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