For this section I will be searching and organizing areas that could be a useful place to film our music video.
The ‘Trapped room’
I will be trying to find some building with a simple room that would be a perfect place to give the impression the artist is trapped.
After being ambitious with the storyboard and narrative, Ive asked a local estate agent if they have an building that is being refurbished that we could use, as it would be helpful to have an old white room with no objects within it, the feedback we got from our Estate Agents ‘Brightmoves’ was successful as they mentioned they had an apartment located in stand-ground which the owner agreed we could use of media purposes. We are keeping in close contact with ‘Brightmoves’ to have up-dates in different locations which would be ideal to use, therefore keeping an open mind.
This is the flat in standground that has some potential, it’s an empty house with plain white walls that would be good when creating the blowing letters scene, editing will look more clear again a plain, simple background.
Overland Mews, Whittlesey Road, Stanground, P’boro, PE2 8FB
I’ve also phoned our nearest prison in Peterborough to ask if we could use one of the prison cells for the day to get some shots taken. Below is a screen shot from Google maps of the prison that we might consider using if we are allowed to get access in the building.
HMP Peterborough, Saville Road, Peterborough, PE3 7PD
This is a new-ish building modern prison for both male and female and I think it would be perfect for the idea of being trapped. This area is easy enough to access for all members of my group and therefore is ideal if permission is successful. If we were to use this location we would need to ensure we don’t use an establishing shot of the build with any logos as this could instantly show where we are, which possibly could cause problems with the company. Therefore the best idea is to film in one room that is plain and simple that doesn’t show where we are in the shots.
Nottingham Rail Station NG80
This is a bird’s eye view of a map of Nottingham when Modey and I went to visit Nottingham Trent University. We came across a few buildings that became mysterious locations which we could possibly use in our music video. These locations that we found, we right next to the main railway station where old buildings had bullet smashed glass windows that had been shot, bricks cracking and solid white metal bars across the window to prevent the public from access inside this dangerous building.
From this photo that was taken right next to the train station, we immediately knew that we would need to get some sort of permission to get inside of this dangerous building as it wasn’t been looked after and would be harmful if we decided to hang around there for long. Even though we thought this building looks broken, rough and secure on the outside, we felt like if this would be one of our chosen location areas we could simply film from the outside, as the appearance as a whole would produce an effective piece of work, and will fit well within our theme. Only dilemma was, the location was at a good distance away from Peterborough and therefore hard to get access. If we were to use this location again, it would need to be held in the middle of October/November time; which might not give us enough time to finish and meet the deadline.
Outside the trapped room “The real world”
In some of the shots that we are carrying out is in an alleyway, which would preferably be in Peterbrough Town somewhere for example MilllField as the location can tend to be ‘rough’, which will add a cool effect, as the alleyway will look old and broken.
Alleyways
Pekirk Village
I’ve been recommended to view this alleyway in Pekirk, peterborough which belonged to an old building, which had been noticed as perfect for our music video. This Alleyway is currently in between two detached houses, which means we would need to check with the owners of these two houses if we are able to film for a few hours in this location.
From the image taken by myself, I think it will look really effective in our video, as its a very dark confined piece of space that look really old. I think this would be the perfect solution for our alleyway scene or when the actor is trapped in a tight space, as from the looks of this spaces its extremely narrow. Not only does this dark small alley way effective and syled to our specifications its also a very reachable located for the whole group to get to. Due to our school being located in Glinton, this alleyway is in Pekirk which is only a 15min walk. Therefore if we decided to use this location in our media product we can all work to the location in minutues. Overall its a very convienent, accessible, location which is suitable for what we need, however this chosen location does require permission from the owners of the house in which its built on, which could be an disadvantage.
Queensgate Alley Way…..
These are the main under bridges that are located in Peterborough’s town. They are a few alley ways that allow people who access one end of the main roads to another. I think these would be a good location to consider as its a public place and to some people being in a public place doesnt allow them to be themselves. Therefore in that respect they would begin to feel trapped, not only this but I beleive its an easy place to get access too as the whole group wont have any excuses about traveling arrangments.
Rachel Louise Taylor 