PRE PRODUCTION

PRE PRODUCTION 

ONE LINER:

This reconstruction of an alternative rock music video has begun with a tense stare among the characters and then moves to the timed moments where each instrument and performer is under the limelight. It is enhanced by a number of setting-prone shots and concludes with another standoff as the music and dark lights continue.

THE PRELIMNARY RESEARCH:

The prelude starts with the instruments being spread on the floor creating a scene. This will be recorded by the camera in the form of close-up shots with the help of pan and dolly shots with the inspiration of the Arctic Monkeys "Do I Wanna Know?".

 “Ref. Arctic Monkeys –Do I Wanna Know? on YouTube.”

As our project has its roots in the Alternative Rock genre, where the prominent clothing is frequently an important part of a live performance. As an illustration, the song The Killers performed in Mr. Brightside contribute to the drama of the video through band performance and unique appearance. As opposed to imitating that appearance, we will develop our own outfits that are unique and will make a statement and our interpretation of the genre.

“Overall, the preliminary will serve as a brief introduction to our environment and the general tone of the music video.”

SCHEDULING:

                                               1st September 2025                                 

1.                   12:00-1:00 PM    Everyone arrives at the studio and sets up instruments
2.                   1:00-2:00 PM Quick Go through of scenes and angles
3.                   2:00-3:00 PM Arrange the set
4.                   3:00-4:00 PM Record first scenes
5.                   4:00-5:00 PM Snack break
6.                   6:00-7:00 PM Record rest of the shots
7.                   7:00-8:00 PM Go through all the takes
8. 8:00-9:00 PM Pack Up.

MOODBOARDS:

These mood boards represent two aspects of my music video.
The first one is the Band Inspiration Mood board which shows the sources of my idea. It has commercial bands of the 1990s that were innovative, rare and popular in the 1990s, representing the fashion and energy I would like to promote with my video.

 

This mood board helps to emphasize the camera angles and shots that I will apply in my music video including close ups and medium shots. It has the visual style and emphasis I would like to establish, its inspiration is a song, 21 Guns, by Green Day.

 

 BAND TIMELINE:

This demonstrates the evolution of the band, how it formed, the way it disintegrated and how it was reunited.
It was a quarrel between the band drummer and the guitarist which led to the division of the band. Nevertheless, when they came to an understanding, it was the drummer that led the way back and helped the band resurrect.

CASTING:

Fatima Ahmad
Lead Guitarist
Experience: 3 years of playing electric guitar.

Muzahir Hussain

Lead vocalist

Experience: 5 years of experience as a lead singer.

Shahmir Dhilon

Drummer

Experience: 7 years playing mostly in rock.

Zainab Shafqat
Bassist
Experience: 1 year of playing in small gigs.

Banfshay Asim

Not selected due to unavailability and being out of budget.

Qandeel Zehra

Not chosen due to lack of experience.

LOCATION:

The choice of a studio where we decided to shoot the music video is a facility that we are certain of since it is where my friend has been playing regularly. The environment was very natural and intimate and real emotions were easy to obtain. It also presented a professional atmosphere where there was good acoustics and complete control of lights and sound. We were already at ease in that area which assisted us to become more confident. The flexibility of the studio as well enabled us to experiment with camera angles and innovative setups. In general, it was the right place where we could make our vision come true.