I used google.com a popular search engine throughout this project. I used it initially to research on music videos different genres and media theories. Later when I found the band I would like to work with I used google to find information about the band and the genre of music they do. Google has definitely been useful as it has provided me with lots of information on all the aspects I researched. However this could also be seen as a negative since a search can get you
more than a thousand results it could be hard to find
the specific information you are looking for. I used google images to research cd covers and magazine ads. I used goolge maps to find possible filming locations quickly and effectively.
Youtube
Youtube stands in forefront of video sharing; it’s used by millions of people everyday and is a good place to start researching. I used youtube to find music videos and analyse them. I also used it to look at existing A Level music videos to get some ideas. I listened to talks by recognised media theorists and teachers. Youtube has been really helpful and I could only fault it for maybe not having all the videos people might be looking for as it’s a sharing site and someone has to post it.
I used facebook to initially contact several bands to ask if they would be interested in this project. Seeing as I was looking for unsigned bands this seems like a good option as any as unsigned bands generally tend to have
facebook accounts to try and get some publicity. After finding a few who were quite interested I tried to contact them directly. I managed to talk to ‘In Your Honour’ via a mutual friend and we got things started. I also used this website to advertise the need for possible actors in this video. I would say facebook is quite an effective means of communicating and advertising and is even used by famous artists for publicity. But it is important to use this website responsibly as it is a sharing site and any one could access the information you put on it.
Digital Camera
I used a digital camera to take pictures of the possible film locations and show it to the band.
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