Shooting Order:

Attached is the shooting order of the shot list. This is made to make it an easier process and a more visual representation of what and where all of the shots need to take place. By doing so, it is harder to miss a shot. 

‘The Greatest’ – Sia Music Video Shooting order:

Location	Shot
Surfers Paradise Beach (Introduction to Gold Coast)	1, 2, 3
Griffith University Athletics Track (Running)	4, 5, 11, 14, 29, 35, 36, 39, 41, 44, 50
Griffith University Athletics Track (Cycling)	37, 38, 40, 42, 43
Southport Swimming Pool (Swimming)	6, 7, 12, 15, 30, 49
Southport Swimming Pool (Diving)	21, 22, 25, 28, 34, 45
Gymnastic Center (Gymnastics)	8, 9, 10, 13, 16, 31, 48
Southport Basketball Court (Basketball)	17, 18, 23, 26, 32, 47
Metricon Stadium (Weight Lifting)	19, 20, 24, 27, 33, 46

The Greatest - shots

I have started the music video three column script with an introduction to the Gold Coast and it's main attractions, including the beach and surroundings. Here is my three-column script for three of my shots:

Timing: Duration of shot	Shot Description and Visual information: Shot type, position, angle, movement, lighting notes, description of action etc.	Sound: Voice-Over, Dialogue, Music, Sound FX etc.
Shot 1 4 seconds	Surfers Paradise Shots: Middle of the day, drone shot of Surfers Paradise beach and high rises. Drone pans and moves along with the coastline. Extreme long shot, high angle, natural lighting. Fades to black. Commonwealth games logo softly fades into shot. Cut.   Lighting Notes: N/A. Natural light will be utilised for this shot.	Music – The Greatest, Sia. Corresponding lyrics: * Instrumental *
Shot 2 3 seconds	Surfers Paradise Shots: Middle of the day, Two women are playfully running out of the Surfers Paradise Beach with two men running after them (everyone laughing) Long shot, low angle, pans (tracking movement left), follows the people running. Bright lighting and effervescent colour scheme. Fades to black. Cut.   Lighting Notes: Bright lighting created through soft boxes.	Music – The Greatest, Sia. Corresponding lyrics: * Instrumental *
Shot 3 3 seconds	Surfers Paradise Shots: Nighttime shot of the Surfers Paradise from Isle of Capri pontoon with nightlife lights reflecting on the water. Extreme long shot, low angle, dark lighting with emphasise on the city and nightlights. Fades to black. Cut.   Lighting Notes: Dark lighting created through soft boxes and black cellophane.	Music – The Greatest, Sia. Corresponding lyrics: * Instrumental *

When creating the first three images, I was envisioning something similar to the shots attached below. 

The Greatest

I decided to keep dance, Maddy that Sia has incorporated into her last few music videos. I wanted to keep something from her original pieces of work to make the clear distinction that it was a Sia song and style music video. However, I have changed it to suit a 2018 Commonwealth Games advertisement, which is held on the Gold Coast. I have used her as an athlete in this music video, with her competing in some of the events that will be held at the Commonwealth Games in 2018. These include:

• Athletics
• Running
• Basketball
• Swimming
• Diving
• Cycling
• Gymnastics
• Weight lifting

Source: http://www.commonwealthgames.com.au/page/63/2018-sports

I have used a variety of shots to portray each sport. The main decision behind the sport music video is that I believe The Greatest is a powerful song that embodies being the best you can be. Although the actual meaning behind the video is quite different, as it is a tribute to Orlando. This meaning isn't directly explicit so it isn't too hard to mould it suit another type of music video and meaning. 

Planning - Music Video

I have chosen to do my design task for a music video for The Greatest by Sia.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKSRyLdjsPA

I will be producing the design element of this task, assuming that Sia has approached me and decided to change her visual style. I will keep the main dance, Maddy in the shot but in a different setting. As many of Sia's music videos, including Chandelier etc, this is why I have decided to keep the girl dancing. However, I am thinking of changing the setting to a possible sport setting as the song is quite inspirational and motivational. 

Representations of Music Videos Historically Questions:

How:

• How do music videos depict women and men?
• How do music videos depict the culture and the time?
• How have representations changed overtime?
• How are social groups/ethnicities represented in music videos?
• How are music videos marketed to specific audiences?
• How do music videos differ across different nations?

Who:

• Who do music videos represent?
• Who watches music videos?
• Who has control over music videos?
• How much influence does the artist have over the music video?
• How much influence do music videos have on popular culture?
• Who has the copyrights to music videos?

What:

• What countries ban certain music videos?

Why:

• Why do the countries ban certain music videos?
• Why are music videos important to artists?
• Why are music videos important to culture?

Censorship Questions:

Who - 

• Who defines censorship? 
• Who decides censorship?
• Who cares about censorship?
• Who breaks the rules of censorship?
• Who has the power to change censorship?
• Who does censorship effect?
• Who came up with the idea of censorship?
• Who does censorship protect?

What - 

• What is censorship?
• What are the rules of censorship?
• What are the effects of censorship?
• What would happen if we didn't have censorship?
• What is the purpose of censorship?
• What relationship does censorship have with society? moral / ethical

Where - 

• Where did censorship originate?
• Where is censorship applied?
• Where does censorship differ in terms of other countries / geographically?

How -

• How is censorship different in other countries?
• How is censorship positive or negative?
• How is censorship applied?
• How are forms of media rated?
• How has censorship rules evolved?

When -

• When did Australia's censorship rules change?
• When was censorship introduced?
• When does censorship applied?

Why -

• Why was censorship introduced?
• Why is censorship so important?
• Why has censorship evolved?
• Why is censorship different around the world?
• Why is it different around the world?
• Why do people push the boundaries of censorship?
• Why do we need censorship?

So What -

• So what is the real purpose of censorship?
• So what does the impact of censorship have on society?
• So what is the reasoning behind the evolution of Australia's censorship rules? 

Music Videos:

Purpose:

• Content / Themes / lyrics

Music:

• To tell a story
• Entertainment
• No profit involved

Non - diegetic = music in the background of a scene, which is applied in post production.

Diegetic = characters in a scene playing or singing songs. This is typically in the musical genre. 

• Censorship - History. Music videos are important because they visually represent the culture and the time, which delve into important issues of the time e.g. war, politics etc. 
• Technological Innovation / changes overtime 
• Colour came to the screen - allows the film to express feelings or emotions that can't be as easily conveyed through dialogue or setting. 

Pop Music Videos - purpose:

• Advertising / marketing
• To win awards
• Represent culture

Representation:

• Gender
• Culture
• Time

Institutions:

• Music channels 
• Artists
• Record companies 
• Radio / Broadcasting networks

Languages:

• Visual language 
• Mise-en-scene
• Cinematography
• Style of the music video
• Lighting
• Lyrics - Censorship 

Controversial music videos:

• California Girls - Katy Perry
• Madonna
• Lady Gaga
• Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke

Society has changed overtime due to people being exposed to media which has desensitised audiences.