This is the location for my main shoot. The large gig venue with a full stage setup with a fantastic PA system which is a great help as getting my own from other sources would have been impossible and the performance equipment is integral to the genre style. The size of the venue is also perfect for the shots I have planned such as the empowering shots from 'The Pretender' as well as the birds eye concept shots.
I asked the band to bring this banner. This black and white image is a brilliantly clear logo/emblem of the bands name. I wanted it as a backdrop above the band but we had no means of fitting it.
The lighting that the arts centre has to offer is perfect as it is a real venue for live rock gigs.
The large pillars within the venue are reminiscent of a metal genre, connoting perhaps a church and therefore religion which is often portrayed very strongly within Metal. Although the genre of the song I am shooting the music video for are not of the Metal genre, they are a heavy rock genre with huge influences from Iron Maiden and other metal artists.
I specially got hold of a laser for the performance as well as smoke machines. These create an energetic atmosphere which such bands rely on massively in live performance. This is what sells the band in most videos or a similar genre.
Some great shots here Sam. Like the bird's eye! You need to add commentary, describing shots and saying what you wanted to achieve.
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