A2 music video production schedule 2017

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On the first lesson back after the half term holiday, principal photography for the music video will begin. At this stage it is expected that you will have completed all pre production tasks including costume design, shot lists, test shoots and location recces.

Here is a week by week guide to the rest of the year. Check it out, make sure you realise how much time we've given to you, and then realise the quality of the product we expect you to make!

The golden rule to filming is to start early and to not get put off if things go wrong. Do not accept anything but the very best shots. Get used to using the camera, and make sure everything is well lit and in focus. No amount of colour correction can 'fix' a blurry, badly lit shot! In these situations, you're going to have to suck it up and re-shoot altogether.

Make sure to book well in advance, before the half term holiday, in order to reserve equipment like cameras and lighting.

Also, while we would much rather you're out and about filming than anything else, make sure you email your teacher to explain what you're up to!