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