I’ve been having a good hard think about how to shoot this project. Not the music clip (which should be at the fore of my mind as Director), but the Doco. Something that I really don’t want for this project is magazine quality. I can’t tell you the amount of times I’ve seen a show on a band that documents their lives falling apart, and felt no remorse whatsoever. There’s something about sit-down interviews with musicians that leave me to wonder if they’re just hiding behind that screen of smoke pouring from their cigarette, and secretly crumbling under the weight of all that bling and ginormous sunglasses. It’s that human element that lets us connect to these people. I don’t want to know every single personal detail, I just want to feel some sort of thread of reality.
There’s something about celebrity that just makes my skin crawl. Celebrities are people too – they just happen to have a job where they are widely acknowledged. It’s just the whole putting these people on such a huge pedestal that some people seem to believe they come from another universe - whether they’re Angelina Jolie, or that guy who sings in that band. So I want to break it down, James Brown. Get to know these people for who they really are – ordinary people. Let’s just hope we can pull it off.
There’s something about celebrity that just makes my skin crawl. Celebrities are people too – they just happen to have a job where they are widely acknowledged. It’s just the whole putting these people on such a huge pedestal that some people seem to believe they come from another universe - whether they’re Angelina Jolie, or that guy who sings in that band. So I want to break it down, James Brown. Get to know these people for who they really are – ordinary people. Let’s just hope we can pull it off.
It's a common phrase amongst those of us who make program for said channel. It's a phrase I have never liked, and wish to never use, but sometimes things have to give. Perfectionism is a disease.
So far we’re just waiting for Mike & Bill from Spectrum to pick a song that they’re happy for us to use, abuse, break down, and sticky tape back together. Whilst we’ve been waiting, my mind has been going wild with how we’re actually going to construct this show. One thing that really worries me is the limitations we have, namely the budget - particularly in terms of equipment available to us.
The idea of using a 3-chip camera with inbuilt microphone just makes me squirm (I refuse to go to a 1-chip). We either compromise the technical quality of the show, or the creative possibilities with the available money. For the first time ever I’m trying to convince myself that quality isn’t everything.
When I sit back and think about what we’re about to do, I have a great deal of apprehension, but also a great deal of excitement. On the one hand, we may make a clip that will feel right at home amongst the barrage of crap on You Tube. On the other hand, we’re taking a risk – pushing our own boundaries as to how creative we can get with such little time, money and experience. And what’s more, we can do as we please. No network execs here. It will be interesting to see what happens. All we’ve got to lose is our dignity.
So far we’re just waiting for Mike & Bill from Spectrum to pick a song that they’re happy for us to use, abuse, break down, and sticky tape back together. Whilst we’ve been waiting, my mind has been going wild with how we’re actually going to construct this show. One thing that really worries me is the limitations we have, namely the budget - particularly in terms of equipment available to us.
The idea of using a 3-chip camera with inbuilt microphone just makes me squirm (I refuse to go to a 1-chip). We either compromise the technical quality of the show, or the creative possibilities with the available money. For the first time ever I’m trying to convince myself that quality isn’t everything.
When I sit back and think about what we’re about to do, I have a great deal of apprehension, but also a great deal of excitement. On the one hand, we may make a clip that will feel right at home amongst the barrage of crap on You Tube. On the other hand, we’re taking a risk – pushing our own boundaries as to how creative we can get with such little time, money and experience. And what’s more, we can do as we please. No network execs here. It will be interesting to see what happens. All we’ve got to lose is our dignity.
Seeing as you’ve found this page, chances are you already know what The Music Box is. If not, here’s a blurb for you:
The Music Box is a television show where each episode will follow the creation of a band’s music clip whilst allowing the audience to not only get to know the awesome musicians featured that week but also introduce them to the talented crew working on the clip itself. In short the show will be a whirling pool of creative energy and blinding talent (which admittedly isn't that short or descriptive, but I think you get the idea).
That’s it really, in a very small nutshell. So “why a blog?” you ask… well I felt it necessary to keep some kind of scrapbook of what we’re doing (and let’s face it, you can’t glue a video clip to a piece of paper now matter how hard you try) so we don’t only remember what the hell we’re on about, but promote new ideas.
Apart from the brain only being able to store so much information, we want to interact with you guys – hear what you have to say. We’re pretty open to anything, apart from unsubstantiated abuse, so let us know what you think of what we’re doing, or if you have any ideas. Feel free to drop us a line at any time if you’d like further information on anything you see here.
Woo... the first band we're profiling for the show is Spectrum. Check out their website to see what they're all about.
Hold on to your Chuck Taylors, it's gonna be a rockin' great ride!
The Music Box is a television show where each episode will follow the creation of a band’s music clip whilst allowing the audience to not only get to know the awesome musicians featured that week but also introduce them to the talented crew working on the clip itself. In short the show will be a whirling pool of creative energy and blinding talent (which admittedly isn't that short or descriptive, but I think you get the idea).
That’s it really, in a very small nutshell. So “why a blog?” you ask… well I felt it necessary to keep some kind of scrapbook of what we’re doing (and let’s face it, you can’t glue a video clip to a piece of paper now matter how hard you try) so we don’t only remember what the hell we’re on about, but promote new ideas.
Apart from the brain only being able to store so much information, we want to interact with you guys – hear what you have to say. We’re pretty open to anything, apart from unsubstantiated abuse, so let us know what you think of what we’re doing, or if you have any ideas. Feel free to drop us a line at any time if you’d like further information on anything you see here.
Woo... the first band we're profiling for the show is Spectrum. Check out their website to see what they're all about.
Hold on to your Chuck Taylors, it's gonna be a rockin' great ride!
