2nd draft music video

This is our second draft music video, where we changed most clips as well as added some new ones, for example there are more shots of the group. We have moved some of the clips as well, to the chorus, to match the beat. We have also edited the end of the video, which we said we would do in the rough cut. 

Feedback Response

As a group we looked at the feedback we received from the other groups, and responded, with what we would do to improve our video, for the final cut. 

Feedback for the draft music video

This is the feedback we got from the other groups- feedback is incredibly important, as we need positive and negative comments in order for us to improve the video. 

• It’s a very fun video
• The whole backdrop, projection scenes were used creatively
• It’s clear the video is concept based
• Some of the scenes look a bit empty and could be filled up with more people
• The projection scenes could look even better if there was some sort of wind blowing the artist’s hair
• Overall, it’s a very good first draft

• You guys have a very creative concept and I really enjoyed seeing what you did with it! The whole theme with the group travelling around and enjoying themselves was interesting… But it disappeared halfway through the video in favour of shots of the artist alone. I think the video would really be helped by keeping this idea consistent within the video – a lot of the shots in the later half linger for too long, so a faster pace in general could help things a lot!

• Genre: Indie/Pop
• There are enough close up shots of the artist.
• In terms of the camerawork, there were a range of camera angles (close up shot, low angle shots, etc.) and shots which relates to the genre.
• Relates to the genre
• Mise-en-scene is excellent. It relates well to the genre and conveys the star image appropriately.
• Location is also great!
• Props are well-used and effective conveys the concept.
• Concept and Performance – EXCELLENT!
• Overall, it was really good!

• The music genre is very clear. The shots used are very clear and fits the music video. The angles used are also good. The editing fits the beat of the song. The costume and location fits the genre of the music. Maybe add more shots of different angles. Overall your music video is coming along really well. Good luck on your next draft 

Rough cut music video

This is our rough cut for our music video; where we will get improvements on what to do next time, therefore making it easier to create the final music video, with comments and ideas to help us improve more. 

Editing: Behind the scenes

Here are pictures of two of our group members editing the video. As a group we took it in turns to edit the video, as each of us brought different inputs/ideas to the music video.

Here is a screen recording example of what we have done to edit the beginning of our music video, from the video we have repeatedly used the blade tool in order to get the precise shot we wanted from that part of the video. Taking aboard the idea of the time-lapse, we speed up the video by 2x, in order for the clip to be faster than its usual speed to have a time-lapse effect. Throughout the video, we have used the blade tool, as well as the mark tool, where it would mark the precise spot where we wanted it to cut. It was crucial for us to get the cut on point, as it had to cut precisely on the beat, in order for a better impact. 

Vlog: Amusement Scene

This is the behind the scenes for the amusement park scene.

What went well?

The park was what we were looking for, with all of the lights to emphasise the youth theme. The park was also quite empty, which was good so we didn't have to line up for the ride. We ended up getting a lot more footage, which was very good, so we have a lot more to edit on. The bumper car scene was done well, as we got shots of the main singer driving, and it was incredibly fun to film, which showed a lot in the footage. 

What didn't go so well?

The weather was quite cold, so it was difficult to look energetic without the warmth. We also didn't expect the rides to cost so much so therefore only got one chance to go on the bumper cars, but it was for a long period of time, so it went smoothly. It was hard to film in the bumper cars, as obviously when we crashed the camera would be jogged out of my hand; but on the other hand, it was a hand-held camera movement, to get the point of view shot. 

Vlog: Studio Scene

This is the behind the scenes for the studio parts, which would feature in the chorus section of our music video

What went well?

Everything was set up according to plan, with the projection videos put together in order for it to play automatically one after the other. The studio was perfect for our genre of music, as it was quite trendy with the brick white wall. 

We also had two cameras to film different angles to quickly get the shots we needed. We tried out different shots, so we had a variety to chose from when we edit the actual music video.

What didn't go so well?

It would of been better if we had more time to film shots of the band together and separately, unfortunately we only got to film some scenes. 

Vlog: Beach Scene

This is the behind the scenes for parts of the music video, most clips are for the main verses.

What went well?

The weather was good for the filming day, as we expected it to be raining. We arrived at the beach quite early so the tide was out, which was a perfect look for the music video, as we wanted a calm and serene scene for the background. We brought all the correct equipment in need for the day, so it went smoothly. We got the right shots, and more; so it was a very successful trip to Southend! 

What didn't go so well?

We only had a limited amount of time, so therefore we couldn't film as much as we would of liked to as we had school and it was the only day everyone was free. The smoke bombs were quite unreliable as we discovered- one did not go off when we pulled the leaver, so therefore that was a waste. We ended up using most of the smoke bombs, so we bought more. 

Vlog: Airport Scene

This is the behind the scenes also for the first part of our music video, filmed in Heathrow airport.

What went well?

We got the band's image spot on, as we planned the outfits in order to get the correct look for the journey. 

We got various footage, and different shots; we also took many unplanned footage, so that we could have a variety for when we edit the actual music video.

What didn't go so well? 

Due to filming in the airport, we tried not to film other people, as we wanted to focus on the band, so therefore it was difficult to get the correct shots. 

Vlog: Liverpool Street & Canary Wharf

This is the behind the scenes for the first scene of our music video, which is Liverpool Street and Canary Wharf. 

What went well?

We ended up getting the footage we wanted, with the correct shots, that we predicted would happen within the storyboard.

What didn't go so well? 

For the Liverpool street station filming the tripod was quite crooked, so we ended up having to hold it to film the footage. It was also very cold and windy outside, which made it difficult to film outside footage. 

Vlog: Screen test shoot

This is the behind the scenes for the Screen test shoot.