Jasmine's Presentation

Jasmine Blackborrow is such a lovely and fun person, and you can definitely tell that from her work. It was too cold at break, so I actually got a chance to speak to her and Pete insisted I showed her some of my (terrible in comparison) work.

It was really relaxed and easy to talk to Jasmine, because she was a similar age to us, and an inspiration, especially for me, because I want to go into the music video business.

Above is Jasmine's Year 13 Music Video, which won her the BBC Blast competition.

I love the atmosphere in this video; the latin vibe between the footage/ location/ dancing/ costumes have a strong relationship between the music.

The colours in this video are also interesting, and show the latin through the tanned look while the girls are getting ready and then the brightness of them out, showing the festivals and fun.

Jasmine's thoughts:

• Be Creative!
• Think about costumes, props, dance, colour, and fun.
• Try a 1 day shoot on location.
• Test Shoots are crucial.
• No Money = Determination.

Producer takes care of the budget; record labels and artists; okay's ideas; everything must go through them for final decision.

On the video shoot some of the people involved - director; creative director; director of photography; runner; producers; assistants.

EVEN THE SMALLEST DETAILS MATTER!!!

Treatment:

• Write all your ideas down.
• Visuals; keywords; quotes; EXCITEMENT.
• Paper version of music video.
• Straight to the point.
• Draft & redraft until perfect. Even if it ends up a forth redraft.
• 1-3 pages long.
• Specific Costumes
• EXACT
• Main Key things.

Everyone needs to have the same vision.

REMEMBER:

1. Get Idea across - pictures and videos help.
2. Reuse Ideas
3. Moodboards
4. Pictures & Names for Extras.
5. Costumes & Prop List - images/links etc
6. Reference; reference; REFERENCE.

Different tones need to be acknowledged - for example "Black and White" needs to be "Old Newspaper Black and White"

Shot List

Perfect timing.

All ideas can be used, it's all about the spacing in the song. Don't put all the interesting parts at the beginning!

Lyrics with the timing next to them helps create a clear timeline.

DETAILED SHOT LIST! - close ups/ midshots/ headings of location etc.

Schedule needs to be to the point, and specific about the amount of time in the time slots.

Storyboard.

• Precise.
• Key shots and points
• High importance.
• Helps entire team

Contact Sheet:

Everyone involved is needed - email and mobile.

All props need to be on this sheet, so it's easy to find them after and nothing is left behind.

Wardrobe.

Map etc.

You have the full control of this project! Don't Give Up!

Get involved to capture your perfect shots.

If shot doesn't work, after 15 - 30 minutes move on.

1. BE IN CONTACT
2. UPDATE EACH OTHER
3. COMMUNICATE
4. KNOW JOBS
5. UPDATE DOCUMENTS
6. GET ON WITH IT
7. DECISIONS
8. USE INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP IDEAS
9. COMPROMISE!!
10. NOT TOO MANY LOCATIONS
11. PEOPLE IN GROUP = EASIER TO PERFORM
12. NO LIMITS
13. CREATIVE CONTROL.

This is Jasmine's professional music video with the BBC. I really love the concept and the camera it was filmed on is beautiful!! I'm so jealous!