Costumes, props, models and locations.

For my music video, I plan to make it appear as casual looking as possible, not trying too hard with costume and make up. The reason I have chosen to do this is that I want to make it look as documentary style as possible, following the main character throughout her night out and her morning, giving the effect that the audience will be looking on her life without her knowing. By adding costumes and lots of makeup to my characters, this will appear too staged and perfected, which isn't what I want in my music video. As my narrative moves along in the music video itself to where the main character goes on her night out, then obviously make up and a change of costume will be shown, but it wont be different or far fetched for the narrative or plot. The make up used on the main character will be as natural as possible, using foundation, mascara, eye-liner, eye shadow, blusher, ect. There won't be too much makeup that will be hard to get hold of, as again, it's relatable to the teen audience, so will be easy to get.

The same applies to the props I will be using in my music video, as I will be very minimal on what I use and how they fit into the genre and narrative. I want to go use as little as possible in my music video, as like I've already said, I strongly believe 'less is more' is key when created music videos, especially in this specific genre of music. Following the conventions of this genre of music and the videos in this genre of music, usually all they include is a slight element of narrative and some performance, yet I am going to make my video all narrative, as I made my print work all performance based, showing the artist. The only props I am going to need are alcohol or alcohol bottles, again this could be included in my health and safety list, taking responsibility for myself and my cast if I do decide to use real alcohol. My music video will also be filmed on location, so this could also turn up some risks (being near a road, cars, ect). The first part of my music video will be shot in the main characters bedroom as she prepares to go out, so again, some minor props will be needed her like makeup, costumes, a dressing table and the location itself. Other than that, no other props will really be needed. My main choice for the main role in my music video will be one of my best friends, Sarah McPhie. I have used my friends in past creative projects at college before, which involved filming and creating a film, which didn't go all too well. I know full well that using friends in these types of tasks can be risky, but I am confident in Sarah's abilities and my ability to count on her. The main reason I have chosen Sarah for my main role is that she is an drama student already, so she will have some acting abilities of her own, which she can use in my production work.

The locations for my music video will vary on the filming shoot, as we will travel around either Worcester or Cheltenham town centre whilst filming for my music video, so this will be determined at a later date.