Monday, 10 March 2014
Friday, 21 February 2014
Tuesday, 18 February 2014
Change of plan
First shoot attempt:
Here shows the footage that I captured for the initial idea that I had for my opening sequence. When I filmed my initial idea this was some of the only footage that I got for it because I never ended up carrying this idea through because after filming this I realised that it wasn't working. You simply can't hear what the two characters at the end of the corridor are talking about and you can't understand the full extend of what its meant be happening.
So after attempting to shoot the footage for my video around 3 times with no success due to nervous actors I decided that it would be best to reduce the amount of dialogue in my opening sequence and also change my approach (while still keeping key ideas from my first idea) so that my actors can relax and really get into character.
I first decided to cut out most of my initial dialogue due to the fact that the people who I chose to act in my opening sequenced changed 3 times because each time we shot footage, it became apparent that they were nervous and were messing up their lines and all of this resulted in them messing up their cues and there was a lot of re-shooting of footage which I found overwhelming to edit.
I also decided to change around 2/3rds of my story board because When it came to shooting the footage where I had my main character in the foreground and an argument between two unidentified characters in the background I noticed that you couldn't really make out what the people in the background were doing and I thought that something like this could confuse the viewer.
So, as a result of all of this my final product should consist of the following:
-Caden runs down corridor I a long to medium shot - he looks scared and frantic.
-Close up of Caden taking some pills again looking scared and frantic.
-Close up on Caden's eyes showing his fear as the ONE main evil character (Samantha) says eerily "Caaaden, can't hide forever...Caaaden".
-The camera is then closer to the double doors at the end of the corridor that are in frame when we see Caden run down the corridor in the first shot. Here we watch Samantha walk down the corridor quite calmly - almost as though she doesn't care which contrasts the fear that Caden had making everything seem quite creepy and mysterious. In this shot we focus mainly on Samantha body and not her face because here we see her pull a gun out of her pocket as she walks closer and closer to the camera.
-The camera will then position farther down the corridor but this time on eye level with Samantha as we carry on watching her walk down the corridor till she edges nearer and nearer to the camera (this is where her characters name will appear and the person who plays her) till she is in a close up and we see a mischievous yet angry look on her face.
-We will then watch the Samantha walk down the corridor from Caden's perspective - here the footage will be slightly static to links to the fact that he had just swallowed some pills - at the end of this short clip we will see Samantha raise the gun and everything will cut to black as a gun shot goes off.
-The black screen will then cut back to Caden and Samantha in a shot together - Samantha will be on the phone here saying "Yes boss, we've got him..." and Caden will be in the shot on the floor writing in agony as he has just been shot. He will then grab onto Samantha in the disorientation as he is filled with anger as well as wanting nothing more than to live and be safe, but will just bat his hand away in disgust (this is where the humour comes in).
-Samantha then grabs Caden up off of his feet and forces him down the corridor in a long shot (the long shot will allow us to see how much Caden is injured and disorientated due to the situation and pills he had taken previously).
So after attempting to shoot the footage for my video around 3 times with no success due to nervous actors I decided that it would be best to reduce the amount of dialogue in my opening sequence and also change my approach (while still keeping key ideas from my first idea) so that my actors can relax and really get into character.
I first decided to cut out most of my initial dialogue due to the fact that the people who I chose to act in my opening sequenced changed 3 times because each time we shot footage, it became apparent that they were nervous and were messing up their lines and all of this resulted in them messing up their cues and there was a lot of re-shooting of footage which I found overwhelming to edit.
I also decided to change around 2/3rds of my story board because When it came to shooting the footage where I had my main character in the foreground and an argument between two unidentified characters in the background I noticed that you couldn't really make out what the people in the background were doing and I thought that something like this could confuse the viewer.
So, as a result of all of this my final product should consist of the following:
-Caden runs down corridor I a long to medium shot - he looks scared and frantic.
-Close up of Caden taking some pills again looking scared and frantic.
-Close up on Caden's eyes showing his fear as the ONE main evil character (Samantha) says eerily "Caaaden, can't hide forever...Caaaden".
-The camera is then closer to the double doors at the end of the corridor that are in frame when we see Caden run down the corridor in the first shot. Here we watch Samantha walk down the corridor quite calmly - almost as though she doesn't care which contrasts the fear that Caden had making everything seem quite creepy and mysterious. In this shot we focus mainly on Samantha body and not her face because here we see her pull a gun out of her pocket as she walks closer and closer to the camera.
-The camera will then position farther down the corridor but this time on eye level with Samantha as we carry on watching her walk down the corridor till she edges nearer and nearer to the camera (this is where her characters name will appear and the person who plays her) till she is in a close up and we see a mischievous yet angry look on her face.
-We will then watch the Samantha walk down the corridor from Caden's perspective - here the footage will be slightly static to links to the fact that he had just swallowed some pills - at the end of this short clip we will see Samantha raise the gun and everything will cut to black as a gun shot goes off.
-The black screen will then cut back to Caden and Samantha in a shot together - Samantha will be on the phone here saying "Yes boss, we've got him..." and Caden will be in the shot on the floor writing in agony as he has just been shot. He will then grab onto Samantha in the disorientation as he is filled with anger as well as wanting nothing more than to live and be safe, but will just bat his hand away in disgust (this is where the humour comes in).
-Samantha then grabs Caden up off of his feet and forces him down the corridor in a long shot (the long shot will allow us to see how much Caden is injured and disorientated due to the situation and pills he had taken previously).
Wednesday, 29 January 2014
Ways to shoot a video like a professional
http://lifehacker.com/214043/8-ways-to-shoot-video-like-a-pro
I found this website to be extremely useful because it gives you 8 descriptive ways on how to shoot videos and make it look professional. I find this as an amateur film maker to be extremely useful due to the fact that I want my videos to look as professional as they possibly can.
The tip that I found to be the most useful was number 4 - this tip explains how to use lighting to your advantage in order to get clear and crisp shots of your subjects - I found this useful because I am going to be lowering certain lights in order to set a dark scene, therefore I must take lighting into consideration otherwise the subjects within my frame wont be very easy to see and will simply be sunken in with the background.
I found this website to be extremely useful because it gives you 8 descriptive ways on how to shoot videos and make it look professional. I find this as an amateur film maker to be extremely useful due to the fact that I want my videos to look as professional as they possibly can.
The tip that I found to be the most useful was number 4 - this tip explains how to use lighting to your advantage in order to get clear and crisp shots of your subjects - I found this useful because I am going to be lowering certain lights in order to set a dark scene, therefore I must take lighting into consideration otherwise the subjects within my frame wont be very easy to see and will simply be sunken in with the background.
Friday, 24 January 2014
Videography tips
Videography tips:
http://www.videomaker.com/tips-to-get-started
I found that the website above proved to be rather helpful due to the fact that it basically told me all of the do's and don'ts of film making when it comes to using the camera to get good shots, how to achieve crisp and clear audio with no fuss or re-shooting in order to get the audio that I want, how to prepare myself before filming and a checklist of all the equipment I may need for filming so I don't forget anything.
http://www.videomaker.com/tips-to-get-started
I found that the website above proved to be rather helpful due to the fact that it basically told me all of the do's and don'ts of film making when it comes to using the camera to get good shots, how to achieve crisp and clear audio with no fuss or re-shooting in order to get the audio that I want, how to prepare myself before filming and a checklist of all the equipment I may need for filming so I don't forget anything.
Wednesday, 15 January 2014
Filming tips for post production
10 tips for videos at post production:
http://www.alastairhumphreys.com/10-tips-video-post-production/
I found the website about extremely useful for me because it gives relay good advice on things that you should think about when filming, but will probably overlook as an amateur film maker (much like myself).
My favourite tips were numbers 2 (keeping your footage short, sweet and to the point), 4 (keeping clips short in order to create a certain mood and only include what is relevant) and 6 (varying your shot types in order to get the finished product that you desire). I found these 3 tips the most important because they cover everything they are the things that I am most concerned about for when I come to making my own film opening. Also, it was nice to have a little advice a well as encouragement from this site in order to keep these tips in the back of my mind for post production and production.
http://www.alastairhumphreys.com/10-tips-video-post-production/
I found the website about extremely useful for me because it gives relay good advice on things that you should think about when filming, but will probably overlook as an amateur film maker (much like myself).
My favourite tips were numbers 2 (keeping your footage short, sweet and to the point), 4 (keeping clips short in order to create a certain mood and only include what is relevant) and 6 (varying your shot types in order to get the finished product that you desire). I found these 3 tips the most important because they cover everything they are the things that I am most concerned about for when I come to making my own film opening. Also, it was nice to have a little advice a well as encouragement from this site in order to keep these tips in the back of my mind for post production and production.
Tips for post production
10 tips for videos at post production:
http://www.alastairhumphreys.com/10-tips-video-post-production/
I found the website about extremely useful for me because it gives relay good advice on things that you should think about when filming, but will probably overlook as an amateur film maker (much like myself).
My favourite tips were numbers 2 (keeping your footage short, sweet and to the point), 4 (keeping clips short in order to create a certain mood and only include what is relevant) and 6 (varying your shot types in order to get the finished product that you desire). I found these 3 tips the most important because they cover everything they are the things that I am most concerned about for when I come to making my own film opening. Also, it was nice to have a little advice a well as encouragement from this site in order to keep these tips in the back of my mind for post production and production.
http://www.alastairhumphreys.com/10-tips-video-post-production/
I found the website about extremely useful for me because it gives relay good advice on things that you should think about when filming, but will probably overlook as an amateur film maker (much like myself).
My favourite tips were numbers 2 (keeping your footage short, sweet and to the point), 4 (keeping clips short in order to create a certain mood and only include what is relevant) and 6 (varying your shot types in order to get the finished product that you desire). I found these 3 tips the most important because they cover everything they are the things that I am most concerned about for when I come to making my own film opening. Also, it was nice to have a little advice a well as encouragement from this site in order to keep these tips in the back of my mind for post production and production.
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