Changes

As the project progresses I'm encountering more and more issues with filming. My most current issues are:

• The issue of where to build the 'rocket'
• How to get electricity to the 'building site' to power all the fairy lights
• Autumnal weather 

Where to build the 'rocket'

I have been torn for some time about where to build this rocket. In terms of convenience, the forest near my house would be ideal. Mostly because it is close to the house and a  power supply. Also, if the rocket was built there I could use a big tree for the foundations of the rocket. This would mean that building would be quick and I could focus more on the filming aspect. However, the forest is currently rather dead looking due to the autumnal weather and I want this music video to be uplifting and colourful. It also means that the natural light source will be restricted due to the coverage of the trees which would make filming even harder. I would love to build the rocket on the top of the hill a little further away from where I live. It is out in the open so there is a great source of natural light. It's also very picturesque and the open sky links in perfectly to the idea of space and adventure. 

The hill I wish to build the rocket on has a small clump of trees which I can use as the base for the rocket. This would mean I could have my picturesque scene as well as the convenience of trees. I will have to work on how to get electricity for the lights up on the hill. I will also have to ask permission from whoever owns the land. 

How to get a power source to the building site

For the finale of my music video I need the fairy lights to turn on, illuminating the rocket and ultimately giving it that 'magical touch'. However, transporting power up to the top of a hill may prove difficult. I have some theories about how to do this. For instance I could use a battery from such things as a motorbike. How I would hook this up to the lights and how the voltage would work, I'm not too sure yet. This problem has yet to be solved entirely. 

To solve this I have researched alternatives on sites such as Ebay. As a result I have found fairy lights that are able to run off a pack of AA batteries. This will solve the electricity problem as they are easily portable and do not need a heavy duty batttery pack from a machine such as a motorbike. They are priced at around £4 each and so can be afforded. I will purchase 4 packs of lights because I am unsure about the distance I'd need them to cover.

Autumnal Weather

October and November have brought more harsh weather. Rain is an instant downer on what should be an optimistic, colourful music video. Overcast days have almost meant little natural light. The cold also means I cannot put my actors in costumes more appropriate for summer.

I have decided to transition my music video from summer to autumn. I will embrace the orange and yellow tones of the trees and dress my actors in autumn attire such as scarfs and hats. I shall go for a playful autumn feel that will make setting and costume easier to fit in. Possible shots of the characters playing in a pile of leaves could help to encourage this theme.