Post-Production: Digital Technology

Due to practising with the software on the lip syncing exercise, I had a little bit of experience. However, as the storyboard was lost, we had to use the video to check, which delayed the editing.

I used key framing to fade the sources, which made it look more professional.

I also used the razor tool to cut the clip precisely.

I used the Clip speed/duration effect to alter the speed, as some clips were either too slow, or too fast.

Over the A2 course, I plan to learn more about the many other features on Adobe Premiere Pro for a more professional finish. I have yet to try any of the effects or transitions, and while easy to apply, are difficult to make them not look cheesy. I would also like to learn how to use the other tools, as many seem to do very little without knowing how to use them.

Production

I learnt that even with planning such as a storyboard and shooting script that shooting was hectic and difficult to control. Organising props was easy enough, as everyone shared duties, but getting the room to mirror the actual video took longer than expected.

We also had problems with everyone pitching different ideas, as well as minor issues such as people leaving the camera on or the directors appearing in shot, as seen in the image.

The monotony of doing several re shoots caused the shoot to drag on, which changed how I perceived film making. Any music video on TV has a high level of professionalism, but seemed easy to make. However, after the shoot, I have learned how repetitive it is.

To correct these issues, I would try and have a more concrete plan about how to shoot the video before the shoot, and also preparing the actors for their roles more.