IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR CHRIS & SARAH

Hi guys,
I'm really sorry but the hall is booked already today. However I have a plan b for you. If you would like to take the camera out over half term to film the singing section that would be fine. You haven't used any of your extra allocation so you are entitled to some of that time.
If you would like to have a camera for half term you must come to the media office at 16.10 to collect it.
I don't think it will matter if the location is different, you could even hold up a white sheet or film infront of a white wall as your shot will be realtively close up.
I hope this is ok for you both.
Have a good half term.
Andrea

Hall Booking Confirmed

Hi guys - GOOD NEWS!
I have been able to secure the hall for you from our lesson in the morning until 14.40 - we will have to share it from 10.30 to 12.20 but it should be fine.
Don't forget to get your props and actors ready.
See you Tuesday.
Andrea

Camera Allocation - Teacher Post

Make sure you discuss and plan your filming times now. You can start filming next week, assuming you have returned your signed camera loan letter.
Cameras can be used in your usual class blocks (just for that hour and a half), in addition groups can book out either one weekend (Fri 16.10 - Mon 9am) or two overnights during the week (excluding Friday night, for example Tuesday 16.10 to Thursday 9am).
There are around 60 music video groups and nowhere near 60 cameras! Book your camera slot as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

TEACHER POST - What your pitch should include

All groups must produce and present a pitch as an integral part of the planning stage. Your pitch is a proposal for your music video to the record company thinking of hiring you:
It must include:

* A clear written summary of the content/key idea for the video (at least 500 words). The summary should include a reference to performers, locations, props, target audience for the video, reference to research conducted on the band, genre of the band and the song, relationship between the music and the visuals, relationship between the lyrics and the visuals, if the video will conform to or oppose the generic conventions of videos within that genre of music

* 2-4 (embedded) actual music videos which you think are similar to yours or that contain something that has influenced your idea (plus analysis, use Goodwin’s framework for analysing music videos)

* 2 (embedded) student videos which you think are similar (plus analysis)

* 4-6 Images which indicate location choices, overall mise en scene, costumes, props


If there is more than one group pitching for the same song, ensure you have a back-up choice and also try to make your pitch memorable.