Roles/ Staffing

Here is a list of the roles I am hoping to fulfill as an individual. I am having to take on a lot of roles entwined into one due to the fact that the budget for the video is simply non-existent so I have to make do with what I have.

Executive producer -

I have to ensure I am able to manage finance, the time schedule in which I hope to complete things and who I want to be involved in my video. All of this had to be decided before I was able to go any further into the filming of my video

Writer -

Writers are responsible for developing the script from the concept they initially have to the final product. This is an important role that i must take on to ensure the creation of my video runs smoothly.

Director -

I have creative control of the production with regards to directing the performance of both my talent and crew (me). 

Production manager - 

Keeps on top of the day to day coordination of production, including facilities, equipment and post-production.

Storyboard artist - 

Works with producer/ director to produce a storyboard. In my case I have to review it myself and ensure I am fully happy with it before I decide to go ahead and fully develop it. I also provide myself with enough flexibility to ensure that if I was to steer away from my initial storyboard, I would still have potential to make my video successful as long as I am clear on how intend to achieve this.

Camera operator - 

Working as a camera operator, I am responsible for creating effective cinematography within my video to make it fluent and portray the narrative to the audience effectively, also including elements of performance within it.

Editor - 

The editor is responsible for selecting the best material to assemble into the final film, whilst incorporating sound and special effects if required. In my case I will not have to focus massively on sound effects due to the fact that the promotional piece I am making is a music video, meaning the predominant use of sound is my chosen song. Also, regarding special effects, I will not have to consider this as a result of my video focusing predominantly on simplistic values as opposed to using special effects as I feel as though this will overwhelm the sentimental message I intend to create.

I also aim to use Andrew MacIver to fulfill one of the main roles in relation to securing a successful music video creation...

Actor -

Andrew MacIver will be acting as the main source of talent within my video, he will be used as a massive attribute in ensuring the message of my video is portrayed effectively through both narrative and performance. 

I will also be acting as a source of talent within my video to fulfill a less significant role, I chose to use myself as it is a lot more convenient for me to feature within it as opposed to going through the hassle to find someone else to play a minor role. This is able to happen due to the fact that the shots I will be featured in uses a steady camera as opposed to camera movement, so I am not required to operate the camera whilst filming, it can be left on a tripod to film for the few seconds I am required.