Sunday, 25 March 2012
Saturday, 24 March 2012
Production Log: Week 8
In our final week of editing we cut in the extra footage that we shot in the Brick Lane area and synched the sound up with the singing in the video.
We realised that we needed to add a scene where that main character is on her own, we decided to use Brick Lane as the location to shoot this scene as the heavily graffitied walls and narrow roads would give our video a slightly less mainstream look. We took a variety of shots from different angles so that when it came to the editing stage we would be able to pick the best footage to be in the music video.
Once we had put the footage onto the Mac and started editing we had to decide which shots to keep and in which order to put them in, me and Shryia had some different ideas but after discussing them we came to a compromise that resulted in better more rounded video.
One of the difficulties we face was that in some of the shots it was quite hard matching the audio to Shryia singing in the video, this meant that we had to cut the shots in different places to where we had planned but it was necessary in order to get the lip synching to a good standard.
I feel that overall this project me and Shryia have worked well together, our difference in music tastes and artistic ideas has meant that our music video has a well rounded feel that uses some of the main points of mainstream music videos but has also incorporated a slight indie feel.
We realised that we needed to add a scene where that main character is on her own, we decided to use Brick Lane as the location to shoot this scene as the heavily graffitied walls and narrow roads would give our video a slightly less mainstream look. We took a variety of shots from different angles so that when it came to the editing stage we would be able to pick the best footage to be in the music video.
Once we had put the footage onto the Mac and started editing we had to decide which shots to keep and in which order to put them in, me and Shryia had some different ideas but after discussing them we came to a compromise that resulted in better more rounded video.
One of the difficulties we face was that in some of the shots it was quite hard matching the audio to Shryia singing in the video, this meant that we had to cut the shots in different places to where we had planned but it was necessary in order to get the lip synching to a good standard.
I feel that overall this project me and Shryia have worked well together, our difference in music tastes and artistic ideas has meant that our music video has a well rounded feel that uses some of the main points of mainstream music videos but has also incorporated a slight indie feel.
Production Log: Week 7
During this week me and my partner have continued to edit our video and have reshot the scene where Shryia is in the studio, and have begun planning the filming of an additional scene.
At this stage we have finished editing the the first verse of our music video, this has meant that we have had to review all of the footage that we shot in the park and place the best shots in an order that flows well and that the placing of the cuts matches the beat of the music. In the planning of the additional footage we have both agreed that we need footage of the main character on her own at the end of the song and we have chosen Brick Lane as the location. This decision has meant that we have had to reorder some of the existing footage so that the lip synching still works and we have to do a risk assessment for the new location and plan a day when we are both free to film.
The main challenge this week is that we have had to cut into our editing time to reshoot the studio scene, and although this was competed quicker than the original filming because we knew the exact shots we wanted it still took a total of one hour to film and then upload the footage which is an entire lesson.
We overcame this by again leaving the footage to finish uploading during break so that by our next lesson the footage was uploaded and ready to replace the shots we felt needed altering.
At this stage we have finished editing the the first verse of our music video, this has meant that we have had to review all of the footage that we shot in the park and place the best shots in an order that flows well and that the placing of the cuts matches the beat of the music. In the planning of the additional footage we have both agreed that we need footage of the main character on her own at the end of the song and we have chosen Brick Lane as the location. This decision has meant that we have had to reorder some of the existing footage so that the lip synching still works and we have to do a risk assessment for the new location and plan a day when we are both free to film.
The main challenge this week is that we have had to cut into our editing time to reshoot the studio scene, and although this was competed quicker than the original filming because we knew the exact shots we wanted it still took a total of one hour to film and then upload the footage which is an entire lesson.
We overcame this by again leaving the footage to finish uploading during break so that by our next lesson the footage was uploaded and ready to replace the shots we felt needed altering.
Production Log: Week 6
This week we uploaded all of our footage onto the Mac and began editing it into a music video, we started this process by reviewing the footage and selecting the best shots to use.
During the beginning of editing after we had separated the best shots we began to put them into an order that we felt would best match the feel of the song at that particular point, we also made a point of keeping all of the footage that we hadn't used in case we needed it to cut 2 shots together or if a shot that we had already selected could not be used for some reason.
The main difficulty that we faced this week was that because of the large amount of filing we had done it took a long time to upload our footage onto the Mac which meant that we had less time to edit. We had initially planned to edit on the newest version of iMovie but due to complications when uploading we were forced to use the slightly older iMove HD. in order to overcome this problem we left the footage to upload over lunch so that when it came time for our lesson the footage was already on the Mac and we could begin editing straight away.
Next week we are aiming to continue with the editing of our video with the possibility of reshooting some scenes which we feel need altering. At the current pace we should finish editing on time and have allowed ourselves enough time to reshoot again if required.
During the beginning of editing after we had separated the best shots we began to put them into an order that we felt would best match the feel of the song at that particular point, we also made a point of keeping all of the footage that we hadn't used in case we needed it to cut 2 shots together or if a shot that we had already selected could not be used for some reason.
The main difficulty that we faced this week was that because of the large amount of filing we had done it took a long time to upload our footage onto the Mac which meant that we had less time to edit. We had initially planned to edit on the newest version of iMovie but due to complications when uploading we were forced to use the slightly older iMove HD. in order to overcome this problem we left the footage to upload over lunch so that when it came time for our lesson the footage was already on the Mac and we could begin editing straight away.
Tuesday, 21 February 2012
Production Log: Week 5
This week me and Shriya filmed the majority of our music video in the park, bar and house locations. This meant that we had to get in contact with each other regularly in order to arrange places to meet and when to film.
One of the main challenges we faced this week was that we didn't get a reply from the Costa in Romford meaning we had to make arrangements to film at another location, we chose a small bar in Gants Hill called Sidney's. Also we had some difficulty in finding time when both us and our cast were all free. This required a lot of rushed planning in order to ensure that we had all cast and crew available.
According to Production Schedule we have caught up and are now on target to finish on time, this is predicated on there being no more large disruptions during the editing stage. If all goes to plan we should have completed some of the editing this week.
One of the main challenges we faced this week was that we didn't get a reply from the Costa in Romford meaning we had to make arrangements to film at another location, we chose a small bar in Gants Hill called Sidney's. Also we had some difficulty in finding time when both us and our cast were all free. This required a lot of rushed planning in order to ensure that we had all cast and crew available.
According to Production Schedule we have caught up and are now on target to finish on time, this is predicated on there being no more large disruptions during the editing stage. If all goes to plan we should have completed some of the editing this week.
Production Log: Week 4
This week me and Shriya finished off the planning stage and started filming our music video, the first scene that we shot was of the artist in a music studio singing into a mic. We shot this from a variety of different angles so that we would be able to cut sections of this film into the music video where ever we think necessary.
One of the only problems whilst filming this was that on the first day of filming there was a power cut and so we had to abandon filming resulting in a days filming lost. We overcame this challenge by arranging to film in the studio the next day after the power difficulties had been fixed. Another challenge we faced was trying to get the angles that we wanted for the shots, this required both me and Shriya to think of a viable solution. We were able to work though this problem and get all of the different angles and heights that we wanted.
According to our Production Schedule we were slightly behind but by using the days that we had allocated for such delays we were able to catch up and are now in line with the targets that we set ourselves in the schedule.
For next week we are going to continue filming the different locations and we have also allowed some days for extra filming if we run into any more difficulties during filming on those days.
One of the only problems whilst filming this was that on the first day of filming there was a power cut and so we had to abandon filming resulting in a days filming lost. We overcame this challenge by arranging to film in the studio the next day after the power difficulties had been fixed. Another challenge we faced was trying to get the angles that we wanted for the shots, this required both me and Shriya to think of a viable solution. We were able to work though this problem and get all of the different angles and heights that we wanted.
According to our Production Schedule we were slightly behind but by using the days that we had allocated for such delays we were able to catch up and are now in line with the targets that we set ourselves in the schedule.
For next week we are going to continue filming the different locations and we have also allowed some days for extra filming if we run into any more difficulties during filming on those days.
Production Log: Week 3
During this week me and my partner were able to finish sending off requests for permission to film in our desired locations and finished off some amendments to our shooting script.
This week me and Shriya finished all of the pre-production planning by dividing the work up between the two of us and then coming together at the end and putting our individual work together such as the Call Sheets, Shooting Script and Production Schedule.
One of the difficulties that we faced was finding time when we were both free so that we could catch up with the work that the other had done. This meant that there were some times when one of us would have to wait for the other to finish a piece of work or would have to spend time putting our collaborative work together into one final piece.
We overcame these problems by setting times where we would meet up and plan the work that each of us would need to finish and by using our time in lessons to work together on some of the larger pieces of work.
Next week we hope to begin filming now that the planning stage of our work is complete.
This week me and Shriya finished all of the pre-production planning by dividing the work up between the two of us and then coming together at the end and putting our individual work together such as the Call Sheets, Shooting Script and Production Schedule.
One of the difficulties that we faced was finding time when we were both free so that we could catch up with the work that the other had done. This meant that there were some times when one of us would have to wait for the other to finish a piece of work or would have to spend time putting our collaborative work together into one final piece.
We overcame these problems by setting times where we would meet up and plan the work that each of us would need to finish and by using our time in lessons to work together on some of the larger pieces of work.
Next week we hope to begin filming now that the planning stage of our work is complete.
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