Editing Music Video Blog

   My group has started editing. We started my dumping/ importing the footage onto the laptop. We opened up the footage on iMovie. We are using our own computer and editing software. We used the same software for the last project so we decided to use it again. Once we imported the foorage we dragged the clips into the correct "bar" or area. Once all the clips we were goign to use were in the right area we decided and put the videos in order of how we wanted them to appear in the music video. We couldn't agree on the order right away which made it difficult. But eventually we made it work. We then cut the clips so that the music video would be long enough and fit the time frame.
   After we cut the clips we started to add slowmotion to certain clips. We though it looked better and made the timing fit better with the song we picked. We then decided to add transitions. It was difficult because of the limited transitions available. We only liked a few of the transitions which limited us even more. We added a few transitions between some of the clips that flow the best. We didn't add transitions to all clips yet but we will add the rest next class. We dont have a lot left to edit. We have a plan so that we will finsih and turn it in on time. All we need to do is finishing editing and turn it in.
   We need to add the last transitions. We don't want to turn it in with many jumpcuts. We want it to look as good as possible. In the editing process I added most of the transitions and fixed the speed of the clips. I tried to make everything look smooth and flow. Until next class I'm thinking about what transitions would look good. I will suggest to my group to add a filter to make it look more like the feeling we want to achieve. Next class we will buy/ download the song. We need to make sure the footage and audio match up and woek well together. We just need to make sure everything looks and sounds right then we can turn it on.

Final Filming Blog

   My group is almost done with filming. We still have some left to do. Over the break I went to the beach and filmed. I got a little footage but not enough. Me and another person in my group went back to the beach. We filmed the ocean and the surroundings. We got different movements, angles and shot. We don't have any footage with actors yet. Next time we film I will be in the clips. My teammates and I will all act.
   We will finish filming 12/03. We will get our last shots done at different locations. The whole group will go out together to make sure everything works out well and runs smoothly. We will be filming more in the city and by other people. It's time to get different shots at the beach and away from it. We want to show what South Florida is like. We need to get more than the beach even though it's the biggest part/location we film at. We want to get as much footage as possible and a variety just in case we need it. We would rather have too much than too little. We want to be on the safe side when we start editing.
   We would have filmed earlier but we had to face certain obstacles that put us behind in the schedule. We also were not free at the same times to meet up and work. Since we already have some footage we will edit what we have as much as we can. We still want the project to move forward and develop. After 12/03 we can put the final music video together and add the music and effects. We are using our own camera so we have the opportunity to film whenever we want. We don't have to return anything within a certain date so we can work at our own pace as long as we are done my the deadline. As we are coming to an end we can see the whole project and shots coming together smoothly and flowing well. When all the filming is done we won't be as stressed. I think the editing will be easy compared to the rest of the project.

Music Video Filming

   So far my group has not filmed. We were planning to film on 11/23 and 11/24. Personal obstacles came up and we had to postpone. This week we will have no school for most of the days so there most likely won’t be any filming due to other plans. We will start filming when we get back from our break. We will still have enough time to record and edit. Since we are using our own camera and editing software we can work at our own pace. We know most of the shots, angles and movements we will need already. It’s difficult because we need to find days and times we are all able to film together outside of school. We don’t need extras which is beneficial because we don’t need to involve others and see when they are free to film as well.
   We will try to film together on the weekends after 11/30. Even though my group members are busy during the break I will use my free time to film. I will try and get shots where we done need actors in it. I am supposed to be acting in the music video but certain shots is without specific people in it. I want to try and get something done. I would rather be working on the project and doing something than nothing being completed. I will try to go to the beach and record. I will film me walking on the boardwalk for aesthetics. The music video will show the teenage dream of living in Florida. This will include the beach, the sunny weather all year around, having fun with friends, etc.
   The song “I lived” gives off summer vibes which fits the climate we live in. Even though we haven’t filmed yet we have things done. We have a plan of what we want the music video to look like. Once we all came to an agreement we started the storyboard. The storyboard took longer than expected. We ran out of ideas before we had reached the time limit. We brainstormed and cane up with new ideas. We took everything we planned and put it chronologically on the storyboard with descriptions. We have a plan and a time frame made up that we will try and follow. I will try and be ahead by doing some individual work to feel productive and helpful during the project.

Music Video Planning

My group and I will include numerous locations in our music video. These will include the beach and Las Olas Boulevard. During our time on the beach, we will not be near any lifeguard towers. This is due to there being certain risks and restrictions on filming near these towers. Thus, we chose to film in locations that do hold any risks associated with us filming. In terms of health and safety, we would normally have a first aid kit or other form of “safety net,” but we have found that we do not need one for this project. This is due to the fact that our physical involvement in this project (i.e. acting in our film) does not require there to be any safety precautions, since we are in no form of danger during the process. However, while driving to and from the locations where we chose to film, we will be wearing seatbelts in the car. This is a standard safety precaution, but it is essential to our wellbeing. Overall, our health and safety is guaranteed during this production.

We will not utilize any number of props in our music video. The same goes for costumes. This is due to the general plan that my group has laid out for this project. In our rough sketch of what our music video is most likely going to be, we did not include any props or costumes. Our video is primarily going to include shots of my group members simply enjoying the South Florida outdoors. Due to this, we did not feel it necessary to add in props or costumes. For example, we have an idea to film shots of group members at the beach. Going to the beach is very typical of someone in South Florida. Generally, it rarely requires much equipment. Thus, we decided not to include any props in this shot.

The schedule for our production is quite straightforward. From 11/18 to 11/22 we are working on the planning and general outline for our music video production. In addition, we are creating the storyboard to detail what will be included in our music video. On 11/23 and 11/24 we are planning to film our music video. We will the spread the filming portion over a period of two days; the whole weekend. From 11/25 to 11/29 my group and I will be editing our music video. The editing process will likely be extensive, so we intend to spread this portion over two weeks. On the week of 12/2 to 12/6 we will complete the editing process of our production and finalize our music video. The due date for our complete project is 12/9. By this point, we will have finished and submitted our complete project. 

Music Video Storyboard

The music will be playing over all of the shots 

Our editing will have smooth cut transitions in between scenes and locations 

Some of our camera angles will include; POV, pan, high angle, establishing shot, and a long shot 

Intro to Music Video

   Now that we have finished the commercial we are starting a music video. Last time my group and I worked very well together and we decided to work together for this project as well. The commercial project was made smoothly. However, we realized that the way our project ended up did not follow the storyboard we originally made. I’m more excited for this project than I was for the last one because we get to film off campus and have more freedom. I’m excited to be able to work with my group again and see what we can make this time. We all agree on and have the same ideas and visions for the video.

   The song that we chose to do is “I lived” by One Republic. The song was released in 2014 off of their album “Native”. This song is upbeat with music drops and fun lyrics. I’m really excited for this song because my group have exciting ideas on what we can film. Our whole group generally agreed and likes the ideas we’ve brainstormed this far. We are telling our own story with our ideas. We think we can express the fun of being a teenager and living in the city!

   1)Costumes that will be included is casual beach wear, going out clothes, and normal summer clothes.

2)Lighting will shift in between shots because we are thinking of a mashup type of separate clips.

3)Acting will be fun and more showing us having fun rather than being scripted

4)Makeup will be natural/casual and everyday where.

5)Props can include things like food/drinks, beach accessories, etc.

6)Setting will include the beach, downtown and around our city, school, etc.

The sound will be overlapping the shots that are playing,

Some angles that will be included are high, POV, pan.The editing will include things like jump cuts and fades in between the shots. 

Editing continued

   When my group first tried to export our footage onto the computer the desktop crashed. We could not start editing on time. We decided to use our own laptop and editing software. We didn’t have the laptop with us at the time. My group mate brought hers in the next class so we could start. Using our own laptop seemed to be easier and faster anyways. The footage was already on our computer. We didn’t have to dump the footage and use a complicated editing software. iMovie was a good software for us to use since we are all beginners. She had already exported the footage on her laptop into the editing software.
   We were ahead of most of the class time wise. While they were trying to get the computers to work we edited in our own. In the time we were able to edit half of our commercial people dumped their clips into the computer. We were able to finish our editing in one class period. It was simple so we finished fast. When editing we had to make sure all clips added up to be between 25-30 seconds. Ours ended up being 25 seconds. We were struggling at first to make it within the time range. We decided to make the transitions longer. It helped us out in the long run to finish.
   We had all the right shots. The shots were a little short. We cut and added transitions to make it into the right time frame. We were able to finish before most of the other teams in our class. We submitted the commercial early. While attempting to make the blog about our editing we had problems. The computers didn’t work so we were unable to blog during class. We had to finish our blogs at home in time. The editing and blogging process is done, next we do the questions. We will start next class period.