We're now using our gmail account (unsigned.live.2012@gmail.com) to upload any documents, just find it on the tab at the top of the page. I've posted draft call sheets, floor plans, the pitch, leaflet info, and anything useful.
VT Meeting Today:
Gig Guide (Hennie & Abbi)
Venues
-Earls
-Druids
-Style & Winch
Presenter
-Around Maidstone (fri/sat evening - 'buzzing' feel)
-Possibly chats with landlords, bands? (not sure how much they can tell us/if they're interesting)
-Script information - what (pieces to camera/ actuality/ VO)
-Top, middle and end
-If chatting to people, get self-contained answers
-Pacing - roughly 3 words a second
Get all your facts together and all your research and figure out what you want the presenter to say, in a structure. And think about where and what the presenter is doing whilst she's delivering this. What are we showing? What will be voice-over?
Day Job (Maddie & Jane)
Standing On Giants
-Bookie worker (Daryl, drummer) - contact William Hill press office?
-Lead singer (Simon) - teacher, extreme skateboarder?
-Ant studies guitar
-Alex works at a record label in London
It's not essential that we show them all in the VT, as long as we get a sense of what they're about, who they are and what they do in the day. Talking to Simon and Daryl, they're all about the music, its amazing how they talk about it so passionately.
Develop a concept. Create a juxtaposition between the band and Daryl's job in the bookies? They're great talkers, it's all about getting to know them, show us something extra that we won't see in the live show, what they like doing. We're attending one of their rehearsals 18th April and recce that location for filming.
On the Road (Fran and Jo)
There's so much potential for this VT. The standard of bands on the show is high, they're slick and they attract audiences old and young, people that appreciate good music. It's the reason why I cast them, and it's the reason why Pizza Express is the type of venue that fits with the style of the programme that I'm setting out. It's not about the bands that play for a hobby or just starting out, these bands are passionate about what they do and they're serious. Plus it's not your typical venue, I wasn't aiming to pigeon-hole bands into a stereotype that all there is is pub gigs. There's so many supporters of music out there, and Paul, who runs these gigs, is one of them; he runs festivals and gigs at least twice a week for a living. It's a great opportunity for any unsigned band to play, and it has great content for a script. I admit, it might not be the "on the road" VT everyone pictures, and everyone thinks differently. But this project is adapting and changing all the time, I think we should just go with it, be daring, and we know it's doable and it will look good!
So, think about sequences, what is the presenter doing, what is she saying. Is she taking us into the venue and walking into a soundcheck or how will she travel with them? If you want it to feel like its more "on the road", I think you'll have to think about what opportunities you can film. You can definitely have a good recording and video of them playing to cut to. And there's potential for good backstage content.
Everything is confirmed so far. I suggest you take a look at the venue, and come watch The Soundcasters on Sunday to hear their thoughts and get some information for your scripts.
On another note, CAFT are building the set! I've asked for lotsa pictures, they're gonna let us know when promo team can come film, and I definitely will be popping over to see how its looking!
Lauren's been doing well getting onto sound and lighting, be good for her to communicate what she's found out to Matt and Jo and write up what her plans are. We're gathering together a kit list. She's also gathering first years to try out for cameras and develop their skills. We'll also look into advertising runner roles to help Maddie and Fran on the floor.
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