Location Selection (Ancillary)

My colleagues and I have been thinking recently about where we should film our music video, how many different scenarios and all the other variables regarding location, such as mise-en-scene, fitting the genre and does it reflect the characters or work with the story. On a quick drive around our immediate area we decided to check out some of the locations that could work for a shoot of our music video, keeping in mind different areas can be great for different sections, even if they are only on or two seconds in the final piece. Below you can find a list of some popular locations among our group:

Before the list is shown I thought I would add this quote from Dan Lucas, which really reflects my view on the location for a music video "Pick somehwere that means something to you, that is relevant to your music. I recently saw Gummo and Buffalo 66, two outstanding films that were both shot by directors in the places they grew up. They were both deeply connected to their environments, they understood their surroundings, and they could see the odd and subtle beauty in each scene making them extremely personal and moving films. I'm not saying you have to go out there and become the next Harmony Korine, but just think about what you're trying to say in the locations you choose. Resist the temptation to shoot in your dad's garage just because it's easy and free."

Poole Park
Poole Park is an urban park adjacent to Poole Harbour in Poole, Dorset, England. The park was opened during the Victorian era and has remained popular with visitors ever since. It is open all year round and hosts a number of events. It is likely to be a great spot for areas of the story shoot as it fits nicely with the mise-en-scene being urban, youthfull artchitecture and relevance like a underpass with lighting and graffiti. The lights at night provide an interesting shot additionally.

Canford Heath
Canford Heath is a suburb and area of heathland in Poole, Dorset with a population of just under 14,500.

Canford Heath has also given its name to a housing development built on the heathland during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Now an established part of Poole, Canford Heath has grown its own community life with two public houses (The Haymoor & The Pilot), a selection of churches, two supermarkets (Asda and Somerfield), five schools and a range of social activities for young people. The Tower Park leisure complex is nearby.