Category: Preliminary Video Tasks

For this task we were put into groups and decided on a song to use to create a video to Lip Sync to. We also created a shot list of camera angles/movements on a google slideshow and how they portray the star to the audience, for example close up, mid shot, long shot, high angle, and low angles. You can find the shot list below as well as the song we chose (1999 by Prince):

Below is the video we created a lip sync performance sequence for for the song 1999 by Prince:

What went well:

• Our star knew the lyrics well which made it easier to sync up to the song when editing, this is because we ensured as directors our star was comfortable and confident with the lyrics when performing
• When filming we included a variety of shots, e.g. close up, mid shot, long shot
• I experimented with the editing sides of things by fading in and out the clips and the song to initiated the start and end of the video

What could be improved:

• I could experiment with the transition effects on Premiere Pro to make it more intriguing and thrilling to the audience
• Film more clips in a variety of different locations
• Film more videos so the same clips aren’t getting constantly repeated

Focus Forward

Overall from doing this task I have learnt a significant amount when it comes to lip syncing. Specifically, film each shot type for the entirety of the song to ensure you have a variety of camera shots to use when editing. As well as this, I am more aware of the importance of being a director to make sure your star is confident when performing so your clips come out looking professional and not awkward.

Below is my video for meaning I have created:

This is a video we created as a group to emphasise the importance of camera movement when recording videos, specifically for a music video. Camera movement is important because it can be used to create a meaning, convey a narrative, and represent a star, etc. Firstly, to create this video we did some research beforehand on YouTube video tutorials on how to shoot different camera movements on an iPhone, below is the one of the videos I gained my knowledge from:

From this video I made a note of some of the camera movements and shots I liked the best and some I already knew:

• Vortex roll
• Pan tilt
• Dolly
• High/Low angle
• Close up, Mid shot, Long shot
• Push past

The video also gave some top tips on how to shoot with your iPhone, these can include:

• Keep a constant speed
• Lower your exposure
• Shoot in 0.5x
• Don’t shoot vertical
• Bend knees whilst walking to get a smooth movement
• Shoulders flat
• Hold the phone with two hands, one being on the side and the other in the middle

Reflection

For a first time making a short music video clip I think myself and my group appeared to be quite successful but obviously there is still a lot of room for improvement. Some things that worked well was attempting to edit to the beat of the lyrics ‘ABC’, experimenting with some of the effects on Adobe Premiere Pro such as the speed and duration of clips, and doing a range of camera movements to represent the stars and make it more interesting and exciting to watch. However some things that didn’t work as well was some of the awkward movements/actions, a lack of post production/transitions, and not much variety of shots, such as close ups. If we were to complete this task again I believe we should include a variety of shots (close ups, mid shot, long shot) and do some more post production to show we gained a further understanding of the software application.

Focus Forward

By completing this Preliminary Video Task it will help me when creating my music video because I have a wider knowledge on how to shoot videos with different movements which influence what narrative/meaning is conveyed to the audience, and also how to edit these video clips together on Adobe Premiere Pro with a range of effects available to experiment with. Not only this but since we created our music magazines individually, it gave me more of an experience of working in a group and seeing how others work.