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Location Scout Survey

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Project Name: Music Video

Completed by: Bailey Miller

Scout Date & Time: September 25, 2016. 6:00PM- 7:00PM

Location address:

Downtown Goshen

Day and time of shoot:

Sunday September 25 at 6:00 through 7:00PM

Location description (interior/ exterior):

Downtown Goshen is home to a thriving cultural arts scene, beautiful historic architecture, and features intriguing places to eat and shop. You will see almost every building is brick, has iconic arches, iron gates, and detailed facades.  Everyone flocks to the local coffee shop, library, theatre, and record shop where local bands perform. 

Describe the scene and action. How many people are on camera?

Depending on time of day, downtown Goshen can be bustling, or calm and serene. The time at which I took pictures, it was very quiet. There were several people scattered at the outdoor tables, and a few in the coffee shop, but not much else. During lunchtime or on a weekday evening, Goshen comes alive. Everyone’s eating, drinking, walking, and enjoying life.

 How much space is needed?

            We have unlimited space. Several blocks are probably what we will be working with. We will try to get a variety of spaces in our video, both indoor and outdoor.

Will the action be shot from one or multiple locations?

            Multiple locations.

Is there off-screen space available?

            We could probably find somewhere such as the library in town.

What are the light levels and sources of light? How does this impact your scene?

            Outside, there is an abundance of light. Inside, we should be able to use the natural light because virtually every building has many windows. We might have to use a bit of artificial light in the coffee shop, but it’s not likely.

 Are you recording sound? Are there any issues to be aware of?

            We probably will not record sound. We plan on primarily using the song.

 Is there any special equipment needed?

            We have a camera and tripod, and a small right light if needed.

Are there any concerns that need to be addressed about shooting at this location?

            We will make sure to get approval of any people that might be in our video. I obtained permission when taking pictures, so we will do the same when shooting day comes.

 Other notes: Photos below-

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Music Video Analysis

This is both a performative and narrative music video in which the members of Queen perform the song on stage and at certain points cut to a very dark and secluded setting. 
The visual elements that are used include a great deal of light, causing dramatic scenes when the band members are singing. When they are on stage, everything is more lit and they are moving around while the tone and lighting change with them. During these parts, the colors are muted on camera and during solos, is much heavier. The camera does move around with them on stage, however, it stays centered in one place when it switches to the dark scenes in which they are singing a cappella. Minor color effects are added in, but other than that, the focus is their faces and voices. 
Some of the key moments in the video are these dramatic a cappella scenes. The music stops and you wonder what is going to happen and what they are going to sing. Another key moment is in the beginning of the song during the piano solo. Solos are intriguing anyways, but the camera focusing on Freddie Mercury (lead singer) and the passion make it much more theatrical. 
All of these components seem to mildly follow the story of the song, but not in any significant way. It is rather more realistic to the performance of the song and the passion that goes into it each and every time it is performed. 
To my understanding, this was one of the first to be considered a music video, and on that level, I think it accomplishes the aspects of what we consider one today.