Health and Safety

Before we could start filming our music video, we had to think about possible risks. Because of this, we had to take out a health and safety risk assessment before filming. Before assessing the area, we need to make sure that we identify the problem and then come up with a solution.

1.       Props

We only have two props; a guitar and a stool. The guitar will have to be in a case to make sure that nothing happens to it. Both of these props must be in a safe place when not in use to make sure that they are not lost or damaged.

2.       Costumes

The costume must also be kept in a safe place to make sure that it doesn’t get lost or damaged. We are only having one outfit in our music video so clothing must be kept clean and it must be kept in a place just for costume. Having a hanging rail for the costume will keep every neat and tidy, ready for filming.

3.       Technical equipment

When filming, we need to make sure that we have good lighting to have the effect we are hoping for in our music video. Sound will not be an issue as the song will be added in the post-production stage and we are not having any other sound. But we will need to make sure that everyone is quiet during filming as the performer will need to concentrate on lip-syncing. All technical equipment must be kept in a labelled box to prevent damage and also so we know exactly where it is.

4.       Filming problems

As we will be filming outside, the weather will need to be decent as we will need to keep up the continuity. It would look odd it was sunny for one second and then suddenly there was snow on the ground. However, we have backup days for filming in case we aren’t able to film one day. Sound will not be a problem as it will all be added afterwards, using premiere pro. Our school is currently a building site due to building a new school so this may create a lot of noise. We want it to be as quiet as possible so Bella can lip-sync as well as she possibly can. However, it is not all bad if she isn’t completely in time as it can be edited later on. The camera will need to be fully charged before filming to prevent running out of battery during filming. After filming, footage will need to be uploaded onto the school system straight away to prevent being damaged or lost.

5.       Fires or drills

We are filming in a school which increases the chances of having a fire drill. As Bella is the only person, we will both make sure that we know exactly where the fire exists are and where to line up in the event of a fire. As we are filming outside, it is unlikely that we will be affected by the fire drill, but as we are at school, we will have to be wary in case something does happen.

6.       Interruptions

       It is likely that there will be quite a few interruptions as we are filming in public places. However, we have chosen isolated destinations so hopefully there won’t be too many interruptions. If we are interrupted, then we shall explain what is happening and ask them to kindly leave or be quiet.