Filming Equipment...

As we are doing a music video, it means we won't really need certain things that would be needed for a film, such as a microphone.

The most important thing was to have a camera. I already have a camcorder, which made it easier for us because we wouldn't have to worry about borrowing them from school. 

Next, we would need to have a tripod. I have a tripod, but it was quite stiff when trying to tilt it up or down, so we used that as a plan B. However, we had the option to  borrow one from school, but we also used Tamsin's own tripod. 

We also used iPod's to play the song, particularly for the singer (it would be difficult without!) and for the scene in the forest when our lead is dreaming, and sees the love interest. 

Finally, we needed lights to create the surreal atmosphere of the nightmare. We used the school's LED lights in the blacked out drama studio to give this effect. We went for reds, as this colour is a common motif throughout the video, and it connotes danger. 

-Janet