I have completed filming my music video. I have taken steps to ensure that my music video has the best quality and looks presentable. The first step I have taken is re-shot scenes that I felt could have been shot better. The reason I did that was so that during the editing process I could have already prepared shots that I'm going to use. Another reason why I chose to do this is so I can limit the amount of time I spend editing. This is is proven because I spent less time editing than the previous times I have an edit. During the editing process, I created a schedule. The reason I created a schedule is so that I can limit the time that I spent editing. In this schedule, I listed the exact time each scene would happen. In this schedule, I picked a time the song will end. I also decided on which special effects, I will add during the editing process. These are all the steps that I took prior to editing to ensure smooth sailing during the editing process.
The actual editing that took place was not difficult and was surprisingly easier than expected. The reason why I say this is because the first time I actually edit it was hard and difficult. Due to never. using pinnacle studios as well as not understanding the importance of editing. During this project I quite enjoyed editing and that is because of the prior knowledge I had on editing as well as knowing the process. Furthermore, the first step I took during editing was combined with all the scenes that I was going to use in one video. After that, I cut all the scenes to be shorter, at least six seconds each except the lip-syncing ones. To the introduction scenes, I added a black screen after each scene. The reason was to make a smoother transition between scene to scene. a jump cut was also added. I also darkened the brightness of each scene. I also added the effect of making the video look like it was shot on an old camera. Lastly, I added the music and cut it to match my video and the lip-syncing. The editing process was simple and didn't require much time and effort. The reason for that is because I had previously planned out everything that would be in the video. However, I did run into some complications.
As previously mentioned the editing process did not run entirely smooth. There were three major complications. This first complication was the music and what I believe to be the most time-consuming. The reason why the music was so complicated is that every time that I would try and download the song "Hostage" it wouldn't download. Due to that, it made me waste time because I had to keep asking people for help until I finally decided to use another computer. Another reason why music was so difficult was because I had to cut it to match the lip-syncing parts. The second complication was adding the black screen. The last complication was adding special effects. For me to able to do that I had to look on youtube and see how to do it. Even though I had complications I still believe that my music video encapsulated the message within the song.
Thursday, December 5, 2019
Monday, December 2, 2019
Filming Music Video Blog #2
Over the course of the past Thanksgiving break, I have filmed my entire Music Video. I played the actor as well as director, with assistance from my family members. Few things were changed that strayed from the original idea. The first change that strayed from the original idea was the location of the music video. Originally the idea was to film the music video at a motel however the place that I had asked prior permission did not have any more available rooms. So the only option left was to do the backup a concept which was the empty room at my peers' house. However, even though I used a different location I still believe I created a decent product. Another thing that changed was the props. The props that were not used were chains and the handcuffs however tape and rope were still used. Another thing that was changed was that I also used paint to resemble blood.
The first scenes that were shot were the introduction scenes. Those scenes were the hardest and took most of the time while shooting. The first intro scene was the easiest to film. Since I was the actor it consisted of me walking into the room with tape covering my mouth as well as binding my hands together. Then it was me falling down against the wall slowly It was filmed at a tilt. The second intro scene that I shot was an establishing shot of the entire room. Another intro shot that I also filmed was a pan of me doing nothing. I also filmed a close-up. Another one of the intro scenes that I filmed was a long shot. The last intro scenes were me moving around imitating the song. I also filmed multiple shots of all these scenes so I can have a variety of shots to choose from.
The second most important scenes were the lip-syncing scene. I did multiple versions of lip-syncing the song hostage. The first lip-syncing scene that I shot was a close up me lip-syncing. The second lip-syncing scene that I did was also a close-up but in this shot, I was doing head movements that matched the song. Other lip-syncing scenes that I shot was a medium close up as well a long shot with just my lips moving. I reshot these scenes about 3 or 4 times each. I also did a lip-sync scene with paint that is supposed to resemble blood. I also filmed this shot 4 times as well. Then I shot the bathtub scene. The first scene that I shot in the bathroom was a sort of an establishing shot of me in the bathtub. Also, I shot a scene where the camera comes toward me and I look at the camera. I also shot multiple scenes of me lip-syncing in the bathtub. All these things occurred during the filming process
The first scenes that were shot were the introduction scenes. Those scenes were the hardest and took most of the time while shooting. The first intro scene was the easiest to film. Since I was the actor it consisted of me walking into the room with tape covering my mouth as well as binding my hands together. Then it was me falling down against the wall slowly It was filmed at a tilt. The second intro scene that I shot was an establishing shot of the entire room. Another intro shot that I also filmed was a pan of me doing nothing. I also filmed a close-up. Another one of the intro scenes that I filmed was a long shot. The last intro scenes were me moving around imitating the song. I also filmed multiple shots of all these scenes so I can have a variety of shots to choose from.
The second most important scenes were the lip-syncing scene. I did multiple versions of lip-syncing the song hostage. The first lip-syncing scene that I shot was a close up me lip-syncing. The second lip-syncing scene that I did was also a close-up but in this shot, I was doing head movements that matched the song. Other lip-syncing scenes that I shot was a medium close up as well a long shot with just my lips moving. I reshot these scenes about 3 or 4 times each. I also did a lip-sync scene with paint that is supposed to resemble blood. I also filmed this shot 4 times as well. Then I shot the bathtub scene. The first scene that I shot in the bathroom was a sort of an establishing shot of me in the bathtub. Also, I shot a scene where the camera comes toward me and I look at the camera. I also shot multiple scenes of me lip-syncing in the bathtub. All these things occurred during the filming process
Monday, November 25, 2019
Filming Music Video Blog
This weekend became very vital in the effort to create the best music video needed to tell the story of the song "Hostage" by Billie Eilish. Although I did not professional shoot my music video I did other things that will help me during the actual filming process which will allow me to better use time. The first thing that I did was create an outline of the whole entire process that will occur. The reason why I chose to create the outline and use it religiously is because with each lyric there is an action that takes place which the outline shows. The outline in my personal opinion is much easier. The reason why I included an outline is so that in case I don't follow the storyboard exactly I will have the outline. The outline is much easier to follow because it is not in picture form which does not always capture what is trying to be said it helps because I'm not a visual learner. Writing things down allows me to visualize things, hence the outline. Include in this outline are the lyrics and beside it an exact description of what will take place as well as the actions that the actor will take during this specific lyric. An example of this is during the lyric "Like a Hostage" the scene that will be shown will be of the actor pulling on the chains that hold her captive. The outline will also be given to the actor, The reason why the outline will be given to the actor is to speed up production. When the actor has an exact model of what is suppose to happen it allows for me to able to quickly shoot the scenes without having to reshoot scenes.
This weekend I also pre-shot all the scenes that are going to be in my music video. What I mean by this is that I took my iPhone and shot the exacts scenes that will take place as well as scenes that will be in the video. I also pre-shot these scenes at both locations the one at the motel as well as the one in case a situation occurs which is the empty bedroom at my peer's house. The reason why I shot at both locations is to see how the video would look at each location. While pre-shooting I got prior permission to film at the motel. During this pre-shot, I also filmed with all the props and costumes. The reason is to get a feel on how the end product would look with these products. Another reason was to see how if changes needed to be made to the original outline. Doing this I made changes that I feel will better the video. An example of this is instead of the costume being a shirt and ripped jeans it will only be a ripped shirt.
Another thing that I did which is vital in the filming process even though I did not technically film is secure things needed when actually filming. An example is that I secured all my props. These props included ropes, chains, and handcuffs. To reiterate these props are vital in telling a story in which is someone is being held, hostage. I had a variety of props that I wanted to use bus the pre-shoot helped in deciding which were better to use. Another thing was secure my actors. I secured the actor that will be in the music video as well as her availability on when she can film. I also set a date in which the entire day will be dedicated to filming. As well as added few details to better the project. An example of this is shutting the actor's mouth with tape. All in all, although no filming took place this weekend, the multiple steps that I have taken will ensure the smooth sailing of this project.
This weekend I also pre-shot all the scenes that are going to be in my music video. What I mean by this is that I took my iPhone and shot the exacts scenes that will take place as well as scenes that will be in the video. I also pre-shot these scenes at both locations the one at the motel as well as the one in case a situation occurs which is the empty bedroom at my peer's house. The reason why I shot at both locations is to see how the video would look at each location. While pre-shooting I got prior permission to film at the motel. During this pre-shot, I also filmed with all the props and costumes. The reason is to get a feel on how the end product would look with these products. Another reason was to see how if changes needed to be made to the original outline. Doing this I made changes that I feel will better the video. An example of this is instead of the costume being a shirt and ripped jeans it will only be a ripped shirt.
Another thing that I did which is vital in the filming process even though I did not technically film is secure things needed when actually filming. An example is that I secured all my props. These props included ropes, chains, and handcuffs. To reiterate these props are vital in telling a story in which is someone is being held, hostage. I had a variety of props that I wanted to use bus the pre-shoot helped in deciding which were better to use. Another thing was secure my actors. I secured the actor that will be in the music video as well as her availability on when she can film. I also set a date in which the entire day will be dedicated to filming. As well as added few details to better the project. An example of this is shutting the actor's mouth with tape. All in all, although no filming took place this weekend, the multiple steps that I have taken will ensure the smooth sailing of this project.
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Music Video Storyboard Blog
Today I drew my storyboard of my music video Hostage by Billie Eilish which will include all scenes that will help tell my story. The first few scenes are establishing shots of the whole motel, the longer shots our of the bed and the bathtub. The reason why these shots are longer because they are the most important scenes in telling the story I believe the lyrics are trying to say. My first scene is of a wide shot of the motel. The second six-second is of another wide shot of the bed at the motel, at the 18 seconds there is another wide shot of the bathtub. On the 24 second mark, the story that I am trying to show is really presented. The rest of the scenes contain the actor lip-syncing and in handcuffs depicting being held, hostage. The last scenes are of the actor finally getting killed by being hostage. It symbolizes how the things that trap someone like friendships and relationships may kill them.
My camera angles are going to really not shift from what a regular alternative/indie music video usually looks like.
My camera angles are going to really not shift from what a regular alternative/indie music video usually looks like.
- High Angle
- Pan
- Tilt
- Eye-level and Zoom
- Close-up
- long shot
- Wide shot
- Establishing shot
- Medium close up
- Costumes- There will be only one costume throughout the whole video, which will include ripped jeans as well as a ripped shirt.
- Lighting- The lighting that will be shown in this video is very dark, the only light will be a single lamp.
- Actors- There is only one actor in the entire production
- Make-Up- Make-up will include special effects that make the actor appear to have been beaten
- Props- Props will include rope, chains, and handcuffs
- Setting- The place in which this product will take place is at a motel.
Planning Music video
Today in class I planned all the crucial things needed to make this music video successful as well as making sure I tell the story of what the lyrics are trying to say. The location that I will be filming at is a motel called the "Hotel Gateway Inn" in Hollywood, Florida. The reason why I chose this location is that I want to show the actor being held captive in a room and how she is so close to civilization but cant reaches it. For the motel location, I am going to try and receive prior permission from the owners on whether or not I can film there for free. If they don't allow me to film for free I asked if I can pay a minimal fee for just the day. In case the location falls though or I am unable to film a motel for a minimal price I will film at one of my peer's houses in a completely empty room with no furniture or anything. I have received prior permission from peer allowing me to film at her residence. The main and health concern that has been brought up is the location of the motel. To ensure the actors and mines safety will be filming at a motel in a safe location. Another concern is the props that will be used is, the chains and the handcuffs will be fake so that they don't hurt the actor's wrist.
The props that will be used are rope, chains, and handcuffs as well as a lamp. All these props will be fake accepts the lamp. The reason why I chose these props is that they help depict that story that I'm trying to create. The whole concept of this video that I'm trying to create is to show being trapped or held hostage by the things outside of their control. The chains, rope, and handcuff show and represent some being held hostage. There are only going to be one costume throughout the whole video. the costume is going to be ripped jeans and a half ripped shirt. To symbolism how the same things that have held the actor had also torn the actor apart. Another part of the costume is the actor's physical appearance the actor will appear to have been beaten up.
The schedule that I have put in place will help me be useful with my time. On 11/14 I will choose my song and research the genre that it is in I have already completed that. On 11/20 I will plan my entire music video including location list, schedule, storyboard and so forth. 11/25 I will first start filming all my shots that I needed to tell a good story. 12/2 I will be reshooting all the scened that I feel that could have been told better. 12/9 I will complete and finish editing music video and turn it into class. 12/11 I will complete my CCR and turn it into my teachers. I will try and follow this schedule completely.
The props that will be used are rope, chains, and handcuffs as well as a lamp. All these props will be fake accepts the lamp. The reason why I chose these props is that they help depict that story that I'm trying to create. The whole concept of this video that I'm trying to create is to show being trapped or held hostage by the things outside of their control. The chains, rope, and handcuff show and represent some being held hostage. There are only going to be one costume throughout the whole video. the costume is going to be ripped jeans and a half ripped shirt. To symbolism how the same things that have held the actor had also torn the actor apart. Another part of the costume is the actor's physical appearance the actor will appear to have been beaten up.
The schedule that I have put in place will help me be useful with my time. On 11/14 I will choose my song and research the genre that it is in I have already completed that. On 11/20 I will plan my entire music video including location list, schedule, storyboard and so forth. 11/25 I will first start filming all my shots that I needed to tell a good story. 12/2 I will be reshooting all the scened that I feel that could have been told better. 12/9 I will complete and finish editing music video and turn it into class. 12/11 I will complete my CCR and turn it into my teachers. I will try and follow this schedule completely.
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Music Viedo Research
As me and my team wrap up our commercial on Dunkin Donuts and start our music video there is a few thing that worked well and went wrong. Those thing that went right will be integrated in my music vied. The issues that I faced in my last video I will try to better so I can integrate them in my music video. Some thing that went well in my previous project was following the storyboard consistently. Doing that allowed us to not have to due many re shoots as well as not be so constricted on time.Due to that I will being using the storyboard for the music video religiously as well. However there were issues that I faced towards the end of the commercial project, the main issues was the editing processes. The reason for that being is that my group didn't familiarize ourselves with the editing process before hand. To better work on this project I will go over the basics of Pinnacle Studios.
The song that I have chosen to do the music video to is "Hostage" by Billie Ellish. The genre of the song is alternative/indie. The reason why i chose to do this song is because I can relate to it and I feel as though all type of people can relate. The reason why I relate to this song is because its a normal thing to feel trapped by the situations that your in as well as by other things. Another reason why I chose this song is because the lyrics and music is trying to say something important. Which is what I believe makes good music.
The genre of the music video is Alternative/ Indie.
The song that I have chosen to do the music video to is "Hostage" by Billie Ellish. The genre of the song is alternative/indie. The reason why i chose to do this song is because I can relate to it and I feel as though all type of people can relate. The reason why I relate to this song is because its a normal thing to feel trapped by the situations that your in as well as by other things. Another reason why I chose this song is because the lyrics and music is trying to say something important. Which is what I believe makes good music.
The genre of the music video is Alternative/ Indie.
- Costumes- the costumes usually in alternative/ indie music are lose not really tight fitted. Clothing can be a mixture of dark and bright as well as very casual clothing.
- Lighting in these music video are usually dark that represents a more gloomy mood.
- Actors- the actors in in this type of genre our usually young adults or teenagers.
- Make up- The make up used in this genre is very natural, little to no make up.
- Props- Props in this genre are mostly instruments,
- Setting- The settings in these videos are mostly in dark places like a room or at a house. The setting can also be a forest.
- Sound- The usual sound found in this genre is digetic, as well as non-diegetic,
- Editing- clean cuts, smooth transitions.
- Camera angles- Establishing, wide shot, extreme close up.
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Final Commercial Blog
Today was one of the last days that my group members and I had to finish the commercial. Due to that, I and my other team members were feeling the pressure. As well as I was extremely scared and worried that my group and I wouldn't finish editing on time since it was one of the last days of class to finish the commercial. Today was the day that we got a majority of editing done as well putting on the last touches for the commercial. The reason why today I did the bulk of the editing was that during the previous classes the computers were not working. Also during Tuesday's class, the computers were working however my teammates and I ran into some issues a lot of them actually. One of the issues that we ran into is when we got our computer, pinnacle studios took a long time to start. As well as it took along to import the footage from google drive to pinnacle studios. After I finally was able to import the footage onto pinnacle studios, another problem arose, the videos were in bad quality because the computer was slowing them down. However, we tried our best even though we didn't finish.
During the editing process, a lot of effort and work were put in as well as changing some of the concepts to try and better our commercial. Some of the changes we made are that, during the scenes where the actor is sleeping and not energetic, I decided to make them black and white. Whereas the scenes were she is energetic and lively as well as drinking the Dunkin donuts, will be shown in color. Just to show the audience how much Dunkin Donuts can improve someone's life. Another thing was added was a 2-second transition message on a black screen between the sleeping scene and the actor talking to friends. The message that will display "In Another Universe". Another change that was added to the original concept is voiceover. The reason why we decided to do a voiceover because we felt that it would better present what were trying to say. Those all the changes that we tried to implement that shifted from the original idea of the commercial. These changes, in my opinion, made the commercial better than if we kept the original concept verbatim.
During the actual physical editing process, we ran into issues again. As previously mentioned the computer was slowing down the actual video so it made it really hard to see which video was good enough to use. So I had to go on my google drive and look at the videos to see which ones were gonna be in the final product. Doing that cut into our editing time because I had over 50 videos to look over. It was also very hard to try and shorten the scenes up because when we were trying to cut some parts of a scene it would take multiple tries for the part of the scene to cut. Another struggle that we had faced but eventually got through was adding the split-screen. We tried multiple times do as our instructor told but it wasn't working out. Eventually, my partner went on youtube to find out how to do a split-screen. Even though we didn't completely finish and still have some final touches to put in I am extremely proud of how the commercial turned out. All in all the experience of doing this commercial opened my eyes to different career opportunities.
During the editing process, a lot of effort and work were put in as well as changing some of the concepts to try and better our commercial. Some of the changes we made are that, during the scenes where the actor is sleeping and not energetic, I decided to make them black and white. Whereas the scenes were she is energetic and lively as well as drinking the Dunkin donuts, will be shown in color. Just to show the audience how much Dunkin Donuts can improve someone's life. Another thing was added was a 2-second transition message on a black screen between the sleeping scene and the actor talking to friends. The message that will display "In Another Universe". Another change that was added to the original concept is voiceover. The reason why we decided to do a voiceover because we felt that it would better present what were trying to say. Those all the changes that we tried to implement that shifted from the original idea of the commercial. These changes, in my opinion, made the commercial better than if we kept the original concept verbatim.
During the actual physical editing process, we ran into issues again. As previously mentioned the computer was slowing down the actual video so it made it really hard to see which video was good enough to use. So I had to go on my google drive and look at the videos to see which ones were gonna be in the final product. Doing that cut into our editing time because I had over 50 videos to look over. It was also very hard to try and shorten the scenes up because when we were trying to cut some parts of a scene it would take multiple tries for the part of the scene to cut. Another struggle that we had faced but eventually got through was adding the split-screen. We tried multiple times do as our instructor told but it wasn't working out. Eventually, my partner went on youtube to find out how to do a split-screen. Even though we didn't completely finish and still have some final touches to put in I am extremely proud of how the commercial turned out. All in all the experience of doing this commercial opened my eyes to different career opportunities.
Monday, October 28, 2019
Editing Comercial Blog
Today me and my group reshot a couple of scenes for our commercial in order to get the best scene possible that will produce a quality commercial. The scenes that we reshoot were the talking scene between the actor and me. As well as the sleeping scene in which the actor is sleeping on the bench. Also, the scene in which the actor smiles at the camera and eats the donuts. I directed all aspects of this reshoot as well as the commercial. Me and Stephanie also shot a different location. As well as positioning that camera in various ways to see which looked better visually. We then dumped all the footage from the school computer to my current laptop. We did this by saving all the footage on to a thumb drive and inserting into my computer and uploading all the files into my google drive. Which was difficult because most of the computers were not functioning.
Like previously mentioned the school computer was not functioning properly. The computers failed to connect to the internet. As well as the editing software did not work. Due to this, I was not able to edit the commercials. However, during this time, I created an outline and the editing steps that must be taken to create the final product. Some examples of this is that half of the commercial will be shot in white and black. The reason for this decision is two show how much Dunkin Donuts can impact one life. Another strategy we have decided to take is to create a split-screen also in black and white. As well as inserting different items in the commercial to make it more presentable. All this in hopes to find a perfects shot.
Today I and my partners also decided on which is the best shots that will remain the commercial. This included taking out longer shots that were more than six seconds. As well as cutting out shots that are shakey and do not fully represent the vision in which I and my team are going for. Some of the shot included low angles of the actor walking. As well as establishing shots of the benches. During this time we also added a voiceover. A voice-over is when sound is added later on during the editing process. The reason why we chose to do a voice-over was that I felt as though the commercial will make much more sense because there was no dialogue that was spoken. During this time we also chose the music that will be played throughout the commercial. All in all today was a good day for outlining the exact steps we must take in the editing process.
Like previously mentioned the school computer was not functioning properly. The computers failed to connect to the internet. As well as the editing software did not work. Due to this, I was not able to edit the commercials. However, during this time, I created an outline and the editing steps that must be taken to create the final product. Some examples of this is that half of the commercial will be shot in white and black. The reason for this decision is two show how much Dunkin Donuts can impact one life. Another strategy we have decided to take is to create a split-screen also in black and white. As well as inserting different items in the commercial to make it more presentable. All this in hopes to find a perfects shot.
Today I and my partners also decided on which is the best shots that will remain the commercial. This included taking out longer shots that were more than six seconds. As well as cutting out shots that are shakey and do not fully represent the vision in which I and my team are going for. Some of the shot included low angles of the actor walking. As well as establishing shots of the benches. During this time we also added a voiceover. A voice-over is when sound is added later on during the editing process. The reason why we chose to do a voice-over was that I felt as though the commercial will make much more sense because there was no dialogue that was spoken. During this time we also chose the music that will be played throughout the commercial. All in all today was a good day for outlining the exact steps we must take in the editing process.
Sunday, October 27, 2019
Filming Blog
Today me and my partners filmed our commercial we each brought a variety of things to complete our commercial. I was the director. I brought a variety of Dunkin Donuts as well as Ice coffee and regular coffee. My other partners brought the clothing and more. Me and my group ran into issues because we didn't now how to put the camera on the tripod. We were running out of time so I made a executive decisions and decided to just do all the shots handheld. This created an issue because each shot was shaky and not the best it could have been if it was shot on a tripod. After asking a few people in my class to see if they knew how to put the tripod on the camera and no one knowing how. I finally found someone she taught how to put the camera on the tripod the issue was were missing a piece to connect the tripod and the camera. We still had an issue though even though the camera was on the tripod it was lose. I had to be extremely careful with using the tripod in fear that I don't drop the camera. However I managed and still got some good shots,
We filmed various shots. First and foremost we shot an establishing shot of the benches in front of the band room. We filmed this shot twice and then we did this version while my partner was walking. We also shot another version of this establishing shot with the main actor drinking coffee and walking. While doing this shot I alternated between zooming and zooming out on these shots.The second shot I directed was a low angle of the actor walking, I filmed this shot four times. The next shot included a long shot of partner sleeping on the bench I panned this shot. During this shot I moved the camera along my partner body and then closed up on her face. I repeated this shot multiple times and recorded this at different times. My partner went to go change in the next outfit and I set up the camera at a different location. At this point I had stop directing and became and actor.
My partner took control of the camera while I became an actor. This scene where I became an actor and Asia shot the same concept in three different scenes. The first scene was of me walking up to the main actor with a coffee in my hand and an Ice Coffee in her and we start chatting. The second scene is of me already there with the actor and we are talking. The last and final scene of this same concept is me talking to the actor but with and over the shoulder view. At this point me and my group were running out of time so we decided to re shoot a bunch a scene quickly with the tripod. When we were done we went upstairs and dumped our footage. Dumping the footage took time because there was not a lot available computers that worked fast enough. We we finally found a computer that worked we dumped all our footage labeled it and returned all the equipment to our teacher.
We filmed various shots. First and foremost we shot an establishing shot of the benches in front of the band room. We filmed this shot twice and then we did this version while my partner was walking. We also shot another version of this establishing shot with the main actor drinking coffee and walking. While doing this shot I alternated between zooming and zooming out on these shots.The second shot I directed was a low angle of the actor walking, I filmed this shot four times. The next shot included a long shot of partner sleeping on the bench I panned this shot. During this shot I moved the camera along my partner body and then closed up on her face. I repeated this shot multiple times and recorded this at different times. My partner went to go change in the next outfit and I set up the camera at a different location. At this point I had stop directing and became and actor.
My partner took control of the camera while I became an actor. This scene where I became an actor and Asia shot the same concept in three different scenes. The first scene was of me walking up to the main actor with a coffee in my hand and an Ice Coffee in her and we start chatting. The second scene is of me already there with the actor and we are talking. The last and final scene of this same concept is me talking to the actor but with and over the shoulder view. At this point me and my group were running out of time so we decided to re shoot a bunch a scene quickly with the tripod. When we were done we went upstairs and dumped our footage. Dumping the footage took time because there was not a lot available computers that worked fast enough. We we finally found a computer that worked we dumped all our footage labeled it and returned all the equipment to our teacher.
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Storyboard Blog
Today my partners and I are creating our storyboard which is a comic representation of the entire commercial including the aspects of camera movements, camera angles, dialogue, and more. Our first six-second of the commercial consist of the actor walking to a destination at a low angle. The second six seconds consist of a wide shot and an establishing shot of the actor in pajamas sleeping on a bench in front of the school. The third six seconds is of the actor in more presentable ware such as a denim skirt, striped shirt, as well as presentable hair. Also in this third six seconds actor will talk to friends joyful while eating a donut and drinking ice coffee from Dunkin Donuts. At the 24 second mark, there will be a split-screen of the two different scenarios presented previously. The last six seconds will consist of an insert of prices of different Dunkin Donuts options.
List of Angles/Movements/Shots/Editing
- Pan
- Wide Shot
- Close Up
- Low Angle
- Split Screen
- Establishing Shot
- Over the Shoulder
- Insert
- Long shot
- Medium Shot
Storyboard
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Editing Blog
Today we learned editing notes that will be beneficial in our process of making the commercial. Also it will be extremely beneficial for me and partners when we start our future project like the music video and such. I first have to get a sign out form to be able to use the camera. After that me and my group have to check out the camera as soon as possible. As soon as we get the camera I have to look at the number on the camera and remember it. Everyday that I film I must have my ID for identification purposes in case something happens. I will bring my own SD camera as well as always charge the camera.
Today in class we also learned important key word needed to be successful in our process. A few are pinnacle studies which is an editing app. Dump is all the footage that a person collects. Import is importing all the footage from the drive to the editing software. The raw footage is all the footage that is uncut and not edited. Lastly we learned lendenng which is make the footage smooth. All these key words are beneficial when we start the editing process.
The last thing that we learned in class was the exact process we much grow through for editing. We only have one day to film the commercial and the same day me and my partners may start editing. The first step of the editing process is go to editing software and click edit. After that import footage to editing software. I must then click on the folder that says camera and import footage. Those are just a few steps that me and partners need to take during the editing process. All in all the editing process is interesting and allows to take piece of art in a sense and make it better.
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Planning Blog for Dunkin Donuts Commercial
Today in class we are planning out what we are gonna be doing for our overall commercial. We are doing a commercial on Dunkin' Donuts. We are going over our props, locations, back-up plans if any needed, the time, and day. Today we are finalizing our on who is going to do what and who is going to get the props. Jeannie is going to be our director and will be filming the commercial. Stephanie will be the actress in the commercial. Asia will be our editor. Stephanie and Jeannie decided that one will buy the coffee and the other will buy the sandwich needed as the prop.
Props
- Me and my groups are using these props because they represent the Dunkin Donuts brand.
- Dunkin' Donut coffee/ sandwich, and costumes
Costumes
Scene 1: The actor will be seen wearing, baggy shirt, yoga pants, and will have messy hair.
Scene 2: The actor will be seen wearing a denim skirt, striped shirt, presentable hair.
Scene 2: The actor will be seen wearing a denim skirt, striped shirt, presentable hair.
We are using these two different costumes to show how different the person acts and dresses with and without Dunkin Donuts coffee and sandwich.
Schedule
- Planning is what we are presently doing in class today.
- Storyboard we will be doing on October 14, 2019.
- The script we will be writing during class.
- Shoot/ Re-shoot we will be doing on October 21 and forward on until we have everything we need to be filmed.
- Edit will be done on October 23, 2019, which will conclude our commercial project
Location
- School bench across Band Room
- The reason why we are filming at this location is to show the actor is sleeping.
Back-Up Plan
- If by any chance it starts to rain the day of filming me and my partners will film inside and cut all of the sound.
- If Stephanie the actors does not show up Jeannie will be the actor, If the director doesn't show up Asia will be the director, If Editor doesn't show up Stephanie will be the editor.
Monday, October 7, 2019
Research Conventions and Conduct
Our group having chosen Dunkin Donuts to be our commercial, we have seen most of their commercials on TV or on YouTube. Usually their commercials are revolved around the daily life of individuals at home, at work, or in the store. One example, is a commercial in 2019 that had a black man starring on his lunch break eating two bacon, egg and cheese croissant at the same time. Inferring to the audience of how good the sandwich is based on the fact that he is eating two of them. Another example that Dunkin Donuts uses to show how beneficially they are in people's daily life is that the commercial shows a tired, messy haired mother waking up to her kids running and screaming but smiles while she takes a a sip of her Dunkin Donuts Coffee. At the end of every Dunkin Donuts commercial they try to promote their new deal for breakfast and coffee such as the 2 for $5.00 for any breakfast sandwich and the $2.00 medium latte from 2-6 p.m.
The actors in the commercial are usually of different races, culture, classes, and sizes to show that Dunkin Donuts run on the people or families. The locations of most of the scenes are either at the store, at work in an office, or at home with a family. Most of their commercial has soft music playing in the background to get that sense that Dunkin Donuts is a comfortable, safe place. The narrator in the commercials are usually a soft spoken woman with a clear voice. The commercials end with the their logo and catch phrase so that people watching the commercial can remember the catchy catch phrase for breakfast and lunch.
The actors in the commercial are usually of different races, culture, classes, and sizes to show that Dunkin Donuts run on the people or families. The locations of most of the scenes are either at the store, at work in an office, or at home with a family. Most of their commercial has soft music playing in the background to get that sense that Dunkin Donuts is a comfortable, safe place. The narrator in the commercials are usually a soft spoken woman with a clear voice. The commercials end with the their logo and catch phrase so that people watching the commercial can remember the catchy catch phrase for breakfast and lunch.
Sunday, October 6, 2019
Introduction
My name is Jeannie and I could be considered a walking contradiction. I am what you call a difficult person. I believe in the simple things: life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness so in lamens terms my beliefs are what I have been taught growing in the United States of America. However, I do realize that a person's class, age. sex may hinder them from reaching that "American Dream". Now we can argue about why that is an accepted reality but there is only one real answer we as a society have allowed the 1 percent of the 1 percent to dictate the course of our life.
Moving past this notion in my head on what life is my likes and dislikes. I like reading a lot that is honestly what I prefer to due there is something about someone burying themselves in a book that entrances me. I like how powerful words can be so as a result, I like reading a lot. Now my favorite types of books, articles, essays are the ones that say something important or envokes and idea or a message in society. My favorite book/movie is "Call Me By Your Name" by Andre Aciman. I love music, my taste varies depending on the mood I'm in. An example is on my good days I prefer something upbeat and on my bad days well you can just guess. I don't have a favorite artist I think people who do are weird. I like writing, I have written a book, I like art, poetry, art, directing, science especially biology, and plenty more but I also love sleeping. My dislikes all stem from human behavior. I hate people who are mean for no reason. I dislike the idea that my life may not amount to nothing, I dislike people who are okay with settling for less than what they deserve, I hate the greedy people who oppress the rest of us for their benefit. I dislike the fact that some people get notice for doing dumb things whereas the people who try to make a change do not.
Lastly, I take all the higher-level classes. My favorite class is Ap English, but that is just because my teacher is extremely funny. I would like to believe that I'm smart but that is hard for me to grasp when the standard of smartness is determined by test. I also believe that is not a proper way to measure someone's intelligence level but like I said before we have accepted that norm. Anyways that is me in a nutshell.
Moving past this notion in my head on what life is my likes and dislikes. I like reading a lot that is honestly what I prefer to due there is something about someone burying themselves in a book that entrances me. I like how powerful words can be so as a result, I like reading a lot. Now my favorite types of books, articles, essays are the ones that say something important or envokes and idea or a message in society. My favorite book/movie is "Call Me By Your Name" by Andre Aciman. I love music, my taste varies depending on the mood I'm in. An example is on my good days I prefer something upbeat and on my bad days well you can just guess. I don't have a favorite artist I think people who do are weird. I like writing, I have written a book, I like art, poetry, art, directing, science especially biology, and plenty more but I also love sleeping. My dislikes all stem from human behavior. I hate people who are mean for no reason. I dislike the idea that my life may not amount to nothing, I dislike people who are okay with settling for less than what they deserve, I hate the greedy people who oppress the rest of us for their benefit. I dislike the fact that some people get notice for doing dumb things whereas the people who try to make a change do not.
Lastly, I take all the higher-level classes. My favorite class is Ap English, but that is just because my teacher is extremely funny. I would like to believe that I'm smart but that is hard for me to grasp when the standard of smartness is determined by test. I also believe that is not a proper way to measure someone's intelligence level but like I said before we have accepted that norm. Anyways that is me in a nutshell.
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