Coursework: Preliminary exercise 2025

 

Coursework: Preliminary exercise 2025


1) State the song you have chosen for your preliminary exercise. 

For my song I will be using Did it Again by Lil Tecca

2) Choose at least three music videos similar to your concept and watch a clip or more from each. Make bullet-point notes on everything you watch, commenting on camerawork, editing and mise-en-scene.

Dave – “Streatham” (2019)

Camera Work

  • Frequent use of tracking shots following Dave around his neighborhood.

  • Handheld feel gives it a documentary/raw realism vibe.

  • Low angle shots emphasize power but also ground him in his environment.

Mise-en-Scène

  • Filmed directly in Streatham, South London :barber shops, chicken spots, council estates.

  • Everyday people and friends appear, creating authenticity.

  • Grey skies and tones match the track’s gritty vibe.

Editing

  • Cuts between different neighbourhood spots to show a panoramic portrait of his area.

  • Fairly slow pacing lets shots breathe rather than being hyper cut.

  • Emphasis on continuity over flashy transitions.


Lil Durk – “The Voice” (2020)

Camera Work

  • Mix of performance close ups and wide establishing shots of Chicago streets.

  • Smooth glides + drone shots balance street authenticity with cinematic polish.

  • Frequent direct to camera delivery creates intimacy and authenticity.

Mise-en-Scène

  • Urban backdrops: murals, city blocks, OTF crew presence.

  • Darker color grading, with cold hues, reflecting themes of struggle, loss, and loyalty.

  • Durk often centered alone in the frame — emphasizing his role as “the voice” of his people.

Editing

  • Emotional pacing: slower cuts for reflection, tighter edits when intensity rises.

  • Occasional overlays of /tribute images (to lost friends) → adds emotion.

Kanye West – “Homecoming” (2008)

Camera Work

  • Iconic tracking shots of Chicago skyline and Ye walking.

  • Alternates between wide city landscapes and medium shots of Ye and Chris Martin.

  • Static, symmetrical compositions give a polished feel.

Mise-en-Scène

  • Chicago landmarks (skyline, waterfront, stadiums) = central to the concept.

  • Ye styled in streetwear = blending with his city’s aesthetic.

  • Contrast between Ye (Chicago streets) and Chris Martin (piano, abstract space) creates duality.

Editing

  • transitions between performance and city.

  • No flashy effects → lets the visuals serve as homage to the city.




3) Write a short music video treatment for your extract (this is basically a script for your TikTok music video). You can find an example of a treatment here. If you are making your real coursework then feel free to use the treatment from your summer project.

The video pays homage to West London and the modern streaming rap scene (2015 onwards). The artist performs while moving through everyday spaces in their area, blending performance with real life street visuals. The video feels authentic.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qnT-usUv4Y_PP9onkix2CpK6-QUetROoNOeFJC_YCRk/edit?usp=sharing MISE EN SCENE+ SHOT LIST.

6) Plan a shooting schedule that will ensure everything is filmed by the deadline. Include when, where, who is required, planned equipment and any other aspects you need to arrange. 

Saturday and Sunday. Equipment: Phone and phone tripod.

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