This is our final Music Video with all the mistakes taken out
Sophie Advanced Portfolio
Thursday, 16 December 2010
Evaluation Question Four
Evaluation Question Three
annaneale 6 days ago
Love the video, very authentic and realistic. Good use of lighting and really impressive camera angles.
AthenaSky093 2 weeks ago
Wow factor is huge!!!! Great visual story, amazing lip synch. Loved it!!!
donandgerlinde 2 weeks ago
Wow factor is huge!!!!
donandgerlinde 2 weeks ago
Omg Love this video :)
SophieSockett01 2 weeks ago
Evaluation Question Two
Richard Dyer has noted: “a star is an image constructed from a range of materials”. For pop music these materials include:
1=The songs and their lyrical themes and musical structures/ genres
2=The record covers- singles and albums display a large part of the image the artist wants to create and present to an audience
3=Music videos, which may draw upon the image presented in each of the other aspects.
The group has conformed to this theory by creating cohesion between the three products we have made which include website, digipack and the video itself to create a star image. An artist will release a particular song from their album as a lead song before their album is actually released. As an artist it takes time at this point to create their particular style and image. Our lead single from the album would be " Not made for this" as we have done this for our music video. This idea for the ablum cover and other ancillary texts is to create a atmopheric mood that fits in with all the songs and shows the difference between the two characters. The inserts have two pages the left half is the innocent images and the other half is the more confident sexier look. The innocent character represents the acoustic songs on the album which again is why we chose that character as the album cover.
Website
Our website has the influence from the real Anna Neale website and we have incorporated the colours and the tones that we have used for the digipack and used in the music video, which is mainly back and white. We have used pictures of me that we have taken from filming session to add into our website design which we took inspiration from the way Anna Neales website looked. All websites have tabs linking to another page on their website so we managed as a group to hyperlink our tabs on our website to another page which uses the conventions of other websites. On our website just like other artists we have out in our music video on the page to show it off and this is what is normally on a artists website. We also wanted to keep that acoustic feel
Wednesday, 15 December 2010
Evaluation Question One
'Music videos allow an element of acting, which could include facial expressions, eye contact and mise en scene which allows the performer to be accessed by the audience in various ways, like the use of close ups and panning so everything is seen. This adds a story to the song which can match the lyrics or explore other meanings. As with star image this makes the song memorable and allows connections and implications the song would not have without a music video for people to see the song visually depicted'. (Pete Fraser)
In our music involves me acting a lot of the time as our video is based on the actor and lip syncing. I play a female character that is unhappy in her life with a relationship that is not working. Our video starts with a argument sequence with me playing the female character and Tom playing the boyfriend, this scene was very quick to film as me and Tom have taken A-Level Drama and also GCSE so we have gained experience. We wanted Tom to come across in a threatening manner and for the girl to eventually stand up to him at the end of the argument sequence and it ends with me leaning against the window with a unhappy expression on my face which again looks believable to the audience as was all the acting during this scene. As the music video carries on I portray a number of different personalities and a lot of different emotions through out as different bits of the song requires faster shots and slower parts of the song requires slower shots. As the character changes through the video I portray a different character which shows opposite emotions such as agression and frustration. My acting really shows and fits in with atmosphere of the song and this is the one strongest element of our music video which makes it believable and professional and from comments i think the group are also proud of the acting in of music video.
Camera and Editing
'A variety of camera angles and movements of different locations featuring the artist are used in quick succession to create the unique music video style that differs from how a film operates. This style of camerawork gives the video a more dynamic feel and vibe that promotes the song and generates interest by leaving an 'imprint' or memory on the audience so whenever they hear the song they will have an image of the music video in their head'. (Pete Fraser)
During the planning stage for the music video at the very beginning we said we all wanted to avoid long takes of shots because it looks more amateur and would also get very boring to watch and repetitive. Our video does involve this theory because we have used lots of different sequences in different locations for example the street locations against the wall and walking down the street. We used close ups of me acting and then filmed another shot of the same thing, the reason for using close ups was because we wanted the character to connect with the audience and show her emotions.
Friday, 10 December 2010
Changes and corrections made for final edit
Pre-Song Material
Originally we used the sound from the footage of the house pan and arguement zoom in the pre-song material however our feedback told us that the background noise sounded like hoovering and was very annoying, this was the building works on the house opposite the street. You could also hear the noises of the camera moving and zooming in, which was distracting and unprofessional. For the final edit we downloaded a background wind sound effect to play over the images. We also downloaded some bird noises that we placed together and manipulated to add another ambient sound. Unfortunately when trying to export the video we realised one of the bird sounds had a copyright on it and could not use it. The other bird sound was to short to use on its own as it sounded artifical and annoying, so in the end we did not use any bird sounds. (Me and Josh executed this change)
We increased the length of the 'Suffolk Lodge' sign shot because it cut between it to quick in the draft edit. (I executed this change)
We cut a section at the start of the arguement sequence off so as the shots comes up the couple are already arguing whereas before we were still and started arguing- making it look as if we were waiting to start. (Sophie executed this change)
We tried to find a way of hiding a part where the camera distorts for a second in the zoom towards the window through fades and other effects however this just made it more obvious so we just have to live with that one error being in there- it is quick and not too obvious. (All of the group tried to rectify this)
We cut the end of the argument shot sooner as before we uploaded the draft edit we extended the clip too much by accident and you saw Sophie come out of role. This has now been rectified. (Andrew executed this change)
Other Changes
Opening instrumental- we extended the shots of the garden as they were cut between to quick before hand. We then shortened the mid-shot of her looking through a window so the footage stayed to the original timing with the music and avoid being out of sync. (Sophie executed these changes)
In the draft edit at the end of the second verse another clip was to long and you saw Sophie come out of role- we extended the fade to the next shot so you cannot see this anymore. (Andrew executed this change)
In the draft edit at the end of the second verse we cut to a walking shot we had already used that did not make sense. We placed it there quickly before uploading, we replaced this with a side on mid-shot of Sophie on the bench where she sighs and looks down, this links to the narrative and further conveys her emotions. We placed fades to black before and after the shot as it his suits the slower tempo of the song. (Me and Andrew executed this change)
In the bridge of the draft edit the camera cuts to a low angle shot of Sophie and she looks away almost immediately. For the final edit we extended the clip before where she looks towards the camera and then placed the low angle shot again and she returns from looking away to look at the camera in this postition. This makes it flow better. (I executed this change)
Near the end of the song the camera cuts to a pan around Sophie in the street, however at the start of the shot Sophie looks like she is waiting to start. Therefore we extended the clip and fade before this shot so it cuts to this shot just as she starts singing. (I executed this change)
Saturday, 27 November 2010
Friday, 26 November 2010
Friday, 19 November 2010
Friday 19th November
Wednesday, 17 November 2010
Tuesday 16th and 17th November - Final Filming Session
Tuesday, 16 November 2010
Tuesday 16th November
Thursday, 11 November 2010
Filming Plan
Opening Instrumental Film some shots to be placed here?
Section One
Here goes another night, I sit and hold on tight.
Listening to my half circle preach.
Can never get it right, they stay or leave in fright.
Maybe I'm just not made for this.
Because I'm not designed for this,
I wasn't made for this.
I'm not designed for this,
For being so twisted, yeah.
‘Transforming Shots’ (Possible shots do not have to use all)
• Mid- Long Shot- Sophie on bed looking annoyed, she gets up after having enough
• Close up- Hand reaches into wardrobe removes corset
• Mid-shot- Through mirror see Sophie apply makeup
• Extreme close up- Puts a heel on her foot
• Long shot and Mid- shot- Re-film dance sequence in the cage X2
• Long shot- grabs coat off a fence hanging up and walks onto street
Section Two
Look at me, and see what you can achieve.
Don't, doubt your insecurities.
Money is power, and I have everything.
But I think you forgot the meaning of happy.
• Re-film Close up of Sophie at the side of the wall in widescreen and correct white balance
• Film another scenario that could be cut to in this section?- Looking at pictures, upset etc:
• Re-film the mannequin shot that goes in this section on another day if possible
Section Three- Important
I need a break from this, cause I just can't process it.
It wasn't like that from the start.
Can never get it right, they this I’m dull or bright.
Maybe I'm just not made for this.
• Re-film singing of this section- back against the wall(movement to beat, aggression)
• Sing this section in the cage as well- to add extra shot in (dance/movement)
• Another scenario to cut to in this section?
• Re-film singing this section with mannequin if possible?
Because I'm not designed for this,
No I wasn't made for this.
No I’m not designed for this
For being so, for being so, twisted!
• Re-film singing this section back against the wall- widescreen and white balance correct (More movement and aggression)
• Re-film- walking towards camera- handheld shot with correct white balance
• Narrative- arguing, aggression between couple
Instrumental
• Film some shots for this- need some ideas!
*Section Four-Most Important*
No I'm not, cause I'm not, no I'm not made for this.
No I'm not, cause I'm not, no I'm not...
I'm not designed for this,
No I wasn’t made for this.
I’m not designed for this,
For being so twisted.
No I’m not designed for this,
No I wasn’t made for this.
I’m not designed for this,
For being so twisted.
No I’m not designed for this
I wasn’t made for thi-ehhhhhhhhhhh-is!
• Re-film running section
• Climax to story- revenge on boyfriend, show him stronger, fighting, smashing...
• Another scenario
• Movement and aggression- coming to a climax so needs to be BIGGER than other choruses!