Props and Locations

Props:

To make the video look as realistic as possible, we need to use props and costumes that are relevant to the time and genre of the music. This being the 1950's.

Decorations for the hall:
- Balloons (dotted around theatre, also possibly have balloons fall down in grand finale?)
- Confetti (for grand finale)
- Posters (make posters for 1950’s artists e.g. Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly)
- Flags (possibly USA or GB)
- Microphones (50's style microphone to make the performance look credible)
-American style team signs (triangle with name of school on,these are frequently used in films and videos about the 1950's)
- Banner with band name
Hanging wall decorations

We also need instruments for the band to play, we are planning on borrowing some from the music department.
Bass
Drums
Guitar


Costume:

Girls:
- ‘Bopper’ skirts
- Cardigans
- A line style dresses
- Leggings (similar to Sandy’s final outfit in Grease)
- Headbands/bows/scarfs

Boys:
- Skinny jeans
- Converse
- Leather Jackets
- T-shirts
- Cardigans
- Glasses

Both and I and Lauren have asked the cast to bring along any 1950's style attire that they may have (many have or are aquiring them).
We have decided to provide extra itmes of clothes for those who haven't.
Charity shops, thrift shops and vintage shops stock some of the items that we need and we have decided to take a look in them.
To ensure that the mise-en-scene is correct I have arranged for a friend to help with hair and make-up for both girls and boys. This is essential to making the video feel as real as possible. Lauren has organised member of the dance department to create a choreographed dance and feature in the music video.



Locations:

Most of the video is going to be shot in the school theatre, where most of the cast is familiar with. Also it will be easy to access the instruments and any other things we may need from the school. We feel the theatre is appropriate for the setting we need although we will need to transform it into a more 50's feel.

The music video will feature some side narratives and some potential locations are All Star Bowling Alley in Brick Lane, they also have a 1950's style diner within the establishment. Also bowling is iconic of this time period. We have also considered using the green screen at school.