I haven't posted in a while as it's been abit manic although all my filming is completed which is a relief.
A computer virus infected my computer which meant that my footage was under threat and put my schedule behind although the footage is okay but as I had to clean my computer to a previous date, my music video had been reviewed to my draft and all the editing I had finished had gone.
My editing had to be done again and on tuesday when things were going okay, a new problem arrose as my trial for Premier Pro and After Effects had run out. Hopefully I can resolve this problem tonight and finish my video for my deadline tomorrow.
There has also been a last minute change of direction as filming concerns. After editing my video before it was wiped from my computer, I realised that I needed to re-film some of Rickie singing so that it was more believable. I also decided to change the last park location to an inside shoot of Catherine at her dressing table. This is to be remeniscent of a scene in the film 'Factory Girl' shown below of Edie. I also had the idea to possibly add a short scene before the music starts using this footage. This may or may not work, we shall see.
Showing posts with label Filming. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Filming. Show all posts
Thursday, 1 December 2011
Tuesday, 8 November 2011
Filming Update.
Last night w\as hectic but well worth it. I had booked the studio in Oadby for half seven and when I got back at four, I had so much to do.
All day, I had been organising lifts for everyone and what times, confirming that we were coming and props etc. and as soon as I got in, I had to get the camera ready, style and dress both girls as well as Rickie who would be arriving abit closer to when we were leaving as he didnt finish college until five in Coventry.
The band instruments were all set as well as the clothes, other props, makeup, tripod etc. as well as some Dutch courage as we definetly needed some!
We got to the studio at about quater past, everything was going smoothly which was good. The studio was an outer building of the owners house as he was a photographer himself. It was perfect, really well lit, panoramic screen, huge macbook, we even got tea and coffee.
As we were all dressed and ready, we could start immediately and not waste any time.
I had decided that we should shoot the promotional and digipack shots before filming so that everybody's styling was fresh and so noone looked tired in any of the shots.
The lighting really helped, connected to my E-PL1 by a wire to its flash sync socket and set to manual, I could easily check the aparture and change it in order to make the white balance in the photos correct.
We had two hours to film and shoot everything, which proved to be the perfect amount of time. The owner was really nice and showed me around the studio which I really enjoyed. It was good to be in a professional environment as I feel it furthened my learning and I hope that the professionalism is translated into the music video.
All that I need to do now is film the final park location which I can do in the next two weeks before the deadline which is no problem. Tonight I will begin the editing for my final digipack draft which I am really excited to start doing.
All day, I had been organising lifts for everyone and what times, confirming that we were coming and props etc. and as soon as I got in, I had to get the camera ready, style and dress both girls as well as Rickie who would be arriving abit closer to when we were leaving as he didnt finish college until five in Coventry.
The band instruments were all set as well as the clothes, other props, makeup, tripod etc. as well as some Dutch courage as we definetly needed some!
We got to the studio at about quater past, everything was going smoothly which was good. The studio was an outer building of the owners house as he was a photographer himself. It was perfect, really well lit, panoramic screen, huge macbook, we even got tea and coffee.
As we were all dressed and ready, we could start immediately and not waste any time.
I had decided that we should shoot the promotional and digipack shots before filming so that everybody's styling was fresh and so noone looked tired in any of the shots.
The lighting really helped, connected to my E-PL1 by a wire to its flash sync socket and set to manual, I could easily check the aparture and change it in order to make the white balance in the photos correct.
We had two hours to film and shoot everything, which proved to be the perfect amount of time. The owner was really nice and showed me around the studio which I really enjoyed. It was good to be in a professional environment as I feel it furthened my learning and I hope that the professionalism is translated into the music video.
All that I need to do now is film the final park location which I can do in the next two weeks before the deadline which is no problem. Tonight I will begin the editing for my final digipack draft which I am really excited to start doing.
Thursday, 27 October 2011
Filming Update.
I have completed the filming of the factory location with both Rickie and Catherine which is ready to be edited for my final draft although due to people being unavailable and the throwback that happened with Joanne not being able to film anymore has left me in a dilema.
The weather and time of year is also a huge set back as it is so uncertain with one day being sunny and another with pouring rain, which means that it is just impossible to film the park w/fountain location as everyone will get wet including my camera.
So, there is no alternative but to edit the first draft with shots from the animoto and filmed footage combined.
The studio location is also a dilema as I can't get a time when everyone is free to film, so therefore, I have discovered a studio hire that will allow us to film at nightime that I shall book for the earlier half of next week.
The good news is that we have a final member of the band! Sarah Jayne, who I used partly on the contents page for my media last year, will be featured in the studio 'band shots' as planned and possibly the park location which is a huge weight thats been lifted!
The weather and time of year is also a huge set back as it is so uncertain with one day being sunny and another with pouring rain, which means that it is just impossible to film the park w/fountain location as everyone will get wet including my camera.
So, there is no alternative but to edit the first draft with shots from the animoto and filmed footage combined.
The studio location is also a dilema as I can't get a time when everyone is free to film, so therefore, I have discovered a studio hire that will allow us to film at nightime that I shall book for the earlier half of next week.
The good news is that we have a final member of the band! Sarah Jayne, who I used partly on the contents page for my media last year, will be featured in the studio 'band shots' as planned and possibly the park location which is a huge weight thats been lifted!
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