Today my partner Kaitlyn and I filmed our music video. Kaitlyn came to my house at 10, and then we started getting ready. We quickly did our hair and makeup, and we filmed our first two makeup scenes in the bathroom. These were extreme close ups at eye level. We then did all of our living room scenes. These were also filmed at eye level. we had trouble filming one scene in particular. In that scene, I had to pour a blue "poison" into the plant. Instead of pouring it into the plant, it spilled onto the floor. We had to redo this scene many times because we kept messing up.
We didn't stick to our schedule either. Instead of taking the entire day, we only filmed for 3 1/2 hours. We were extremely focused and we filmed in smart ways. For example, we did all of our bathroom scenes at the same time and then all of our living room scenes. This was easier than going back and forth. We also realized that we had to change outfits for the telephone scene because it was supposed to be a flashback. Therefore, we put on normal t-shirts and pajama pants. For the phone call scenes we also decided to lip sync to the song. We then realized that we couldn't record the phone scene in the same location because then it would seem like they're in the exact same spot while on the phone. So Kaitlyn sat on my bed, and I went into the dining room.
In the kitchen scenes, we wanted a high angle. In order for us to do this, we had to put the camera on the tripod angle angle it downwards. Then we placed the tripod onto a table and hit record. This was difficult placement because of the size of the tripod. However, we did it, and the scene turned out nicely. After filming, we dumped the footage onto our google drives. It took 4 hours to download 88 videos. We also took at least two takes of every scene so that we can have a selection when the editing process begins. Overall, the filming process went extremely smoothly. The props and costumes worked exactly how we wanted them to, which made the filming process easier.
Sunday, November 24, 2019
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Storyboard For Music Video
Kaitlyn and I created our storyboard and the plot of the music video. We kept some of the same of the ideas, but we also changed a lot. For example, we are cutting out the costume changes, and we aren't going to become more "beaten up" as the song goes on.
Before the music starts, there will be a close up of my phone with a text message to Kaitlyn saying "I'll c u soon!" Then the music will start with an extreme close up of Stephanie putting on lipstick. It will then transfer to Kaitlyn's lips. The next scene will be when Stephanie is putting on eyeshadow, then it is going to cut into Kaitlyn putting on eyeshadow. The next scene will be Kaitlyn and Stephanie talking which leads into Kaitlyn walking to the kitchen. Kaitlyn will pour "poison" into a clear glass cup, but in reality it will be food coloring. The next scene will be Stephanie swinging a mallet. This will be an extreme close up, so the audience can only see the hand and the mallet. The next scene will take place in the living room. Kaitlyn will be sitting down with the drinks, while Stephanie is walking in with the mallet behind her back.
While Kaitlyn is looking away, Stephanie pours her drink into the plant. Kaitlyn goes to fill up her drink when she notices that it's empty. While Kaitlyn walks to the kitchen, Stephanie follows her. Stephanie pulls out the mallet and hits Kaitlyn. The screen goes black for 2-4 seconds. Then the rest of the scenes are in black and white. It shows a medium close up of Stephanie talking on an old looking phone. Then it will transfer to Kaitlyn. Kaitlyn then drops the phone while falling to the ground. The last scene may change depending on how we can record the fall in a safe and efficient way. If Kaitlyn can't fall in a safe way, then the scene will just be the fake phone falling.
Before the music starts, there will be a close up of my phone with a text message to Kaitlyn saying "I'll c u soon!" Then the music will start with an extreme close up of Stephanie putting on lipstick. It will then transfer to Kaitlyn's lips. The next scene will be when Stephanie is putting on eyeshadow, then it is going to cut into Kaitlyn putting on eyeshadow. The next scene will be Kaitlyn and Stephanie talking which leads into Kaitlyn walking to the kitchen. Kaitlyn will pour "poison" into a clear glass cup, but in reality it will be food coloring. The next scene will be Stephanie swinging a mallet. This will be an extreme close up, so the audience can only see the hand and the mallet. The next scene will take place in the living room. Kaitlyn will be sitting down with the drinks, while Stephanie is walking in with the mallet behind her back.
While Kaitlyn is looking away, Stephanie pours her drink into the plant. Kaitlyn goes to fill up her drink when she notices that it's empty. While Kaitlyn walks to the kitchen, Stephanie follows her. Stephanie pulls out the mallet and hits Kaitlyn. The screen goes black for 2-4 seconds. Then the rest of the scenes are in black and white. It shows a medium close up of Stephanie talking on an old looking phone. Then it will transfer to Kaitlyn. Kaitlyn then drops the phone while falling to the ground. The last scene may change depending on how we can record the fall in a safe and efficient way. If Kaitlyn can't fall in a safe way, then the scene will just be the fake phone falling.
Monday, November 18, 2019
Planning for Music Video
My partner Kaitlyn and I are going to be filming a music video to "Secret" by the pierces. We will be filming in my house. We wanted to go for a more neutral color theme, and my house is filled with those colors. If anything unexpected that happens to my house, we will go to Kaitlyn's house. We will also be taking safety precautions. One of the props is a mallet which can be dangerous. Therefore, we will have a first aid kit on stand by, and the mallet will be untouched unless used for filming. We will always put the mallet away to ensure that nobody trips on it, or accidentally swings it around.
We will also have a variety of costumes. We wanted to go for an elegant neutral theme, so we're planning on wearing formal single colored dresses. We will each have 2-3 dresses that are in different colors. We will also be wearing heels and have fancy jewelry. This gives the audience the idea that the teen girls are on the wealthy side. The props that we are planning to include are a mallet, makeup, a glass cup, food dye, and an old fashion telephone. The makeup will be used to give the video more of a "girly" aesthetic at first, and the music video will slowly proceed to get more suspenseful. The glass cup will be for when the "poison" is added to the drink. This represents that the girls hate each other. The mallet also has similar reasoning as the glass cup and food dye. The old fashion telephone will be for the talking scene. In the music, there is a scene when the two girls are talking, so we will use a fake phone.
We will be filming over the weekend. Kaitlyn will come over to my house at 9:00. We will do our hair and makeup until 10:00. Then we will proceed to film the lipstick scene until 10:10. After this, we will film until 12:30. We will then take a quick lunch break until 1:15. We will then switch outfits and add more makeup to make ourselves look injured until 2:00. We will then film from 2:00 to 5:00. Then we will have another costume and makeup change until 5:30. And then film until 8:30. Our plans will most likely change, but this is the outline we plan to use.
We will also have a variety of costumes. We wanted to go for an elegant neutral theme, so we're planning on wearing formal single colored dresses. We will each have 2-3 dresses that are in different colors. We will also be wearing heels and have fancy jewelry. This gives the audience the idea that the teen girls are on the wealthy side. The props that we are planning to include are a mallet, makeup, a glass cup, food dye, and an old fashion telephone. The makeup will be used to give the video more of a "girly" aesthetic at first, and the music video will slowly proceed to get more suspenseful. The glass cup will be for when the "poison" is added to the drink. This represents that the girls hate each other. The mallet also has similar reasoning as the glass cup and food dye. The old fashion telephone will be for the talking scene. In the music, there is a scene when the two girls are talking, so we will use a fake phone.
We will be filming over the weekend. Kaitlyn will come over to my house at 9:00. We will do our hair and makeup until 10:00. Then we will proceed to film the lipstick scene until 10:10. After this, we will film until 12:30. We will then take a quick lunch break until 1:15. We will then switch outfits and add more makeup to make ourselves look injured until 2:00. We will then film from 2:00 to 5:00. Then we will have another costume and makeup change until 5:30. And then film until 8:30. Our plans will most likely change, but this is the outline we plan to use.
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Introduction to Music Video
We recently finished the commercial project. I've learned a lot from the project including what I should and shouldn't do. The storyboard helped with planning what each scene would look like overall. We figured out the lighting, location, and camera angles. The editing process was more difficult because it was a lot of trial and error. Thankfully, I know how to work the editing software (Pinnacle Studios) now. This will make the editing process a lot less rigorous.
My partner Kaitlyn and I decided to do the song "Secret" by the Pierces. It is more of a suspense thriller theme which is what we wanted to do. The song indirectly mentions murder, so the audience can assume that something bad will happen. This song is commonly known for being in the T.V. show Pretty Little Liars, so we are going to take some inspiration from that. We also have a few ideas of how and where we want to film which is helpful. We want to include a darker theme because it fits the suspense thriller genre.
For costumes, we wanted to wear something fancy and plain like a single colored dress. This fits the overall theme because we wanted our actors to seem like rich teenage girls who have a love hate friendship. For lighting, we want to have a few scenes with the silhouette of the actor so the audience can only see the outline of the person. We want to use darker and unnatural light to make it seem more suspenseful. The actors will be Kaitlyn and I, because it would be easier to meet up and record the video. The actors will be nice towards each other, and then start to show their true colors. For makeup, we were thinking of red lipstick at times, and natural looks. As the video progresses, the actors will get more makeup that looks like bruises and cuts. We aren't sure of all props, but we are thinking of using a mallet, glass cups, makeup, and an older phone. We will film mainly in front of white backgrounds, hallways, in my room, and Kaitlyn's dining room.
My partner Kaitlyn and I decided to do the song "Secret" by the Pierces. It is more of a suspense thriller theme which is what we wanted to do. The song indirectly mentions murder, so the audience can assume that something bad will happen. This song is commonly known for being in the T.V. show Pretty Little Liars, so we are going to take some inspiration from that. We also have a few ideas of how and where we want to film which is helpful. We want to include a darker theme because it fits the suspense thriller genre.
For costumes, we wanted to wear something fancy and plain like a single colored dress. This fits the overall theme because we wanted our actors to seem like rich teenage girls who have a love hate friendship. For lighting, we want to have a few scenes with the silhouette of the actor so the audience can only see the outline of the person. We want to use darker and unnatural light to make it seem more suspenseful. The actors will be Kaitlyn and I, because it would be easier to meet up and record the video. The actors will be nice towards each other, and then start to show their true colors. For makeup, we were thinking of red lipstick at times, and natural looks. As the video progresses, the actors will get more makeup that looks like bruises and cuts. We aren't sure of all props, but we are thinking of using a mallet, glass cups, makeup, and an older phone. We will film mainly in front of white backgrounds, hallways, in my room, and Kaitlyn's dining room.
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Editing
Today and Monday my partner and I edited our commercial. Our computer was going extremely slow, so we didn't have all of class to complete it. Kaitlyn and I both tried to import it, but we eventually figured it out. We then selected our shots. Unfortunately, some of the footage was not there. When we filmed, one of the rhythmic gymnastics scenes didn't save onto the SD so it couldn't be recovered. Then when we were importing footage, the other rhythmic gymnastics scene disappeared. Luckily the scene where I was drinking gatorade was still there. After we selected out shots, we imported them. This process took about 15 minutes.
Then, I put them in the correct order. I then had to trim each individual clip so the shot could be the length that we wanted. There were some uneven cuts in the video, so we removed them to make the video smoother. We kept on rewatching the video to make sure that it was too our liking. I then removed the original sound. However when I cut the blank spaces, the audio became choppy. I then had to go back and fix my mistake. We ended up just deleting the detached audio, and reverted it to its original form. Kaitlyn and I had about 45 minutes of editing time the next class(today). Today we added the sound and captions.
Pinnacle studios gave a few different options for sounds. I selected upbeat music and it gave a list of suggestions. Kaitlyn and I agreed on a sound so I inserted it. We then added the title screen by typing what we wanted to display. Then we typed our script in a similar format to subtitles. We thought that it would be easier to write the words instead of having the music lowered while speaking. We added our entire script and placed it where it seemed fit. Then we had to make sure that the video ran smoothly, and it didn't. I had to close all of the gaps, which made the sound choppy. As i was reinserting the music, Kaitlyn and I found a better sound, so we used that instead. After that our video was complete, and we turned it in.
Then, I put them in the correct order. I then had to trim each individual clip so the shot could be the length that we wanted. There were some uneven cuts in the video, so we removed them to make the video smoother. We kept on rewatching the video to make sure that it was too our liking. I then removed the original sound. However when I cut the blank spaces, the audio became choppy. I then had to go back and fix my mistake. We ended up just deleting the detached audio, and reverted it to its original form. Kaitlyn and I had about 45 minutes of editing time the next class(today). Today we added the sound and captions.
Pinnacle studios gave a few different options for sounds. I selected upbeat music and it gave a list of suggestions. Kaitlyn and I agreed on a sound so I inserted it. We then added the title screen by typing what we wanted to display. Then we typed our script in a similar format to subtitles. We thought that it would be easier to write the words instead of having the music lowered while speaking. We added our entire script and placed it where it seemed fit. Then we had to make sure that the video ran smoothly, and it didn't. I had to close all of the gaps, which made the sound choppy. As i was reinserting the music, Kaitlyn and I found a better sound, so we used that instead. After that our video was complete, and we turned it in.
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