It was time to Pitch our ideas for our FMP, at this point Jo wants us to have a clear understanding on what path we want to go down, to also see if Jo has any help or advice on how we can create our visions.
I had already introduced this idea to Jo about it being a performance piece, but this was to show who i had been researching. These are the types of directors and cinematographers in the industry who’s styles I have most been inspired from. Ranging from the progressive artistic videos from Laura Mahlberg to the experimental artistic directions of Marcel Rev and Hiro Murai. I have not settled on a title or theme yet so I explained to Jo that i’m not sure what bracket my video will fall under
Having been inspired from the work of Laura Mahlberg i chose to introduce her fashion short film “Forced Perspective” as it captures the essence of style I’m looking into. Also, the location of the video is similar to the location I am planning to use, with a similar lighting technique. Jo, then asked if i had the location secure yet to which i explained I am in contact with the woman who have me access last time and I had verbal confirmation I could use the space for this project.
This slide was to show Jo the camera techniques used when filming a dance piece. This music video was definitely helpful in my understanding on how to film the pace of a dance and still retain some artistic and technical aspects. Also how dance tells the narrative using props, costume and overall the choreography.
I then wanted to explain my research into colour theory and grading. From watching a very useful video from studio binder about the use of colour in film I had been researching into how colour enhances a scene and how I want to maybe experiment with colour in my project whilst using the lighting and through post production. Jo had advised at this point to speak to Simon the technician on some lights I can practise with to achieve this goal.
As I haven’t been able to visit the location for a recce, i decided to include the footage from a rehearsal that i had with the dancer just shy of a year ago. Jo could then clearly see that I had been in the space before and worked with the dancer.
These are the two avenues I have up to now, I could work on a music video with a client Chloe Baker and essentially alter my idea to fit a music video. However, I also have another idea to use the minimalistic techno tracks produced by my good friends Mia Mendi. I explained to Jo that i am in contact with both parties and they are both on board with the project and are willing to give me the permission to use their music. Jo advised at this point that on the basis of my research i am more into to progressive film styles like Laura Mahlberg and also with my lighting ideas it would fit the concept more rather than the music video. After that, I reflected back and thought what a good point that was, Jo is telling me with Mia Mendi’s music I have more creative control than i would possibly working with a client.
I wanted to include in my pitch everyone i was in contact with up to now to show the feasibility of the project and also to explain that i am interested in working with independent artists and collaborating during this project.
Where I am up to in my FMP planning, these are the challenges I wanted to inform Jo, i am facing and could face during this process. To which Jo advised to start planning a recce of the location as soon as possible to ensure I can use the equipment and also plan a schedule around when i can start production.
At the end of the pitch, Jo’s feedback was positive about the idea. Jo now wanted me to look into getting in touch with the woman from my location and setting up a meeting in the space as soon as. Also, we went to speak to Simon and explained my ideas for lights and special camera equipment. Simon put me onto the art technician Paul Skinner to discuss what lights I could possibly use for my shoot to experiment with.
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