Lucy O'Donnell

(First Draft) Website Link: https://13odonnelll.wixsite.com/mysite First Page (Home) - Includes (1) HOME - front band page, (2) LATEST - latest music video, (3) ABOUT - how it began, (4) VIDEOS - latest videos, (5) INSTAGRAM - gallery, (5) TOUR - the Under The Bus tour dates, (6) CONTACT - contact and booking information. Second Page (Shop) on menu bar - Merchandise products.

In order to create a strong sense of branding I aim to include images from separate band photoshoots, behind-the-scenes music video images and general band-related images, i.e. typical live performance shots and merchandise. Given that I could not emulate a live performance for the 'band', I used images from concerts I have been to as well as copyright-free images within the instagram feed to create a sense of the band being very established and genuine. As present with many modern pop bands, I also posted edited memes, tailored as promotion for the band's work. This included editing the iconic image of the album Chandler Bing is holding as well as the song Old Man Jenkins is listening to in an episode of Spongebob Squarepants. Lastly, I used stills from the music video, especially those of the Grady Twins as they were a unique visual within the music video and it creates synergy between all of the media products involved in my coursework. Here I have compiled the image...

Throughout the process of making this music video, I had to confront various issues with producing and editing, however, I took steps to resolve these. The first section I chose to film was one which included the majority of characters within the same location out of convenience of their time, conscious that their support for my coursework needed to be efficient and not interfering with their free time. As a form of payment for their help with my own limited finances, I compensated each actor throughout the music video with free travel fare and a McDonald's lunch. (Insert Lunch Image) Some sections of the music video required re-shooting, unfortunately, due to the bad quality of the camera I had bought; the first re-shoot was of the 'Grady Twins'. What was originally filmed in a university students' house in Brighton was later re-filmed in an eerie, rural area in combination with a local park. By choosing to use a phone to film, the outcome appeared much better qu...

Location 1: HUB Creative Space (to simulate the setting of being ejected from a nightclub) Location 2: Wood Area (for main narrative - characters being picked off) Location 3: Fast Food Restaurant (showing characters being removed from there) Location 4: Hartlake (for intertextual section with the ‘Grady Twins’ in ominous scenery) Location 5: Park Swings (for intertextual section with the ‘Grady Twins’ in ominous scenery) Location 6: House Door and Shower Room (for final shot and conclusion)

- Band Hoodies x2 - Band T-Shirt Design x3 - Band Logo Enamel Pins x2 - Band Logo Patches - Band Beanie Hat - Phone Case Design x2 - Guitar Pick Set - Band Metal Straws - Tote Bag Design Product Designs: (Upload Images)

Things to include: - Where the band is based (Kent) - How they formed (met at local concert) - Who the band members are (singer, guitarist, drummer) - Accomplishments (Radio 1 song of the week) - Who they're signed to (SONY Music) - Influences and style (genres - new wave, indie pop) - History (First demos to debut album) - Future plans (International tour) First Biography Edit: Wet Table was astounded when Greg James announced their track '...' as song of the week in early October; however this group of prodigious youngsters and their pop sound have been causing a buzz in the Kentish music scene since their debut album, '...', in September 2019. The band formed when the singer/songwriter Theo Hudson met guitarist Cara Taylor at a local concert. Fuelled by a mutual passion for pop style, the two, along with drummer Eve Harrison began recording original material in Theo's basement-turned-home studio. It quickly became clear to the trio that they wer...

After experimenting initially with a blank page to explore different techniques and effects which I could potentially include in the actual band website, I decided to use a recommended pre-existing template. I was drawn to this template as, although marketed towards "comedians, actors and entertainment professionals", I recognised the bold and vivacious colour scheme as being similar to the aesthetic of pop-band 'Two Door Cinema Club'. Using this template, I first made some design alterations; I changed the initial salmon-pink homepage to a dark background. Because I intended to use white typography, it was appropriate to use black in order to ensure a high-contrast between the foreground and background content for readability purposes. In reference to research on the targeted audience, I discovered that darker, more sophisticated colour palettes appeal to teenagers, which is why I made this aesthetic decision. Because at the time I was unsure of which i...

In order to ensure that I include the key features and conventions within music websites, I have planned below the content I am going to produce and present. 1) The Music Video I intend to structure the website so that this is the first focal point by embedding the music video into the website design. This was implemented commonly throughout the websites I analysed including that of The 1975, Ariana Grande and Post Malone. 2) Tour Information I researched popular UK live music venues and collated a list which the band will 'perform' for, drawing inspiration from these websites; https://www.gigwise.com/photos/92758/ https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2018/dec/06/uk-best-independent-music-venues-readers-travel-tips https://www.standard.co.uk/go/london/music/the-small-london-music-venues-you-need-to-have-on-your-radar-a3895311.html I then finalised a list of UK band events: - Dingwalls, London - The 100 club, London - The Castle & Falcon, Birmingham - Rock ...

Planned Costumes 5 Main Characters – I am going to dress these figures in monochromatic, and slightly casual clothing, despite initially being ejected from a nightclub. In terms of makeup, I am taking inspiration from ‘neutral glam’/’no-makeup makeup’ looks when applying it onto those I have casted for my music video, both male and female. In order to strengthen the sense of it being a ‘teenage slasher’ parody, I am using SFX makeup to show the events within the narrative which I will be applying. ‘Assailant’ – This character will be dressed monochromatically and minimalistically, in simple black clothing. Given the mystery of the narrative, I do not want to employ bold clothing to draw away from the ambiguity I aim to create. I will also be using a mask, in order to reveal the identity of this character during the final shot. ‘The Shining’ Twins – As an intertextual reference, the two actors will wear pale blue dresses mimetic of the costume worn by the young girls in the...

I aim to include the following planned images through the band website to create a strong sense of band identity. I am also going to upload a number of these planned images onto the band instagram page '@wettableofficial' and connect this social media feed onto a section of the website. [Upload Planned Designs]

So that I could plan the set of photos which I will include in the band website, I did some research into elements and typical conventions which I should follow when it comes to promotional photography. I drew this information from these websites: https://digital-photography-school.com/11-tips-for-band-promotional-photography/ https://flypaper.soundfly.com/tips/10-interesting-band-photos-that-work-and-how-you-can-do-it-too/ I have concluded a list of several ideas which I am going to keep in mind while planning and producing the images. - Picking a location which matches the mood of the music and the genre. I am going to be using the same setting as my music video shooting location to ensure cohesion between all of the elements within my website. - Coordinating costume between all band members. To achieve this, I will be dressing the characters/band members in suitably monochromatic clothing for consistency and aesthetic appeal. - Ensuring it reflects the music. I tho...

In order to understand the function of elements of websites so that I can produce my own, I chose to analyse a pre-existing webpage within the music industry. For this I chose Post Malone's as his work is very mainstream and I enjoy the aesthetic of how this is designed and marketed. Post Malone's loaded website home page initially focuses attention purely on his latest music video 'Circles'. Once the webpage is scrolled down, the menu bar appears to navigate to specific sections of information. Unlike conventional worded buttons, this menu bar design has implemented symbols to locate to merchandise, upcoming tour dates and events, the mailing subscription service sign-up and the music video. The 'spanner' symbol is hyperlinked to a separate website to showcase his merchandise whilst following a similar design in regards to design features including the background and typography. Under the 'cog' symbol, a directory of Post Malone...

(Victim 1) Isabelle - 5'6", Brunette, Brown Eyes, Previous Acting Experience: Bepanthen Ointment Advertisement, London Youth Drama Academy Advertisement, Youth Drama Productions, A Level Drama (Victim 2) Georgina - 5'6", Brunette, Brown Eyes, Previous Acting Experience: N/A (Victim 3) Megan - 5'4", Brunette/ Blonde, Green Eyes, Previous Acting Experience: School Productions, GCSE Drama (Main Protagonist) Leo - 6'3", Black Hair, Green Eyes, Previous Acting Experience: N/A (Grady Twin 1) Joseph - 6'4", Brunette, Green Eyes, Previous Acting Experience: N/A (Grady Twin 2) Ellie - 5'11", Blonde, Hazel Eyes, Previous Acting Experience: BMW 2007 Advertisement (McDonald's Employee) Claudia - 5'2", Brunette, Brown Eyes, Previous Acting Experience: GCSE Drama, Youth Drama School (Bouncer 1) Kevin - 6'2", Black Hair, Blue Eyes, Previous Acting Experience: N/A (Bouncer 2) Robert - 6'3", Black/Grey ...

Product 1 – The Music Video Using the song ‘Let’s Dance To Joy Division’ by The Wombats, I hope to create a lively music video in order to effectively appeal to a 16-24 year old demographic. I chose this song as its juxtaposing lyrics and sound symbolise the universal carelessness of people within this age range in combination with teenage angst. With regard to the performative elements within the video, I am going to focus structurally on the narrative factor, in addition to aspects of lip-syncing in order to engage with the audience. In terms of the aesthetic structure of the music video, I am going to employ the conventions typically found in music videos of the genre it belongs to (pop/indie-pop); this includes bright colouring, lighting and costume, symbolic of the fun-loving nature of the targeted viewers. Moreover, I will cast predominantly young characters of both gender, of similar age to the audience, so that they can identify and actively engage with the plot and ...

After researching tutorials into how to do so, I plan to attach the band logo to the wall of the establishing shot within the music video. I will achieve this effect using Adobe After Effects, in order to 3D Motion Track the image onto the surrounding scene. I also intend to include the SONY logo, as a clear indication of the band's affiliation with the production company. I am going to insert this during the establishing shot as an initial focus for the viewer. [Insert Storyboard Walk-Through]

This is the structural design of the home page for the band website I will create. Given that it is the initial impression the page-visitors will make, I am establishing the band's brand image with the central focus of the music video.  At the top of the webpage I have featured a mailing list sign-up option in order to encourage the consumers to interact actively with the band as well as be made aware of upcoming shows or band-related information, similar to that of the artists' websites I researched including that of The 1975 and Arctic Monkeys'. In the header of the webpage, various linked social media pages such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter will be included as well as online streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music to promote the audience's interaction with the band’s available media products. Moreover, I have included a menu bar which will give easy access specific information and interest points to ensure efficacy for website navigatio...

In order to gauge the key elements to include in the band website, I needed to analyse a series of pop artists' pages. I chose from a variety of different sub-genres within the pop music industry in order to understand the features which are consistent throughout and, thus, the essentials to include in my own.

Music Video Narrative Synopsis The music video follows the journey of a group of young people, initially being ejected from a nightclub, and continuing into a more rural and field-y area. I am following conventions of the teenage thriller/slasher film genre within the plot in order to strongly convey the messages of teenage naivety and carelessness which are featured in the lyrics of the song. To introduce the music video, after a visual overlay of the 'SONY Music' logo as well as the band name and song, the scene is established with diegetic sound, arguing in resisting being ejected from the nightclub. Following this, the group begin walking through the same alley walkway, stumbling, talking and laughing. Acting as a narrative volta, once one of the characters notices ominous shadows behind and attempts to alert their friends, the character is ultimately killed. Presented in an overly-characterised and stylized way to add humour to a dark idea at face value, I will n...