Lucy O'Donnell

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 ...