Editing Video Footage...-Justine

Since our first two shoots we have gone on to transfer specific shots on to the editing suite. Through the process of capturing our video and proceeding to alter the speed and timing of each video shot we are beginning to get an idea of what our video is going to look like as a finished product. However, unfortunately we experienced some technical difficulties with both our camcorder and our camcorder leads. Some video footage we shot was consequently lost as a result and we lost valuable production time by means of a faulty cable which distorted our video footage until we identified the problem. On the other hand, we are extremely happy with our progress and feel we are on track and well organised with our next shoot planned for Friday the first of February.

Justine

First Shoot - Analysis

From doing our first shoot, we found some difficulty in shooting some of our shots. When attempting to film in Ely Court, we were approached and told that we were unable to shoot there unless we had permission. This meant that we had to find an alternative area to shoot some of our shots, and we have decided to set the majority of our video in the Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells. This has changed the narrative of our video slightly, making it more about following a young man with a talent in a quiet area, rather than following someone in a busier area.

We have also decided to include the bandstand in the Pantiles to reinforce the authenticity of his performance.

Shooting planning

Costume - Protagonist (Harry) will be wearing jeans, brown shoes, a green jacket and a scarf...this costume has been chosen to give an impression that he is just like any other person around him...not represented to be a famous star, just someone with a talent.

Props - Guitar...to reinforce authenticity of performance.

Planning review #3

Well done for meeting the animatic deadline. You have clearly worked hard at storyboarding and have planned some interesting shots - although you would benefit from practicing them. You need to now amend your post on the animatic and be more SPECIFIC as to what you have learnt. Also, how are you going to achieve the bus shots in TW? Also - you need to think about planning your closing shot of day to night...

You are very well organised up to now - ensure that you post on here entries about costume and reflections on all the shoots you go on.

Animatic

Animatic Production- Justine

After creating and finishing our storyboard final draft, we moved on to the production of our animatic video. We began by setting up the tripod and camera equipment, positioning it so we were able to achieve a clear image of our storyboard images. Once we had captured all fifty-two shots we transferred the images from the camera on to the computer for editing. We set the shots out on to a timeline on which we were able to go through each individual one 'splitting' and altering the amount of time spent on each shot through the technique of 'time-stretching'. Following this, we then proceeded to incorporate the music track, 'Pick Somebody Up' by Raul Midon in to the timeline. Upon playing the track and video back we were able to ensure both worked together simultaneously. Following this, we designed a 'call sheet' which will enable us to ensure our planning is precise. Finally, we created an account on YouTube where we uploaded our animatics video.
We believe our animatics video went very well, although we do need to shoot some extra 'filling' shots.
Filming our animatics video has made us realise what we want to aim for, for our final result, and the work we have ahead of us in terms of specific camera shots and effects we wish to incorporate in to our music video. We have extended our technical skills and have found the animatic production planning useful in enabling us to learn how to use the technical equipment to our best advantage. In addition to this, we are continuing to expand our technical knowledge, and working as a team means we are able to divide work equally and ultimately save production time.

Justine