Preliminary Task 2: Planning

“Hussle and Motivate” by Nipsey Hussle

Basics

Our meaning we are trying to get across to people is the theme is hard work pays off and never give up. Throughout the video it will show the story of an individual struggling in his sport and later on achieving and becoming better in his everyday life as he keeps trying and never gives up. The rest of the people in the group will be featured in the music video as extras or “trainers” helping the main character achieve his dreams. The video will take place in various locations such as a baseball field, a gym, on the street, and in the main characters house.

Outline

We plan to make our music video a progression of short takes throughout the music video. These short takes will feature common workouts and baseball workouts throughout the video. It will show my progress from starting off weak that can’t even hit the baseball to finishing as strong and that can hit home runs. Creating flow is important through the video in keeping the tempo of the video fluent. Mostly our editing techniques and length of takes will help to achieve this.

Shot 1 is the shot type will be an extreme-close-up of my alarm clock in my room emphasizing on the time I got up to go outside and run. This will also establish the time and location to start off the video. (4 sec.)

Shot 2 shows the flow or bottom of the bed that is tilting up showing me getting out of bed in a lazy and sluggish way to show that I am being lazy and don’t usually wake up this early.

Shot 3 will be a cut from shot 2 and will be a medium shot of Gavin putting on his workout clothes. This shot is being used to show his actions and what he will wear in the following scenes. (6 Sec.)

Shot 4 will cut from shot 3 and will be a wide shot of Gavin eating his breakfast. A wide shot was chosen to establish the setting he is in and show his actions. (3 Sec.)

This scene will be a long shot with a pan. Me and Sam will be running down the street and as they pass then I will slow down and put my hands on his knees because I am tired. The pan is being used to show the movements of the characters and follow their actions. (6 Sec.)

This shot will be a wide shot along with a backwards dolly. The two people will be running down the street towards the camera as it will be moving backwards. This shot is used to show the characters running and also the background. (3 Sec.)

This shot will be an over-the-shoulder and a handheld shot. This scene will consist of me driving to the gym. A handheld movement along with an over-the-shoulder is being used to create a feeling that the viewer is actually in the car with me. (3 Sec.)

This shot will be a high angle with a wide shot. I will be attempting to bench press but will need help from Justin in the end because I is too weak. A high angle is being used to show weakness. (4 sec.)

This scene will be a high angle medium shot of me laying on my back. I will be exhausted from the workout and will be too tired to sit up and drink my water. A high angle is being used to show weakness. (3 sec)

This shot will be a combination of a tilt and a medium shot. The shot will begin with me curling and the camera will follow the bar as it is placed down, and will go back to me showing how drained I am. (6 sec)

This shot will be a long shot and a reverse zoom as I leave the gym with shaky legs. The long shot will show me leaving the gym alone after a tough workout. (4 sec)

This shot will show me arriving from the baseball fields from outside his car. A pan will be used to show my car arriving, and transition to the fields where my next training will take place. (5 sec)

In this shot, I will be trying to hit baseballs but will miss all on purpose to show me struggling. A long shot will be used to show I am vulnerable and alone as I am unable to achieve my goal. (3 sec)

This shot will be a medium close up of me, disappointed in myself that I wasn’t able to hit the ball. A medium close-up is being used to show the emotions of me as I continue to fail. (3 sec)

This shot will be a wide shot with me throwing down the bat in anger. A wide shot is being used to show the setting as well as my actions and anger. (4 sec)

This shot will be a handheld movement following me from my bedroom door and to my bed where I collapse from exhaustion. A handheld is being used to create a feel that the viewer is actually in the room with me. (6 sec)

This shot will be an extreme close up of the alarm clock from the opening scene. An extreme close-up will be used to establish the time and setting where this scene will take place. (3 sec.)

This shot will be a wide shot with a tilt. The camera will start at the floor/bottom of my bed and tilt up to show me sitting up in bed ready to start the day. This time getting up quicker and not being lazy and drowsy. (5 sec)

This shot will be a medium shot of me putting on my workout clothes. A medium shot is being used to show my actions. This time moving quicker and not lazy and staying energetic. (5 sec.)

In this shot I will be drinking a protein shake before I start my day. A medium shot will be used to show my actions and show my determination. (4 sec)

In this scene Sam and I will be running down the street in a two shot. Additionally there will be a reverse zoom as we move towards the camera. The use of a two shot shows the connection between the trainer and trainee as they workout. (5 sec)

This shot will be a wide shot and a pan of me passing Sam during their training. The use of a pan and wide shot allows the action and setting to be seen. This now shows me passing Sam after losing to him before and now beating him. (6 sec)

This scene will be a high angle with a two shot. I will be lifting heavy weights and will need no help from Justin like last time. The use of a two shot shows the connection between the characters as I finally caught up with Justin. (5 sec)

In this shot I will be squatting, drinking water. A wide shot will be used to show I am ready to keep going and still full of energy as I re-hydrates. (3 sec.)

This scene will combine a medium shot with a tilt. The camera will show me curling heavy weight, follow the bar to the ground, and move back up to show I am pumped up. (7 sec)

This scene will be a two shot of me and Justin walking out of the gym together. The use of a two shot allows viewers to see the connection between me and Justin as I have finally surpassed my trainer. (3 sec)

This scene will be a wide shot of me nailing the first pitch thrown to him by Gabe. The use of a wide shot allows establishment of the changed scene as well as the actions occurring in the scene. Now showing me hitting the ball rather than missing it completely. (6 sec)

This shot will be a long shot of me hitting a home run. The use of a long shot shows me standing alone with just the ball to worry about as I achieve my goal that I couldn’t reach before and now have. (5 sec)

This shot will be a medium close up of me after my baseball training. The use of a medium close up allows the viewers to see the emotion of my whole body and face without getting too close and shows my joy of being successful. (3 sec)

This shot will be a master shot of me and all my trainers chilling next to the pool. This shot will include all of the people coming together to celebrate my hard work and success. (5 sec)