Location scouting / planning.

Location scouting / planning.

Lincon Cathedral.

This location would help into establishing where the music video is set, ideally shown in a long shot from far away at the very start so that the very first image the audience sees of the music video is an establishing shot of the cathedral in order to learn about where the narrative is set. 

Positives

1-   Establishing shot 

2-   Adds to cinematography 

3-   Some people may identify with the music video as they feel close to the location 

Negatives 

1-   May be hard to get lighting, either to light or to dark 

2-   May be hard to get establishing shot from afar. 

Lincon Brayford waterfront.

This location will also help the audience to gain a feel of where the music video is set and may allow the narrative to develop e.g. protagonist walking by, water representing passage of time etc. Also allows for continuity as its based in the same city. 

Positives 

1-   Continuity 

2-   Establishing shots 

3-   Narrative development 

Negatives 

1-   Too much light may reflect of water increasing exposure 

Hartshill hayes

Open country park, will allow for open dancing scene, this area will also allow to help with visuals such as the close ups of hands on trees etc. 

Positives

1-   Free entry 

2-   Open to public 

Negatives 

1-   Health and safety, rain fall may cause ground to be muddy and slippy 

2-   Tress may block out light causing iso to be turned up adding to noise on image.

Dobbies Plantasia

Similar to Hartshill Hayes but will allow for greater cinematography effect such as the maze’s that can help get shots will double framing in etc. Along with this seeing the animals can help to add to the effect of looking back on memories. 

Positives

1-   Open quiet areas ideal for filming 

2-   Cinematography 

3-   Helps narrative (memories) 

4-   Free parking

Negatives 

1-   Paid entry 

2-   Extra care of filming near animals due to health and safety. 

Riversley park



Local park in Nuneaton, again similar to Hartshill Hayes and will help cinematography. 

Advantages
- Within walking distance of college 
-Quiet open area
-Open to public

Disadvantages 
- Trees may block out light causing iso to be turned up adding to noise on image.
1-   Health and safety, rain fall may cause ground to be muddy and slippy