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!
Reviewing the shot…
So many moments of laughter between shots.
When the director has to convince the guy doing the filming that this is actually a good idea…
A ladder on stage? Of course…
Seeing what the drummer sees…
Left a bit?
When you’re wondering whether the shot is really worth it…
Sometimes you just have to try things and see if they work. AND try not to laugh at the wrong moment!
Making an entrance…
Sometimes the shot isn’t quite what you expect.
Ready for your close up?
The Windmill Family portrait…
Stop! John’s had an(other) idea!
Believe it or not, there was a plan…
Checking that plan…
Making an entrance…
Direction…
The simplest of plans can sometimes be somewhat complex to execute…
Going to any length to get the best angles…
The band’ s eye view…
And this was the final result:
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