DISCOVERING FILMING AND EDITING TECHNIQUES
The video is focused around the theme of Western shootout movies. I have followed the codes and conventions of it. This includes types of shots used as well as idea of death, violence and the environment. Starting from the beginning of the video I have used establishing shot. During the editing process I have noticed that I should have used a pan to demonstrate the setting as it would be more interesting and eye catching for the audience. This is something I should re- think during construction of my music video. Another shots I have used were close- up, medium shot, tracking, wide shot and point of view. This was essential for me to try directing the camera movement and then learn from my mistakes.
Besides, from that during the editing process I have created various cuts in order to make the story more consistent and interesting. This worked quite well as I had to cut only some parts of the videos from the whole set, in order to make them fit more accurately. One of the problems which I found during editing process was the point of view shot. The video was filmed from a wrong side as we did not follow the 180 degree rule when you have to film the shot from the same side, almost as if there was an invisible line connecting two characters that is then separated using transition of cuts. However, this wasn't very visible due to different backgrounds, but this is a certain mistake which I will definitely improve next time I am going to be filming.
Furthermore, during the editing process I have explored the use of effects. I particularly focused around coloring and the exposure. This certainly allowed me to improve the setting visualisation into more Western atmosphere. However, it affected the color scheme of the characters which I was not really happy about. This is another element which I will want to explore during construction.
In conclusion, I found this practice task quite useful as it gave me an introduction to filming and editing techniques. I explored filming different shots in practice and edit parts of videos to make a whole. I am willing to learn even more from other practice tasks as this is a good way to prepare and gain new skills for construction of my final music video.
Furthermore, during the editing process I have explored the use of effects. I particularly focused around coloring and the exposure. This certainly allowed me to improve the setting visualisation into more Western atmosphere. However, it affected the color scheme of the characters which I was not really happy about. This is another element which I will want to explore during construction.
In conclusion, I found this practice task quite useful as it gave me an introduction to filming and editing techniques. I explored filming different shots in practice and edit parts of videos to make a whole. I am willing to learn even more from other practice tasks as this is a good way to prepare and gain new skills for construction of my final music video.
Can you talk more specifically about why you weren't happy with the effect of your colour grading on the characters?
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