Post Production #6

In this session, we inserted footage from our previous filming session and focussed on more technical editing techniques. For example, we constructed the superimposition shot by using these shots:

To create the superimposition of these shots, we cut and aligned each clip to match the timing of the lyrics with the song. We then layered the clips on top of one another, then adjusted the opacity of both in order to get the best effect.

 Split screen shot:

To create the split screen with these shots, we cut and aligned them to the song and layer them, then double click on the first clip in the preview window to scale it and crop it to reveal the second clip which we repeated the prior step to get each clip evenly on either side of the screen to get the best result.

Zoom in and play photo into the video:

To create this effect, we took a photo of the artists before we filmed the clip so the effect would look as though the photo and video run smoothly as they would be in the same positions and the lighting would be the same. We then filmed an over the shoulder shot of the female artist looking at the photo which will edit into the clip. To edit this together we first used the over the shoulder shot clip and inserted a keyframe at the beginning and at the end, for scale and rotation at effect control. We then adjusted the rotation and scale so the clip would zoom in and angle the photo horizontally in order for the photo to align with the video clip that would follow.


Disappearing artist:

To  create this effect we filmed the artists standing next to each other and, after a short while, the male artist moves out of the frame and the female artist remains still. This is so that when the male artist moves out of frame is cut out, the transition is smooth and gives the effect he is just disappearing. We also added a black and white filter to the section when the artist is left on her own, to fit with the rest of the clips when she is alone. To make the transition smooth, we added a cross dissolve so the male artist would decreasingly fade out and the black and white effect would slowly increase.


We feel this editing session went well as we used more technical effects to make the video unique and visually interesting. However, there were some gaps so we need to film more footage and continue to experiment with technical effects and camera shots and angles.

Filming Session #9 (28/11/2016)

In this session, we went back to Sutton High Street to film the coffee shop shots, lip syncing shots for superimposition and split-screen, our ending shot of the artists walking in different directions and some shots we thought would work well such as the artists standing together and then in post make the male artist fade out to leave the female artist on her own.

For this shot, we set the camera on a fig rig and placed in on a chair in order to get a stable shot without a tripod as we were not allowed to use one at this location, so we used our initiative to get as steady of a shot as possible.

This shot will be used as part of our split-screen of the artists lip syncing at different locations. We have decided to film one side during the day and the other in the evening so they are contrasting.

These shots were taken for our superimposition shot in our video. We ensured the artists sat in similar places in order to get the greatest impact from when we edited them together in post.

This is the final shot of our video when the artists walk in opposite directions. Our original location for this shot was a park, however, we feel we had a lot of shots in a park location and that this long passage would work well. This footage will be unique as it is quite a long take, although occurring at the end of the video, long takes are not typically used in music videos.

These are shots we took in order to then create the effect the male artist fades out and leaves the female artist in shot. To achieve this we kept the camera in the same position and after the male artist was in frame for a few seconds, they moved aside with the female artist staying in the same position so that it appeared that she male would fade out with him next to her but would appear as one continuous shot. This shot is unique as it involves removing an artist from the music video at that moment in time which is different as most music videos which feature the artist(s) are shown on camera at all times , whereas ours goes against that.

We shot these extreme close ups of the artists eyes in order to create a 'speedy eyes' effect when we would speed up the clip so the eyes would move faster. These shots are unique as this effect is not typically seen in an indie pop music video and if the artist(s) is/are on camera, they are usually not shot at such a close distance.

Post Production #5

In this editing session, we added some footage from our previous filming session and used the best clips that would fit in with our sequence. We added some footage from our first filming session in London as we had not incorporated as much as we could, we also added some more reverse effect and inserted a black and white filter to the footage of the artist on her own to some of this footage. We feel this session went well as we came up with some creative and different ways to make our footage unique and work well with the song.

Filming Session #8 (24/11/2016)

In this filming session, we went back to the park to get some more creative shots of the artist on her own. We feel this session went well as we came up with some creative shots to use for our final piece. For our next filming session, we plan to continue to use various creative shots and make sure the camera is steady.

This is a 360-degree shot of the artist using the camera and a hand-held rig to try and keep the movement as smooth as possible. The result was a little shaky but is still effective as it is a different shot to others in our video. This shot is unique as it is not often seen during a music video and is likely to only occur once, therefore adds diversity to the overall effect of the video.

This is an over-the-shoulder shot of the artist looking at a photo of her and the ex-boyfriend when they went bowling. This shot will be used for a zoom-in effect where the picture will be zoomed in on and a clip will play from the image.

This is a close up of the artist with half of their face in the frame. This shot will be used for a speedy-eyes effect where we will speed up the clip so their eyes look as though they are moving faster than they actually are.

This is a tight profile shot of the artist's lip-syncing to the song. We feel this shot went well as it is different to our other shots and feel the framing has worked well.

Post Production #4

In this editing session, we placed on the mobile footage of the bowling from when we went to London the second time. We also added more reversal effect to this footage to fit in with the rest of what we had done prior. This session went well as we stuck to the animatic and added more effects. To improve for next time we should experiment with more effects and cut to off beats of the song to make it more interesting.

To create this reverse effect:

1) Import footage and place in timeline

2) Use the razor tool to cut where you want the reverse effect to start and end

3) Delete footage that follows on from the end of where you decided when the reverse effect ends

4) Duplicate the clip you have decided to reverse and place after

5) Right click on the middle section of your sequence and click on "Speed/Duration"

6) From here, tick the "Reverse Speed" box the "OK"

7) From the start of the clip you have reversed, drag backwards towards the first clip, they will both appear in the preview window with where they start, match the numbers so when the clip reverses, it is aligned with the forward clip.

8) Do the same with the other end of the reverse clip and drag it forward towards the start of the  last clip and match the start and end, like previously.

Completed reverse effect:

                                            

Music Video First Draft

This is our first draft for our music video, the things we feel went well are the lighting effects for the silhouette and blue wave shots as they are dramatic. This will target our audience as it is different and has a cool aesthetic to suit our genre.

We also feel the experimental shots such as when we used half of the artists' faces on either side of the screen and when we did a back to back shot without their faces in as it suits the feel the song has and adds mystery to the artists. They are also quite different from most types of shots used in music videos which create a dynamic in images.





We also added a reverse effect on some of the clips, such as when the artists are walking and bowling, we plan to continue to use this effect throughout as it suits the tone of the song and genre.

We have used a variety of different locations and plan to film in more as this will create more dynamics in our visuals and so the target will not get bored of the video.


To improve on our video we could add more technical effects to make it more interesting for the audience to watch, such as changing the colour effects and the zoom effect we had planned. We could also do some research into effects that we could use. From this first draft, we still do not have all of the footage so we will film the locations we have not been to yet. To make it more interesting we could also cut our clips to the off-beat of the song in order to have a variety in when our clips are brought into the video. Also to improve, we could come up with some more creative shot types and angles in order to make it unique and more interesting for the viewers to watch.

Post Production #3

In this editing session, we placed more of the lip syncing footage we had filmed prior and placed any other footage we had already shot. We added some editing effects such as clip reversal as we feel it would suit the song due to the slow pace and back and forth sound effects in the background of the song. We kept referring back to the animatic to be accurate to our plan and discussing what we still needed to do. To improve for next time, we could be more experimental with editing techniques to make the piece interesting and unique.

Filming Session #7 (18/11/2016)

In this session, we went to the park to film more lip synching shots and shots with the other artist involved. Things that went well in this session was that we experimented with various different types of shots and angles to make them interesting, we also kept referring back to our animatic in order for our final video to reflect our initial idea. However, what did not go as well in this session is that we were due to film the two artists at a claw machine in the high street, due to the corruption of our footage during our filming session in London, but the machine was not there so we will need to plan to do these shots at a different location.

This shot is for part of a split screen shot we will create in post. However, we feel it went well as a single shot as the lighting is clear and is framed as a mid shot with a blurred out background which creates a hazy effect.

This shot was experimental as we were not sure how it was going to work out as it is not a conventional shot used in music videos. We feel as though it worked as the lighting is clear on the artists' faces and they are clearly identifiable. This shot is unique as it is unusual to use either side of the frame for what the audience is supposed to look at.

Post Production #2

In this editing session we continued to place lip syncing clips to our video and some of our other footage. We followed our animatic as much as we could with what footage we have so far, we replaced the high street shots with footage we filmed in London as we did not plan to do that but our footage from when we filmed there looks good and in a nicer environment than the high street would have been. To improve for next time, we could pay attention to detail and make sure we watch all of our footage in order to select the best clips for our final video.

Post Production #1

In this editing session we put on our song and some lip synching shots. Although we did no have much lip synching footage, we made a start to our video. Whilst doing this we also looked back at some of the other footage we had shot and decided what needed to be re-shot and what we still have left to do.



                 

Filming Session #6 (13/11/2016)

In this session we went back to London as the shots were shaky before, we also applied our 'vlog' style so the camera is deliberately shaky but in order to appear like a video diary of their relationship. We also took a fig rig and tripod to make sure the camera was steady for tracking and static shots. We tried various framing in order to get a variety of shots and so we had enough footage to select the best clips for the final video. However, what did not go well in this session is that our SD card resulted in corruption so the arcade shots we filmed that day were lost. But we filmed some of the bowling shots on a phone to have a vlog effect. We have planned to film the two artists at a claw machine in Sutton high street to give the effect of an arcade.

This shot was filmed using a fig rig to film a steady tracking shot of the two artists walking. We feel it want well as the lighting is neutral and the artists are framed with headroom and followed thorugh on their journey.

This shot is one as part of our 'vlog' style shots with the artist holding out her arm with the camera looking at them. These shots are deliberately shaky to show that the artist is holding it and to look like their filmed memories. We feel this shot went well as it appears in the 'vlog' format and shows the memories they would have had. This made our footage unique as it is a different style, not often seen in music videos.

Star Image Audience Feedback

We sent a survey to people in our target audience of males and females aged 16 to 25 to answer a questionnaire about out star image by providing visuals such as the various costumes the artists will wear and a short video clip of the artist in our music video with a part of the song playing over the top.

Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/KFB3HCT

 

Location Permissions

Empire Cinema:

Sutton Green and Sutton Common Park:

Sea Life Aquarium:

Namco Funscape:

Filming Session #5 (11/11/2016)

In this session we re-filmed the silhouette and wave shots to improve from last time by trying different angles and intensities of light to get the best effect. We also filmed out shots of the swing set in the park, bench, sofa, walking and windowsill shots. I think the things that went well during this session is that we got done what we had planned and although we filmed a lot of various shots, we made sure we took our time with each one and experimented with different angles to get more creative shots. In order to make these shots unique, we experimented with the various angles and ways we could present the footage.

We also re-filmed the silhouette and wave projector shots to improve from last time. This time, we used more experimentation in order to get the desired lighting effect. For the wave shot, we used the projector on one side of the artist and an LED light with a blue filter on the other side to eliminate the shadows, but it had a low setting in order for it not to over-expose the projector which would mean it would not be visible anymore. For the silhouette shot, we used an LED light with a clear filter and at full brightness in order for the light to surround the artist so the silhouette is dramatic and clear to the audience.