Feedback from first draft

The feedback from our class and teachers was really helpful and my group and I will analyse and use it to improve out final music video.

Production Log 5

Today we refilmed the second chorus. We did this because we felt it needed to be darker to match the theme in the second half of the video. Therefore, we left out the light boxes and just used the disco lights. This also made the colours a lot bolder, matching the neon setting more. We used a range of different shots this time, mid shot, close up, etc. This will break up the video more, rather than using repetitive shots.

The Editing Process

I have begun to edit now, using the shots we have already filmed. I am using Final cut Pro. So far i have added the audio from the song, this shows me how long the video should be and also tells me where the song changes pace, beat or tempo. This means i know where i should cut scenes and also allows me to match up the lipsyncing to the song.

I have also used different transitions and effects to make the video flow better and be in time with the song.

Production Log 4

Today we began to film the second verse of our chorus. We went to London with our equipment, and went to the location 'Gods Own Junkyard'. This is a small showroom and cafe that is filled with handmade neon signs and lights. This gave off the effect that we wanted the video to look bright and energetic whilst also adding to the songs built up pace. These shots turned out very well and match what we wanted perfectly.
On the way home we also filmed some filler shots to put in areas where we might not have enough narrative.

Production Log 3

Today we went to film the first bit of the narrative. We wanted to film the pier scene, however we had some difficulty deciding on the perfect location. We were told about how the pier in Thamesmead would look good for our video so we went there to film but the shots did not look good. They were filmed on a sunny day, resulting in lens flare, and it did not fit the narrative that we were building around the weather.

We then went to Erith Pier. The weather was a lot more grey this time, which fitted perfectly with out idea. The Pier was a lot bigger and there was more visible sea, this led to good shots being produced.
We will use the shots from this shoot during the first verse in the song.

Location searching

 

Our music video will include several locations as we are wanting to build a narrative through the settings.
We want to begin in a calm location with a grey, sad appearance to it, and gradually make the video brighter through the use of lighting and location.

We want to use a pier for the first shot so it will be a natural setting with not many distractions from the artist. We want to film on a dark day, giving it a melancholy feel. This will begin to build the narrative of the video as it enhances how the artist is sad after a breakup.

We chose Erith Pier:

















We then wanted a different location for the end of the video, when the artist has begun to get over the breakup and there is light in their life again. We wanted to represent through the use of lighting. Bright colours will be seen throughout the song in the choruses but this will conclude through a location filled with neon lights.

We decided on 'Gods own Junkyard' which a small place in london which is filled with handmade neon signs.

Editing Effects

In our music video, I decided to add effects in some of the scenes that were longer and not very exciting as they were. Adding effects makes the video more interesting and appealing to look at and breaks up longer scenes.
I added a kaleidoscope, tiles and blurrs into the video.