I plan to filming again next week I need to find a day that the pit will be free as next week there are a lot of events going on so I will struggle to find a free space.
I need to re-film what I have already as I feel the quality needs to be improved.
My own personal target is to leave the camera alone when its on the tripod so I can get static shots without any movement or interruption.
With the filming that I have done already I'm so pleased with the outcome as I think I could achieve a professional performance music video.
The lighting, setting and characters look so like the genre I'm focusing on.
Areas I need to Re-film and Improve
- Door opening, smoothly no one walking past or canteen posters in the background
- Dancers walking in, in unison and at the same pace.
- Variety of shots of walking down stairs
.. From above the pit and from across the room.
-Make sure there are no objects that are in view (Improve Framing)
- Improve shot stability- Make sure I don't have a broken tripod that wobbles
- Use a dolly for opening
-Get a shot of a film light turning on
- Dancers choreography in time, and matching the tempo of the music.
- Dancer C Maddy scene on pointe, going up and coming down without wobbling
- In focus and correct framing for close up shots of Bradley
-USE TWO CAMERAS next time as it was so difficult with just one.
Sunday, 11 December 2011
Production- List for next film shoot
I was quite organised last time I filmed , but I found a problem with connecting my ipod into the speakers I found that I had to go back and fourth constantly. So next time I'm going to bring my portable speakers so I can carry them around the room without having to be running back and fourth.
Equipment List
Equipment List
- Portable speakers
- SD cards 4x
- HD Camera
- Dolly
- Tripod
- ipod
Costume List
Bradley
- Blazer
- Brogues
- White Shirt
- Black skinny jeans
- Sunglasses
Dancers
- Black long sleeve dresses
- Head Garments
- Ballet shoes
Tuesday, 6 December 2011
Production- Rehearsal
Tonight I have booked the pit for an hour to do a rehearsal with the three ballet dancers. I have asked them to bring their costumes and I have supplied the props.
I'm doing this early so if there are any changes that need to be made it wont be a problem and it will not be something that I will have to worry about or sort out last minute.
I have asked them to bring any black dresses and leggings that they have got we will decide together what is suitable and make sure they are happy with what they are wearing. I have also bought a spare black dress and ballet shoes if one of the girls needs either. Rather than creating a ballet dancer look I want a sleek vintage look like the dancers in the Hurts and Duran Duran videos are, they are not strictly dressed for that particular era but the clothing is very dramatic and eye catching and will work well under a white spot light.
Like the Pixie Lott music video 'Gravity' I am trying to achieve a simple black and white theme.
I want the dancers and the vocalist to be the main focus and not to be to distracted by the back ground
I could have done this in a studio but I like the setting of the Pit it has a really industrial look and is a unique setting that will allow me to create a variety of shots.
By having a rehearsal just with the dancers tonight will allow me to work out any problems that I may face. I want the girls and myself to have a clear understanding of the stage directions and of the dance. The girls have danced in a dance that I choreographed a few years ago and are fast learners. I just hope I have enough time to choreograph and work round the space successfully.I will be making notes of any changes and possibly change my storyboard if I feel that particular areas are not working in the rehearsal
My plan is to use the whole of the pit for the dancers as I want create different levels and angles. I want a variety of footage that I can play around with afterwards because beforehand I have have to little film and its very hard to work with. I am mainly focusing on the quality of their performance as it is a bit part in the video. I am aiming for clear and synchronised movements using levels and possible some interesting lifts or footwork.
I'm doing this early so if there are any changes that need to be made it wont be a problem and it will not be something that I will have to worry about or sort out last minute.
I have asked them to bring any black dresses and leggings that they have got we will decide together what is suitable and make sure they are happy with what they are wearing. I have also bought a spare black dress and ballet shoes if one of the girls needs either. Rather than creating a ballet dancer look I want a sleek vintage look like the dancers in the Hurts and Duran Duran videos are, they are not strictly dressed for that particular era but the clothing is very dramatic and eye catching and will work well under a white spot light.
Like the Pixie Lott music video 'Gravity' I am trying to achieve a simple black and white theme.
I want the dancers and the vocalist to be the main focus and not to be to distracted by the back ground
I could have done this in a studio but I like the setting of the Pit it has a really industrial look and is a unique setting that will allow me to create a variety of shots.
By having a rehearsal just with the dancers tonight will allow me to work out any problems that I may face. I want the girls and myself to have a clear understanding of the stage directions and of the dance. The girls have danced in a dance that I choreographed a few years ago and are fast learners. I just hope I have enough time to choreograph and work round the space successfully.I will be making notes of any changes and possibly change my storyboard if I feel that particular areas are not working in the rehearsal
My plan is to use the whole of the pit for the dancers as I want create different levels and angles. I want a variety of footage that I can play around with afterwards because beforehand I have have to little film and its very hard to work with. I am mainly focusing on the quality of their performance as it is a bit part in the video. I am aiming for clear and synchronised movements using levels and possible some interesting lifts or footwork.
Friday, 2 December 2011
Production- The Fascinators
After a week of searching I have managed to purchase my fascinators
"A pillbox hat is a small women's hat in a simple, understated style. Pillbox hats were immensely popular from the 1930s through the 1960s, and they continue to be worn today by some women, in addition to styles which have diverged slightly from the traditional pillbox. Many hatstores carry pillbox hats in a variety of colours and styles".
Even after a week of trying to find a Pill Box hat I found that they were far to expensive to buy each one was retailing at £50-£200 and considering the fact I have 3 dancers there was no way I could keep in budget or afford to buy 3 hats just for a music video. I searched on ebay and gumtree to try and find one but they were equally just as expensive. I had a brainwave yesterday and remembered that they do slightly cheaper versions called fascinators head garnments. Because my rehearsal is today I needed something pretty fast. I went into a shop in saffron walden and found some retailing at £7 each which is a significant difference unfortunately they only had 2 of them so rather than have all 3 dancers in unison. Bought a little head piece which also looks like the fascinator.I wanted a fascinator because I thought they are a quite dramatic. The Hurts have used them and so has Duran Duran. So I wanted to make that link.
I originally wanted to buy some netted Pill Box Hats which is also featured in Wonderful Life the Hurts video
"A pillbox hat is a small women's hat in a simple, understated style. Pillbox hats were immensely popular from the 1930s through the 1960s, and they continue to be worn today by some women, in addition to styles which have diverged slightly from the traditional pillbox. Many hatstores carry pillbox hats in a variety of colours and styles".
Even after a week of trying to find a Pill Box hat I found that they were far to expensive to buy each one was retailing at £50-£200 and considering the fact I have 3 dancers there was no way I could keep in budget or afford to buy 3 hats just for a music video. I searched on ebay and gumtree to try and find one but they were equally just as expensive. I had a brainwave yesterday and remembered that they do slightly cheaper versions called fascinators head garnments. Because my rehearsal is today I needed something pretty fast. I went into a shop in saffron walden and found some retailing at £7 each which is a significant difference unfortunately they only had 2 of them so rather than have all 3 dancers in unison. Bought a little head piece which also looks like the fascinator.I wanted a fascinator because I thought they are a quite dramatic. The Hurts have used them and so has Duran Duran. So I wanted to make that link.
Production- Props
This is just a few places were the prop was used in the music video. It does work quite well and because the wood is light it does stand out. I would have preferred the leather chair but I think this worked well.
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