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.

Production: Digital Technology

I had some knowledge of the using the cameras from my Film studies course, and my use of the camera in both the music video and lip sync exercise was limited. I did however learn more about the way the tape records, and how sometimes the tape would not record straight away, or it would be left running. Another problem was the camera would occasionally change its focus by itself, like seen in the image.

Over the next year, I hope to be able to use more of the cameras features, such as the focusing and zooming options.

Research and Planning

Our first task was to practise lip syncing by singing Bonnie Tyler's "Total Eclipse of the heart". The other task I will be discussing was to recreate the Busted music video "What I go to school for", shot for shot. This was mainly to practise editing and to help build more experience in planning shoots.

Lip Sync practise: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4CmrPgwRYU

Busted Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHJKIx3d0Z8&feature=channel

A storyboard was the most helpful, as it provided both visual aid, but mainly had the technical aspect, such as length of each shot, shot type etc. However, I think the storyboard needed more detail, as the group had to keep checking the actual video as opposed to using the storyboard. The shooting script was also lacking. I think this is mainly due to lack of experience though. Also, someone discarded our shooting script prior to editing, which could of helped the ordering of the shots.

Over the next year, I expect to be using more detailed storyboards and shooting scripts, as I will need to be in more control over actors. I will also have to plan everything from technology used like cameras to items for props.