Editing in progress

I have started started to edit the chorus drumming sequence, for this I want the editing to be slick and fast and for the editing to be on the beat to make it more effective. I also thought that putting in a flicker of colour it will make the sequence bolder and more eye catching for the viewer. As you can see their are a lot of small clips that i have cut up in order to create the glitch effect, I think that this looks really good i just need to finish it. I have had some problems with this as some times it doesn't play properly and other times it doesn't play at all. I think that i am having this problem because their are so many different effects that the video can't handle to do everything at the same time. But when i export the video it works and it is a very effect technique.  

The screenshot above shows how I have changed the colour to make the abstract vibrant colours like in the screenshot at the top. I have used the 'Colour Balance (HLS)' effect so that i can change the saturation and the hue of each video. 

Filming in the Main Hall and Risk Assessment

so today I manage to film some more footage for my music video. Today I filmed in the main hall, here I used the studio lights to create some more running footage. I have chosen this location because when filming the running sequence it makes you focus more on the main protagonist rather that the surrounding. another good reason for filming here is when you use the lights on the character it creates shadows and the shadows give the video more edge and a different dimension. Whilst I was filming I also took photos for my CD cover.

Risk Assessment

Risk	High/ Medium/ Low risk	How to get over it
Slippery surfaces could slip over whilst running	Low	Make sure my actor has grippy shoes on and ensure that I the stage is clean and has no water on it.
The actor could run into objects around the stage	Medium	Ensure that the stage is cleared and do the filming in the middle of the stage so that the protagonist doesn’t run into the wings.
The cables in from the lights could get in the way and someone could trip over them.	High	Make sure that the wires are out of the way and make sure that all the people at the shooting are aware of where the cables are.

Give everyone at the shoot and tell them what the dangers are and how to make sure that no accidents happen.

Editing the first section of my music video.

For this first section of my music video I have used these edited still images to create a dramatic effect when the bells are chiming. I have placed the photos in the appropriate places for when the bells chime, I have used the faded into white transition for the white background 'BOY' this makes it look like a sort of heartbeat showing the fear. I used the fade into black transition for the 'RUN' photo. I think by using the words for the beginning really helps to emphasize the lyrics and what the song is about. I have also edited these so that you can see the main protagonist behind the letters. I think that this helps to establish show in the music video, the choice of colours that I have used is very important because the dark black shows their is danger and the white symbolizes light this could be light at the end of the tunnel or light that will help lead the way.

Editing footage

So over the past week I have started to edit some of my footage, I think it is going really well and I am enjoying experimented with the different effects that I can create. Although I have a rough idea of how each shot should look and what effects are on each video I have also discovered whilst going through my video other effects that I have applied to my video. Although I haven't filmed all the footage yet I am placing the footage I have in the right place, so their are bits of the song that have gaps missing. So far I have edited a running shot with a close up on the footstep to emphasise the chase and the idea that she is running on foot. I have also slowed down a section of the footage so that the viewer can see the facial expressions the fear in the main protagonists face. Also by slowing it down it give time for the viewer to think about the situation and see all the small detail.

Audience Feedback #1

On Friday the 9th of December I showed an audience of age 17-18 year old my work so far. Although I hadn't edited a lot I want to get some feedback in order to work on to make my music video better. They watched the clip that I had edited and gave me some very positive feedback. Some of the comments made where "I like the black and white contrast, i think it's very effective and add to the dramatic atmosphere". This comment was from a female audience member age 18, furthermore I got some feedback from male audience members. Their feedback was "I think that the glitching sequence of the black and white and then the brightly colored footage is very effect, it helps add to the drama. I also really enjoyed the section where the footage slows down then speeds up again. I think this really shows the significance of time in your music video". I was really please with this feedback it really showed me that what I have done so far is good and I just have to carry on and finish it. I will show different audiences throughout the time I am editing to produce more feedback that I can act on and make my music video better.

Location shots

 This is where i am partly going to film my video this is where part of the running sequence will take place. I like the way that the tress create darkness and shadows.

I want to include a section of footage so that it looks like the character is panning upwards towards the sky.

Some of the footage will be of the character running through the trees, the trees are signified as obstacles in the way of her.

Weather For The Running Sequence Monday 28th November

This is what the weather forecast is doing for Monday the 28th of November. I will be shooting the part of the running sequence in west hill, the time of the shoot will be roughy around 1:45- 3:30. The weather for these times looks dry and cloudy which is what i want so that it adds to the atmosphere of the shots.