Friday, 30 October 2015
Problems that occured during filming
Salcey
When filming in Salcey Forest there were a few problems. Even though we filmed on a Sunday it was still really busy and we had trouble filming on the Tree Top Walk as it is a very popular attraction at the forest. We also found that in out other location, in the forest, there were still people walking around and sometimes we had to move slightly or wait for them to pass by. We also found that after some time filming, the camera ran out of battery so we were forced to return home to charge it before continuing film.
Tunnel
One location I used to film was a tunnel under a railway track. This is a good location as it made the artist silhouetted. However there was a small problem with wind as inside the tunnel it was very windy however Sam could still hear the music and was able to play. Filming had to be paused a couple of times as we were filming on a road and we had to move for cars. However this was not too much of a problem as we could see them coming so there was no danger of injury as we had plenty of time to get out of the road.
Canal bridge
Filming at the canal bridge did not present many problems. The shots to film were very simple and we filmed quickly and moved on. The grass on the canal bank was slippery so could have been an issue but we were careful when near the canal and there were no issues. There was a few people walking along the canal but they did not disrupt filming.
Lamppost
When filming at the lamppost we had to wait until it was dark. This presented a problem as there was not enough light to see the artist. However we solved this issue by using a light to make Sam visible. We also had an issue because we were filming on a road however it was very quiet and we only had to move once for a car.
Water Tower
When filming at the water tower we had a few issues, mainly sound. As the tower is near train tracks we had a few times when trains went past and the noise made it hard for Sam to keep playing as he couldn't hear the music. It was also very windy so I had to try each shot a couple of times to make sure I had all the footage I needed. The tower is also located on a popular footpath so there were a few runners and dog walkers. They didn't affect most shots and the shots I needed for the video they didn't affect. The camera ran out of battery again but I made sure to get all the shots needed before it ran out. We had to go home and charge the battery again but this lasted us the rest of the day.
Bridge
When at the bridge we didn't encounter any problems. There was nobody using the bridge so we didn't have to stop filming. We had time to try a few different angle and also get some pictures for my digipak.
River
When filming by the river and in the field next to it we didn't have many issues. There were a few sheep in the field that we had to work around but we found an area to film in so they didn't affect the shots. When filming by the river people arrived however we were just finished so they didn't affect the shots.
Actress
Chloe, who I used for the narrative part of my video lives in Leicester and all the locations I chose were in Milton Keynes. This meant I had to find a weekend when both Sam and Chloe were available and Chloe was able to travel to the location. All shots with Chloe we did on Saturday and all shots with both Sam and Chloe and just Sam I planned to film on Sunday. However with the time I had I was unable to get all the filming I needed so I prioritised filming that included Chloe as I would be able to meet with Sam another time to complete his filming, but getting Chloe to the locations would be more difficult. I was able to film all shots with Chloe in and Sam was available another weekend to finish all the shots I needed of him.
When filming in Salcey Forest there were a few problems. Even though we filmed on a Sunday it was still really busy and we had trouble filming on the Tree Top Walk as it is a very popular attraction at the forest. We also found that in out other location, in the forest, there were still people walking around and sometimes we had to move slightly or wait for them to pass by. We also found that after some time filming, the camera ran out of battery so we were forced to return home to charge it before continuing film.
Tunnel
One location I used to film was a tunnel under a railway track. This is a good location as it made the artist silhouetted. However there was a small problem with wind as inside the tunnel it was very windy however Sam could still hear the music and was able to play. Filming had to be paused a couple of times as we were filming on a road and we had to move for cars. However this was not too much of a problem as we could see them coming so there was no danger of injury as we had plenty of time to get out of the road.
Canal bridge
Filming at the canal bridge did not present many problems. The shots to film were very simple and we filmed quickly and moved on. The grass on the canal bank was slippery so could have been an issue but we were careful when near the canal and there were no issues. There was a few people walking along the canal but they did not disrupt filming.
Lamppost
When filming at the lamppost we had to wait until it was dark. This presented a problem as there was not enough light to see the artist. However we solved this issue by using a light to make Sam visible. We also had an issue because we were filming on a road however it was very quiet and we only had to move once for a car.
Water Tower
When filming at the water tower we had a few issues, mainly sound. As the tower is near train tracks we had a few times when trains went past and the noise made it hard for Sam to keep playing as he couldn't hear the music. It was also very windy so I had to try each shot a couple of times to make sure I had all the footage I needed. The tower is also located on a popular footpath so there were a few runners and dog walkers. They didn't affect most shots and the shots I needed for the video they didn't affect. The camera ran out of battery again but I made sure to get all the shots needed before it ran out. We had to go home and charge the battery again but this lasted us the rest of the day.
Bridge
When at the bridge we didn't encounter any problems. There was nobody using the bridge so we didn't have to stop filming. We had time to try a few different angle and also get some pictures for my digipak.
River
When filming by the river and in the field next to it we didn't have many issues. There were a few sheep in the field that we had to work around but we found an area to film in so they didn't affect the shots. When filming by the river people arrived however we were just finished so they didn't affect the shots.
Actress
Chloe, who I used for the narrative part of my video lives in Leicester and all the locations I chose were in Milton Keynes. This meant I had to find a weekend when both Sam and Chloe were available and Chloe was able to travel to the location. All shots with Chloe we did on Saturday and all shots with both Sam and Chloe and just Sam I planned to film on Sunday. However with the time I had I was unable to get all the filming I needed so I prioritised filming that included Chloe as I would be able to meet with Sam another time to complete his filming, but getting Chloe to the locations would be more difficult. I was able to film all shots with Chloe in and Sam was available another weekend to finish all the shots I needed of him.
Thursday, 22 October 2015
Filming update
After a second day of filming I have compiled all the shots and have got every shot needed to complete my draft music video. I began the editing process over half term (17th-25th October) and will be finished with editing of my draft by the deadline (30th October)
Friday, 16 October 2015
Thursday, 15 October 2015
Album mood board
I like these covers so I will take them into account when making my digipak. I will try both idea when making a digipak, a cover with the artist and one without.
Friday, 9 October 2015
Chosen actor for music video
I have chosen Chloe Chapman to take part in the narrative side of my music video. Chloe has experience as a dancer which I hope will add to the music video. She will be in a number of shots, both alone and interacting with the artist. Chloe will also be letting me use her camera and helping out with filming when she is not being filmed. Throughout the music video she will feature in shots however I have decided that you will not see her face. This makes her a mysterious 'love interest' in the video and will keep the audience watching to find out her identity.
Thursday, 8 October 2015
Filming
I will be filming my music video from 9 October to 11 October. Saturday I will be filming all the shots with the female actor and Sunday I will film all the shots with Sam and the shots with both Sam and the female actor. I have drawn up a rough schedule for Sunday as there is a lot of filming to do in one day. This is a plan to keep on track with filming and to make sure I have time to get all the shots I need.
James Blunt music videos
1973
Stay the night
Wednesday, 7 October 2015
Problems with filming
When filming there will be a number of things to look out for. As the music video will be shot outdoors there will be a number of issues that could cause problems while filming.
Locations
Because a lot of the video will be shot in Salcey Forest, which is a very popular area at weekends there may be problem with people getting in shots or disrupting filming. To avoid this problem we will be filming on a Sunday when it will be quieter and in the morning as there will be less people there than if we filmed in the afternoon.
Part of the music video will be filmed in a tunnel under a railway line. As there is a road going through the tunnel we will have to be careful when filming and keep an eye on the road for any traffic. This area is not very busy so there shouldn't be many vehicles at all but I will be checking any way as it is still a hazard.
The rest of the music video will be filmed outdoors so there will be a number of hazards and problems to look out for.
Weather
I might find that on the day I want to film it is raining or windy which could make filming hard or mean I have to do it another day.
Equipment
I will be using a tripod and Nikon camera and there could be problems with this. The camera might run out of battery as we have to do a lot of filming. The tripod has small parts which could be lost, dropped or left somewhere. This would mean that filming is halted while the problem is sorted.
Injury
There could be injuries during filming. None of the locations are particularly dangerous but some involve being near roads, though in these cases they are small roads not used very much. I will also be filming by a canal which could be dangerous if we are not careful when filming.
Locations
Because a lot of the video will be shot in Salcey Forest, which is a very popular area at weekends there may be problem with people getting in shots or disrupting filming. To avoid this problem we will be filming on a Sunday when it will be quieter and in the morning as there will be less people there than if we filmed in the afternoon.
Part of the music video will be filmed in a tunnel under a railway line. As there is a road going through the tunnel we will have to be careful when filming and keep an eye on the road for any traffic. This area is not very busy so there shouldn't be many vehicles at all but I will be checking any way as it is still a hazard.
The rest of the music video will be filmed outdoors so there will be a number of hazards and problems to look out for.
Weather
I might find that on the day I want to film it is raining or windy which could make filming hard or mean I have to do it another day.
Equipment
I will be using a tripod and Nikon camera and there could be problems with this. The camera might run out of battery as we have to do a lot of filming. The tripod has small parts which could be lost, dropped or left somewhere. This would mean that filming is halted while the problem is sorted.
Injury
There could be injuries during filming. None of the locations are particularly dangerous but some involve being near roads, though in these cases they are small roads not used very much. I will also be filming by a canal which could be dangerous if we are not careful when filming.
Thursday, 1 October 2015
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