Difficulties during filming

We were trying to get a high angle shot but it was proving to be difficult to keep a steady shot along with it. To solve this issue we played about with a number of ways like this putting the tripod on the table and chairs. As silly as it looks, it worked and we got the shots we needed.

Although this is a tiny process we learnt that within media things take more than one try and if it doesn't work then we shouldn't give up but just look for alternative routes.

Using the tripod

After the class criticism we decided we should get a tripod to overcome the issues of the shaky camera, we spent a bit of time getting used to it and learning how to get it at different angles and how to change the height.

Website ideas

Here are some ideas for our websites, these are general ones and we will each have our own interpretations of it.

Editing process

Today we spent some more time editing. One thing we wanted to portray in our video was that some of the scenes are set in the past. We looked at other videos and how they do this and saw that it is by applying an effect to make it black and white. This is what we have done below.....

We also tried out different types of effects we could use, some worked and some didn't but this was all for trial and error. By doing this we have learnt how to apply effects and how to see what worked well and what didn't, we can use this knowledge for future editing



Class analysis constructive criticism

Today in class we all got the chance to view each other's music videos so far, we were all asked to fill out one of these sheets as groups so everyone can comment on what we believed were the good points of the video and what we could also improve on.

I have also made a list of the common results of the feedback and what we can do to improve the video. This will be useful for us to follow when looking for what to change.

Filming snapshots: 16/12/13

Again we have a video of the snapshots that our camera has taken during the filming. We continue to keep these because it reminds us of the progress we are making as a group.

Filming snapshots: 20/12/13

Here is another video of snapshots that our camera takes during our filming shoots.

Second photoshoot for digipak

Here are the photos from our second photo shoot for the digipak. These photos are the preferred ones over the previous because now Natasha is used to the camera there is more confidence in the photograph and it is shown when comparing the two. As a group we have decided that we will all use different photos for our digipaks but they will come from this shoot to continue the idea of the house style. From taking the photos we have learnt that it takes time for these things to come together and that they will not always be perfect first time round. 

Digipak group style

Here is a 'Stupeflix' of a digipak idea we had as a group. By researching into other artists we have learnt about typical conventions that they follow and ways that we will either follow or subvert them.

Choosing the website style

Website planning

Improvements

Here is a basic mindmap we created to show what improvements we can make in this future. This is useful because it reminds us of what mistakes we made before and how we can erase them in future.

Third shoot with Cameron

Today we had another filming shoot and with this one we used Cameron. As we had a whole day to do this we spent time filming our inside and outside shots, and because Cameron was willing to stay with us we came back to our laptop to put the clips onto iMovie to look properly at what we had and then from that we knew what then had to be re-filmed or changed in the next section of clips. We did this in total 3 three which was really helpful as we could see where we were going wrong with the previous ones and whilst watching them we came up with exciting new ideas. The camera we used takes photos as we are filming and we decided that it is important to keep them so we can use them to see the progress we are making. Here is a short clip of the photos that were taken this day:

Second filming shoot

Here are some photos from our second shoot.

• The focus for this one was mainly on Natasha so we could get most of the scenes to create the narrative of the song. 
• This is the shoot where we tried to use the male character as Charlie, however after this we have now changed to Cameron. 
• As the main focus was on Natasha there wasn't all that many clips including Charlie but the ones we did have, have now been re-filmed with Cameron in this. 
• We have learnt that plans don't always go the way we expect them to and that when working as a group on a project like this we need to expect to encounter problems. Now we have overcome this we can work towards a better result.

First upload of the music video

This is the first upload of our music video, we know there are still a lot of changes to be done but we are so happy with how its turning out. I am learning more and more how to use the features of iMovie such as editing and adding transitions which make such a big difference. An important thing I've learnt is that the scenes need to be short, when they are long it drags and make the video boring, this is something we're still working on.

Changes for the good!

At the start of the coursework we had many changes and difficulties within our actors. This was mainly due to scheduling and managing all of our time together. Finally and thankfully it stuck that Cameron would be our male actor, and this is one change we are really glad we made. Trying out the other actors before it was clear that it didn't work as they looked uncomfortable on screen and we are pleased we've learnt through 'trial-and-error', to get the perfect actor of Cameron.

Cameron and Tasha look so comfortable together and we think the proxemics are great as it really shows the intimacy of a couple. Although this seemed like a major problem at first that we would have to change the actors it was a blessing as we have found how to manipulate Cameron and Tasha's friendship on screen, and this is how the narrative in the video is really told.