodboard to enable to visualise your thinking.
love ms b x
i was at your meeting on friday too! and i must say, what a great choice of song. could you link it straight from the blog if possible as I would like to hear it again a few times to get inspiration.
hope the recce goes well; don't build your hopes up too much about the hampstead heath indoor/outdoor hospital/ruin thingy just yet - it seems too good to be true to me so make sure you have a plan b.
you've got screen test shots of potential actors haven't you? get louise to put them up as soon as she gets back. try out some style ideas as soon as you can - try dressing up henry in the way we talked about and get some photos!!
i don't really need another meeting with you lot at this stage (obviously I would love to) so just get on with it and keep posting!!
it would be good to post some film clips, music vid links, images - anything that will demonstrate the visual look you are going for. think nu-rave, post-punk, psychiatric institutions, strait-jackets, schizophrenic behaviour etc and use the blog as a kind of moodboard to enable to visualise your thinking.
love ms b x
Meeting 5/6 - Friday 13th July
Group members present - Hannah, Sameer, Henry, Mrs B and Josh
We had two meetings on Friday (Period 1 and after school until 5) where we had just one aim which was to choose our song.
Minutes
During period 1 we looked at more possible options and the song was eventually finalised after school.
Our final song choice was Cubicle by Rinôçérôse.
After we had decided the song we looked into possible video options and we are thinking something to do with being locked up.
Targets
The targets for this week are to think in more detail about the video idea and start to look into different locations.
Next meeting - Monday the 16th periods 2 and 3
We had two meetings on Friday (Period 1 and after school until 5) where we had just one aim which was to choose our song.
Minutes
During period 1 we looked at more possible options and the song was eventually finalised after school.
Our final song choice was Cubicle by Rinôçérôse.
After we had decided the song we looked into possible video options and we are thinking something to do with being locked up.
Targets
The targets for this week are to think in more detail about the video idea and start to look into different locations.
Next meeting - Monday the 16th periods 2 and 3
Meeting 1 - 29/06/07
29/06/07
Period 1 - 8:50-9:30
MINUTES
Discuss song choice
- all want an upbeat/cheerfull song
- no strict genre preferences
Organise private study chart
- All members are free Wednesday Wk 2 p7+8, Friday Wk 2 p1
Possible actors
- Henry
- Chris' band
MINUTES
Discuss song choice
- all want an upbeat/cheerfull song
- no strict genre preferences
Organise private study chart
- All members are free Wednesday Wk 2 p7+8, Friday Wk 2 p1
Possible actors
- Henry
- Chris' band
TARGETS
Henry/Sameer
Create group Blog
Louise
Publish meeting minutes
Hannah
Write out private study chart
All
Choose a maximum of 5 songs each for final song selection in the next meeting
NEXT MEETING: Wednesday 04/07/07 , Periods 7 + 8 (14:25 -15:45)
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