INITIAL IDEAS 7 - Considered practical issues - Tangled

• Actors
• Props
• Location
• Weather

Actors:

I had first decided to have my little sister to do the music video, this was because the audience for this would have been her age range and also she has a great interest in Disney princesses, especially the ones from Frozen and Tangled. Therefore, I thought it will be best to have someone who has an interest within the theme to then present this while making the video. 

However, as she is only 7 years old, I thought that she may not be able to follow the steps needed accurately. The understanding of a 7 year old will not be as advanced to someone the age of Rapunzel who is a teenager within the movie. 

I had then decided that my elder sister could play the role of Rapunzel instead. Also as i will find it easier to do makeup on her and find costume that will suit her as we have the same clothing size. But as she wears the hijab, filming this song will not be possible to do without showing the hair as the character's main feature is the hair and also the use of flowers. Also, as the video will be shown to others and put on YouTube as well therefore, it would be ideal if I change the actor to someone else.

And so now I have decided to get one of my friend to act as Rapunzel instead, as she is comfortable with the costume and hair etc. therefore she will best suit the role. 

Props:

The video is all about lights and they use lanterns to present this as one of the main part of the movie is about the lanterns that are lit when it is the character's birthday. But as the word "lantern" is not used within the lyrics of the song, it refers to lights in general and so I am planning to use other little lights such as mini chandeliers which are all attached together with a wire and other lamps. Also candles will be used quite largely because this creates a more "magical" and warm  feeling. 

This can vary from little tea light candles to vases with candles inside it. Other props such as scarves will be draped around the area as well to emphasis the "princessy" theme. This will also allow the character to interact with the different props. And other little bits and bobs can be used such as flowers, gems and sequins to again bring out the whole fantasy and magical effect. These can be placed around the area as well as placed on the character such as in the hair or having them in the hand etc.

Location:
This will be recorded in my bedroom, this has strengths as well as some weaknesses. The place is where I do not have to worry about any costs, free times or any difficulty in getting there. Also as my bedroom already has many of the props that I will be using, but will be less hassle for me to organise the area. 

However, there are some bad points such as the use of candles, I will need to be aware of the hazards that can be caused and so I will need to prepare the area in a way that these dangers do not occur. The props such as scarves will need to be out the way of the candles around the room.
I will also be filming some parts outside such as the river and bridge to get a variety of locations and shots.

Weather:
I will be creating the video indoors as well as outside therefore the weather conditions will need to be considered and also the timing of when i will be recording outside has an impact on the video. Due to the song being based on about lights therefore, candles and little lights will be used indoors and so filming in the dark will give a more intense effect. 

Also when filming outside would mean that I will not be able to do so if it is raining as it will not work well and also issues such as the camera getting wet. If I film during the evening in order to get the bridge lights recorded and having any lights used to make it seem brighter would mean the temperature will be much cooler. And so clothing will need to be considered with the weather.