Wednesday, 12 January 2011
Font
For my ancillary tasks, I decided to have a look and see if I could find a font on the internet that I could download. This fon't would be used for both the digipak and the web page. I wanted it to fit in the look of my ancillary tasks and suit the song that I've chosen to use. Unfortunately I was unable to find the font that is used on Example's own digipaks. Instead I found a font called 'Delusion'.
Saturday, 8 January 2011
Production stills
The production stills will be edited using Photoshop so that they're not just an ordinary photo. Each of the photos were taken against a plain brick wall. This brick wall will be made into a black and white photo but the person will remained naturally coloured in the foreground. All of the production stills which I use for the digipak and web page will be done like this so as to create continuity between the two. These are the production stills that I have to work with for my ancillary tasks.
Thursday, 6 January 2011
Filming
All of the principle filming and photography is now complete.
During filming, a decision was made to change the location of part of the film. I had planned to film in the Abbey Gardens but this was changed to the New Green in Thurston due to loss of light during filming. Rather than just filming another day, the location was changed so that I could film within school time and the New Green was very easily accessible for this.
I filmed using the backing track so that the lead male, who does all the vocals, was able to make sure he was in-time with the music. This was done by attaching the mp3 player and speakers to him using tape. It was put underneath his jacket so he could hear the music but nothing could be seen to be attached to him.
Whilst filming, I also took the shots which I needed for my production stills. These stills have been taken against the same brick wall which was used for the performance scenes in the film. This provides continuity for the music video, digipak and web page.
During filming, a decision was made to change the location of part of the film. I had planned to film in the Abbey Gardens but this was changed to the New Green in Thurston due to loss of light during filming. Rather than just filming another day, the location was changed so that I could film within school time and the New Green was very easily accessible for this.
I filmed using the backing track so that the lead male, who does all the vocals, was able to make sure he was in-time with the music. This was done by attaching the mp3 player and speakers to him using tape. It was put underneath his jacket so he could hear the music but nothing could be seen to be attached to him.
Whilst filming, I also took the shots which I needed for my production stills. These stills have been taken against the same brick wall which was used for the performance scenes in the film. This provides continuity for the music video, digipak and web page.
Wednesday, 5 January 2011
Example - 'Last Ones Standing'
This is the official music video for Example's 'Last Ones Standing':
This is the album cover for 'Won't Go Quietly' which is where 'Last ones Standing' comes from:
This is Example's official web page:
http://www.trythisforexample.com/
This is the album cover for 'Won't Go Quietly' which is where 'Last ones Standing' comes from:
This is Example's official web page:
http://www.trythisforexample.com/
Cast, costume & props
Cast
A guy
A girl
A taxi driver
A waitress
Costume
Guy - Dressed for a casual date, coat.
Girl - Dressed for a casual date, watch.
Waitress - Black shirt, black trousers.
The taxi driver won't actually seen on the film.
Props
Watch
Coat
2 rum & cokes [which will be just coke]
Bill
Taxi
Costume
Props
Monday, 29 November 2010
Marking criteria - planning & research
I have self-evaluated all of the planning and research that I have done so far. This is of all the work that is currently on the blog. I have used the marking criteria to see what level I think I'd mark myself as at the moment.
Level 3
There is proficient organisation of actors, locations, costumes or props.
Level 4
There is excellent research into similar products and a potential target audience.
There is excellent work on shot lists, layouts, drafting, scripting or storyboarding.
Time management is excellent.
There is an excellent level of care in the presentation of the research and planning.
There is excellent skill in the use of digital technology or ICT in the presentation.
There are excellent communication skills.
Things I think I could improve on;
I think I can definitely make the 'proficient organisation of actors, locations, costumes or props' into 'excellent organisation of actors, locations, costumes or props' and move up a level. At the moment I have blogged about the locations which I intend to use but I still need to ask permission to film in the cafe. I have sent a message to the drama department to ask the 6th form drama students about getting a cast so I am in the process of obtaining one but I haven't put any of this information on the blog as yet. I am planning to do this once I have a better idea about what is happening with the casting.
Level 3
There is proficient organisation of actors, locations, costumes or props.
Level 4
There is excellent research into similar products and a potential target audience.
There is excellent work on shot lists, layouts, drafting, scripting or storyboarding.
Time management is excellent.
There is an excellent level of care in the presentation of the research and planning.
There is excellent skill in the use of digital technology or ICT in the presentation.
There are excellent communication skills.
Things I think I could improve on;
I think I can definitely make the 'proficient organisation of actors, locations, costumes or props' into 'excellent organisation of actors, locations, costumes or props' and move up a level. At the moment I have blogged about the locations which I intend to use but I still need to ask permission to film in the cafe. I have sent a message to the drama department to ask the 6th form drama students about getting a cast so I am in the process of obtaining one but I haven't put any of this information on the blog as yet. I am planning to do this once I have a better idea about what is happening with the casting.
Friday, 26 November 2010
Target audience
My target audience is primarily people who are currently in higher education, either in 6th form, at college or at university. These people are studying subjects which can be classified into the following; arts, sport, science, humanities, social science and technology.
They are people who like music, TV and films, sport and socialising with friends and other people. They usually have a similar taste in music to their friends. The top 3 most popular genres of music amongst the males in my target audience are indie, rock and pop and amongst the females they are rock, pop and RnB.
Amongst my target audience the most popular type of music videos for males are performance, narrative and thematic, equally, and for females it’s performance. Both males and females tend to watch music videos on music channels and YouTube or a similar site. When buying and downloading music both males and females mainly buy the albums on CD and use free downloads (legal and illegal).
They are people who like music, TV and films, sport and socialising with friends and other people. They usually have a similar taste in music to their friends. The top 3 most popular genres of music amongst the males in my target audience are indie, rock and pop and amongst the females they are rock, pop and RnB.
Amongst my target audience the most popular type of music videos for males are performance, narrative and thematic, equally, and for females it’s performance. Both males and females tend to watch music videos on music channels and YouTube or a similar site. When buying and downloading music both males and females mainly buy the albums on CD and use free downloads (legal and illegal).
Audience research results
For my audience research I intended to send my questionnaire to 30 people, with an equal amount going to both male and female. I asked year 12 students, year 13 students and first year university students (freshers).
Unfortunately, I was unable to get hold of enough freshers to complete my questionnaire.
Personal
Are you male or female?
How old are you?
Music Video
What type of music videos do you prefer watching?
How do you watch music videos?
What is your favourite/the best music video you've seen? And why?
Buying & Downloading Music
How do you usually buy music?
About You
Do you have a similar taste in music to your friends?
What are the top 3 music genres that you listen to?
Briefly state what sort of things you like to do in your free time.
What subject(s) are you currently studying?
Example - Last Ones Standing
If you had the chance to shoot a music video for Example's 'Last Ones Standing', what type of music video would it be?
Briefly state what sort of elements you would put in it.
Would you add in special effects during the post-production stage?
If yes, what sort of effects would you use?
Wednesday, 24 November 2010
Locations
I am going to film my music video around different parts of Bury St. Edmunds. On the map below I have marked the parts of the town which I plan to use. The green lines indicate the areas where I will find and the red lines show the proposed route.
For the bar scene I am going to film in the 6th form cafe.
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