My blog is now complete and ready for assessment.
Research and planning runs from October 2010 to January 2011
Production runs through February 2010
Tuesday, 8 March 2011
Friday, 11 February 2011
Wednesday, 19 January 2011
Research & Planning: Steadicam
For our music video, the main video technique desired is the use of a steadicam. This isn't feasible with the budget and the time we have for filming. I researched steadicam techniques on the internet and specifically Youtube to see if there is an effective way of doing this without the hassle of hiring a real steadicam.
This is the best I have found and it seems to be a good way of filming. I will try this when filming tomorrow morning. If this fails I will go back to using the camera on top of a plank of wood held at a good height. That tip was given from my class teacher and has apparently been effective in the past.
This is the best I have found and it seems to be a good way of filming. I will try this when filming tomorrow morning. If this fails I will go back to using the camera on top of a plank of wood held at a good height. That tip was given from my class teacher and has apparently been effective in the past.
Saturday, 8 January 2011
Research & Planning: Storyboard
This storyboard is the story of the first half minute (37 seconds) of the music video. It is quite simple in essence and will be repeated and shortened a few times throughout the video.
The style of filming I am aiming to use is the effect given from using a Steadicam, I think its a very 'indie' style of filming and can be seen in many different videos, especially low budget and independent films.
Thursday, 6 January 2011
Research & Planning: Locations
The main location used in my music video is an area by the river Severn and Worcester racecourse. It's a very grassy area with lots of trees and a small walkway next to the river with benches looking outwards.
It is usually very empty with a few dog-walkers using the trail each day. This makes it ideal to use and will give us freedom of space with the benches.
The area is only about a 5 minute walk from the other areas we are filming in, e.g. my house. As the area is very secluded, away from traffic or noise or disturbances I think it will work well with the isolation of the character. Hopefully creating sympathy.
At the moment, the plan is to use my own bedroom for the morning scenes in the video. This may be a slight problem as it is being decorated currently, so depending on how long it takes, this may need to be reconsidered. My bathroom is also appearing on the video and is fine to be used.
I have been on the Pitchcroft Racecourse website and there are no fixtures or events until May 2011, this is good news as there will be no disturbances on this front.
It is usually very empty with a few dog-walkers using the trail each day. This makes it ideal to use and will give us freedom of space with the benches.
The area is only about a 5 minute walk from the other areas we are filming in, e.g. my house. As the area is very secluded, away from traffic or noise or disturbances I think it will work well with the isolation of the character. Hopefully creating sympathy.
At the moment, the plan is to use my own bedroom for the morning scenes in the video. This may be a slight problem as it is being decorated currently, so depending on how long it takes, this may need to be reconsidered. My bathroom is also appearing on the video and is fine to be used.
I have been on the Pitchcroft Racecourse website and there are no fixtures or events until May 2011, this is good news as there will be no disturbances on this front.
Monday, 27 December 2010
Research & Planning: Time Management
As I am still planning the details of my music video, this time management plan is a work in progress and I will be changing it before the filming process begins.
13/01/11 = Planning & Organisation completed and blog updated fully ready for production.
14/01/11 = Meet cast to talk about work and show ideas more in depth than previously. Choose clothing and locations.
15/01/11 = Visit locations to double check they are suitable for the video. Last minute changes will be updated here.
17/01/11 = Filming: Opening scenes, bedroom/ in house scenes.
20/01/11 = Walking towards bench in video x 4. Different clothes to represent different days etc.
23/01/11 = Scenes involving girl. 4 different clothes changes to represent different days.
24/01/11 = Start editing.
3/02/11 = Finish Editing.
4/02/11 = Show to a focus group and get feedback on the video. Make any changes if necessary.
I do have hope that this will be a successful plan and along the timeline I will be referring back to this plan to see whether it has been a realistic plan for myself.
13/01/11 = Planning & Organisation completed and blog updated fully ready for production.
14/01/11 = Meet cast to talk about work and show ideas more in depth than previously. Choose clothing and locations.
15/01/11 = Visit locations to double check they are suitable for the video. Last minute changes will be updated here.
17/01/11 = Filming: Opening scenes, bedroom/ in house scenes.
20/01/11 = Walking towards bench in video x 4. Different clothes to represent different days etc.
23/01/11 = Scenes involving girl. 4 different clothes changes to represent different days.
24/01/11 = Start editing.
3/02/11 = Finish Editing.
4/02/11 = Show to a focus group and get feedback on the video. Make any changes if necessary.
I do have hope that this will be a successful plan and along the timeline I will be referring back to this plan to see whether it has been a realistic plan for myself.
Friday, 17 December 2010
Final Print Work - Digipak & Advert
I am very pleased with the way this Digipak has turned out, I think it is aesthetically pleasing and contains all the relevant information needed to look professional.
To me, this album poster looks quite a lot like an independent movie poster, this isn't a bad thing as I think it creates recognition within the genre I am aiming at. Being similar to other interests of my target audience is useful to the promotion of the CD.
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