Wednesday, 23 September 2015
Friday, 18 September 2015
Research and Planning
- Research into genre helped me with production because it gave me a feel of the style that is represented throughout the R&B music industry. Once I had established this, it was easier for me to choose my colour scheme and the house style that I thought best represented the artists and music within the genre.
- My research into audience contributed to my production because it helped me to pin point areas of my magazine that I wanted to make unique to appeal to my audience. It also gave me an overall opinion on what they wanted to get out of an R&B magazine so that I could ensure that they would want to buy it.
- I pre-planned the production of my magazine by ensuring that I had all the shot types that I needed for every section of my magazine. I tried to get as many pictures as possible to be confident that I could fill my magazine up nicely. I also created mood boards for mise en scene and font types to get an idea of how I wanted my magazine to look.
- At the start of my planning I found it hard to meet some of the deadlines set because I underestimated the volume of the tasks that I had to do. But as I got more confident in how I wanted my magazine to look, it made it easier to produce the actual magazine.
- I have learnt that with my second planning, I will get a head start and use more of the time I have been given. I think I fell behind which didn't necessarily lesser the quality of my work, but made it a bit of a rush to get things done.
- I tried to incorporate the audiences feedback as much as possible throughout my production process. It was very useful in showing me sections of my work that perhaps needed improving that I couldn't see before, but had a feeling something wasn't right.
Wednesday, 9 September 2015
Question 5
What have you learnt from completing this task? Looking ahead, how will this learning be significant when completing your advanced portfolio, do you think?
From completing this task, I think I will carry the importance of research and planning onto my advanced portfolio. By ensuring that I have thoroughly planned and researched everything I need to, it will make the filming process much smoother and quicker. I also think from completing this task it has given me a realistic idea of the task at hand and the time it takes to complete each section and if necessary to have a back up plan.
I have also developed an understanding of how to use final cut pro which will be useful in creating and editing my music video, as it will help me to deliver a professional quality of editing techniques. I have learnt that the filming process probably has to take up the most time in the schedule as I will need to do several run- throughs to get it right for filming.
From completing this task, I think I will carry the importance of research and planning onto my advanced portfolio. By ensuring that I have thoroughly planned and researched everything I need to, it will make the filming process much smoother and quicker. I also think from completing this task it has given me a realistic idea of the task at hand and the time it takes to complete each section and if necessary to have a back up plan.
I have also developed an understanding of how to use final cut pro which will be useful in creating and editing my music video, as it will help me to deliver a professional quality of editing techniques. I have learnt that the filming process probably has to take up the most time in the schedule as I will need to do several run- throughs to get it right for filming.
Question 4
How successful was your music video? Please identify what worked well, and with hind sight, what would you improve/ do differently?
Our research and planning was probably our strongest part of the music video making process. We had fully planned how we were going to execute each little part of the music video, from who and what was in each cut to what costumes we were going for and where to locate them. By looking at all these aspects made our music video replica, certainly look similar to the original.
However our research and planning did not account for how much time we would need for filming and how many cast members we would need, as we did not think about the blank spaces in scenes. This is why we joined as a larger group. To improve next time I would definitely factor in how much time it takes to film each section and what exactly I want from each scene.
As a result of poor time management and poor coordination between the two groups our music video wasn't fully completed. We definitely needed more time for editing which was made harder by the lack of communication we had with the other big group. I have learnt from this that making a final schedule of when and how we are going to do everything by would be the most effective solution.
Our research and planning was probably our strongest part of the music video making process. We had fully planned how we were going to execute each little part of the music video, from who and what was in each cut to what costumes we were going for and where to locate them. By looking at all these aspects made our music video replica, certainly look similar to the original.
However our research and planning did not account for how much time we would need for filming and how many cast members we would need, as we did not think about the blank spaces in scenes. This is why we joined as a larger group. To improve next time I would definitely factor in how much time it takes to film each section and what exactly I want from each scene.
As a result of poor time management and poor coordination between the two groups our music video wasn't fully completed. We definitely needed more time for editing which was made harder by the lack of communication we had with the other big group. I have learnt from this that making a final schedule of when and how we are going to do everything by would be the most effective solution.
Question 3
Did you encounter any difficulties? If so, what were they and how did you over come them?
We had quite a lot of difficulties in the operation of the video camera, because we were not familiar with using such advanced technology we hit a few bumps. Once we had filmed a section, we tried to use the 'playback' option but this ended in it deleting some of our footage. To overcome this difficulty we re-filmed the footage that was deleted on a simpler device but tried not to compromise on the quality of the shot. I would fully examine and get to know how to use the camera and always have a back up when filming next time.
Another issue was when we tried converting the footage onto the IMac the file format wasn't correct. This was because we were saving them into the wrong area so all we had to so was re upload them and save them onto final cut pro to make the files valid to use.
The Final issue that we encountered was that we did not account for how much time we needed for each section (filming and editing). Because we had not had a lot of experience in filming scenes before we did not realise the measurable amount of time it would take to get all the cast members together and shoot each scene. In order to allow time for editing we joined with the other group to split the work load but also gain more cast members to fill gaps in the scene. By working collaboratively with the other group, it was much easier to get shooting done quicker and understand what needed editing and who would do what.
We had quite a lot of difficulties in the operation of the video camera, because we were not familiar with using such advanced technology we hit a few bumps. Once we had filmed a section, we tried to use the 'playback' option but this ended in it deleting some of our footage. To overcome this difficulty we re-filmed the footage that was deleted on a simpler device but tried not to compromise on the quality of the shot. I would fully examine and get to know how to use the camera and always have a back up when filming next time.
Another issue was when we tried converting the footage onto the IMac the file format wasn't correct. This was because we were saving them into the wrong area so all we had to so was re upload them and save them onto final cut pro to make the files valid to use.
The Final issue that we encountered was that we did not account for how much time we needed for each section (filming and editing). Because we had not had a lot of experience in filming scenes before we did not realise the measurable amount of time it would take to get all the cast members together and shoot each scene. In order to allow time for editing we joined with the other group to split the work load but also gain more cast members to fill gaps in the scene. By working collaboratively with the other group, it was much easier to get shooting done quicker and understand what needed editing and who would do what.
Question 2
What technology did you use to complete the task and how did you use it?
Video camera:
This was the main piece of technology that we used to film our actual music video. It was a useful device as it allowed us to capture content and transfer it onto the computer to then edit. It also made us consider how we would use it, in regards to how well did we actually know the camera.
Once we had established how to use the camera it was easier to use different camera shots and movements such as zoom. Mostly we just used steady cam but on occasion we moved around with it to get different angles.
IPhone:
The IPhone aided us when we had difficulties with the video camera. Although the video camera would've been the more suitable option to film some our scenes, the IPhones' camera quality and zoom maintained the quality of each shot.
We used it for our last, tennis court, scene. With it being a hand held devise it made it easier to move around more freely but made the risk of a wobbly camera higher. We tried to make the filming process as similar to that of the video cameras in that we decided what we wanted the scene to look like.
IMac:
The IMac was used for the final, editing section of finishing our music video. We used this for editing as it has the editing software 'final cut pro'.
Cutting the videos and aligning each section was fairly simple, however matching the lip syncing within the video with the music was very difficult and we had to render a lot of sections which took up a lot of time.
Video camera:
This was the main piece of technology that we used to film our actual music video. It was a useful device as it allowed us to capture content and transfer it onto the computer to then edit. It also made us consider how we would use it, in regards to how well did we actually know the camera.
Once we had established how to use the camera it was easier to use different camera shots and movements such as zoom. Mostly we just used steady cam but on occasion we moved around with it to get different angles.
IPhone:
The IPhone aided us when we had difficulties with the video camera. Although the video camera would've been the more suitable option to film some our scenes, the IPhones' camera quality and zoom maintained the quality of each shot.
We used it for our last, tennis court, scene. With it being a hand held devise it made it easier to move around more freely but made the risk of a wobbly camera higher. We tried to make the filming process as similar to that of the video cameras in that we decided what we wanted the scene to look like.
IMac:
The IMac was used for the final, editing section of finishing our music video. We used this for editing as it has the editing software 'final cut pro'.
Cutting the videos and aligning each section was fairly simple, however matching the lip syncing within the video with the music was very difficult and we had to render a lot of sections which took up a lot of time.
Question 1
What have you learnt about the importance of research and planning?
Research and planning was very important in the execution of our music video. It helped us, as a group, to decide what genre of music we wanted to do and how we would build our replica of the music video. We did this by examining various music videos by looking at the pace of cuts and mise en scene to make our final decision . We also made sure that we only looked at music videos shot in schools because this was the easiest location for us but slightly challenging as well because of the various scene locations.
We finally agreed on the song 'Fancy' by Iggy Azalea and Charlie XCX as it was appropriate casting wise and had fairly similar locations to what we already had. This made it easier for us to try and make it as similar to the original as possible. To do this we were limited to 1 minute and 30 seconds, therefore we divided up into pairs to look at a 30 second section each. This was very effective as it was time efficient and it also meant that we would get more precise recordings of each camera angle and movement and what is happening in the scene at different times; regarding mise en scene and body language. This was a very important stage of making the music video as it allowed us to set up everything that was going into the music video such as giving us time to find cast and practice.
The final stage was planning. This was useful process as it gave the whole group more confidence about the organisation of filming time and what everyone was doing and when. When we planned we probably should've considered a few more things such as an extra camera as ours didn't charge overnight. I will carry this kind of planning experience and factors that we did not plan for when I produce my music video.
Research and planning was very important in the execution of our music video. It helped us, as a group, to decide what genre of music we wanted to do and how we would build our replica of the music video. We did this by examining various music videos by looking at the pace of cuts and mise en scene to make our final decision . We also made sure that we only looked at music videos shot in schools because this was the easiest location for us but slightly challenging as well because of the various scene locations.
We finally agreed on the song 'Fancy' by Iggy Azalea and Charlie XCX as it was appropriate casting wise and had fairly similar locations to what we already had. This made it easier for us to try and make it as similar to the original as possible. To do this we were limited to 1 minute and 30 seconds, therefore we divided up into pairs to look at a 30 second section each. This was very effective as it was time efficient and it also meant that we would get more precise recordings of each camera angle and movement and what is happening in the scene at different times; regarding mise en scene and body language. This was a very important stage of making the music video as it allowed us to set up everything that was going into the music video such as giving us time to find cast and practice.
The final stage was planning. This was useful process as it gave the whole group more confidence about the organisation of filming time and what everyone was doing and when. When we planned we probably should've considered a few more things such as an extra camera as ours didn't charge overnight. I will carry this kind of planning experience and factors that we did not plan for when I produce my music video.
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