Locations

Locations

This music video has several locations which could be a challenge. We went location scouting in Shotover woods which is accessible but also offers a variety of locations.

Field 1:

Possible issues:

Getting there might be difficult. It requires a 20 minute walk through the woods which in itself isn't strenuous, but we might be carrying quite a lot of equipment with us.

The weather is also something to be taken into account. Because this field is wide and open and we will be standing still when filming this, we could get quite cold. This means we will need to wear warm clothing and prepare for wet weather. There is plenty of tree cover nearby if it does rain heavily, but we will need to be able to keep the equipment dry.

If we want to film at sunset or sunrise (golden hour) we will have a short window of time in which we can film because of the dramatically changing light qualities during golden hour. In addition to this, we will need to get home quickly after filming if we film in the evening because it gets dark quickly, and this location is a 20 minute walk from streetlamps.

If it rains heavily before we film, the ground will be very muddy. We will need to wear appropriate footwear.

Notes on location:

This field is the busiest of the three fields I looked at, so we may need to wait for people to walk out of frame if we are filming towards the path (not in the photo above). However, it shouldn't be hard to frame the path out, and so we shouldn't have to worry about that.

Field 2:

Possible issues:

Same as field 1 as it's right next to it

Notes on location:

This is our favourite of the fields because the grass is longer and unkempt. Sam has filmed here in the past and says the grass gives a really nice look on camera. The grass has always been long when he's been here in the past, so we doubt it will be cut between now and when we film, plus it's winter time. It's a quieter field, so we're unlikely to have to stop and wait for walkers.

Field 3:

Possible issues:

Same as field 1 and 2 - they're all adjacent fields

Notes on location:

The biggest field of the three. Shorter grass like the first field, but also has a path that goes through the field, so framing people out will be harder. It is busier than the second field, but not as busy as the first.

Forest path:

Possible issues:

All the generic issues outlined for field 1. This is slightly easier to access than the fields, but will also be busier as it is a path.

Notes on location:

This could be cool because it's very symmetrical. If the subject was standing in the middle, it would create a beautiful effect.

Forested area 1:

Possible issues:

In addition to already established issues when filming in the woods there is quite an abundance of thorns. However they should be surmountable.

Notes on location:

While it doesn't come out well in the photo this location could work really well because it is an accessible thicket of long grass and shrubbery. With a subject, movement and haze, this location will really show its depth.

Forested area 2:

Possible issues:

In addition to the already established issues when filming in the woods, it is also right next to a path.

Notes on location: Really good location if it doesn't bother the actors that it is right next to a path. The trees create a really desolate and lonely feel which would be good for parts of the video.

Campfire:

Possible issues: Transport, traffic noise, it will be shot and night, so everything will be very dark

Notes on location: This is in Coral's (who will play Ruth) grandparent's back garden. Easily accessible with a house nearby in case of emergency