My group and I just finished creating our storyboard. I am very excited to start filming our music video. After finishing our storyboard, my group and I decided we wanted to film the following weekend. After we decided on our plans, we talked about who will take the equipment. One of my group members walked up to the front to sign the equipment out. We checked out a camera and a tripod. My group and I made sure to put the filming equipment in the hands of a responsible individual within the group. We did this to avoid the equipment from being damaged or lost. We understood that if the equipment was damaged or lost, we could have to pay for what we would cause. As plans were made and our discussions were complete, we were prepared for the weekend to start filming our music video.
Once the weekend came around, we were all very excited. The evening before the weekend started, we were all in a group call. One of the group members had family plans last minute which was at the same time we scheduled to film. Because of this, we could not film over the weekend as planned. We decided that we are going to film over the one week break. This allows us to have better-structured plans with more organization. When we rescheduled our plans for filming, we made sure that all of us were free and no other plans would get in our way. In this process, we informed all of our parents and assured that no plans would get in the way of our filming plans. Once we developed a final plan for filming, I felt more organized because our plans were better structured the second time. First, we informed our parents to ensure that our plans wouldn’t be interrupted and then we planed the location and time.
Since my group and I were unable to film on the weekend we intended, I took this to my advantage. I decided to watch videos on camera features and basic knowledge about the camera I will be using just to refresh my memory before we start filming. I also watched videos on basic tripod knowledge and what I need to know before filming this music video. Watching these videos will make the filming process much faster and easier and I will be more prepared for when we start filming. When referring to my group, I decided to join a group call with my group members to discuss how we could improve our music video overall. We discussed cool ideas that we could create, using different angles and shots. During that same discussion, we talked about which props and costumes we could incorporate into our film. Deciding on the right props and costumes to use is crucial as they provide the mood and a more realistic effect on the film. Having logical props and costumes can create the difference between a realistic and well-structured film to an unrealistic and poorly structured film. Last but not least, during that call, I decided on which costume I was going to wear with the help of my group's advise as well as deciding on which props I will be providing for my group and myself.
Monday, November 25, 2019
Friday, November 22, 2019
Storyboard for music video
After finishing the commercial project, my group and I were eager to start on the music video. We brainstormed so many great ideas together that would make our music video creative and outstanding. We were so excited to begin putting all of our wonderful ideas together for this music video. After lots of thinking and planning we finally agreed what each scene would consist of and put it onto the storyboard paper. After we finished the storyboard we had to go back and determine what shots, camera angles, camera movements, costume, lighting, sounds, and editing techniques to use in each scene.
Firstly, we discussed the camera movements, angles, and shots we would use. We made sure to think of what would make the scene the best to ensure that each scene was as perfect as we had planned it would be. We chose to use high angles, long shots, close ups, two shots, and a point of view shot. The high angle would be used to show that someone has superiority or authority over someone in that scene. When using long shots in our scenes it will show a view of the person full body so that the audience can clearly see the full costume. Close ups will show just the actors face so that the audience can clearly make out what emotion that character is trying to show. The 2-shots will be used to show more than one actor and how they relate to the main message of the song which is meeting someone at a location. Lastly, we will use a point of view shot to show how the other actor will react to what the other actor is doing. For example, we will show how the man reacts in our music video to when the woman expresses her feelings towards him.
Secondly, we discussed costume, lighting, actors, makeup, props, and the setting. The costume throughout our music video will include very casual clothes like how any teenager would dress. The lighting of each scene will depend on what is being expressed in that specific scene. For example, in a scene where the character is heartbroken or is showing a flashback the lighting will be much darker to indicate sadness or a flashback. When the scene is happy or current time the lighting will be lighter and brighter to indicate happiness or current time. Some of the props we will use include sunglasses, hats, and beach equipment such as an umbrella and a surfboard. Lastly, the setting will take place on the beach. The beach makes a perfect setting for what the message in the song we chose portrays. We wanted to do the beach because it makes such a beautiful background and will contribute so much to our music video.
Thirdly, we discussed how we planned to edit all of our footage after we were done filming. We agreed on using cutaways, fade outs, fade ins, and flashbacks. We will use cutaways to show the main actor and then cut to the scene when she sees her significant other with someone else. This is an important scene because it contributes to the main theme and message of the music video. Next, we will use a fade out to end out the music video. It will go from all the actors in the film and face out to a black screen to signify the end of the music video. After this we will use fade in towards the beginning of the film to signify the start of the film. It will fade in from a black screen into the actors in the first scene. Lastly, we will use flashbacks to show the actor in the past thinking about this man that she used to love. This helps the audience have a better understanding of who the main actor has been thinking of in all of the scenes.
The final thing we discussed was the sounds we would use throughout the music video. The first sounds we will use is dialogue. We will use dialogue to show the female and male actor communicating about their current location. Next, we will use diegetic sounds from the sounds of the waves or the wind. These sounds will allow the scene to seem more realistic and natural. After this we will use non-diegetic sounds which include the music we will add in and any sounds effects to add suspense or allow the audience to understand what it going on. Next we will use the score which is the actual song that we will edit in to the background. The score is specific to the song location in album that Khalid released. Lastly, we will use ambient sounds to allow the audience to interpret the hype of that scene. For example, we will increase the beat of the song to show the audience that the scene is more exciting or something is about to happen
Firstly, we discussed the camera movements, angles, and shots we would use. We made sure to think of what would make the scene the best to ensure that each scene was as perfect as we had planned it would be. We chose to use high angles, long shots, close ups, two shots, and a point of view shot. The high angle would be used to show that someone has superiority or authority over someone in that scene. When using long shots in our scenes it will show a view of the person full body so that the audience can clearly see the full costume. Close ups will show just the actors face so that the audience can clearly make out what emotion that character is trying to show. The 2-shots will be used to show more than one actor and how they relate to the main message of the song which is meeting someone at a location. Lastly, we will use a point of view shot to show how the other actor will react to what the other actor is doing. For example, we will show how the man reacts in our music video to when the woman expresses her feelings towards him.
Secondly, we discussed costume, lighting, actors, makeup, props, and the setting. The costume throughout our music video will include very casual clothes like how any teenager would dress. The lighting of each scene will depend on what is being expressed in that specific scene. For example, in a scene where the character is heartbroken or is showing a flashback the lighting will be much darker to indicate sadness or a flashback. When the scene is happy or current time the lighting will be lighter and brighter to indicate happiness or current time. Some of the props we will use include sunglasses, hats, and beach equipment such as an umbrella and a surfboard. Lastly, the setting will take place on the beach. The beach makes a perfect setting for what the message in the song we chose portrays. We wanted to do the beach because it makes such a beautiful background and will contribute so much to our music video.
Thirdly, we discussed how we planned to edit all of our footage after we were done filming. We agreed on using cutaways, fade outs, fade ins, and flashbacks. We will use cutaways to show the main actor and then cut to the scene when she sees her significant other with someone else. This is an important scene because it contributes to the main theme and message of the music video. Next, we will use a fade out to end out the music video. It will go from all the actors in the film and face out to a black screen to signify the end of the music video. After this we will use fade in towards the beginning of the film to signify the start of the film. It will fade in from a black screen into the actors in the first scene. Lastly, we will use flashbacks to show the actor in the past thinking about this man that she used to love. This helps the audience have a better understanding of who the main actor has been thinking of in all of the scenes.
The final thing we discussed was the sounds we would use throughout the music video. The first sounds we will use is dialogue. We will use dialogue to show the female and male actor communicating about their current location. Next, we will use diegetic sounds from the sounds of the waves or the wind. These sounds will allow the scene to seem more realistic and natural. After this we will use non-diegetic sounds which include the music we will add in and any sounds effects to add suspense or allow the audience to understand what it going on. Next we will use the score which is the actual song that we will edit in to the background. The score is specific to the song location in album that Khalid released. Lastly, we will use ambient sounds to allow the audience to interpret the hype of that scene. For example, we will increase the beat of the song to show the audience that the scene is more exciting or something is about to happen
Monday, November 18, 2019
Introduction blog for music video
Location: As a group we collectively decided that we would film our music video at the beach near where we live. The beach makes a perfect scenery for the background with the sand and waves crashing in the background. Not only is the scenery beautiful but the waves, wind, and dialogue from people nearby create great diegetic sounds that can be used in the background of our music video. We chose the beach as our location because of how fun and cool the vibe always is. Everyone at the beach is always having fun or enjoying themselves and we wanted our music video to be fun and exciting for us and the audience. The beach always has such an amazing vibe and we wanted to ensure that we included this throughout our music video.
Health and Safety: Our health and safety along with the people around us is so tremendously important. We want to ensure that the environment we are filming in is very safe for everyone. We will be very cautious and will take some protective steps ahead of time to ensure that everything is safe and goes as planned. Firstly, while filming at the beach we will ask any lifeguards or workers on the beach if it is okay and safe to film in a particular location. We would not want to cause any danger to anyone around us, safety is extremely important to us. Secondly, we will also make sure to film on a public beach so that we are not trespassing on anyone’s private property. Finally, if we plan to go in the water for any reason we will have life vests with us and we will alert the life guards because our health and safety is our number one priority.
Props: Props are an essential part of any music video. They allow the scenes to come to life and reach the full potential that they can. Props also allow the audience to better interpret what is going on in that scene that the director wants them to understand. Some props that we will use include any type of beach equipment such as chairs, umbrellas, and surfboards and also sunglasses, hats, sweatshirts, and and cell phones. We will also used some advanced technology along with our camera, such as a drone and a GoPro. These props will allow us to make each and every scene look so realistic and really come to life for ourselves and the audience.
Costumes: Costumes are also very important to a film. They allow the audience to understand who the person is and what they might be feeling in that scene and throughout the music video. Costumes represent who that person is and what the directors of the music video portray that person to be. The costume in our music video is very casual and how a teenager would usually dress. The costume is nothing fancy, it’s very relaxing and chill clothing. The costume represents that persons interests and how they feel.
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Research to the new project
Throughout most of this school year, we have been working on our Gatorade commercial. We recently just finished our commercial last class. Since we just finished our commercial, we are starting our new project which I am incredibly excited for. We are creating an amazing music video of our choice. Music videos are a great way to express feelings, moods, and messages incorporated in the lyrics and the actual music. This music video will be created and directed by my group members and I. My group and I have to choose a song that is appropriate and interesting.
The day before class, we had to pick our song so when we got in class, we would be ready to work. In result of this, my group and I all talked the night before and decided on the song we want to use. We picked the song ”Location” by Khalid. We decided on Location because we can relate to the lyrics and the mood of the song. We also all love the song because it gives off a cool vibe. Location provides a deep and interesting message, making it easier to film and act alongside the music. My group members and I also love the genre of music that Khalid produces.
The genre of the song Location is contemporary R&B. Contemporary R&B combines rhythm, Pop, soul, hip-hop and electronica music. This is evident because of the use of instruments in the song. This includes bass and beats, and lots of keyboard. Khalid normally wears casual comfy clothes and his music videos. He does this so that his audience can relate to his songs and music videos. So instead of him wearing an outrageous bright outfit that no one wears on a regular day, he wears outfits,that any normal person would wear. In a lot of Khalids music videos the lighting is very dim which gives off a relaxing mood. Even if he is outside, they edit the lighting to make it look more dim to give off that relaxing vibe. When it comes to actors Khalid is normally the only person in the music video, and if he isn’t he is alongside a woman. The actors usually go along with the storyline, and play a big role in the message of the video. For make up, Khalid’s face normally is bland and has a little to no products. This is again to give across the relatable message, especially to most male listeners. For props Khalid normally uses regular things that you can see and find in every day life. This includes cars or phones. The props normally add to the storyline as well. And lastly, The setting is always a cool and empty place. He is normally the only person there, and the place is not crowded. And Khalid does this because he wants the audience to see him and his emotion. Khalid normally uses standard camera movements and angles because us he wants his videos to be calm and not exaggerated to again give off that relatable feel. The sounds and editing is also mainly basic and neutral, because he doesn’t want to add exaggeration.
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Editing The Commercial Part 2
After going through the frustration of trying to edit our blog last class, we finally found a solution. My teachers found extra laptops for the class to edit instead of the computers located in the classroom. My teachers were only capable to provide our class with thirteen laptops which weren’t enough for the whole class to work at once. Because of this situation, we had to take thirty-minute intervals. Half of the class would be provided with the thirteen computers and when the thirty minutes were up, the computers were given to the other half of the class so they could have time to edit. When the computers were given to the other half of the class, the group that already had time to edit got to work on their blogs. Even though not much time was given to edit, the class maintained productivity all period. Once my group and I had a laptop, we figured out what footage we wanted to include in our final commercial. We inserted the raw footage into pinnacle studios however it was a little slow and difficult to work with. We then decided to use I movie instead of pinnacle studios which fixed the problems that occurred.
After we decided we were going to edit our footage in iMovie, we had to save all of the footage to an iPhone. We had to wait so save all of the videos as it was a very large file. Once all the videos downloaded, we imported all of the raw footage into iMovie. When we first imported our footage, it was not in the order we preferred. Because of this, we rearranged the order of our footage to be in the order we wanted it to be. After we arranged our footage, we noticed that our video was way longer than the max time limit. Because of this, we cropped most of our videos to make the overall time around 30 seconds. After this, we searched for a video on the internet of the Gatorade logo for the ending of our commercial. We imported it to the very end of our footage. Once we imported it, we crop the video and other footage to make the commercial around 30 seconds again.
At this point, the editing process is almost done. There were only a couple of things that were missing which included music and transitions. The purpose of transitions is to make ur footage less choppy and more smooth. Music helps the audience connect to the mood and tone of the film. We included many transitions throughout our footage including fade-in, Fade-out, and jumping from a black screen. We also included a scene that maintained the slow-motion effect. When referring to background music, we imported very upbeat music and also very smooth and relaxing music. We also imported the sound of a heartbeat to show the result of adrenaline and fast exercise. The last sound we imported was the cheer of a crowd as it would sound like in a stadium. All of these sounds brought the whole theme and mood together to create a creative Gatorade commercial.
After we decided we were going to edit our footage in iMovie, we had to save all of the footage to an iPhone. We had to wait so save all of the videos as it was a very large file. Once all the videos downloaded, we imported all of the raw footage into iMovie. When we first imported our footage, it was not in the order we preferred. Because of this, we rearranged the order of our footage to be in the order we wanted it to be. After we arranged our footage, we noticed that our video was way longer than the max time limit. Because of this, we cropped most of our videos to make the overall time around 30 seconds. After this, we searched for a video on the internet of the Gatorade logo for the ending of our commercial. We imported it to the very end of our footage. Once we imported it, we crop the video and other footage to make the commercial around 30 seconds again.
At this point, the editing process is almost done. There were only a couple of things that were missing which included music and transitions. The purpose of transitions is to make ur footage less choppy and more smooth. Music helps the audience connect to the mood and tone of the film. We included many transitions throughout our footage including fade-in, Fade-out, and jumping from a black screen. We also included a scene that maintained the slow-motion effect. When referring to background music, we imported very upbeat music and also very smooth and relaxing music. We also imported the sound of a heartbeat to show the result of adrenaline and fast exercise. The last sound we imported was the cheer of a crowd as it would sound like in a stadium. All of these sounds brought the whole theme and mood together to create a creative Gatorade commercial.
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