Who did you work with and how did you manage the task between you?
I worked with Emma Rolfe and James Clifford, we managed the task well between us because we all had different, equal roles. I was in charge of editing the final piece, storyboard and the lyrics. Emma created the props list and collected the costumes. James directed the video.
How did you plan your sequence? What processes did you use?
We planned our sequence by using a storyboard. We made one of these to see what shots we would need to do and how we would go about setting up and shooting the shot. We also wrote down how long each shot was so we knew how long we would have to take to get the shot.
What technology did you use to complete the task, and how did you use it?
We filmed our video with Sony handheld cameras. We also used a tripod to help keep the camera still for a steady shot. We also used a lighting umbrella to get a clear picture. We then moved all of the footage onto the computer where we then edited the clips together. We used a software called Adobe Premiere. We avoided wasting time by filming the shots we needed in any order. This mainly depended on the availability of cameras and space.
What factors did you have to take into account when planning, shooting and editing?
There was many things that we had to take into account when planning, shooting and editing. The main thing that we had to take into account was the availability of space and equipment. As we were filming in a school we needed to get filming done during lessons to avoid the rush of students leaving lessons. We also had to consider the costumes. Because we did not have long to pre pair for this we could not get clothes that looked identical to Jessie J so we had to make do with some others but i think they worked really well and looked really good. When shooting we needed to make sure that the actress know all of the lyrics to the shot. When editing we had to take into account that the lip syncing was identical otherwise the music would not lay over the top of the shot cleanly making the video looking unprofessional.
How successful was your music video copy? Please identify what worked well, and with hindsight, what would you improve/do differently? What did others say about your production?
I believe that our music video was successful as we ensured that we tried to have the same shot as the official video. We have learnt that when lip syncing you need to sing otherwise it looks fake. We also need to be more enthusiastic in front of a camera so that the video looks better and more professional. Also, due to the people in our group we could have chosen a song that includes boys as we had two boys and one girl.
What have you learnt from completing this task? Looking ahead, how will this learning be significant when completing your music video, do you think?
From completing the prelim task I have learnt that I need to manage my time better and take other peoples commitments into consideration. This is because of school trips made it difficult to get everyone in the same place. When I make my music video I will ensure that timings are mapped out and everyone knows what is happening and when it is happening. Also costumes will need to be looked into as costume changes could be an option.
How does it compare with filming an opening to a film?
I thought that a film opening was a lot easier to film than a music video. As we was trying to copy a video that has already been done. I found this harder as we had little flexibility and had to make the shots identical to the original. With the film opening it is your idea. Nothing is like it and you can make it how you want. With the music video, costumes need to look similar as well as shots. When creating our music video, we need to create one that is original and unlike any other. This will be a hard task.
What are your strengths and weaknesses as a group member?
My strenghts in the group was very much the technical side. I filmed all of the shots and tried to make them as accurate as possible. I then moved the files onto the computer and then edited the video to match the song. Some clips had to be sped up or slowed down to fit in with the music as some shots were out of time and sync.
Looking at the other group's videos which do you think were most successful and why?
I really liked the High School Musical video as it was a different idea and lots of people got invlved. This made the filming look really good as everyone was energetic and willing to take part. The miming was very good and intresting to watch. I also really liked the Busted music video as it was a good copy.