Showing posts with label Production. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Production. Show all posts
Thursday, 2 February 2017
Tuesday, 17 January 2017
Wednesday, 21 December 2016
Friday, 16 December 2016
Editing Session #7
Date: 16/12/16
This session consisted of us adding the finish touches to our music video, such as ensuring that the cuts were in time and that there was no shaky shots. We did this by adding warp stabiliser, such as to the shot of the fish. We also added a rewind effect to the shot of the couple walking, as we felt that it would be more interesting with this included. Whilst one issue that we encountered was that the warp stabiliser occasionally did not work properly, we were able to fix this through editing such as slowing the shot down or replacing it altogether.
This session consisted of us adding the finish touches to our music video, such as ensuring that the cuts were in time and that there was no shaky shots. We did this by adding warp stabiliser, such as to the shot of the fish. We also added a rewind effect to the shot of the couple walking, as we felt that it would be more interesting with this included. Whilst one issue that we encountered was that the warp stabiliser occasionally did not work properly, we were able to fix this through editing such as slowing the shot down or replacing it altogether.
Editing Session #6
Date: 13/12/16
For this editing session, we focused on addressing the feedback that we were given in order to improve our music video. This included using warp stabilisation on shots, such as the close up of leaves, in order to make them less shaky. We also ensured that our rewind effect matches specific parts of the music. For example, the shot of Luca bowling. Finally, we removed the split screen from our music video, and replaced it with superimposition. This all went well, and we did not have any issues except for struggling to ensure the rewind effect was exactly on beat. However, this was quickly fixed.
For this editing session, we focused on addressing the feedback that we were given in order to improve our music video. This included using warp stabilisation on shots, such as the close up of leaves, in order to make them less shaky. We also ensured that our rewind effect matches specific parts of the music. For example, the shot of Luca bowling. Finally, we removed the split screen from our music video, and replaced it with superimposition. This all went well, and we did not have any issues except for struggling to ensure the rewind effect was exactly on beat. However, this was quickly fixed.
Wednesday, 14 December 2016
Sunday, 11 December 2016
Music Video - Second Draft
WWW: The superimposition and cross dissolves used in our music video looked good, and worked to help the video have a smoother transition between shots. This therefore made our music video looked more professional, and conventional for our genre of music.
EBI: We removed the split screen and fast eye movement close up, as these do not fit very well into our music video and instead make it appear disjointed and unrelated to the narrative at times.
Friday, 9 December 2016
Monday, 5 December 2016
Filming Session #10
Date: 4/12/16
Equipment: Camera
Location: Pets At Home
This was our last filming session, and only required one shot. This was a shot that involved Ciara and Luca standing together in front of the fish tanks, before Luca walks away, leaving Ciara by herself. This session went well as it was fairly easy to film, and was therefore quite quick as well. The only issue that we did come across is that, as we were in a store, we were not allowed to use a tripod to film. For this reason, the shot may be slightly shaky. We can try to fix it with warp stabiliser, and if this does not work we may have to leave the shot out.
Equipment: Camera
Location: Pets At Home
Editing Session #5
Date: 2/12/16
For our fifth editing session, we mainly focused on editing in special effects. This included shots such as the superimposition we used when Ciara is looking into the mirror, the split screen of Ciara and Luca, and the black and white filter over shots of Ciara alone. For the most part these all went very well, and turned out successfully. However, one issue that we had with this editing session is that it took a quite a while to complete these effects as we struggled with some of them. For example, when creating the superimposition, we found that editing this affected some of the shots after it, We therefore had to then fix the shots that had been moved and affected. However, once this was fixed we had no other issues.
For our fifth editing session, we mainly focused on editing in special effects. This included shots such as the superimposition we used when Ciara is looking into the mirror, the split screen of Ciara and Luca, and the black and white filter over shots of Ciara alone. For the most part these all went very well, and turned out successfully. However, one issue that we had with this editing session is that it took a quite a while to complete these effects as we struggled with some of them. For example, when creating the superimposition, we found that editing this affected some of the shots after it, We therefore had to then fix the shots that had been moved and affected. However, once this was fixed we had no other issues.
Wednesday, 30 November 2016
Saturday, 26 November 2016
Editing Session #4
Date: 25/11/2016
In this editing session, we added in our new shots and went back through old footage to find some shots that work well with our music video so far. This included adding in our new footage from Sutton Park, as well as some of the landscape shots from London, and other scenery shots such as of the trees. We also added in more of the reverse effects, such as on the carousel, and included a shot of the London streets with high speed, so that it showed the business of the London streets. We felt that this was a very successful editing session, as we got quite a large chunk of editing done and managed to fill some of the gaps in our music video. However, one issue that we encountered is that some of the shots that we filmed had Ciara lipsyncing along to lyrics that we already had shots of, and so we found that in editing some footage tended to overlap and we had to delete some. We therefore may re-film similar shots, but with Ciara lipsyncing a different lyric in the song.
In this editing session, we added in our new shots and went back through old footage to find some shots that work well with our music video so far. This included adding in our new footage from Sutton Park, as well as some of the landscape shots from London, and other scenery shots such as of the trees. We also added in more of the reverse effects, such as on the carousel, and included a shot of the London streets with high speed, so that it showed the business of the London streets. We felt that this was a very successful editing session, as we got quite a large chunk of editing done and managed to fill some of the gaps in our music video. However, one issue that we encountered is that some of the shots that we filmed had Ciara lipsyncing along to lyrics that we already had shots of, and so we found that in editing some footage tended to overlap and we had to delete some. We therefore may re-film similar shots, but with Ciara lipsyncing a different lyric in the song.Filming Session #9
Date: 24/11/2016
Location: Sutton Park
Equipment: Camera, Tripod, Fig Rig
For this session, we filmed some of the smaller shots needed for our music video, such as more close up shots of Ciara lipsyncing and a 360 shot of her standing in the park. We made sure to also film some shots which were more tightly framed, as this was mentioned on our feedback, as well as test out different angles for our shots. Lastly, we re-filmed the extreme close up of Ciara's mouth when she is lipsyncing, as we wanted to possibly use this shot instead of the old one due to the yellowish lighting in the old shot. This session went well, as it allowed us to gather more shots to help fill up the gaps we currently have in our music video, and incorporated different shot types for our video. However, one issue we had is that the 360 shot is quite shaky, but we will fix this by either re-filming or editing in post-production.
Location: Sutton Park
Equipment: Camera, Tripod, Fig Rig
For this session, we filmed some of the smaller shots needed for our music video, such as more close up shots of Ciara lipsyncing and a 360 shot of her standing in the park. We made sure to also film some shots which were more tightly framed, as this was mentioned on our feedback, as well as test out different angles for our shots. Lastly, we re-filmed the extreme close up of Ciara's mouth when she is lipsyncing, as we wanted to possibly use this shot instead of the old one due to the yellowish lighting in the old shot. This session went well, as it allowed us to gather more shots to help fill up the gaps we currently have in our music video, and incorporated different shot types for our video. However, one issue we had is that the 360 shot is quite shaky, but we will fix this by either re-filming or editing in post-production.
Tuesday, 22 November 2016
Editing Session #3
Date: 21/11/16
In our third editing session, we focused mainly on adding in our newest footage, in order to give us more of an idea as to what our music video will look like. This involved our footage from the park, such as the shot in which the artist and her boyfriend are laying on the grass together. However, once we had added in our new footage, we also began to add effects to some of the existing editing. One example is the close up shot of Ciara's shoes as she is walking, in which we had the footage play and then reverse slightly. We also did a similar shot with the footage of the artist and her boyfriend bowling. These effects worked to make the music video more interesting and unique to watch, and we were therefore very pleased with it. However, one issue that we encountered was simply that we still need to recover some of the footage we lost in London, so we will need to re-film for this.
In our third editing session, we focused mainly on adding in our newest footage, in order to give us more of an idea as to what our music video will look like. This involved our footage from the park, such as the shot in which the artist and her boyfriend are laying on the grass together. However, once we had added in our new footage, we also began to add effects to some of the existing editing. One example is the close up shot of Ciara's shoes as she is walking, in which we had the footage play and then reverse slightly. We also did a similar shot with the footage of the artist and her boyfriend bowling. These effects worked to make the music video more interesting and unique to watch, and we were therefore very pleased with it. However, one issue that we encountered was simply that we still need to recover some of the footage we lost in London, so we will need to re-film for this.
Monday, 21 November 2016
Filming Session #8
Date: 13/11/16
Location: Sutton Park
Equipment: Camera, Tripod
During this filming session we visited Sutton Park, where we re-filmed the park shots that we had lost in London. This included the wide shot of Luca lip syncing in the foreground, whilst Ciara is in the background, and their positions then switching. We also filmed shots of both Luca and Ciara individually, some of which they were lip syncing and others in which they were not. This filming session was successful in letting us re-film the park shots, although one issue is that we had originally planned to film more than just the park shots, but the weather meant that we did not have enough time as it got dark very quickly. We will therefore have to film another day, but we will ensure that we get the shots we missed done.
Filming Session #7
Date: 13/11/16
Location: Central London
Equipment: Camera, Fig Rig, Tripod
In this session we re-visited central London to finish filming the rest of our shots in the park, arcade and bowling alley. Whilst this session went well and we managed to film everything, the main issue is that our SD card was corrupted and as a result we have lost all of our footage of this session. This meant we had to film more shots on Ciara's iPhone, but if we are unable to recover the footage we will still need to re-film.
Filming Session #6
Location: Drama Room
Date: 11/11/16
Equipment: Tripod, LED light, Camera
For this filming session we filmed in the drama room. We once again used a LED light to create a silhouette shot as Ciara lip syncs, as the last time we filmed this scene the lighting was not bright enough and so her silhouette was not pronounced enough. For this reason, we used a brighter light this time and positioned it to highlight her much better. We are pleased with how this turned out, but one issue that we encountered was that we had no internet to play the song, and so we were unable to let Ciara lip sync along to it. This means that we are now having issues identifying what Ciara is lipsyncing in the shot, as no music is playing. We will therefore fix this by watching it more to try and identify it, and if we can't we'll re-shoot it.
Date: 11/11/16
Equipment: Tripod, LED light, Camera
For this filming session we filmed in the drama room. We once again used a LED light to create a silhouette shot as Ciara lip syncs, as the last time we filmed this scene the lighting was not bright enough and so her silhouette was not pronounced enough. For this reason, we used a brighter light this time and positioned it to highlight her much better. We are pleased with how this turned out, but one issue that we encountered was that we had no internet to play the song, and so we were unable to let Ciara lip sync along to it. This means that we are now having issues identifying what Ciara is lipsyncing in the shot, as no music is playing. We will therefore fix this by watching it more to try and identify it, and if we can't we'll re-shoot it.
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