- A call sheet is a slip of paper that is filled in before a shoot is taking place.
- This slip includes the location of all the shots, what shot number it is in correspondence to the storyboard, the cast & crew list, including appropriate contact details. Other details also include technical notes, and what prop and equipment will be used.
- The responsibility of the call sheet lays in the hands of the producer, he/she must make sure that they are kept safe and are correct at all times, and followed appropriately.
- We will use a call sheet in the same way it is used in the industry, and it will help our planning considerably as it’s a guideline to follow and when were out and about on location we will have our pre-written instructions at hand.
Monday, 12 January 2009
Animatic evaluation - Mikey
Animatic Evaluation
- As a group, we fashioned an animatic storyboard for our music video to facilitate us to see how well our storyboard and ideas integrated with the music. This involved first of all, drawing a storyboard by hand with all the different shots involved in the video, deciding on angles, distances and the length of the shot, as well as everything that is happening in the shot. The drawn storyboard was then filmed, each shot for a minimum of 5-10 seconds to help with the editing. The video was then uploaded onto a programme called Premiere Elements for editing.
- The animatic storyboard has been edited in time to the music. However, we found it very difficult to get the shots perfectly timed. The lyrics are very clear and present obvious images in the listeners head. This meant that the cuts have to be perfectly time with no or little margin for error. There was a lot of alteration needed during the editing, as there are a few shots that last for only 1 or 2 seconds, yet they had to be filmed for at least 5. An alternative way of producing the animatic which may have been simpler, would be to film and edit the animatic shot by shot, or a couple of shots at a time, rather than filming the whole thing at once. This is because when a shot is stretched etc, the music then becomes out of sync. After completing the animatic, we realised that we needed a few more shots, both from the narrative and of the performance side to the video. This was blatant as the shots seemed to last for way too long and the animatic became slightly tedious and dreary. We did not have enough different angles, especially of the band performance itself, so several more performance shots were added into the animatic.
- We had some slight problems with during the storyboard as none of the group are particularly good artists. This meant that the drawings were not very good and it can be difficult to work out what is happening in each shot. The filming of frames was an easy task as it only needed one person to do and didn’t take very long.
- In conclusion, drawing a storyboard and then turning it into an animatic has dramatically helped us as a group. It has given us some practice at using the programme we will be using for editing our actual video, as well as allowing us to consider different aspects of making the music video. Moreover, we now realise the work will be a more complicated task then originally thought.
- As a group, we fashioned an animatic storyboard for our music video to facilitate us to see how well our storyboard and ideas integrated with the music. This involved first of all, drawing a storyboard by hand with all the different shots involved in the video, deciding on angles, distances and the length of the shot, as well as everything that is happening in the shot. The drawn storyboard was then filmed, each shot for a minimum of 5-10 seconds to help with the editing. The video was then uploaded onto a programme called Premiere Elements for editing.
- The animatic storyboard has been edited in time to the music. However, we found it very difficult to get the shots perfectly timed. The lyrics are very clear and present obvious images in the listeners head. This meant that the cuts have to be perfectly time with no or little margin for error. There was a lot of alteration needed during the editing, as there are a few shots that last for only 1 or 2 seconds, yet they had to be filmed for at least 5. An alternative way of producing the animatic which may have been simpler, would be to film and edit the animatic shot by shot, or a couple of shots at a time, rather than filming the whole thing at once. This is because when a shot is stretched etc, the music then becomes out of sync. After completing the animatic, we realised that we needed a few more shots, both from the narrative and of the performance side to the video. This was blatant as the shots seemed to last for way too long and the animatic became slightly tedious and dreary. We did not have enough different angles, especially of the band performance itself, so several more performance shots were added into the animatic.
- We had some slight problems with during the storyboard as none of the group are particularly good artists. This meant that the drawings were not very good and it can be difficult to work out what is happening in each shot. The filming of frames was an easy task as it only needed one person to do and didn’t take very long.
- In conclusion, drawing a storyboard and then turning it into an animatic has dramatically helped us as a group. It has given us some practice at using the programme we will be using for editing our actual video, as well as allowing us to consider different aspects of making the music video. Moreover, we now realise the work will be a more complicated task then originally thought.
Friday, 5 December 2008
Pitch
Right lads we now have to start doing ideas for our pitch:
- I reckon filming mikey or anybody sleeping is a brilliant idea, and fast forward it, would give great effects. i also have other effects we could do.
- Having pints of beer or water rising up and down to the beat.
- Mikey pitched a good idea last lesson with having the band appear in the shot making the junkie feel tripped out, would also be a good effect and there are ways you could transition us out.
-We also need to think about MEAT! do we haveany filler content such as band performane? do we know anybody who can play any instruments. i know we have sam dubery doing the opening bass solo.
ne more ideas add or comment Ox....
- I reckon filming mikey or anybody sleeping is a brilliant idea, and fast forward it, would give great effects. i also have other effects we could do.
- Having pints of beer or water rising up and down to the beat.
- Mikey pitched a good idea last lesson with having the band appear in the shot making the junkie feel tripped out, would also be a good effect and there are ways you could transition us out.
-We also need to think about MEAT! do we haveany filler content such as band performane? do we know anybody who can play any instruments. i know we have sam dubery doing the opening bass solo.
ne more ideas add or comment Ox....
Friday, 28 November 2008
Institutional Research-Tom
What impact has the internet had on video consumption/ production?
The internet has had a massive impacting the way music and videos are consumed and produced. for a start the whole debate of illegal downloading can be included. there is also Youtube which you can which pretty much any video you want if u typein the title. this means we dont just have to watch tv and flick between channels in order to watch music tv, we can just watch it in bits as we want on demand. the video producers also have to allow that their video can be seen all around the worldso they have to be more careful in what content they use within the video.
Where downloading in invoilved, especiialy the illegal variety means people can get hold of the video for keeps,for free.
The site MySpace means that young and unsigned band can make their music and videos and broadcats it to the world on this sight so that music producers and companies can swopp in and use there music and help make them famous. it is a big glorified music channel for anyone who wants to make and display there music,no matter what the quality may be.
The internet has had a massive impacting the way music and videos are consumed and produced. for a start the whole debate of illegal downloading can be included. there is also Youtube which you can which pretty much any video you want if u typein the title. this means we dont just have to watch tv and flick between channels in order to watch music tv, we can just watch it in bits as we want on demand. the video producers also have to allow that their video can be seen all around the worldso they have to be more careful in what content they use within the video.
Where downloading in invoilved, especiialy the illegal variety means people can get hold of the video for keeps,for free.
The site MySpace means that young and unsigned band can make their music and videos and broadcats it to the world on this sight so that music producers and companies can swopp in and use there music and help make them famous. it is a big glorified music channel for anyone who wants to make and display there music,no matter what the quality may be.
Technical Analysis Mr brightside - The Killers
What have you learnt from this exercise? From this exercise I now look at music videos in an entirely different light, looking at certain shots, styles, expressionist views.
How long are the shots? The shots vary within this video, they range from long shots of the band, people dancing etc, and close up shots of reaction shots and lead singer/band faces (to help sell the band).
How are they cut? in this video, all of the cuts are just short, sharp, straight cuts, there are no fades or transitions, the only cut that wasnt a straight cut, was a whip pan into a close up of the lead singer.
What shot size is predominantly used? No shit size is predominantly used, they are mainly a combination of long shots and close ups.
How does the camera move? The camera is mainly static with short sharp cuts throughout. only one whip pan was notified.
Are there any long static shots? There are a couple of long static shots usually stemming from a long shot(band performance) zooming into a mid/close up (of the lead singer's face)
Relationship with lyrics/music? Yes, there is a relationship, this is because it is mainly a performance based video.
How is the narrative constructed? The narrative is constructed through the representation of the antagonist ( the man in the dresssing gown), and the protagonist ( the Lead singer) both fighting over one woman.
Are any types of performance shots repeated? The zooming in on the lead singer from the long shot of the band is repeated throughout the chorus. and the throwing of the apple by the antagonist.Not much apart from them.
What will you now use from this when planning your own work? Although being from the same genre i will use the shot angles, shot sizes in my own work that are seen in this vidseo. However because the pace of the song is entirely different to ours i cannot use the quick cutting technique seen in this video, i have however taken from this that i will need to use a much slower pace, less cuts and longer shot length.
How long are the shots? The shots vary within this video, they range from long shots of the band, people dancing etc, and close up shots of reaction shots and lead singer/band faces (to help sell the band).
How are they cut? in this video, all of the cuts are just short, sharp, straight cuts, there are no fades or transitions, the only cut that wasnt a straight cut, was a whip pan into a close up of the lead singer.
What shot size is predominantly used? No shit size is predominantly used, they are mainly a combination of long shots and close ups.
How does the camera move? The camera is mainly static with short sharp cuts throughout. only one whip pan was notified.
Are there any long static shots? There are a couple of long static shots usually stemming from a long shot(band performance) zooming into a mid/close up (of the lead singer's face)
Relationship with lyrics/music? Yes, there is a relationship, this is because it is mainly a performance based video.
How is the narrative constructed? The narrative is constructed through the representation of the antagonist ( the man in the dresssing gown), and the protagonist ( the Lead singer) both fighting over one woman.
Are any types of performance shots repeated? The zooming in on the lead singer from the long shot of the band is repeated throughout the chorus. and the throwing of the apple by the antagonist.Not much apart from them.
What will you now use from this when planning your own work? Although being from the same genre i will use the shot angles, shot sizes in my own work that are seen in this vidseo. However because the pace of the song is entirely different to ours i cannot use the quick cutting technique seen in this video, i have however taken from this that i will need to use a much slower pace, less cuts and longer shot length.
Thursday, 27 November 2008
Technical Analysis -Tom
What have you learnt from this exercise? In the duration of analyzing "Stumble and Fall" by Razorlight i found that when you actually watch a music video intensely, all the shots are actually very short, and snappy, nothing is shown for too long before the camera changes, keeping you on your toes whilst watching it. i also generously underestimated the amount of shots used to create just 3 minutes of footage. I've also learnt that watching a video over and over really puts you off the song!
How long are the shots? The majority of the shots in this video were short and snappy, around 1-3 seconds, and even when there was a longer shot, it was a montage of shorter snippets of footage combined. The short and snappy shots that are used add a illusion of speed to the song and keeps the viewer wanting more.
What shot size is predominantly used? The video is crammed with close ups and mid shots, but every now and then cutting away to a long shot of the band in their entirety, but an observation i made was that the long shot used was always the same shot at the same distance and angle, where as the close ups and mid shots were varied intensely. The majority of the close ups were on the face of the lead singer, Johny Farrell and if the close ups were on the other band members it tended to be on their instruments instead. the lead singer close ups are crucial, as they are the meat of the video, allowing recognition.
How does the camera move?
during the video the camera is only ever static on the long shots, on all the other shots it will glide from side to side or in a kind of handy cam fashion get in and around the band members. this movement is what makes the video exciting, and fluid, constant movement attracts constant attention.
Are there any long static shots?
Long in duration, no, but long in distance yes. All the long shots in this video are static but very short and snappy, thrown in amongst the close ups and mid shots
Relationship with lyrics/music?
The lyrics and music are all as one, in time and we can evidently see the lead singer and band playing and singing the music and lyrics. as this is a performance video ti is purely showing off the bands talent and skill of their instrumental prowess.
Are any types of performance shots repeated?
No shots are directly taken and used twice but some shots are very similar, for example the close ups on the lead singer are the same sort of distance but from slightly varied angles.
What will you now use from this when planning your own work?
I will take into account the sheer amount of shots and footage needed to make a classy video and that they shorter and snappier, the better, in terms of performance filming. the lighting in the video really does make it what it is as well, so when planning to shot i will take that into account.
How long are the shots? The majority of the shots in this video were short and snappy, around 1-3 seconds, and even when there was a longer shot, it was a montage of shorter snippets of footage combined. The short and snappy shots that are used add a illusion of speed to the song and keeps the viewer wanting more.
What shot size is predominantly used? The video is crammed with close ups and mid shots, but every now and then cutting away to a long shot of the band in their entirety, but an observation i made was that the long shot used was always the same shot at the same distance and angle, where as the close ups and mid shots were varied intensely. The majority of the close ups were on the face of the lead singer, Johny Farrell and if the close ups were on the other band members it tended to be on their instruments instead. the lead singer close ups are crucial, as they are the meat of the video, allowing recognition.
How does the camera move?
during the video the camera is only ever static on the long shots, on all the other shots it will glide from side to side or in a kind of handy cam fashion get in and around the band members. this movement is what makes the video exciting, and fluid, constant movement attracts constant attention.
Are there any long static shots?
Long in duration, no, but long in distance yes. All the long shots in this video are static but very short and snappy, thrown in amongst the close ups and mid shots
Relationship with lyrics/music?
The lyrics and music are all as one, in time and we can evidently see the lead singer and band playing and singing the music and lyrics. as this is a performance video ti is purely showing off the bands talent and skill of their instrumental prowess.
Are any types of performance shots repeated?
No shots are directly taken and used twice but some shots are very similar, for example the close ups on the lead singer are the same sort of distance but from slightly varied angles.
What will you now use from this when planning your own work?
I will take into account the sheer amount of shots and footage needed to make a classy video and that they shorter and snappier, the better, in terms of performance filming. the lighting in the video really does make it what it is as well, so when planning to shot i will take that into account.
Institutional Research - Audience - Mikey
- Developments in technology have allowed music videos to be consumed by audiences via various different types of media.
- Websites such as MySpace, Youtube, and other forms of media such as music television channels, there are now 19 or 20 different channels which are split into the different genres of music to create a larger target audience.
- Youtube is obviously accessed through the Internet, and allows anyone to upload their own videos, whether they are home made or done in a studio, for any one else to consume at will. it can also be accessed by mobile phones and more recently, iPods.
- MySpace is again a similar process, with signed and unsigned bands able to upload their new tracks and videos onto the sight for their fans to view, as well as music production companies thingys [i've forgotten the word] that sign the bands.
- Music Television is available on many digital, sky, and cable connections and has several channels of different genres. they play music videos of a variety of different bands almost 24-7, however these are mainly the more recognised bands.
- videos are often made available as extras on the artists singles and albums on CD.
- Websites such as MySpace, Youtube, and other forms of media such as music television channels, there are now 19 or 20 different channels which are split into the different genres of music to create a larger target audience.
- Youtube is obviously accessed through the Internet, and allows anyone to upload their own videos, whether they are home made or done in a studio, for any one else to consume at will. it can also be accessed by mobile phones and more recently, iPods.
- MySpace is again a similar process, with signed and unsigned bands able to upload their new tracks and videos onto the sight for their fans to view, as well as music production companies thingys [i've forgotten the word] that sign the bands.
- Music Television is available on many digital, sky, and cable connections and has several channels of different genres. they play music videos of a variety of different bands almost 24-7, however these are mainly the more recognised bands.
- videos are often made available as extras on the artists singles and albums on CD.
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