Monday, 29 June 2015
Preliminary evaluation - post production
After we had completed filming the video for the final time, Ben took the SD cards home with the footage we had acquired and began editing and putting the video together. He chose the best shots of the ones we had filmed, and synced them to the music to create the impression that the band was singing/playing the song. He then posted it to YouTube and shared the link on our group message. Our group then gave feedback of what needed to change, e.g. more shots of the guitarist and bassist, shot reverse shots that didn't match, and Ben adapted the video to our constructive criticisms. He then shared the final video link with us, and we were all extremely pleased with the outcome of our hard work.
Preliminary evaluation - production
As a group, we had booked and arranged to film one afternoon after school. However, our first attempt was unfruitful as we filmed very little and did not work effectively as a group. This caused frustration amongst the group, and communication was not brilliant. When watching the footage we acquired during that first filming session, we were unimpressed at the quality and quantity of the shots and thus rearranged to film again the following week.
When re-filming, we shuffled roles and Ben became the lead singer in replacement of Tom. This worked much better, as Ben felt more comfortable performing which created a more realistic outcome. Kadie, our camera man, set up a camera and tripod which filmed the band members continuously from one angle. Jojo, the grip, filmed with a handheld camera and paced around the room to capture alternative angles.
Rhia and myself, along with the two camera men, positioned the band to suit the shots from the original video.
Although unproductive, I believe our first filming session provided a good practice for the group which enabled us to be prepared for the second set of filming. This, along with a change of roles, made the filming process much easier the second time around.
Preliminary evaluation - pre production
Our class teacher grouped myself and 8 other students together, and assigned us the music video of Arctic Monkey's 'I Bet That You Look Good On The Dancefloor' to recreate. To start the pre production process, we sat as a group and watched the music video a few times and began repeatedly pausing it to create a detailed storyboard. We attempted to stick as closely to the original shots used as possible, resulting in shots lasting only a few seconds each. An artistic group member drew detailed sketches of the band and their positioning, with notes regarding the duration of each shot and the movement of the camera, to ensure that when referring to the storyboard each section would be accurate.
The following lesson, we assigned ourselves roles within the group; director, camera man, best boy, grip, gaffer and 4 band members. We talked through our strengths and weaknesses and chose the jobs that suited us best, I decided upon Director and this was agreed with by the rest of the group. However, a member was missing during this lesson and was upset with their role, so we reshuffled and I took up the role of drummer and co-director with Rhia.
When re-watching the music video, costumes which fit the genre of the original were sourced and each band member was briefed on what to wear for filming. Ben then booked the school drama room for filming after school, as the space and black backdrop suited our needs perfectly, along with its appropriate lighting - and was similar to the original video. I sourced instruments from our school's music department which matched those used in the original video, and secured them for the evening booked in the drama room for filming.
The following lesson, we assigned ourselves roles within the group; director, camera man, best boy, grip, gaffer and 4 band members. We talked through our strengths and weaknesses and chose the jobs that suited us best, I decided upon Director and this was agreed with by the rest of the group. However, a member was missing during this lesson and was upset with their role, so we reshuffled and I took up the role of drummer and co-director with Rhia.
When re-watching the music video, costumes which fit the genre of the original were sourced and each band member was briefed on what to wear for filming. Ben then booked the school drama room for filming after school, as the space and black backdrop suited our needs perfectly, along with its appropriate lighting - and was similar to the original video. I sourced instruments from our school's music department which matched those used in the original video, and secured them for the evening booked in the drama room for filming.
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