The inclusion of Fire in our Music video

We decided to set fire to certain props and film them to include them in our music video. The reason why we decided to set fire to our props is because we wanted to represent the destructive nature of fame, gambling and alcoholism. We did this by setting fire to a wine glass, setting fire to playing cards and poker chips. The fire was a feature that we knew would add a dynamic edge to our video if we constructed it properly, filmed it well and edited it effectively to ensure it has maximum impact and a clear meaning that is relatable to the viewers.

We went to the regal community centre because it was not in use at the time and we had access to it thanks to Ahsan. We chose to do the filming outside to prevent setting fire to anything indoors. We made sure that we wore gloves and eye protection to prevent any injuries. We also remained a safe distance from the flames to ensure that we didn't get any burns. The difficulties we encountered when attempting these shots was that we had troubles sometimes when we tried lighting the flame, it sometimes took a few tries to get the flame lit.

Main task Props

This is a list of all the props that we will be using in our music video. The reason why we chose these props is because it would relate to the modern gang culture that is present in the rap and hip hop genre. 

The use of guns portrays violence in a dynamic and exiting way that will make the video more entertaining. This is the element that would relate to the gang culture. 

Masks and balaclavas are put on by the rescue team in the preparation of the raid. this is to conceal their identity and make them seem more threatening.  

Cards are used to represent risk. This is the card we set on fire during one of the shots within in the video,we used the queen as a personification of fame, the woman in the video and power etc.

We used a modern phone to appeal to the younger generation that listen to hip hop. This is the phone that the protagonist will use when he receives the call saying that his girlfriend has been kidnapped.  

Shotgun

Light is used to conceal the identity of the character by making his face blacked out because of the shadow and make it more intimidating and mysterious. 

Chips are used again to represent risk and wealth.

 Pistols

 Ring is used to represent love between fame and the girlfriend.

Dolly equipment for our video

This is the dolly we are going to use in our video, we decided to create a dolly because it would be easier to use and shot will be alot smoother than having to hold it in your hands and walk around a table with it. So we decided to create a dolly with the help of the Art and D.T department. The main idea came from Mustafa as he thought of a good panning shot around a table where we would be sitting playing a game of cards we all decided it was a good idea and good use of a shot so we created the dolly for easy, smooth and quick use.

The dolly was originally seen to small to be able to hold the tripod but we made some adjustments and decided to make the dolly bigger and the holders bigger as well so that the tripod can extend properly and sit nicely on the dolly.

This is ideally what we wanted it to look like with the tripod sitting nicely in all the triangles and giving it enough space in case it falls. It also has quite a big wheelbase which means we are going to have to create some room for it to be maneuvered properly around tables and people. But overall we are happy with what we set out to create as it will be easy to use in our production as it is very light and can be easily transported.