Second Nature are a metal band based in Liverpool. We were approached by the band initially to make them a profile video which they could send to labels etc showcasing their style and image.As the first production had no backing we have a relatively small budget, therefore we shot a video over a weekend in the band rehearsal building. The band we extremely pleased with this low budget film and their audience demanded more video footage. We then started work on this video/track entitled COLD LIGHT OF DAY.

As in all our productions we sat down with the band, listening to the track developing ideas through flow charts and colour boards. It was decided that with a budget we would make a film displaying a post apocalyptic world. The difference between this music video and the first one was budget. This is reflected in the pre production time spent on the project, 3 months as well as the costume, make-up and location.

It was essential that our location was some form of under ground layer. We search for weeks for a appropriate space, eventually deciding upon a disused train tunnel in the depths of Liverpool. The location however didn’t come easily, there was no power, water was seeping through the walls and there was a 3/4 mile walk from the entrance to spot we were filming. The first day of filming brought us further problems, the entrance to the tunnel backs up onto a underground car repair centre. As there was no power in the location we were using generators to create power, unfortunately for us the toxic fumes created by these generators were drifting down the tunnel into the garage knocking the entire workforce out. We did however overcome these initial problems and resumed filming on  the second day.

A large part of the production was based around the costume design. For this we used a artist called Richard Kent. Richard is currently working in the London’s West End as a theatrical designer. This influence is visible throughout the design of the costumes for both the band and the guards in the film.

Overall this production took three months pre production, one week filming and one month editing.
This video was extremely interesting to work on, partly as the idea was so vivid, the talent of others working on the project such as Richard and location we were in. Each day brought new challenges and the footage was amazing.

Director – Kris McDonald
Producer – Aaron McDonald
Editor – John Granelli
Costume – Richard Kent