Action Plan

Action Plan is very important aspect of the pre- production process as it would help me to finish the coursework on-time.  There are around 17 weeks to complete the whole task, and instead of rushing and finishing the project off in the last minute, I would spread the project out to give myself time, to make some changes if needed at the end ( March). Furthermore, I would be giving myself 'small' deadlines, which would include- do research on the history of the music video, music video analysis, audience theory etc.- this would help to concentrate on the production process ( filming ) more, as to an extend it is the most difficult task. 

Week Commencing

Week of November 5, 2012
- action plan
- discuss potential genre and artists that I could use
- create a small research on the genre chosen eg. history etc. 
- textual analysis of one music video

Week of November 12, 2012
- take into consideration three or four songs that could use- DECIDE
- textual analysis of one more music video
- textual analysis of the still shot from the music video

Week of November 19, 2012
- get in contact with the artist in order give some time for the reply
- history of the music video - powerpoint and research
- gain cast and crew that could potentially help me
- textual analysis of the third and final music video 

Week of November 26, 2012
- look at potential locations ( take photos ) 
- produce first draft of the storyboard
- research on the target audience 
- create cast list 

Week of December 3, 2012
- produce more research on the chosen artist
- produce a final draft of the storyboard
- check availability of the cast
- expect a reply for the permission 
- create risk assessment 

Week of December 10, 2012
- borrow any kit including a tripod in order to shoot the music video
- shooting schedule

Christmas Break 
- catch up with the blogs if needed
- film first part of the music video

Week of January 7, 2013
- filming ( 1st. Part ) 

Week of January 14, 2013
- filming ( 1st. Part ) 

Week of January 21, 2013
- editing ( 1st. Part ) 

Week of January 28, 2013
- editing ( 1st. Part ) 

Week of February 4, 2013
- photo shoot and start working on ancillary texts
- keep the blog updated with the work done 

Half Term
- Filming

Week of February 18, 2013
- editing ( 2nd. Part )
- produce first draft of the music video
- start creating a website

Week of February 25, 2013
- gain feedback and start working on the second draft of the music video
- photo shoot, website

Week of March 4, 2013
- evaluation 

Week of March 11, 2013
- finish the last things remaining 

Deadline  

Welcome!

Hello everyone and welcome to my blog which I would use for my A2 Media Studies Coursework, which would vastly be focussed on pre-production process of my Music Video. Over the summer, I have taken into consideration couple of the songs that I might use, however, final decision had not been made yet. I am looking forward to accept the challenge of creating a music video that would gain me not only  a high grade but self- satisfaction as well.

Wish me luck!