My Final Music Video
My final music video was done on Adobe Premiere pro. I did this on this to make it look professional and look like it is an actual music video. Adobe premiere pro is high quality and enabled me to edit my clips together, and gave me a range of different effects for me to use to get the best out of my video. Below are some screenshots of the editing process, and underneath that is my final music video.
Filming; Day Two
I managed to get the rest of my filming done today, I got both of my actors' parts filmed and will now be able to start editing all of my music video together. The weather was good again, which fit what I wanted and was able to get what I needed. Successful day of filming. Below is a picture of both of my actors together.
Filming; Day One
Day one of filming was successful as I got the main parts of my music video. I filmed the miming parts, and the solo parts that the male artist has in my music video. The weather was good also, which is what I wanted for my music video. Although I had got the majority of my filming done, I still had some to do so I will rebook the camera out. Below is a picture that I took of the camera and tripod that I used
Planning; Casting
In my music video, I have 2 characters. One is a boy and one is a girl. They are in a relationship, so I will hopefully be looking for either 2 people who are actually together, or two good actors who can make it look like they are together. This is important because it is the plot of my music video, so I need to ensure that the audience can believe it. The male character is the main character as the song is by a male artist.
Male Actor; As my artist is male, it is very important that I have a good, confident actor to get the best from my music video.
Martin Prowse;
Martin was a Drama student so he would be very suitable for the role as he would be confident in front of the camera.
Deet Bains;
Deet is currently a Media student so would be a good choice, but due to other priorities he may not be available most of the time.
Josh Thorley;
Josh is also currently a Media student so because of that he may be a good chance, but he isn't very confident so he may not seem comfortable in front of the camera.
Martin Prowse is my chosen actor. This is because he studied drama and is confident in front of the camera, so I believe that he is the best possible choice.
Female Actor; The female actor isn't as important, but to get the best from my music video they will need to be a good actor and be believable.
Mariella Ralph;
Mariella is currently a Year 12 Media student so would be a good choice because she knows what it takes, and is comfortable and confident in front of the camera.
Katy Lewis;
Katy is a media student so would be a good choice, but isn't very comfortable in front of the camera so wouldn't be a good choice.
Ava Markie;
Ava is currently a media student so she would be a good choice, but when I need her to film she has other priorities so will not be able to play.
Mariella Ralph is my chosen actor. This is because she studies media currently and is confident in front of the camera, so therefore she is the best possible choice.
Male Actor; As my artist is male, it is very important that I have a good, confident actor to get the best from my music video.
Martin Prowse;
Martin was a Drama student so he would be very suitable for the role as he would be confident in front of the camera.
Deet Bains;
Deet is currently a Media student so would be a good choice, but due to other priorities he may not be available most of the time.
Josh Thorley;
Josh is also currently a Media student so because of that he may be a good chance, but he isn't very confident so he may not seem comfortable in front of the camera.
Martin Prowse is my chosen actor. This is because he studied drama and is confident in front of the camera, so I believe that he is the best possible choice.
Female Actor; The female actor isn't as important, but to get the best from my music video they will need to be a good actor and be believable.
Mariella Ralph;
Mariella is currently a Year 12 Media student so would be a good choice because she knows what it takes, and is comfortable and confident in front of the camera.
Katy Lewis;
Katy is a media student so would be a good choice, but isn't very comfortable in front of the camera so wouldn't be a good choice.
Ava Markie;
Ava is currently a media student so she would be a good choice, but when I need her to film she has other priorities so will not be able to play.
Mariella Ralph is my chosen actor. This is because she studies media currently and is confident in front of the camera, so therefore she is the best possible choice.
Planning; Equipment Planning
In order for my music video to be professional, I will need some good equipment to be able to do so.
One thing I will need is a HD Quality Camera.
I will use a high quality camera to film my music video. I need the camera to be of a high quality so my shots look good and so my video looks like it is done in a professional way, instead of amateur. A high quality camera will give me crisp shots and enable me to use an exposure and focus lock, which will make my video look even more professional.
TALK ABOUT CHOSEN CAMERA HERE.
Tripod
The use of a tripod will enable me to take still and steady shots which will make my video look professional. If I wasn't to use a tripod, my shots would be shaky and it will look like an amateur production. I have used a tripod before, so I know how to use it efficiently and will not need to research in to how to use one effectively. Accessing a tripod would be fairly easy because I can borrow it from the school's media department meaning there are not any great difficulties to get hold of one.
Steadicam
Using a steadicam will enable me to balance our the proportions of the camera so I will be able to get a steady shot, to ensure that my shots look professional. The reason I will use a steadicam is so I will get great, steady shots to ensure my video doesn't look like an amateur production. Again, I am able to borrow this piece of equipment from the school's media department so there wouldn't be any real difficulties in getting hold of this piece of equipment.
One thing I will need is a HD Quality Camera.
I will use a high quality camera to film my music video. I need the camera to be of a high quality so my shots look good and so my video looks like it is done in a professional way, instead of amateur. A high quality camera will give me crisp shots and enable me to use an exposure and focus lock, which will make my video look even more professional.
TALK ABOUT CHOSEN CAMERA HERE.
Tripod
The use of a tripod will enable me to take still and steady shots which will make my video look professional. If I wasn't to use a tripod, my shots would be shaky and it will look like an amateur production. I have used a tripod before, so I know how to use it efficiently and will not need to research in to how to use one effectively. Accessing a tripod would be fairly easy because I can borrow it from the school's media department meaning there are not any great difficulties to get hold of one.
Steadicam
Using a steadicam will enable me to balance our the proportions of the camera so I will be able to get a steady shot, to ensure that my shots look professional. The reason I will use a steadicam is so I will get great, steady shots to ensure my video doesn't look like an amateur production. Again, I am able to borrow this piece of equipment from the school's media department so there wouldn't be any real difficulties in getting hold of this piece of equipment.
Planning; Props
Props can be very important to any video if they are used in a good way.
For my music video, I am doing a break up video so I believe the use of a mobile phone could help. I could have the male character texting or calling the female character, as I feel this may be able to help the point of the story come across better to the audience. I believe that a mobile phone would be a good prop to use in my music video because it is a common thing that people use, so it will come across to the target audience.
For my music video, I am doing a break up video so I believe the use of a mobile phone could help. I could have the male character texting or calling the female character, as I feel this may be able to help the point of the story come across better to the audience. I believe that a mobile phone would be a good prop to use in my music video because it is a common thing that people use, so it will come across to the target audience.
Planning; Mise-en-scene
Mise-en-scene is a very important part of planning.
Costume;
The costume, as previously mentioned, will be a casual look. This will include the artist wearing jeans, a casual t-shirt and jeans. The casual look will be taken for the female character as well, as this is how I want both characters to look.
Props;
I haven't got any confirmed ideas about any props, but I have thought about using a mobile phone. This would be for the male character to text the female character.
Costume;
The costume, as previously mentioned, will be a casual look. This will include the artist wearing jeans, a casual t-shirt and jeans. The casual look will be taken for the female character as well, as this is how I want both characters to look.
Props;
I haven't got any confirmed ideas about any props, but I have thought about using a mobile phone. This would be for the male character to text the female character.
What I will have done by Tuesday 21st January
By next Tuesday I will have done the mise-en-scene for my music video
Planning; Storyboard
As a class we were asked to create a storyboard for our music video. This will show the following things;
- It will show what number the shot is. So this means that it will show the shot order, and whether it is the first or last shot for example.
- It will show the location of the shot, for example a park.
- It will show what shot it will be, for example a mid shot.
- It will show the camera angle or the camera movement, so for example tracking.
- It will include drawing of what will be happening in the shot, drawn by myself.
- Finally, it will say what will be happening in the shot, so for example saying that the actor is miming the song.
Below are images of my storyboard.
Planning; Costume
I have 2 characters in total. One is a male character and the other is female. Costume is very important as everything has to fit with the artist's genre, which in my case is soul/r&b.
Male;
The male actor will be wearing jeans, coat and trainers throughout the majority of my music video. I will be going for a casual look as I believe it ties in with the music genre. I wouldn't go for a tracksuit because that may be interpreted to fit with the rap sort of genre, so it would be important to get this right. At some points I may have indoor scene, so they would lose the trainers and a coat and would have socks and a casual t-shirt on. The male is the main character and will be portrayed as the artist, it is very important that his costume is sorted.
Female;
The female actor will be wearing around about the same thing. They will also be going for the casual look of jeans, coat and trainers. Similarly to the male character, when it goes to an indoor scene she will lose the trainers and coat for socks and a casual t-shirt. As the female isn't the main character and isn't the artist, her costume isn't as important.
Male;
The male actor will be wearing jeans, coat and trainers throughout the majority of my music video. I will be going for a casual look as I believe it ties in with the music genre. I wouldn't go for a tracksuit because that may be interpreted to fit with the rap sort of genre, so it would be important to get this right. At some points I may have indoor scene, so they would lose the trainers and a coat and would have socks and a casual t-shirt on. The male is the main character and will be portrayed as the artist, it is very important that his costume is sorted.
Female;
The female actor will be wearing around about the same thing. They will also be going for the casual look of jeans, coat and trainers. Similarly to the male character, when it goes to an indoor scene she will lose the trainers and coat for socks and a casual t-shirt. As the female isn't the main character and isn't the artist, her costume isn't as important.
Planning; Location
My plot is to be a relationship breakup, so I plan to use different locations that I can show the couple in and then show the male character in the same place by himself.
My first idea is a park;
KLV park- There is a park in Kettering Leisure Village that I feel will suit. There is a swing and a slide, which I will show them using looking happy, and then show him at looking sad. I feel this location will suit because a park is usually a happy place for people, which I feel will work well with my plot.
(PICTURE)
Another idea is the field near this park, KLV;
Next to the park is a big field. I can show them leaving the park and just walking over to the park. I feel that this is a good idea because it can also show them looking happy here, and then show him looking sad.
(PICTURE)
A third idea I had was inside a house;
I think that this is a good idea because it would show them inside, maybe watching TV, happy, laughing etc, and then he would be able to sit there by himself.
(PICTURE)
My first idea is a park;
KLV park- There is a park in Kettering Leisure Village that I feel will suit. There is a swing and a slide, which I will show them using looking happy, and then show him at looking sad. I feel this location will suit because a park is usually a happy place for people, which I feel will work well with my plot.
(PICTURE)
Another idea is the field near this park, KLV;
Next to the park is a big field. I can show them leaving the park and just walking over to the park. I feel that this is a good idea because it can also show them looking happy here, and then show him looking sad.
(PICTURE)
A third idea I had was inside a house;
I think that this is a good idea because it would show them inside, maybe watching TV, happy, laughing etc, and then he would be able to sit there by himself.
(PICTURE)
Planning; My short edit of Adele- Rolling in the deep
Above is my short edit of Adele's song Rolling in the deep.
Planning; Using Adobe Premiere Pro
Above I have attached the original version of Macklemore's song Wings. The post below shows a short edit of this song that I created.
Planning; Music video editing with Adobe Premiere Pro
Above is the first 30 seconds of my edit of Macklemore's song Wings.
As I have done in my edit, I have now developed my skills with Adobe Premiere Pro enough to be able to lip sync the artist with the lyrics. It was difficult to do so because I didn't know the song before doing this task, so I didn't know where the lip sync clips go and I had to work this out.
Firstly, I listened to the song the whole way through to try and get to know it, and I looked through the clips to get a general idea of how I am going to put it all together. One of the ideas of this edit, was to cut to the beat of the song. It was important to do this so the video doesn't look out of place and it looks like it makes sense, and I believe I did this fairly well.
In the short clip above, there isn't any evidence of me using any effects or transitions. But, before I started putting edit together, I had a little play with these to try them out and get used to using them. I believe that these are good to use in a music video because it helps with the flow of the song, and will help massively with keeping the audience engaged because it will help you to edit it together. It is important that you don't use the same effect or transition over and over again, because it may get boring for the audience as they have to see the same thing over and over and I will take this into consideration when I do my video, as I want my video to be interesting and not boring.
I believe that doing this practice edit has been very useful as I have developed my skills using the software, and I now know how to do many things with it. I have got good at lip syncing, which will be very important for a music video. I believe my skills have improved a lot, which is good for when I come round to doing my music video.
Planning; Learning to edit with Adobe Premiere Pro
Above is my first practice using Adobe premiere pro. I have put together an edit of one person walking into a room and exchanging a few lines of dialogue with another person.
In order to start using premier pro, I needed to either open a project or start a new project. As this is my first time using premier pro, I will need to start a new project.
In order to edit, I needed to have some footage to actually edit. So I imported the files that I wanted and then I could start.
As you can see above, in the top left corner of the screen shot there is a folder. This folder contains the files that I imported in to edit. This is good because if I wanted to use a different file, all the files that I need are there so I can quickly access them.
As I edit more footage together, the bar at the bottom gets more and more full. This is good because this allows me to quickly go to a certain point of my footage, and it is easy to use.
Now that my project is completed, I exported it to Youtube. To do this, I clicked file and then export and then ensured all of the settings were correct.
After ensuring that the settings were correct, I then finalised this process by pressing the export button. I then had to wait for it to complete and then I was able to use it.
Above is a picture taken of me editing this piece together. I believe that doing this task was a success, because I have developed my skills with Adobe Premiere Pro and learnt the basics to editing. This was a good task to do because it enabled me to gain the basic editing skills, and I am now set up to learn further skills and develop them further.
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