Friday, July 23, 2010
Evaluation
1. What do you think you learnt from Monday's workshop? You could discuss anything you like - technical, performance, production process, directing, the various roles, specific skills - anything you think is relevant.
The workshop helped me to develop my understanding of the number of roles involved during the production of a music video. The number of people on set at once was far more than I'd expected. For me, it was interesting to see the relation between the director and the assistant director and how they decide what to do. I worked as a cable basher and runner during the shoot when I wasn't on screen which allowed me to see the filming through the eyes of the crew, which I enjoyed a lot. The performance aspect of the shoot was also fun. All of tehse will be helpful in the real project.
2. For you, what was the best bit of the day and why?
I thoroughly enjoyed working with the crew during the filming in the gym since it allowed me to use the monitor to see what happened on screen and decide for myself what I would change were I the director (for example the lighting, framing and arrangement of people).
3. Are you pleased with your edit? Is it how you expected it to look? Identify the successes and failures of your edited version. In hindsight, what would you do differently at the production stage?
I am pleased with the edit since I believe the shots used and the overall piece are similar to that of the original video. However, it is annoying that some of the shots have continuity errors or simply were unadaptable when editing the match-on-action or trying to match the original video in terms of the duration of each shot.
4. Have the lip sync tasks benefitted you in any way?
The lipsynchs have helped me to understand what needs to be done during our actual shoot and how characters can project themselves when on camera. Editing the pieces has also been fun and useful because I can now see how to adapt if part of a particular shot isn't good and choosing on which shots to use in this situation. Oh, its also been helpful in demonstrating how important it is to learn the words...
5. How do you think the work you have completed for the preliminary tasks will impact on your real music video project?
I think that the prelim tasks will help me in all aspects from shooting to post production and editing. Since I didn't storyboard for either lipsynch much, I am yet to learn about this part of the planning process but so far it has been a real insight.
The workshop helped me to develop my understanding of the number of roles involved during the production of a music video. The number of people on set at once was far more than I'd expected. For me, it was interesting to see the relation between the director and the assistant director and how they decide what to do. I worked as a cable basher and runner during the shoot when I wasn't on screen which allowed me to see the filming through the eyes of the crew, which I enjoyed a lot. The performance aspect of the shoot was also fun. All of tehse will be helpful in the real project.
2. For you, what was the best bit of the day and why?
I thoroughly enjoyed working with the crew during the filming in the gym since it allowed me to use the monitor to see what happened on screen and decide for myself what I would change were I the director (for example the lighting, framing and arrangement of people).
3. Are you pleased with your edit? Is it how you expected it to look? Identify the successes and failures of your edited version. In hindsight, what would you do differently at the production stage?
I am pleased with the edit since I believe the shots used and the overall piece are similar to that of the original video. However, it is annoying that some of the shots have continuity errors or simply were unadaptable when editing the match-on-action or trying to match the original video in terms of the duration of each shot.
4. Have the lip sync tasks benefitted you in any way?
The lipsynchs have helped me to understand what needs to be done during our actual shoot and how characters can project themselves when on camera. Editing the pieces has also been fun and useful because I can now see how to adapt if part of a particular shot isn't good and choosing on which shots to use in this situation. Oh, its also been helpful in demonstrating how important it is to learn the words...
5. How do you think the work you have completed for the preliminary tasks will impact on your real music video project?
I think that the prelim tasks will help me in all aspects from shooting to post production and editing. Since I didn't storyboard for either lipsynch much, I am yet to learn about this part of the planning process but so far it has been a real insight.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Reason for 'Fire'
The setting makes the video seem like a western film. The opening quote is very atmospheric and sets the scene; the audience knows that something important is about to happen. This works well with the shots of everybody involved in the incident getting ready.
As the second verse begins, the men begin to walk purposefully. The impact of the chorus is enhanced by the robbers entering the bank from all sides and beginning the heist. However, the start of the third verse at 1:47 shows that the robbery hasn’t happened yet and that that the main character/singer is imagining the series of events in his head. I also like the way that another one of the team walks past him with the getaway van to demonstrate that this has been planned and more like a western/heist film
The use of guitars as guns adds the twist of it being a band and reminds the audience of the importance of music, as does the fact that the men have stolen sheet music, which enhances the idea of a world where music is the most precious thing and is kept in vaults.
The use of the synth solo during the montage allows the audience to see what has happened without having to focus too much on the lyrics.
The death of three of the getaway team at 3:27 tells the audience that the job has gone horribly wrong (in the singer’s mind).
I also like the parody of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid at the end.
As the second verse begins, the men begin to walk purposefully. The impact of the chorus is enhanced by the robbers entering the bank from all sides and beginning the heist. However, the start of the third verse at 1:47 shows that the robbery hasn’t happened yet and that that the main character/singer is imagining the series of events in his head. I also like the way that another one of the team walks past him with the getaway van to demonstrate that this has been planned and more like a western/heist film
The use of guitars as guns adds the twist of it being a band and reminds the audience of the importance of music, as does the fact that the men have stolen sheet music, which enhances the idea of a world where music is the most precious thing and is kept in vaults.
The use of the synth solo during the montage allows the audience to see what has happened without having to focus too much on the lyrics.
The death of three of the getaway team at 3:27 tells the audience that the job has gone horribly wrong (in the singer’s mind).
I also like the parody of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid at the end.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
What I've learnt so far
I've learnt about the way in which music videos are filmed i.e. from all different angles as well as different framing tricks (for example with stunt doubles).
I've also learnt about the budget that most music videos are made on and how long they usually take to film.
I've also learnt about the budget that most music videos are made on and how long they usually take to film.
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