Here Comes The Morning Music Video for Protoje
I was tasked as Director to create a visual for Protoje’s song “Here comes the morning”. of his sixth studio album “Third Time’s The Charm”. For the concept of the song that both Protoje & I worked on- He was to take his daughter to the first point of sunrise to find “Where the sun comes from” We went to the eastern most location in Jamaica, the Morant point lighthouse (Not an easy drive I might add). Through the night to catch the sunrise on film.
Song Artwork shot and designed by me (Yannick Reid)
I was tasked to create a visual for Protoje’s song “Here comes the morning”. of his sixth studio album “Third Time’s The Charm”
For the concept of the song that both Protoje & I worked on- He was to take his daughter to the first point of sunrise to find “Where the sun comes from”
We went to the eastern most location in Jamaica, the Morant point lighthouse (Not an easy drive I might add). Through the night to catch the sunrise on film.
This shot is actually a daytime shot, graded to look like night.
Photo by Shaquiel Brooks
Photo by Shaquiel Brooks
Photo by Shaquiel Brooks
This shoot had it’s unique challenges, such as filming at night into the morning, as well as the weather not being fully on our side, but we all made it work.
Going into this project, I wanted the visuals to look and feel tender. A relationship between father and daughter is often one of the most tender relationships.
I wanted viewers to feel the tenderness, and closeness between Protoje and Yara. I wanted it to feel like a memory - a goal that’s recurring in some of my work with Protoje. Nostalgia is a powerful and visceral feeling and I want to be able to trigger that in viewers because I believe it’s a way to create a long term connection with audiences. - If something feels like a memory, it may become one.
Having Yara in Protoje’s lap driving was one of those on location choices that suited the theme we were going for.
One of my favourite shots was unplanned, this herd of goats crossing the frame whilst the pair walk toward the lighthouse.
I love this frame for Proto, the worms eye view of him performing in front of the lighthouse. This comes from my love of Hip Hop Music, and this frame is so reminiscent of classic 90s hip hop angles.
Big Props to Yara. Her talent is authentic, working with children usually takes a specific type of direction, but she took direction very well and easily, without complaints. I believe I was more afraid of the height in the lighthouse than her.
Speaking a bit on the technical aspects as both Director and DP - I shot on the RED Komodo, shooting with the trusty Sigma 18-35mm. It’s low aperture and zoom angle allowed me to keep up with the pace needed for a time sensitive shoot like this. For the colour grade I went for a super 16 emulation to add to the nostalgic feel of the film. I especially loved how the blues in Protoje and Yara’s outfit popped out in the colour and the orange of the lighthouse.
Please enjoy the Behind the scenes video done by Shaquiel brooks from the day of our shoot.
I really hope you enjoyed this film, a lot of work went into it, not just by me but the team working alongside me.
Director/DP/Edit - Yannick Reid
Producer - Habibi Bailey
Production Company - YaH Made It
Art Director - Lindsey Lodenquai
Stylist - Ayana Riviere
Gaffer - DavyFrsh
BTS - Shaquiel Brooks
Production Assistants - Makeda Romanetti, Aaliyah Hinds
Special Thanks to KIG Jamaica for the Picture Car
MUSIC VIDEO: CAN'T FEEL NO WAY
Can't Feel No Way Music Video (Finally!)
Credits:
Directed, Shot and Edited by: Yannick Reid
Video Produced by: Diggy British (Protoje)
Song Produced by: Tracker John MD
Special Thanks to: VeganFoodShare and VeganDeeDee
(They took us to so many places in Cali)
Very proud of this video. It's been complete for two-months, sitting on my hard-drive. A lot of things came into place the way I wanted it for this video- I had been working very hard on getting a ronin-M to increase my production value. As well as I had doubled my efforts in studying colouring techniques. I was almost thwarted when Premiere Pro was just not cooperating with me. Depression was at my door! Then the silver lining came in the form of Final Cut Pro X! I willed myself to learn it in a short space of time, and despite some things I wished to be there, I managed to really churn out one of the best edits I've ever done (I think personally).
The feedback thus far has been really good, thanks to everyone who told me a job well done. I'm really, really glad you like it!
Brookly Bowl, Las Vegas #CoachellaTour2016
Vegas vibes and Yannick almost gets arrested
Another huge hotel/casino rolled into one.. bigger than the last one + it's vegas so it was just a totally different energy and night life vibe. I almost got arrested apparently
The funny story here before the pictures:
we hopped the balcony of our venue to jump on an adjoining roof, to get a shot for a video. We were there for roughly 5 minutes, we were waiting on someone to bring a charger. Then out of the cracks and other roof, a security guard pops up.. smiling like the chesire cat, asking if we have clearance to be up there. (Spoiler: we don't), he continues to smile at us.. he pulls his walkie talkie strapped to his shirt, closer to his mouth without losing eye contact with me. In the back of my field of vision we see some people from our venue appear o the balcony where we came from.. there arms are folded.. they are displeased lol! The guard asks us who we are.. we explain that we playing the brooklyn bowl tonight, I point to Protoje, tell the guard he's the artist. The guard looks over at the guys from our venue- "Do you know these guys?".. They shake their heads from side to side disapprovingly.. I nervously laugh. Once again the security guard fixes his gaze on me and repeats his walkie talkie movement,.. this time saying "The guys from brooklyn bowl don't know these guys", at me he says "Do you guys have ID".. I try to look innocent by saying no. At this point I knew that was code for, I want to stall you and arrest you while more guards come... same time I see another guard popping up from the other roof. I look back at Proto and Paris and they're like "Let's go".. Proto shouts to the guard "hey man, we're gonna get off".. I scurry off without another word, Two guards now looking at my back as I clumsily climb back over to our balcony. The promoter or person who's in charge of brooklyn Bowl.. a guy who looks like Colonel sanders, tells me to get rid of my camera and rig and he doesnt wanna see it again. then they banned me from taking pictures later and a whole lotta extra drama with police that pretty much blew over....
godddamn...
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Ventura, CA - Ventura Theatre
A little street and heat in Ventura, Cali
Yesterday I woke up in Ventura, California. The first stop since Miami i've been able to wear shorts! It's an hour away from Los Angeles, and has a real stereotypical "Cali" feel to it. We're here for four days (Show day yesterday, Show day same venue today, and 2 days off), so don't mind me if some images look a bit.... similar.
Thus far it's mostly been stage shots I've been sharing but I made the effort to walk around the place for a bit and get some shots.
Shot with my Phone
Shot with my phone
I actually managed to take some street shots WITH my ACTUAL camera.
Some highlights from the show of course:
SIDENOTE: Follow me on Instagram and Snapchat (where I post a bunch of real time BTS): @TheTherapistSOL
Shot with my phone... Protoje is in this picture somewhere...
Full Gallery Below!
9 Mile Music Festival
Familiar faces with Protoje at 9 Mile Music Festival
First stop on the Winter Greens Tour, was the 9 Mile Music Festival out in Miami. A pretty full crowd. A lot of familiar faces.
A fairly Unique sight there was Yaadcore on stage with Protoje
I think the patrons were pretty fortunate to see Kabaka, Proto, and Chronixx all one stage. Something not even Jamaicans see all the time.
All in all it was a good vibes, thanks to everyone who came out to 9Mile Music Festival
For the full gallery, check below, or click here
Throwback Feature: "Who Knows" Music Video BTS
A short recap of the photography and video BTS (some unseen before) from the Who Knows video shoot. Gallery Inside
One of the earliest works I did with Protoje, before creative directing for him, was a BTS feature for the music video for the first single off Ancient Future; "Who Knows". Working with Nickii Kane for the first time we were tasked with covering both a photography and video aspect of what was going on over the 2-Day shoot process.
At the time, I was still just learning how powerful social media was, so a lot of these images didn't see the light of day (at Least on my channels). I happened across them while doing some backing up of old data, and while the images are only JPEG (cringes), I still think aesthetically, and historically they are worth seeing, So I edited them over.
"Who Knows" was Directed by Storm Saulter, and has made crazy waves internationally, especially in the UK where it was playlisted on BBC
Protoje and Chronixx reminiscing on old memories during an on the spot interview
I should also mention I was particularly favourable of the wardrobe and styling of the video
You can watch "Who Knows" here
Gallery after the jump