Here is the link to my Powerpoint:
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B5zNXpz1D3_nNmY2ZWEwM2YtMjZjYi00MmY1LWFmNTktODFhN2FmZTUzNzNi&sort=name&layout=list&num=50
Friday, 12 November 2010
18 - Creative camera use
During Filming:
We adjusted the focus on some shots to make it blury at first, and then come into focus.
During the band footage, we slowed down the shutter speed to create a 'lag' effect.
During Editing:
We used many different transistions throughout the music video. It helps the video to flow together.
We also used many different video effects. For example, near the beginning of the video, the girl and boy meet, but it turns out to be a dream. We made this scene black and white, and added an effect to make it 'lag' to clearly show the audeience it was a dream, without having to be told it was a dream.
We adjusted the focus on some shots to make it blury at first, and then come into focus.
During the band footage, we slowed down the shutter speed to create a 'lag' effect.
During Editing:
We used many different transistions throughout the music video. It helps the video to flow together.
We also used many different video effects. For example, near the beginning of the video, the girl and boy meet, but it turns out to be a dream. We made this scene black and white, and added an effect to make it 'lag' to clearly show the audeience it was a dream, without having to be told it was a dream.
17 - Rejected Footage
This is an example of an Outtake when filming.
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B5zNXpz1D3_nMGNmYjA2MTItMjZmNC00MGNhLWJkMDAtYTA2Y2Q0MzgyZTA1&sort=name&layout=list&num=50
We didn't use this shot, as it is too difficult to clearly see the screen of the phone.
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B5zNXpz1D3_nZmY2MGM3N2ItNDk1ZC00OGQwLTg3NGQtNDdiZjdlZTE5Nzdh&sort=name&layout=list&num=50
We didn't use this shot as the sun was in the shot and made it difficult to see.
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B5zNXpz1D3_nMTc0ZjVkOTctZDBhNC00Y2E3LTkxYzYtNzdkOGIzMzNiMDdm&sort=name&layout=list&num=50
We didn't use this shot as the light fell over during the shot.
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B5zNXpz1D3_nNDE3MzgxZjMtYzA1ZC00MWFiLWFiOTctZTNiN2Y4ZTY5M2Q3&sort=name&layout=list&num=50
We didn't use this shot as the camera was not set up correctly for being in the bright sun.
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B5zNXpz1D3_nYzNkYWQxYWUtOGRiNC00NzU2LTkyZTMtMGRkODYwNWJhMTFk&sort=name&layout=list&num=50
We didn't use this shot, just because there was no need for it in the end.
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B5zNXpz1D3_nM2I2NzRiZTktMGIyYS00NDQ5LWFiNzgtMWE1NDE3NmQwNDk0&sort=name&layout=list&num=50
We didn't use this shot, just because there was no need for it in the end. Also, the scene seemed very unnatural.
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B5zNXpz1D3_nOTllMDIwYTItMmVhZC00YzkzLTk4YzgtNWZkMzYwMjM0ZjEy&sort=name&layout=list&num=50
We didn't use this shot as the camera was all over the place...
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B5zNXpz1D3_nMTZlN2MzYzMtMjhlNy00ODZhLWJiMjctNGU0NjA5ZDdmZjZl&sort=name&layout=list&num=50
We didn't use this shot as the top of the Bass was blocking the Drummer.
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B5zNXpz1D3_nOWJjN2Y4YmMtZDE5YS00YzM4LTljMTgtZWQwMGQ3NGJlZWZj&sort=name&layout=list&num=50
We didn't use this shot as the drummer wasn't visable as the lighting wasn't set up correctly the 1st time we filmed.
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B5zNXpz1D3_nOGE0MmM0NmEtYjkzMy00ZTBiLTlhZjctMmU5ODNkZWQ4ZDVi&sort=name&layout=list&num=50
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B5zNXpz1D3_nMGNmYjA2MTItMjZmNC00MGNhLWJkMDAtYTA2Y2Q0MzgyZTA1&sort=name&layout=list&num=50
We didn't use this shot, as it is too difficult to clearly see the screen of the phone.
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B5zNXpz1D3_nZmY2MGM3N2ItNDk1ZC00OGQwLTg3NGQtNDdiZjdlZTE5Nzdh&sort=name&layout=list&num=50
We didn't use this shot as the sun was in the shot and made it difficult to see.
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B5zNXpz1D3_nMTc0ZjVkOTctZDBhNC00Y2E3LTkxYzYtNzdkOGIzMzNiMDdm&sort=name&layout=list&num=50
We didn't use this shot as the light fell over during the shot.
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B5zNXpz1D3_nNDE3MzgxZjMtYzA1ZC00MWFiLWFiOTctZTNiN2Y4ZTY5M2Q3&sort=name&layout=list&num=50
We didn't use this shot as the camera was not set up correctly for being in the bright sun.
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B5zNXpz1D3_nYzNkYWQxYWUtOGRiNC00NzU2LTkyZTMtMGRkODYwNWJhMTFk&sort=name&layout=list&num=50
We didn't use this shot, just because there was no need for it in the end.
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B5zNXpz1D3_nM2I2NzRiZTktMGIyYS00NDQ5LWFiNzgtMWE1NDE3NmQwNDk0&sort=name&layout=list&num=50
We didn't use this shot, just because there was no need for it in the end. Also, the scene seemed very unnatural.
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B5zNXpz1D3_nOTllMDIwYTItMmVhZC00YzkzLTk4YzgtNWZkMzYwMjM0ZjEy&sort=name&layout=list&num=50
We didn't use this shot as the camera was all over the place...
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B5zNXpz1D3_nMTZlN2MzYzMtMjhlNy00ODZhLWJiMjctNGU0NjA5ZDdmZjZl&sort=name&layout=list&num=50
We didn't use this shot as the top of the Bass was blocking the Drummer.
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B5zNXpz1D3_nOWJjN2Y4YmMtZDE5YS00YzM4LTljMTgtZWQwMGQ3NGJlZWZj&sort=name&layout=list&num=50
We didn't use this shot as the drummer wasn't visable as the lighting wasn't set up correctly the 1st time we filmed.
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B5zNXpz1D3_nOGE0MmM0NmEtYjkzMy00ZTBiLTlhZjctMmU5ODNkZWQ4ZDVi&sort=name&layout=list&num=50
15 - Digipack
Analysis of two Digipack covers
I've choosen to do an analysis of Green Day Digipacks as that is that band the music video is for.
The first Digipack I am analysing is 'Bullet In A Bible' by 'Green Day'.
The second Digipack I am analysing is 'Live In Berlin' by 'Green Day'.
The front cover is simple but effective. It clearly shows the band, so people will recognize it as a Green Day DVD. It also has the bands name and the title of the DVD above the band.
In the photo of the band, they are making eye contact with the camera which will grab the attention of the target audience. Also, the Frontman is pointing towards the camera, as if he is pointing to 'You'. The clothes they are wearing will also appeal to the target audience.
The title 'LIVE 8 BERLIN' is in Red, as is the Tie on the Frontman. The rest of the front cover (including the photo) is in black and white.
The spine is kept simple, with the name of the band, 'Green Day'. Along with the title of the DVD. It also has additional detail about the DVD saying the date of live performance 'ON 2005.07.02'
The back cover is also kept quite simple. It shows the bands name and the title of the DVD again. It then lists all the different songs that are included in the DVD.
There is a photo of the Frontman of the band on the back cover. This is also in black and white, to keep with the theme of the DVD.
Flat Plans
My Finished DigiPack
14 - Shooting Diaries
This is the link to the call sheet:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bdsoIw0MdKtCmoqqaWAReS2Z_DIefRJjWEMq68fciN8/edit?hl=en&authkey=CO391ZYI
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bdsoIw0MdKtCmoqqaWAReS2Z_DIefRJjWEMq68fciN8/edit?hl=en&authkey=CO391ZYI
13 - Shooting Schedule
Most of the scenes of our video will be filmed during our practical lessons on Tuesday and Friday. We will also be filming outside of lessons, during breaks and outside of college.
First week of shooting:
The first week will be dedicated to the filming of the band
We will get those shots done first, so then we can focus on shooting the rest of the video, the story, which is going to be more complicated and challenging.
Equipment:
For the band shots we will need the following for each band member:
Lead singer / Guitarist
Microphone, Microphone stand, Cables, Guitar, Guitar picks,
Amp (Head + Cab + Cables)
Bassist
Bass Guitar, Bass picks, Amp (Head + Cab + Cables)
Drummer
Drum kit (Kick + pedal, Snare, Floor tom, Rack tom, High Hat, 2 – 4 Cymbals)
Drum Seat, Drums Sticks
Locations:
Lewes College TV Studio - where the band performance will be shot.
A back up location will be the field behind the Southover building.
Corridors in Southover building/canteen or buttery/outside Cliffe and Southover building/Lewes town - this is where the girl and her friends/new boyfriend will be filmed
Marcus' bedroom: This will be where he wakes up in his bed after the dream, looking upset because he's alone. This is also where the
First week of shooting:
The first week will be dedicated to the filming of the band
We will get those shots done first, so then we can focus on shooting the rest of the video, the story, which is going to be more complicated and challenging.
Equipment:
For the band shots we will need the following for each band member:
Lead singer / Guitarist
Microphone, Microphone stand, Cables, Guitar, Guitar picks,
Amp (Head + Cab + Cables)
Bassist
Bass Guitar, Bass picks, Amp (Head + Cab + Cables)
Drummer
Drum kit (Kick + pedal, Snare, Floor tom, Rack tom, High Hat, 2 – 4 Cymbals)
Drum Seat, Drums Sticks
Locations:
Lewes College TV Studio - where the band performance will be shot.
A back up location will be the field behind the Southover building.
Corridors in Southover building/canteen or buttery/outside Cliffe and Southover building/Lewes town - this is where the girl and her friends/new boyfriend will be filmed
Marcus' bedroom: This will be where he wakes up in his bed after the dream, looking upset because he's alone. This is also where the
12 - Health and Safety
Health and safety risks:
We had to make sure wires were out the way so no-one would trip over them
Every time we booked a camera we had to fill in a booking form.
This way the college know who has which camera and when, so if anything got broken, they know why.
We also had to book the TV Studio where the band was filmed.
When filming in a road, or by a roadside, one of us would always being keeping an eye out for cars.
When we moved from location to location, we put all the equipment back into the box, folded he tripod up and move the equipment safely to the next location.Doing this means nothing would get broken between locations.
We had to make sure wires were out the way so no-one would trip over them
Every time we booked a camera we had to fill in a booking form.
This way the college know who has which camera and when, so if anything got broken, they know why.
We also had to book the TV Studio where the band was filmed.
When filming in a road, or by a roadside, one of us would always being keeping an eye out for cars.
When we moved from location to location, we put all the equipment back into the box, folded he tripod up and move the equipment safely to the next location.Doing this means nothing would get broken between locations.
10 - Mise-en-scene
LOCATIONS
BAND SHOTS
The shots where the band are playing won’t be set in the same places as where the story shots are taking place.
The band will be playing in a place that reflects the mood / emotion of the song.
The song is a sad / dark song, so the band will be playing in quite an empty area or dark place.
STORY SHOTS
The Opening and Final shot will be filmed in exactly the same place as each other. This will be just walking up a certain street.
The scenes of the Boy alone will be filmed in a Bedroom / House. The rooms will be dark and messy. There will be posters covering the bedroom walls. There will be used Cigarettes and empty bottles over the floor. In flashbacks of the Boy and Girl together in the Bedroom / House, the rooms will be brighter and tidy.
Some of the scenes are going to be filmed within college when the Girl meets her new boyfriend
Other scenes are going to be filmed in Lewes town or Brighton (by the pier or in town centre)
BAND SHOTS
The shots where the band are playing won’t be set in the same places as where the story shots are taking place.
The band will be playing in a place that reflects the mood / emotion of the song.
The song is a sad / dark song, so the band will be playing in quite an empty area or dark place.
STORY SHOTS
The Opening and Final shot will be filmed in exactly the same place as each other. This will be just walking up a certain street.
The scenes of the Boy alone will be filmed in a Bedroom / House. The rooms will be dark and messy. There will be posters covering the bedroom walls. There will be used Cigarettes and empty bottles over the floor. In flashbacks of the Boy and Girl together in the Bedroom / House, the rooms will be brighter and tidy.
Some of the scenes are going to be filmed within college when the Girl meets her new boyfriend
Other scenes are going to be filmed in Lewes town or Brighton (by the pier or in town centre)
Character Costumes
The Boy
Casual clothes: jeans, leather jacket or dark-coloured T-shirt, wearing make –up (eyeliner)
The boy in the “21 Guns” video is what our boy is to be based upon.
Casual clothes: jeans, leather jacket or dark-coloured T-shirt, wearing make –up (eyeliner)
The boy in the “21 Guns” video is what our boy is to be based upon.
The girl
Jeans, hoodie or top. Make-up. Maybe Sunglasses.
The girl in the “last of the American girls” video is what our girl is to be based upon.
Band Costume
The band in our music video will wear similar clothing to Green Day.
All 3 band members will be wearing black shirts and trousers, with 1 or 2 of them wearing either a White or Red tie.
Their hair will also be styled similar to Green Day. All band members will be wearing black eyeliner (as Green Day do).
We want the band to be as similar to Green Day as possible so it appeals to the target audience.
9 - Pitch
Video Presentation
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B_4bVkmSsWxZZTE3NDRmM2YtYzNjZi00MTJlLTgxNjUtY2EzNGYyZTk2Nzg2&sort=name&layout=list&num=50Powerpoint Presentation
8 - Initial Ideas
Our music video for ‘Whatshername’ by ‘Green Day’ will be a mix between Band Performance, and a Story acted out.
BAND PERFORMANCE
These shots will include all 3 band members and all their equipment:
Lead singer / Guitarist
Microphone, Microphone stand, Cables, Guitar, Guitar picks,
Amp (Head + Cab + Cables)
BAND PERFORMANCE
These shots will include all 3 band members and all their equipment:
Lead singer / Guitarist
Microphone, Microphone stand, Cables, Guitar, Guitar picks,
Amp (Head + Cab + Cables)
Bassist
Bass Guitar, Bass picks, Amp (Head + Cab + Cables)
Drummer
Drum kit (Kick + pedal, Snare, Floor tom, Rack tom, High Hat, 2 – 4 Cymbals)
Drum Seat, Drums Sticks
The band will be miming / playing along to certain parts of the song, which will be edited between different scenes of the Story.
Bass Guitar, Bass picks, Amp (Head + Cab + Cables)
Drummer
Drum kit (Kick + pedal, Snare, Floor tom, Rack tom, High Hat, 2 – 4 Cymbals)
Drum Seat, Drums Sticks
The band will be miming / playing along to certain parts of the song, which will be edited between different scenes of the Story.
CAST
BAND
Lead singer / Guitarist - Ben.E
Bassist - Shaun.T
Drummer - Sean Bartlett
CHARACTERS
Girl - Stanislava
Boy - Marcus
New boyfriend - TBC
Extras - Chantalle + others
STORY
The story is about a past relationship between a Boy and a Girl.
The first scene is where the Boy and Girl meet in the street and stop and talk together (happily), but then the clip will fade and it will then show the Boy lying in bed dreaming about meeting the Girl.(This fits the lyrics of: Thought I ran into you down on the street, Then it turned out to only be a dream)
The guy then wakes up alone in a double bed looking sad.
At some point in the video their will be flashbacks of the Boy and Girl together.
There will be some scenes where they are happy, and some scenes where their relationship starts to end. The flashbacks will also shown them actually breaking up, and her meeting a new Boyfriend.
(All flashbacks will be slightly discoloured / edited to clearly show they are flashbacks)
The scenes with the Boy that are set in the ‘Present’ will show the boy alone and upset / angry the girl has left him.
One scene will show the Boy looking at old photographs of him with the girl, and then getting upset / angry and burning the photographs.
(This fits the lyrics of: I made a point to burn all of the photographs)
The final scene will be similar to the opening scene but instead, when the boy bumps into the girl, she is with her new boyfriend and they both just ignore the boy and walk straight past him. The boy will then just stand there alone (facing towards the camera), while the girl and her new boyfriend walk off in the distance behind him.
Drummer - Sean Bartlett
CHARACTERS
Girl - Stanislava
Boy - Marcus
New boyfriend - TBC
Extras - Chantalle + others
STORY
The story is about a past relationship between a Boy and a Girl.
The first scene is where the Boy and Girl meet in the street and stop and talk together (happily), but then the clip will fade and it will then show the Boy lying in bed dreaming about meeting the Girl.(This fits the lyrics of: Thought I ran into you down on the street, Then it turned out to only be a dream)
The guy then wakes up alone in a double bed looking sad.
At some point in the video their will be flashbacks of the Boy and Girl together.
There will be some scenes where they are happy, and some scenes where their relationship starts to end. The flashbacks will also shown them actually breaking up, and her meeting a new Boyfriend.
(All flashbacks will be slightly discoloured / edited to clearly show they are flashbacks)
The scenes with the Boy that are set in the ‘Present’ will show the boy alone and upset / angry the girl has left him.
One scene will show the Boy looking at old photographs of him with the girl, and then getting upset / angry and burning the photographs.
(This fits the lyrics of: I made a point to burn all of the photographs)
The final scene will be similar to the opening scene but instead, when the boy bumps into the girl, she is with her new boyfriend and they both just ignore the boy and walk straight past him. The boy will then just stand there alone (facing towards the camera), while the girl and her new boyfriend walk off in the distance behind him.
7 - Copying an existing Video
Here are the notesI took in the lessons before coping an existing video:
Learnt how to use camera and tripod.
Artificial lighting inside creates a Blue tint.
Outside sun light creates a orange tint.
so White Balance is needed
WHITE BALANCE:
• AWB - Auto setting
• Outside - (Symbol of sun)
• Inside - (Symbol of a lightbulb)
• Manual Setting - (Looks like an envelope)
MANUAL EXPOSURE:
• Shutter speed - 1/12 (Slow shutter speed. Lets in less light. Creates a blur effect when moving) - 1/2000 (Fast shutter speed. Lets in more lights. Creates a sharper image)
• Aperture / iris - F STOPS: Brightness of image.
• Gain - ...
Shooting script:
Information about Shot Number, Shot Type, Description of Action, Cam Movement / Direction. Also to write down details about each Take of the shot.
For example:
• Take 1: Not so good. Head out of frame.
• Take 2: Good shot. In frame.
Clapperboard:
Has information about Shot Number and Take Number. Is held in-front of the camera before each Shot / Take. Some clap together, which is used to help Sync the sound with the video in the editing stages.
Here is the link to the Music Video we created:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jJVRcCdvyY&ob=av2e
Learnt how to use camera and tripod.
Artificial lighting inside creates a Blue tint.
Outside sun light creates a orange tint.
so White Balance is needed
WHITE BALANCE:
• AWB - Auto setting
• Outside - (Symbol of sun)
• Inside - (Symbol of a lightbulb)
• Manual Setting - (Looks like an envelope)
MANUAL EXPOSURE:
• Shutter speed - 1/12 (Slow shutter speed. Lets in less light. Creates a blur effect when moving) - 1/2000 (Fast shutter speed. Lets in more lights. Creates a sharper image)
• Aperture / iris - F STOPS: Brightness of image.
• Gain - ...
Shooting script:
Information about Shot Number, Shot Type, Description of Action, Cam Movement / Direction. Also to write down details about each Take of the shot.
For example:
• Take 1: Not so good. Head out of frame.
• Take 2: Good shot. In frame.
Clapperboard:
Has information about Shot Number and Take Number. Is held in-front of the camera before each Shot / Take. Some clap together, which is used to help Sync the sound with the video in the editing stages.
Here is the link to the Music Video we created:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jJVRcCdvyY&ob=av2e
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