In 30 seconds
Shira Lazar takes viewers behind the scenes of Bart Baker’s parody of “Closer” by The Chainsmokers. The locally transcribed vlog follows the performers from an early arrival through several scenes and an old-age makeup reveal.
- 1An early arrivalShira and Bart head to the set before sunrise.
- 2Preparing charactersShira describes her Halsey-inspired look and Bart explains his role.
- 3Changing scenesThe group moves from the bar to a bedroom and makeshift studio.
- 4An aging transformationShira and Bart react to their old-age makeup before the final shot.
Takeaways
- Shira and Bart arrive on set early in the morning.
- Shira receives a look inspired by Halsey, while Bart describes his parody role.
- The shoot moves through a bar, a bedroom and a makeshift recording studio.
- The performers receive old-age makeup for the final scene.
- Shira closes by pointing viewers to the finished parody.
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Arriving and getting ready
Shira and Bart reach the location early. Makeup and hair preparations begin.
Shira Lazar begins the vlog on the way to Bart Baker’s “Closer” parody shoot. It is around 6 a.m., still dark, and the pair look for coffee before arriving at the location.
At the house, Shira shows the setting and points out a view of the Hollywood sign. Bart says he has not yet had a chance to look around and is still waking up.
Makeup artists begin setting up. Shira gets ready, talks about being tired and spots a dog relaxing on the roof. She also takes viewers along for a livestream.
The first scenes
They describe their characters and shoot a bar scene. The group then moves to a bedroom scene.
Shira says her hair and makeup are inspired by Halsey. Bart describes playing a parody version of one of The Chainsmokers, and they joke about their costumes.
The first setup is a bar scene. Shira explains the parody’s visual joke, asks what she should do in the scene and banters with Bart and the crew as they prepare to film.
The team stages the bar sequence and reviews what they are doing. Shira shows the set near the pool while the crew calls for playback and filming proceeds.
The shoot moves to a bedroom scene. Shira and Bart joke about the staging and then watch the footage they have just recorded.
The final transformation
The performers move to a makeshift studio and receive aging makeup. Shira and Bart film a final shot and wrap.
Next they visit a makeshift recording studio in a bedroom. Shira shows the parody lyrics and jokes about the creative effort behind them. Another performer is prepared to appear older.
Shira also receives aging makeup for the end of the video. She jokes that Bart’s reaction to seeing her older will be a test, then the pair reveal their transformed looks to one another.
They tease each other about the hair and makeup before preparing the last shot. Shira explains that the scene will show their older faces in a mirror.
After the final shot, the crew removes Bart’s makeup. Shira says they had fun, points viewers to the finished parody and asks what they would like to see next.
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