Preliminary Vid Production phase/ Evaluation

Production phase-  During the preliminary task we have learnt a lot about filming . We have learnt about filming a variety of shots such as long shots and close/extreme close ups and their significance in a Music video. From experience we also learnt that its better to film away from the light or otherwise the footage taken would look blurry on camera. During this preliminary, it was the first time as a group to use an HD camera so we had to be given brief instructions before using it. As we went off to carry out the task. The most difficult bit was trying to learn the verse few verses of the lyrics as well as trying to lip sync to the music as it was playing in the background. However it was harder than expected and we didnt quite get it right in the first feww takes but after several takes, the result was decent and with learnt a lot through the process in which we could hang onto and use as a guidance for our original music video.

After the whole filming process we had to edit the footage and while editing we had to make sure that we had an mp3 copy of the music we lip syched to  and then put it up on the timeline ready to edit with but at the same time we had to ensure that it was padlocked so that when editing we wouldnt accidently mess the sound around. Inconclusion, i believe that the preliminary task was not only successful but however it was also very valuable as it made the group realise a lot of things in which we could learn from and watchout for on our final music video. The preliminary task also made us realise the standard thats expected on the final piece and that a lot effort will have to be put in. Most importantly, for next time i and the group have learnt that its really important to look up at the camera instead of looking down at the camera when singing. We have also learnt that as an artist and depending on your genre of music you have to be enthusiastic/ go with the mood of your lyrics in order for the music video to be successful and for the audience to enjoy it and be able to relate to it.