A2 Media Studies : October 2013

Recces
Vicarage Road location 1

We have decided to use this location mainly because the front of the house has steps which emits a 90’s feel especially America in the 90’s when people would gather within their neighborhood to play cards or just socialise in general i.e. “everybody hates Chris”. We also love that the neighboring houses also have this look, this will really allow us to imitate a neighborhood. We will only be filming outside the house however we do have access to the electrical supply inside the property. In terms of access for the crew the front garden is a good size and can facilitate a good amount of people and equipment if it is necessary although if we feel restricted in terms of capturing desired shots we can store the equipment inside of the house during filming. We do intend to use a boom box as a prop in this location which will be situated on the steps, this has the potential to be hazardous however we will need to take care and ensure that when we aren’t filming it is positioned in a place that does not obstruct the entrance to the door or the path down the stairs.

Peppie Close - Bedroom
We have decided to use this room for our introduction in the beginning of the production because it is modern and will therefore show the contrast in the eras, it is also a reflection of our female characters in this scene and the context of which it will be used. The room evidently belongs to a young woman; this is shown through the props in the room for example, the wall quote, the desk, shelves filled with books, the mirror wardrobes and the colours of the walls. The room is quite a big space, enough to facilitate equipment without it interfering with our shots, however if we do feel that we need more space to work surplus equipment can be put in a storage room next door. There are also various plug sockets positioned around the room so we will have access to an electrical source. The room is on the first floor of the house; therefore we will need to be cautious when climbing the flight of stairs transporting the equipment shouldn’t be a huge problem for the crew.

Peppie close – The Den

We decided on this location as it really sets the scene for our aspired 90’s atmosphere. It is a really chilled area with warm welcoming clouors red, white and a bit of black. The area features brick walls and polls framework. The area is also equipped with a power supply if necessary whilst recording for the use of cast and crew. In terms of health and safety the area is secure and reliable as it is in use everyday without fault.

Initially we thought that the space for the camera crew might have been an issue as it is a bit narrow. However after we all visited the location we came to a group decision that the space wouldn’t be restricting, but would really give us the opportunity to play around with the camera angles. We feel that using this area as a ‘chillin’ spot’ for the video will have a great effect and will mirror our desired concept. Despite this, our biggest concern is the lighting in the area as it is quite dark, unless the door is open however this lets in a flood of light; we hope this can be resolved by changing the settings on the camera.

South bank
We feel that South Bank Skate Park and the surrounding area is an amazing location of shoot the bulk of our production, we believe this location is appropriate in terms of the old school Hip Hop look with the Graffiti and rough edge. This location is very popular and many people are attracted to it because it is like nowhere else, we were drawn to the South Bank center not just because the visuals are a great representation of the 90’s but because of the vibe and atmosphere there. Through our cast, costumes and choreography we can manipulate the setting to create changes to bring the scenes away from the modern look and into an old school hip hop era; South Bank becomes relevant to the storyline and the idea we want to illustrate and capture.