For most lessons I have been editing, taking suggestions from Megan on what we could do while Sarajane and Lauren do some filming to replace my Aaron footage. With some of the replacement footage I have managed to put it into the timeline in sync with the song. I have also managed to use some of the Aaron footage (an outtake of him checking out a girl walking past) and I have been able to make it look like a part of the story.
Also I have managed a split-screen scene, re-using the clip of Charlotte walking and being knocked by Steven. But I also put in the same scene but on Steven's side, having a split screen of the same event in two different parts of the screen (much like Sugar Water).
I have also used some of the replacement footage but tried something new with it. I took two seprate clips where I found Lewis uses his hands a lot and cropped the two shots and mixed them together so you have two arms and hands, but no body.
I have also taken one long clip, cut it into four seprate ones, cropped them and mixed them together, similar to what was used at the end of Love Actually. The clip is a close of of hands, representing the "Hold On" of the song.
Wednesday, 21 October 2009
Thursday, 15 October 2009
What Editing I plan to do
For the dancer's section of the music video I plan to use the crop feature but in a slightly different way. If possible I would like to crop one clip to the centre, blocking her arms but have the same clip undearneath with her body cropped out, leaving the arms.
The way I have desribed it might not make sense but I would like to have a gap between the arms and the body, almost like they're seprate entities from each other. I won't do this for the whole dancer section because I would like the audience to pay attention on her story and her involvment in the video rather than her body parts being seperated.
The way I have desribed it might not make sense but I would like to have a gap between the arms and the body, almost like they're seprate entities from each other. I won't do this for the whole dancer section because I would like the audience to pay attention on her story and her involvment in the video rather than her body parts being seperated.
Editing: PART ONE
Today Megan and I began editing while Sarajane and Lauren went to do some more filming. I feel like this worked because it allowed me and Megan to be more creative and to try some effects out and to see the result without anyone stopping us to ask why we were doing what we were doing.
I began to put clips in sequence, surprisingly finding different uses for some clips of Abbie and Charlotte and even found a great clip of Aaron to use at one certain part of the music video.
We found that cropping the clips and turning them around worked very well and looked really good. Also I found that having a clip where two people hug (as I did with Abbie and Charlotte) works as a full clip but even better when it's a full clip at the start and then quickly crop it at the "Hold On".
I feel that the cropped and moved clips make the music video look more interesting and works with the clips we have. I also have a few plans on the editing of the dancer's section.
I began to put clips in sequence, surprisingly finding different uses for some clips of Abbie and Charlotte and even found a great clip of Aaron to use at one certain part of the music video.
We found that cropping the clips and turning them around worked very well and looked really good. Also I found that having a clip where two people hug (as I did with Abbie and Charlotte) works as a full clip but even better when it's a full clip at the start and then quickly crop it at the "Hold On".
I feel that the cropped and moved clips make the music video look more interesting and works with the clips we have. I also have a few plans on the editing of the dancer's section.
Wednesday, 14 October 2009
Filming: Friends talking at the table
I went over to Charlotte's house and filmed her and her best friend Shauna talking. Charlotte was holding her cat and Shauna was holding her phone. At one point Shauna's phone went off so I had her answer it and filmed her reaction. I then put the camera on the floor and had Charlotte put her cat down. The cat then went to the camera and sniffed it, something I recorded and want to use at the end.
Filming: More Friends hugging content
I filmed a bit more with Charlotte from Media and Abbie. This time we had Stephen join us, playing someone that Charlotte bumps into before meeting Abbie at the bus stop. We had the two hug when Charlotte arrives and then talk for a bit to add more length. In editing I will have to the two meet up at the bus stop before cutting to the two at school. I still have to film the dancer's part and am arranging that.
Filming: Friends playing PS3 and Aaron lip-syncing
Friends & PS3: I had my friend Ryan come round my house and we played on the PS3, having my brother film it. We mainly spoke to each other and goofed around. This is to bring a bit more realism to the music video. Although you don't see us two hugging there is clearly a connection between the two characters. The bit we did film for "Hold on" was Ryan holding the PS3 Controller.
Aaron: I drove into Sutton and met up with my friend Aaron to do lip-syncing. We tried to do a track shot in an alley but due to people walking in and out I had to move about a bit that might ruin the shot, plus Aaron was unable to do the lyrics in one shot as he kept messing up and will have to be fixed in editing.
I had Aaron hold the paper with the lyrics because in some music videos they hold their lyrics, but mostly in a studio. The reason I had this outside is because it relates to the genre and the fact he might not be a professional singer in the music video, and merely someone venting their feelings.
I feel Aaron might have gone a bit slow which might mean we have to re-shoot his bit.
Aaron: I drove into Sutton and met up with my friend Aaron to do lip-syncing. We tried to do a track shot in an alley but due to people walking in and out I had to move about a bit that might ruin the shot, plus Aaron was unable to do the lyrics in one shot as he kept messing up and will have to be fixed in editing.
I had Aaron hold the paper with the lyrics because in some music videos they hold their lyrics, but mostly in a studio. The reason I had this outside is because it relates to the genre and the fact he might not be a professional singer in the music video, and merely someone venting their feelings.
I feel Aaron might have gone a bit slow which might mean we have to re-shoot his bit.
Filming: Two friends talking and hugging
Today I filmed Charlotte from media and Abbie talking and hugging. This will be used for the "Hold On" part of the song. The reason I had this is because the song, in a way, is about friendship and holding on to what's dear. And some of the things that are most important to people are their friends.
I used a mid-shot of the two so they are both clearly in frame and allows the audience to guess that there is a connection in the two characters that might follow the lyrics (Hold On obviously)
I used a mid-shot of the two so they are both clearly in frame and allows the audience to guess that there is a connection in the two characters that might follow the lyrics (Hold On obviously)
More changes
OK, seeing as Charlotte is busy now we can't rely too much on her which means changes have had to be made...by me. I've decided that we're going to a few different stories to go with the upbeat music which will include:
1. Two friends talk and hugging.
2. A dancer attempting a dance move but keeps failing until the end.
3. Two friends hanging out, playing a PS3
4. Two friends talking at a table, one holding a phone and the other holding a cat.
We will also see still images of two platic stick men hugging for comedic affect.
1. Two friends talk and hugging.
2. A dancer attempting a dance move but keeps failing until the end.
3. Two friends hanging out, playing a PS3
4. Two friends talking at a table, one holding a phone and the other holding a cat.
We will also see still images of two platic stick men hugging for comedic affect.
Wednesday, 7 October 2009
Filming Isn't Going to Well
Filming has been a problem with this group. We can't sem to get a lot done and when we try to film things go wrong. Yesterday we attempted to film at the graveyard but we were thrown out because we didn't have permission.
And today we tried to import what we have filmed for that to go wrong too! It's getting really stressful at the moment and we need to get things filmed and agree what we're doing because while I was under the impression we were going to go with the multi-narritive everyone else seems to think we're continuing with the original idea.
And today we tried to import what we have filmed for that to go wrong too! It's getting really stressful at the moment and we need to get things filmed and agree what we're doing because while I was under the impression we were going to go with the multi-narritive everyone else seems to think we're continuing with the original idea.
Thursday, 1 October 2009
Some ideas for the Music Video: Editing
Editing is a hard one because some shots can go on for too long or not long enough. I feel that the editing should go with the song in a way but because of the lyrics being rapped that would mean a shot for every 1 or 2 seconds, meaning it will go too fast.
I feel some shots should go in slowly, such as two hands moving towards each other, then cut to the artist, then cut to the hands holding each other, thus extending the hand section while not making it seem that long by splitting it with a clip in between, which is done in some Music Videoes.
I feel some shots should go in slowly, such as two hands moving towards each other, then cut to the artist, then cut to the hands holding each other, thus extending the hand section while not making it seem that long by splitting it with a clip in between, which is done in some Music Videoes.
Some ideas for the Music Video: Choice in camera shots
I think because we are doing a music video mainly centred around emotions and touch we should have a plot of close ups. I think close ups on people holding hands or people embracing will give a part of the story while not actually giving too much away, giving us more chances to keep the story going while also stopping it from being purely story based as we will do a close up of the artist's mouth, keeping into the theme of close ups.
I also think we should do some midshots of people in groups while trying to keep most of the background hidden, meaning those in the frame are our central focus. Also sometimes the background of a setting can come off looking tacky and can ruin the shot.
I also think we should do some midshots of people in groups while trying to keep most of the background hidden, meaning those in the frame are our central focus. Also sometimes the background of a setting can come off looking tacky and can ruin the shot.
New plans for the Music Video
We spoke to Miss Cunliff about our music video and she felt we needed to spice things up because the storyboards was too much Soap Drama and not about music. So we're gonna cut the story down a bit and show more of the artist (which is now me) and show mulitple stories shown through different motions of the body.
We'll be showing people holding hands, hugging their favourite item, being in a group. It will be a multi-narrative Music video.
We'll be showing people holding hands, hugging their favourite item, being in a group. It will be a multi-narrative Music video.
First day of filming
Me and Sarajane started filming with Charlotte. We decided to film a flashback bit annd filmed me ad Charlotte walking down a footpath. We decided to film us walking down the footpath in different directions using different angles, deciding that we were going to split screen the different directions and angles to make it look more interesting.
Also the choice in location was interesting because it had trees on one side with leaves on the floor. This gave it a more artistic feel which I hope comes through on screen.
Also the choice in location was interesting because it had trees on one side with leaves on the floor. This gave it a more artistic feel which I hope comes through on screen.
Types Editing I will want to do
There is one bit in the Music video where we have the girl looking at her boyfriend but is seeing her ex boyfriend instead. For this bit I want to have the camera looking at the boyfriend but then there is a flash and he is replaced by the ex. This is inspired by a bit in The Butterfly Effect trailer.
Also I want to use a few crossfades when the camera moves, moving from one setting to another. This will give the music video a bit more edge and hopefully make it more interesting to watch.
Also I want to use a few crossfades when the camera moves, moving from one setting to another. This will give the music video a bit more edge and hopefully make it more interesting to watch.
Types of Camera Movements to Use in the Music Video
Circle Track: We will use the fig-rig to do a track movement around the artist as he raps. This way we trap him in one spot and he is always in our sight. It will also be an interesting movement to see on the screen.
Track: We will track as the characters walk. Although this is very basic it will look a lot better than using a reverse zoom on the camera and have it look jerky and unprofessional.
Track: We will track as the characters walk. Although this is very basic it will look a lot better than using a reverse zoom on the camera and have it look jerky and unprofessional.
Hold On Music Video: Plans
Me and my group have decided to change our love story into a tragic one. It will have a girl trying to move on from the death of her boyfriend while his spirit watches over her. She then gets a new boyfriend but she feels guilty and often sees her dead boyfriend just the way she remembers him.
However the apperance of the artist will be reduced to tell the story. However when he does appear it will be in a simiar style to the way he was meant to in the original plan. Below are our storyboards for the music video:
However the apperance of the artist will be reduced to tell the story. However when he does appear it will be in a simiar style to the way he was meant to in the original plan. Below are our storyboards for the music video:
Rough Ideas for Hold On Music Video
Because the lyrics are about "Holding On" me and my group think that we should do a narritive Music Video. Our idea is to have a couple splitting up and they both try to move on (or Hold On) despite their emotions.
While the girl gets a new boyfriend the old boyfriend is forced to watch sadly. During the video we see that she still has feelings for her ex and in the end has to admit her feelings and run back to him, bringing the video to a close.
While the story is happening we will have the artist singing behind them to make sure we are sticking to the codes and conventions of a music video while adding to the story.
While the girl gets a new boyfriend the old boyfriend is forced to watch sadly. During the video we see that she still has feelings for her ex and in the end has to admit her feelings and run back to him, bringing the video to a close.
While the story is happening we will have the artist singing behind them to make sure we are sticking to the codes and conventions of a music video while adding to the story.
Music Questionnaire Analysis
As you can see, RnB is the most popular genre of music, having 5 out of 10 people say it was their favourite genre.
Club was next with 3 people saying it was their favorite genre while Sca and Rock recieved one vote. It should be noted that those who picked Sca and Rock were older than those who chose RnB and Club.
Those who were older than the others never watched Music Channels while those who were younger watced them at least 2-3 times a week.
They all said they expected to see the artist in the Music Video lip syncing and most expected to see some kind of narriation.
Music Questionnaire
This is my 
Music Questionnaire that I gave out to collect infomation on the type of people who listen to music and watch music channels. I looked at age, local area, genre, athnicity and what they expect in a Music Video.
Music Questionnaire that I gave out to collect infomation on the type of people who listen to music and watch music channels. I looked at age, local area, genre, athnicity and what they expect in a Music Video.
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