30 second audio visual planning

 For the 30 second audio visual component of the website I would like to create a short video about the band doing a stage performance in a stadium with a large crowd chanting the name of the band in the background to create the effect of excitement that the fictional fans have towards seeing the band perform. The video will build up anticipation to seeing the band members emerge on the stage, using different camera angles such closeups on the crowd, an overhead helicopter shot of the packed stadium, and a shot on a dolly slowly moving towards the stage. I am aiming to create these effects in the 3D software blender as it will allow me to create my own unique footage rather than using stock footage for no money, which suits my budget as I am hoping to use as little money as possible on this project. By using 3d software I will be able to position the camera in any way I wish and can move objects at will to achieve the exact look I am going for. While it may be an extremely ambitious idea I believe I may be able to pull it off.

Inspiration for my idea comes from videos of bands and artists performing on stage with crowds of people all amazed by the spectacles they are witnessing.

Videos like these can be seen back in the days of 'Beatlemania' with mostly female audiences screaming at the sight of the Beatles. There are countless recordings of this occurring as fans were constantly crazed at the sight of the band. With many creating banners to gain the attention of the members on stage. Due to the extreme popularity of this behaviour, it was covered in countless newspapers and reported on television stations.

Nowadays this sensation is seen all the time online as now people all own their own personal video capturing device in the form of smart phones, allowing them to easily self publish their recordings of performances. However, professional recordings of concerts are still around for a cinematic capturing of the excitement showed by fans when their favourite artists are performing in front of them. The news still covers large-scale music events, therefore I would like to include a news report in my 30 second audio visual element on my website to create the idea that the band has gained an incredibly large audience worthy enough to be covered on nationwide television.

A good example of a professional recording of a band performing on stage is One Direction's 'Best Song Ever' live from San Siro Stadium from 2014. This song is just one part of an entire recording of a concert the band performed, from their 'Where We Are: Live From San Siro Stadium' DVD. It uses techniques that I mentioned in my opening paragraph for ideas for my own take on this style of video, such as dynamic camera movements and a range of shot types. It makes sure to have a good ratio of the members of One Direction actually performing the song and shots of the crowds.

Another example is the Justin Bieber film 'Never Say Never', which similarly to the previously mentioned One Direction DVD is a recording of an entire concert that fans can go back and watch. What is also similar is the use of footage of both the crowds at the concert and of Justin performing. The film also shows behind the scenes footage of Justin outside of his artist persona and also backstage footage from before and after he is on stage performing. I would maybe like to include a bit of behind the scenes footage of the band as well as them on stage to break up the video and also create the feeling that the band is made up of real people and not larger than life celebrities, which would appeal to a secondary audience that would see the band as similar to them and as a role model due to their humble nature despite incredible success.