Reflection on Filming Sessions: Caledonian Road

Reflection on Filming Sessions: Caledonian Road

Camera

In terms of camera, Duygu and Esther got the hang of it by now. Whenever we filmed a base track, we watched back our footage and picked out our faults and then we would go back and reshoot. 

However, at Caledonian Road, they were especially good. The camera movement was smooth and they used a variety of shots which we could go back and edit later on. 

This was our second time going back to Caledonian Road because, the first time we went there, our camera equipment was faulty, and it started raining, so we came back a different day and gave it another go. Nonetheless, this time was a success. 

Mise en Scene

We used the same props which is basically our signature makeup (the red lips). We had a variety of locations within Caledonian Road, for example we had:

• The Queen Art Work, which we used as one of the scenes to establish a connection between the lyrics and the video (amplification). 
• A White Wall, as a different contrast to my outfit. 
• Tracking shot of the location, and the traffic which represents London itself. 

Overall, we had some good base tracks which will contribute to the end result of our music video.

Costume

We kept the costume with a similar theme (Dark with a pop of colour) to the other locations. In this location, I had a pair of black skinny jeans, Vagabond formal shoes, an Urban Outfitters Top and a Black Coat & scarf. We added the scarf as an extra accessory because, it was really cold that day and my fingers were really numb and I already had a cold so I didn't want to be any more sick than I already was. 

Overall

It was a great location, we didn't need to go back and re shoot any of the scenes because, the performance and the camera were always on point and we all did our job to the best of our ability.

Caledonian Road was one of the locations which were really urban and interesting and I'd like to think that once everyone see's the music video in the Cinema, they'd be able to make a connection between the little scenes of the queen etc on the screen.