Editing Log - Session 7
Editing Log - Session 7:
We first started this by doing the easiest thing first and that was removing the live footage. This was done because of copyright issues with the filming company recording the concert. I didn't have any rights to use it for entertainment purposes therefore I wouldn't have been able to use it. One it was removed we replaced this section with new clips involving myself lip syncing the part which was originally the live footage of the crowd singing it. The clip was trimmed down to the required length to get the sector required using the cut tool.
Afterwards, we focused on lip syncing. This was done by adding in the new clips of lip syncing sections to the parts we that did not fit in time to the singing. We discovered at the start that we could use the same clips but we placed them in time as it was a few milliseconds out of time. But in the second part of the music video we established new shots of lip syncing to improve the errors made from the rough edit. This included some band shots of me singing with the band around me in a mid-long shot with a brick wall back drop to add empathises the urban qualities and convention.
Once completed we moved onto adding more band shots. This included more shots of Jack on the guitar and all the band members in shots. We decided after looking over Goodwin's theory to include more shots of the Band messing about to help implement to the audience what type of people we are. Messing about helps display conventions of a typical Britpop band. These shots were ultimately added to help display conventions more clearly to the audience making sure it suited the genre more.
Finally, we added special effects. We first started this by adding colour isolation to the intro. This effect was done as it has been used in the original Wonderwall Video itself and we decided to include it. This was done to help portray similarities. We highlighted items to exaggerate conventions i.e. my blue Adidas jacket and the guitar. We also included split screens to. This is also because it was used in Wonderwall. We did this too to help exaggerate conventions with them being displayed multiple times. Once this was complete transitions of flashes and fades were added as these were typical conventions included in most Britpop videos. This effect also helped highlight the mood of the song as well as make shot continuity flow smoother.
In this final session of editing we worked upon weaknesses we found from audience feedback and focus groups. I worked mostly on this editing session adding in the shots and syncing them in as well as the special effects part as i knew how to do it. I was in control but both Jacks had their influence helping put forward their ideas and working on what was the best option on a particular shot, transition and special effect.
Session 7 consisted on working on
feedback given towards us from the rough edit. This included lip syncing, band
shots, special effects, transitions and removal of live footage. We knew this
was going to be a long session to get through all of us so we dedicated a day
to get this complete.
We first started this by doing the easiest thing first and that was removing the live footage. This was done because of copyright issues with the filming company recording the concert. I didn't have any rights to use it for entertainment purposes therefore I wouldn't have been able to use it. One it was removed we replaced this section with new clips involving myself lip syncing the part which was originally the live footage of the crowd singing it. The clip was trimmed down to the required length to get the sector required using the cut tool.
Afterwards, we focused on lip syncing. This was done by adding in the new clips of lip syncing sections to the parts we that did not fit in time to the singing. We discovered at the start that we could use the same clips but we placed them in time as it was a few milliseconds out of time. But in the second part of the music video we established new shots of lip syncing to improve the errors made from the rough edit. This included some band shots of me singing with the band around me in a mid-long shot with a brick wall back drop to add empathises the urban qualities and convention.
Once completed we moved onto adding more band shots. This included more shots of Jack on the guitar and all the band members in shots. We decided after looking over Goodwin's theory to include more shots of the Band messing about to help implement to the audience what type of people we are. Messing about helps display conventions of a typical Britpop band. These shots were ultimately added to help display conventions more clearly to the audience making sure it suited the genre more.
Finally, we added special effects. We first started this by adding colour isolation to the intro. This effect was done as it has been used in the original Wonderwall Video itself and we decided to include it. This was done to help portray similarities. We highlighted items to exaggerate conventions i.e. my blue Adidas jacket and the guitar. We also included split screens to. This is also because it was used in Wonderwall. We did this too to help exaggerate conventions with them being displayed multiple times. Once this was complete transitions of flashes and fades were added as these were typical conventions included in most Britpop videos. This effect also helped highlight the mood of the song as well as make shot continuity flow smoother.
In this final session of editing we worked upon weaknesses we found from audience feedback and focus groups. I worked mostly on this editing session adding in the shots and syncing them in as well as the special effects part as i knew how to do it. I was in control but both Jacks had their influence helping put forward their ideas and working on what was the best option on a particular shot, transition and special effect.
Split Screen
Split Screen:
I used this video to conduct research into how to use the split screen effect. It broke it down step by step in order for me to replicate this in my music video. I applied this to a shot split into quarters of Jack Playing the Guitar and a shot into thirds of myself singing. The reason I did this as it is apparent in the genre and a big convention on the editing side.
Overall, this research was done to make sure I use this technique well and in order to make the music video fit the genre and to a good quality.
Colour Isolation
Colour Isolation:
This video is a tutorial on how to do colour isolation. This video helped guide me on how to do colour isolation for my music video. I have applied it on the opening sequence of the song in various shots highlighting specific objects. This is mainly conventions of the Britpop genre i.e. Clothing and instruments, to help exaggerate the conventions. This technique has been used in Wonderwall original video itself.
To summarise, this research was done to help give me guidance in order to use this technique for starters as well as to a high standard.
Filming Log - Session 5 - Re-shoot
Filming Log - Session 5 - Re-shoot:
We began at Smith's field recording Jack and the guitar for starters. We filmed him in a series of different shots either focusing on the guitar singly or him performing. We involved still shots and some tracking shots to. We decided on this as he was very stationary and felt like he need more movement. We also decided to get shots of him messing about to portray the band as being Laddish. This closely interlinks with Goodwin's theory of promoting the bands attitude. After we gained this we began by reciting the lyrics off the paper that need to be redone by myself. We then re did the shots necessary exactly as it was on the rough edit as we felt that shot types weren't an issue in this case but in fact the lip syncing being the problem. In some cases, we added new shots in addition to see if it could make the final cut.
Once completed we headed over to Balmoral Road to recruit some group shots and a few more lip syncing issues. On arrival we recorded group shots and experimented with new shots we thought we could include. After this we recorded lip syncing issues in new shots as we felt it was repetitive in this section of the music video. These included group shots and different angled shots to see if it would work.
However, is some clips it began to snow. This will make it awkward in the editing stages as the weather will be different when cutting from one shot to the next.
Overall, it was a successful session with us managing to get everything done that we set out to do and making sure it was a good quality for us to include in the editing process.
Due to lip syncing issues and lack
of guitar shots of Jack as well as band orientated shots too we felt it
was necessary to go out and get more shots. We revisited locations
previously used (Smith's Field and Balmoral Road) to gain the footage we
needed. We came prepared with notes on what we reviewed and was required
to be redone to make the filming process quicker.
We began at Smith's field recording Jack and the guitar for starters. We filmed him in a series of different shots either focusing on the guitar singly or him performing. We involved still shots and some tracking shots to. We decided on this as he was very stationary and felt like he need more movement. We also decided to get shots of him messing about to portray the band as being Laddish. This closely interlinks with Goodwin's theory of promoting the bands attitude. After we gained this we began by reciting the lyrics off the paper that need to be redone by myself. We then re did the shots necessary exactly as it was on the rough edit as we felt that shot types weren't an issue in this case but in fact the lip syncing being the problem. In some cases, we added new shots in addition to see if it could make the final cut.
Once completed we headed over to Balmoral Road to recruit some group shots and a few more lip syncing issues. On arrival we recorded group shots and experimented with new shots we thought we could include. After this we recorded lip syncing issues in new shots as we felt it was repetitive in this section of the music video. These included group shots and different angled shots to see if it would work.
However, is some clips it began to snow. This will make it awkward in the editing stages as the weather will be different when cutting from one shot to the next.
Overall, it was a successful session with us managing to get everything done that we set out to do and making sure it was a good quality for us to include in the editing process.
Editing Session Feedback 6
Editing Session Feedback 6:
This is a video on specific
information on what to do with the music video for it to be complete and the
final product. We also asked other people too but this video and everyone else
stated that to improve it was the lip syncing. This is because it was out of
place just a little bit. This can be edited to make lip syncing precise and
making video look professional.
Another thing that was suggested was adding special effects to the music video. This included colour isolation and split screen effects. This is because it has been included in the genre. Colour isolation was used in Wonderwall music video itself highlighting the guitar. We are looking to include this to help make genre conventions stronger. Split screens should be included too. This is because it is again used in Wonderwall. this would make are conventions look stronger on the editing side of the video. Transitions was another aspect we got in feedback. Fades and flashes were the main transitions mentioned to help portray the mood of the song as well as matching conventions.
Another thing required was the removal of live footage of Liam Gallagher performing Wonderwall. This is because of copyright purposes as there could be a possibility of a company recording the concert and having the rights. We will remove this as we don't want to break copyright law as well as coming to the realisation that it doesn't fit.
Apart from that everybody we interviewed enjoyed the music video and said it reflects the genre well. I will fix up the lip syncing as well as researching and applying special effects and transitions to the music video.
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