Ever wondered what it takes to create a music video?
Well, this is what the filming of “Big Pumps” by Gentleman George looked like…
A band, a crowd, and an awful lot of sandwiches all crammed in to the Windmill in Brixton ready to be filmed by Elliotlouie Alphonso and directed by the mighty John Clay!
Making an entrance…
So many moments of laughter between shots.
Making an entrance…
The band’ s eye view…
Stop! John’s had an(other) idea!
Sometimes the shot isn’t quite what you expect.
Believe it or not, there was a plan…
Ready for your close up?
Checking that plan…
The simplest of plans can sometimes be somewhat complex to execute…
Sometimes you just have to try things and see if they work. AND try not to laugh at the wrong moment!
Seeing what the drummer sees…
The Windmill Family portrait…
When the director has to convince the guy doing the filming that this is actually a good idea…
When you’re wondering whether the shot is really worth it…
A ladder on stage? Of course…
Left a bit?
Reviewing the shot…
Direction…
Going to any length to get the best angles…
And this was the final result:
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