Category: Preliminary Video Tasks

For this task we had to film 15 seconds of our music video in practice for lip syncing, transitions and editing. We went out and filmed a bunch of clips and then went back and edited them in premiere pro. This task was useful as it gave me a grasp for forming coherent transitions with lip syncing lining up and it also gave me a further insight on the variety of potential angles I can use to convey the tone of the song. I think this task really helped me with my filming and editing skills and has prepared me for my actual shoot.

Here is our final result!

Overall I think this short segment is quite good. It has a good use of fast pace editing at the start and a consistent tone which works nicely.

What went well?

• Coherent Lip syncing so it lines up with the song nicely
• Good acting, the star is putting a good amount of effort so the video looks convincing and energetic
• Fast pace editing at the start lines up with the beat of the music which helps the video flow
• Use of whip pan transition makes it more interesting and fast paced

What could have gone better?

• We could have done a longer segment so that we could fit in a wider variety of shots as we had more shots but not enough time to utilize them properly.
• Better use of mise en scene in terms of location and costumer in order to convey the star as both ordinary and extraordinary.
• Better lip syncing 0verall. Our initial effort was good but it can still be improved for sure.
• Less jumpy editing and a wider variety of angles so that we can diversify our shots and portray our star in a multitude of ways.

Overall I think that this task was very useful as it has given me a huge learning experience for filming and editing a music video. It has made me more aware of the potential shots and editing features which I can include to help portray my star and genre in a conventional yet unique way. I think this post will really help me with my music video as it has given me a micro dose of each task I will need to do in my music video so it has helped me visualize and boost my confidence in the creation of my music video.

Prelim Task Mood Montage

For this task we had to convey a theme in a 40 second montage. Our theme was strength and confidence so in order to convey this narrative we brainstormed ideas. We decided on a workout montage and someone overcoming a bully. This gives the montage a small narrative but its not entirely relevant or a story.

Here is our planning sheet.

After this we got to filming.

Here is our final product.
https://youtu.be/A8HTfGIRVUk

Strengths of my montage;

• Good shot compositions such as different angles and shot distances
• Good variation of shots – The shots are varied and don’t remain all the same which gives variation to the montage
• Good montage section – The actual montage conveys the idea well and conveys the theme

Weaknesses of my montage;

• Too much narrative – There is too much narrative quality and isn’t all a montage
• Some strange shots – the over the shoulder shorts are strange and the framing is odd
• Not as smooth editing and transitions in some sections – There is a few areas where the transitions aren’t smooth and natural.

This task was very useful as it helped me understand how to compose shots and transitions. It helped my creative skills in conveying a narrative and it helped me to further improve my knowledge of premier pro and filming skills.

I think this task will prove to be useful when creating my music video as it has given me a further insight of what features to use and not to use in my own work. This task has also helped me understand filming, composing shots and editing which are a crucial part of my music video.