We are creating a re-make of the music video 'What I go to school for' by Busted, this will involve making it accurately and precisely down to the last second. We will be only doing the first 46 seconds of the music video.
We will have to compile a shot by shot storyboard, find props to film with, create an environment to film in, getting a cast, book equipment and finally construct a risk assessment.
Once we've completed the gathering of information and props, we will commence filming.
Thursday, 29 September 2011
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
RESEARCH & PLANNING
Which of the planning tasks was the most useful?
The storyboard was by far the most useful because of the shot by shot description. This made the practical filming much quicker and more efficient.
What kinds of planning do you wish you had done more of?
We might have been benefited and also completed the task faster if the order of shots were organised a lot better, would of preferred this in the editing process. It was difficult to find and order each clip and mix it along side the audio.
What kind of planning do you expect to be doing during the A2 year?
- Storyboarding
- Prop listing
- Casting the video
- Health & safety risk assessment
- Schedule planning
- Gathering technical equipment
The storyboard was by far the most useful because of the shot by shot description. This made the practical filming much quicker and more efficient.
What kinds of planning do you wish you had done more of?
We might have been benefited and also completed the task faster if the order of shots were organised a lot better, would of preferred this in the editing process. It was difficult to find and order each clip and mix it along side the audio.
What kind of planning do you expect to be doing during the A2 year?
- Storyboarding
- Prop listing
- Casting the video
- Health & safety risk assessment
- Schedule planning
- Gathering technical equipment
Tuesday, 27 September 2011
Props, Equipment & Enviroment
A list containing technical equipment we as a media group will need to film this busted video:
- Digital HD Camera (with SD card)
- Tripod
A list containing props the cast will need to film this busted video:
- Uniforms
- Projector
- White board
- Stationary
- School Books
- Guitars
We have the usage of the whole Worcester Sixth Form College, to create a school environment. We will use the classrooms to film the majority of the short film and the grounds to film the outside part.
- Digital HD Camera (with SD card)
- Tripod
A list containing props the cast will need to film this busted video:
- Uniforms
- Projector
- White board
- Stationary
- School Books
- Guitars
We have the usage of the whole Worcester Sixth Form College, to create a school environment. We will use the classrooms to film the majority of the short film and the grounds to film the outside part.
Friday, 23 September 2011
Production: Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Everything wasn't to hard to resource because we had the environment to film, we all had school uniforms and other props.
- The task was enjoyable to do and this helps motivate you within the classroom.
- Digital Technology was very easy to use, including: Cameras, Edit Suit, Youtube and Blogger.com
Cons:
- Lip syncing was an issue at times, a good close up on the actor would be far easier to sync.
- We didn't really think about getting guitar props and used a substitute, tennis rackets, instead.
Not many issues cropped up, it all went smoothly, this I think was because it was such a short extract from the music video, if it was the full video on the other hand, that would have been a different story and I can Imagen lots of problems would occur. And that's what we'll be doing for our next practical coursework task.
- Everything wasn't to hard to resource because we had the environment to film, we all had school uniforms and other props.
- The task was enjoyable to do and this helps motivate you within the classroom.
- Digital Technology was very easy to use, including: Cameras, Edit Suit, Youtube and Blogger.com
Cons:
- Lip syncing was an issue at times, a good close up on the actor would be far easier to sync.
- We didn't really think about getting guitar props and used a substitute, tennis rackets, instead.
Not many issues cropped up, it all went smoothly, this I think was because it was such a short extract from the music video, if it was the full video on the other hand, that would have been a different story and I can Imagen lots of problems would occur. And that's what we'll be doing for our next practical coursework task.
Thursday, 22 September 2011
Production: Digital Technology
How did your knowledge of production technology develop?
Cameras were straight forward to use, another class member operated it, while the rest of the class got involve with acting as apart of the cast.
The edit suite was tricky at times, specifically:
- Lip syncing, I've realised that you have to use a close up on the actor who's lip syncing. If the cameras depth of field is further away and the actor is essentially out of view, it's differ cult for the editor and viewer to tell which words they are singing.
- Getting the right length of shot, It was difficult cutting it down to the last second.
The camera and Youtube where straight forward as they are both commercial products/brands and made easy to use.
What did you learn during this production task?
I learnt that labelling the files and clips and putting down a brief description or title, would make Importing the files in the right ordering from the camera to the edit suit a lot easier.
Cameras were straight forward to use, another class member operated it, while the rest of the class got involve with acting as apart of the cast.
The edit suite was tricky at times, specifically:
- Lip syncing, I've realised that you have to use a close up on the actor who's lip syncing. If the cameras depth of field is further away and the actor is essentially out of view, it's differ cult for the editor and viewer to tell which words they are singing.
- Getting the right length of shot, It was difficult cutting it down to the last second.
The camera and Youtube where straight forward as they are both commercial products/brands and made easy to use.
What did you learn during this production task?
I learnt that labelling the files and clips and putting down a brief description or title, would make Importing the files in the right ordering from the camera to the edit suit a lot easier.
Thursday, 15 September 2011
Health and Safety Risk Assessment
| Potential Danger | Potential Outcomes | Action to avoid potential risk |
| Tripping over tripod legs | Minor or serious injury | Be aware of tripod legs and positioning |
| Tripping in the dark | Minor or serious injury | Being vigilant and aware of where props (e.g table legs) are in low lit situations. |
| Projector light | Eyesight could be damaged | All group members should be aware of projector light and not look directly into the light. |
Matt will be in charge of making sure everyone is aware of the dangers throughout the filming process.
Schedule Plan
SHOTS | TIME |
-Filming Charlie | THURSDAY |
- Close up of the teacher walking - Close up of teachers eyes - Turning off light switch - Writing on the board | THURSDAY |
-Filming Matt | FRIDAY |
-Filming other band member | FRIDAY |
-Filming Animals | FRIDAY |
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