COPYING AN EXISTING VIDEO

Shooting Schedule's

Teenage Dirtbag StoryBoard

Class Notes

Filming 1

Filming 2

Filming 3

Filming 4

Timelapse

This is the filming that we undertook in class.I took part in "filming 4" where I was in the shot walking in the background.I also undertook tasks such as shooting schedule where I would write down how the shooting went so that when it came to editing it would be a lot easier.I also was in charge of the clapperboard where we would write for example "Shot 1 take 1", this was so that when it came to editing we could look at the shooting schedule and match the shots up without having to look through each clip.I learnt alot about communication on the set for these tasks , I realised how important each role was.I also got a chance to use the camera and discovered movement such as using a tripod to do a panning shot.

Practise with Cameras

Purpose: The reason we undertook practise before filming our video for the first time is so that we could grasp key concepts of composition, exposure and focus.By making the Wheatus video we understood these concepts alot more, especially by our mistakes.We could also gain a deeper understanding of not only what looks effective but how to use the camera and how to adjust settings.

My Experience: I undertook several exercises to help gain skills with the cameras. I took part in gaining some skills when working on the "Wheatus, Teenage Dirtbag" project.I also experimented with Timelapse filming to give myself some creative techniques to use in my groups filming.

Auto/Manual Settings: All cameras enable you to either have manual or automatic.Automatic is fine for a ok quality film but for the best results it is better to use manual.This way you can gain full control on areas that need more light/contrast etc.This can be particulary important if you are in poor weather conditions or if it is cloudy but sunny at certain points whilst filming.It will make the film appear more uniformed if the lighting is properly adjusted to the settings.

White Balance- You set the white balance so that in different lighting conditions, the camera knows what white is and can be calibrated so that colours are filmed consistently.My group set the white balance for Outside light if filming outside or to indoor if we were studio based.If we did not set the white balance properly it would have lead to inconsistencies in the colour within our footage.

Changing the Exposure-If a shot is too dark or too light when you are setting it up, you can adjust the Shutter speed and aperture to let more or less light into the camera.

Production:Filming

Whilst filming we communicated as a team regarding who was directing,who was monitoring the shots and the use of clapperboards.There were 3 people to the group including myself, one of which was the model of the music video therefore between the other two people we switched roles quite frequently.If one person was filming it meant that the other one was in charge of the clapperboards and monioring the shot whislt making notes on the shooting script.Sometimes the model was not needed therefore she was able to film whilst me and the other group member were in charge of duties such as clapperboards and directing the shot.