Preliminary task evaluation

1) Why did you choose this particular recreation and how does it link to your main production?

We chose this particular recreation due to the lyrics of the song linking back to the main concepts that run through our coursework and our future production. The lyrics of the song are based on police brutality, which were discussed in both of our individual courseworks. 
2) What difficulties did you face in producing this recreation?

Some of the difficulties we faced were making sure the shot were exact during the filming and also editing as there were over 20 cuts that were quite fast paced. Also, we had to ensure that the music was in sequence with the video to make it more accurate.
3) What are the strengths of the production?

I believe one of the strengths was the filming, as nearly all the shots looked exactly the same as the original music video. Furthermore, the editing was quite precise with the cuts to create the same effects as the original. The actual planning of the recreation was also a strength as it enabled us to film our recreation effectively. 
4) What aspects would you look to improve?

I believe that the camera movement could have been more advanced, as there were various angles and panning techniques used which were quite difficult to recreate.

5) What lessons will you take from this process that will help you with your main production?

I believe that the concept of planning in detail would be even more useful in our main production as it has helped quite a lot in the process. Also, I feel as if we need to be more experimental in terms of camera techniques, as we have come across good ones due to the recreation of the video. 

6) Now that you are ready to start your actual linked production, explain clearly what you will be creating and how confident you are in delivering this.

We will be creating a linked production video based on the song "Hands up" by Vince Staples, which discusses the issue of police brutality. I feel quite confident in terms of delivering a music video of high standards. 

Preliminary task video

Preliminary exercise: Recreation task

Name of the text you plan to recreate: 

Vince Staples -Norf Norf

Scene/section you will recreate:

1:35-2:05 - The protagonist is being interrogated by the police officers, who then use excessive force against him

Location you will use for your recreation:
An office or small room in the school

Actors you will require for your recreation:
Callum, Abayomi, Julian

Props/costumes you will require for your recreation:

• Shirts and ties in the style of investigators/badges
• Black top that says "deadline"
• Fake narcotic packages
• Desk
• Gun

Equipment you plan to use:

• Camera
• tripod
• Low-key lighting

Any other relevant information:

We need a room with blinds such as those in the video

MEST4: Linked Production planning

Writing your own Linked Production brief

Your Critical Investigation topic:

Police brutality/Black Lives Matter/Oppression 

Your Linked Production brief:

A Music video, the song will be Hands Up by Vince Staples

Length/size of production (e.g. 3 minutes, 5 pages etc.): 

3-4 minutes

Give an example of an existing media text this is similar to what you plan to produce: 

Beyonce's Lemonade, Kendrick Lamar - Alright, 

Give an example of an institution that would produce or distribute your planned production:

Music labels such as TDE or Pro Era, as they usually discuss issues such as these in their music

How would your production reach its audience?

The production would reach our audience through social networking sites such as Twitter, where a production can easily go viral. It will also be posted on youtube so it can be shared

Who do you plan to work with on this project?

Abayomi