These images below show the final emails between the talent and I.
These images below show the emails reply from tow of the potential stars of my video.
Thursday, 12 December 2013
Wednesday, 11 December 2013
Auditioning
Finding A Star
After my ad in the tutor notices and on the college screens proved ineffective I decided to make an announcement in a few Performing and Arts classes. In my announcement I explained how part taking in my music video will be beneficial as it will go on their performing CV. I immediately got responses from two girls who showed interest. The emails below show their response to my announcement.
My Reply
I replied to their email by informing them of the audition process which I go through to find the most suitable person for my video. In my reply I asked if they could meet up up with me so I can go through exactly what I need them to do for my video. The emails below show my request for a meeting. I am waiting for a reply.
Monday, 9 December 2013
Editing
Practicing
The following video is one of my test shots which I edited on the Macs using Final Cut Pro.
The following video is one of my test shots which I edited on the Macs using Final Cut Pro.
When researching other existing pop videos I found they follow conventions such as fast paced editing. I have also applied this convention to my video by including fast jump cuts to match the fast beat of the song. I created the jump cuts by using the blade tool which is found in Final Cut Pro. The original video is only 40 seconds long which meant that I had very little footage to edit and is the reason why most of the footage is repeated throughout the video.
I have also added some special effects to improve the quality of the video. For example, the video opens with text which reads '"Heart Attack" Test Edits' I have added text to the video so the audience know the title of the song immediately. Although, including the title is not a common convention found in music videos it is still relatively used.
The video below shows the use of text in music videos:
Enrique Iglesias ft Ciara "Taking Back My Love"
Test Shots
Testing
The following videos are the first videos i have filmed throughout this course. As it is my first try at filming the videos are very 'amateur-ish'. The following videos demonstrate the lighting which has been used. Having researched existing pop videos I found that there is a lot of bright lighting especially when the artist is singing against a white backdrop. My final idea consists of the artist singing behind a white backdrop for some scenes therefore I tested out the lights which are available to use in the college media room.
Test Shots- Lighting
In this first video, you can see, I filmed with all of the lights on.
Test Shots- Cinematography
In this video, as you can see that I have started to
move the camera. I have began to tilt the camera
going from high to low angles. I have also zoomed in and
out.
The following videos are the first videos i have filmed throughout this course. As it is my first try at filming the videos are very 'amateur-ish'. The following videos demonstrate the lighting which has been used. Having researched existing pop videos I found that there is a lot of bright lighting especially when the artist is singing against a white backdrop. My final idea consists of the artist singing behind a white backdrop for some scenes therefore I tested out the lights which are available to use in the college media room.
Test Shots- Lighting
In this first video, you can see, I filmed with all of the lights on.
In this second video, as you can see compared to the
first video, I adjusted the position of the lights and brought them
closer to the white background. I noticed that by bringing
them closer, the footage was more illuminated and clearer
thus looking very professional.There was three lights and
they were positioned in a 'triangle'. For example, there was
light coming from a left, right and high angle.
This video shows what the footage looks like without any lights.
As you can see, it is dark and fairly unclear. It also looks very
unprofessional.
Test Shots- Cinematography
In this video, as you can see that I have started to
move the camera. I have began to tilt the camera
going from high to low angles. I have also zoomed in and
out.
Animatic
Animatic- 'Heart Attack'
I created my animatic on Windows Movie Maker. The storyboard is not in sync with the music because of the limited tools movie maker offers. However, my shots are all in order and the animatic shows what I intend my music video to look like.
You can also find my animatic at the link below:
Update: Location
Change of Location
In my location post I stated that I will be using the college photography room as one of my locations. However, having consulted Paul (Head of Photography) he advised that the photography room is not ideal for filming. Paul suggested I film outside and use the natural light as it gives a better effect than the lights used indoors.
Although, I would like to film outside and use the natural light because of the current season I will be unable to film outdoors. I intend to do most of my filming after college hours as it is more convenient for myself and my artist. We are currently in the middle of winter which means the daylight will not last until after college hours.
I have found an alternative location to film scenes for my music video. I will be filming in the greenroom situated in the media department. I will not be using the green screen but the plain white in the room. The room is equipped with the correct lighting which I will need to use whilst filming. The images below show the media greenroom and the white which I will be using to film.
In my location post I stated that I will be using the college photography room as one of my locations. However, having consulted Paul (Head of Photography) he advised that the photography room is not ideal for filming. Paul suggested I film outside and use the natural light as it gives a better effect than the lights used indoors.
Although, I would like to film outside and use the natural light because of the current season I will be unable to film outdoors. I intend to do most of my filming after college hours as it is more convenient for myself and my artist. We are currently in the middle of winter which means the daylight will not last until after college hours.
I have found an alternative location to film scenes for my music video. I will be filming in the greenroom situated in the media department. I will not be using the green screen but the plain white in the room. The room is equipped with the correct lighting which I will need to use whilst filming. The images below show the media greenroom and the white which I will be using to film.
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