Wednesday 7th December 2011
We managed to edit the video as a whole, but they are still a few tweaks to make the whole video run in time with the music. Also we need fill in gaps that are missing this means we have to go back to the footage we upload prior to editing and see if there is any feasible footage we can use to include, if not we will have to film again. Hopefully this is not the case as we have plenty of extra footage.
We showed our video to the rest of our class who gave us feedback on how we could improve our range of shots, included extra transitions, and fill in the gaps. We have taken in to consideration what needs to be done to improve our video as our aim is to produce a well-directed music video for our coursework. Getting feedback for further improvements and adjusting the visual aspects of the video in order to improve the quality of the video.
So far we feel as the video has been a significant improvement on our first draft but hopefully with our feedback we can make even further amendments to gain extra marks.
Monday, 12 December 2011
Progress over the last few days.
Progress over the last few days.
Since filming, we have no begun editing. We upload our footage on to final cut pro, this will be the software we will be using to edit the whole of our video. We have found that the lighting, quality and variety of shots have been improved since our first draft. The idea of using college as a location as a setting made it easy to re film any changes that arose in postproduction but it also gave that authentic look of studio rooms which was used in The Maccabees video. At this stage we have edited roughly around 1.38 minutes and we still have around 2minutes left to edit. Once all the clips are in order and in sync with the music, we will then edit the finer details such as lighting, contrast and the colours of each shot.
Since filming, we have no begun editing. We upload our footage on to final cut pro, this will be the software we will be using to edit the whole of our video. We have found that the lighting, quality and variety of shots have been improved since our first draft. The idea of using college as a location as a setting made it easy to re film any changes that arose in postproduction but it also gave that authentic look of studio rooms which was used in The Maccabees video. At this stage we have edited roughly around 1.38 minutes and we still have around 2minutes left to edit. Once all the clips are in order and in sync with the music, we will then edit the finer details such as lighting, contrast and the colours of each shot.
update on video
Update on Video
As planned in our schedule we begin the process of filming as of tomorrow. We have planed what will be need to film from last week in order to be fully prepared for the start of this week. Our list consistent of:
Costume to be worn
Various props
Booking the camera and tripod
What roles we would need to undertake
Also make sure everyone knew why filming would commence
As planned in our schedule we begin the process of filming as of tomorrow. We have planed what will be need to film from last week in order to be fully prepared for the start of this week. Our list consistent of:
Costume to be worn
Various props
Booking the camera and tripod
What roles we would need to undertake
Also make sure everyone knew why filming would commence
Filming:
Filming:
The start of filming, we decided to film in chronicle order, we quickly realized that this would be impossible to accomplish as the video it self has no chronicle order/ structure within the Maccabees first love video.
Next Stage of filming was to sort out want needed to be in each frame and shot and how we would incorporate this into our final product. But most importantly was can we used similar techniques to The Maccabees.
One of the major problems that we had while filming was the inconsistency with the timing of the music and the lip-syncing not matching together at the exact time in unison. Re-filming and finding the right speed of music quickly and effectively resolved the problem.
After resolving the issue with timing and music our next step was to form a mini narrative that could be included within our production, so that the narrative it self could tell a story but easily relate to the music video as well.
The start of filming, we decided to film in chronicle order, we quickly realized that this would be impossible to accomplish as the video it self has no chronicle order/ structure within the Maccabees first love video.
Next Stage of filming was to sort out want needed to be in each frame and shot and how we would incorporate this into our final product. But most importantly was can we used similar techniques to The Maccabees.
One of the major problems that we had while filming was the inconsistency with the timing of the music and the lip-syncing not matching together at the exact time in unison. Re-filming and finding the right speed of music quickly and effectively resolved the problem.
After resolving the issue with timing and music our next step was to form a mini narrative that could be included within our production, so that the narrative it self could tell a story but easily relate to the music video as well.
Planning stages:
Planning stages:
First we had to decided was type of musical genre and conventions owe were going to pursue and the conventions
Next stage was to research and analysis three music videos for our chosen genres, additionally I have added some other music genres what I was originally going to use until the departure of the person I was working with.
After analyzing my three chosen music videos, I began to research digipaks and what connotations are linked in with the indie genre such as colours, images, fonts, and trademarks which are used me recognized bands that have a large fan based already. My three chosen digipaks conveys the themes and values used in music genres that makes them stand out and recognizable iconography. The analysis of the Nikki Minja album cover creates the connotations of the `Male Gaze Theory` by Laura Mulvey.
First we had to decided was type of musical genre and conventions owe were going to pursue and the conventions
Next stage was to research and analysis three music videos for our chosen genres, additionally I have added some other music genres what I was originally going to use until the departure of the person I was working with.
After analyzing my three chosen music videos, I began to research digipaks and what connotations are linked in with the indie genre such as colours, images, fonts, and trademarks which are used me recognized bands that have a large fan based already. My three chosen digipaks conveys the themes and values used in music genres that makes them stand out and recognizable iconography. The analysis of the Nikki Minja album cover creates the connotations of the `Male Gaze Theory` by Laura Mulvey.
Individual responsibilities:
Individual responsibilities:
In terms of research and planning, the majority of the work was done as a group; we discussed our plans such as which type of music genre we wanted to do, if the music video was effective in terms of makings within our budget and resources. We held group meetings each week, setting our self targets what needed to be done and which task could be delegated between each of us. When it came to filming we shared time on the camera between Emily, Steven, Sam, and me. The majority of shots were down to Steven and Sam though we all shared individual input into how we were going to recreated The Maccabees Video. While one person was filming the rest of the group would be in charge of props, lighting and the music.
When it came to the post production stage, editing was divided between each of us although Sam took the reigns due to his previous knowledge of the software, however me, Steve and Emily all took parts in sharing our experience and ideas in helping out on the editing certain parts of the song.
While Steve and Sam worked on adding the finishing touches to editing me and Emily worked on creating the magazine advert and digipak, once again we swapped and delegated tasks between us to even the workload while working effectively as a group.
In terms of research and planning, the majority of the work was done as a group; we discussed our plans such as which type of music genre we wanted to do, if the music video was effective in terms of makings within our budget and resources. We held group meetings each week, setting our self targets what needed to be done and which task could be delegated between each of us. When it came to filming we shared time on the camera between Emily, Steven, Sam, and me. The majority of shots were down to Steven and Sam though we all shared individual input into how we were going to recreated The Maccabees Video. While one person was filming the rest of the group would be in charge of props, lighting and the music.
When it came to the post production stage, editing was divided between each of us although Sam took the reigns due to his previous knowledge of the software, however me, Steve and Emily all took parts in sharing our experience and ideas in helping out on the editing certain parts of the song.
While Steve and Sam worked on adding the finishing touches to editing me and Emily worked on creating the magazine advert and digipak, once again we swapped and delegated tasks between us to even the workload while working effectively as a group.
Tracking progress
How’s the project going so far:
So far the project has been going well, apart from a few hitches that arose in post production. We had a slight problem with the music and lip syncing not matching together in time. We decided that the best way of correcting this mistake was to re-film again in order to have a smooth running of the lip syncing and the music being in time.
So far the project has been going well, apart from a few hitches that arose in post production. We had a slight problem with the music and lip syncing not matching together in time. We decided that the best way of correcting this mistake was to re-film again in order to have a smooth running of the lip syncing and the music being in time.
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