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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.
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