These are videos I made in my own time just to work on my editing skills, they are mainly music based so I thought it would be relevant to include here.
Saturday 23 February 2019
Music Video: Questionnaire & Results
Questionnaire:
Results:
Brief analysis of results:
Initially I am happy with the amount of responses I got because it meant I had more perspectives for the more 'controversial' aspect of my video. It also allowed me to see what could be considered a 'good music video' from someone else's perspective, which would allow me to make alterations to mine to make it more universally appealing.
Despite thee amount of people who took my questionnaire however, I wish I had done a focus group or have had more structured conversations about my work with peers. I think by having more of a conversation with people could have bled out more ideas for my work, and more so could have created more open end discussions for other people to answer with. Generally, it would just of benefited me a lot more.
Despite thee amount of people who took my questionnaire however, I wish I had done a focus group or have had more structured conversations about my work with peers. I think by having more of a conversation with people could have bled out more ideas for my work, and more so could have created more open end discussions for other people to answer with. Generally, it would just of benefited me a lot more.
BTS was an occurring trend throughout all my replies. This is both beneficial, and slightly annoying because it minimises the style of video I could make and also narrows my audience down into the genre of music they enjoy. Though initially I was doing a KPOP song, it was of a different genre so it is arguable whether or not the video would have been enjoyed by this audience. BTS also as a general have very cinematic stylised videos, with high budgets and mainly rely on star appeal; all of which I either don't possess or wasn't particularly attracted to.
I am also a little annoyed that some of my questions were 'skipped' because it means my data isn't equal to the amount of people who took the questionnaire, and more so doesn't give me as much information as I need. The majority of questions skipped were also my open ended questions which required the most information; fortunately the answers I were given provided enough information.
One question I found particularly intriguing was the 'Narrative or Conceptual' video question because despite 22 people taking it, the results ended up 50/50. This is both a negative and a positive; it means I can create the type of video I want without having to worry too much about my results, but it also means that my data isn't totally important or effective to how I would plan my video. There aren't really any repercussions per-say because of the indifference in the results.
I am also a little annoyed that some of my questions were 'skipped' because it means my data isn't equal to the amount of people who took the questionnaire, and more so doesn't give me as much information as I need. The majority of questions skipped were also my open ended questions which required the most information; fortunately the answers I were given provided enough information.
One question I found particularly intriguing was the 'Narrative or Conceptual' video question because despite 22 people taking it, the results ended up 50/50. This is both a negative and a positive; it means I can create the type of video I want without having to worry too much about my results, but it also means that my data isn't totally important or effective to how I would plan my video. There aren't really any repercussions per-say because of the indifference in the results.
Music Video: Projection Editing Process (old)
Projection Playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtqE_xI9WK4PMiW_qY-fTfp49F0V9ev1k
Other sources:
https://www.mediafire.com/folder/xrxhrdwajq9yr/Stuff~#n5e4swo65rgf5
Bars:
Rainbow Close:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtqE_xI9WK4PMiW_qY-fTfp49F0V9ev1k
Other sources:
https://www.mediafire.com/folder/xrxhrdwajq9yr/Stuff~#n5e4swo65rgf5
Bars:
Rainbow Close:
Falling Man:
Monday 4 February 2019
Music Video Ideas: Brief Notes & Initial Ideas
Breathin (Ariana Grande)
- use projections to illustrate lyrics of a song or amplify the music
- female subject (probably will have to film myself)
- harder to make interesting for a long time
- use of clouds and weather to be metaphorical about lyrics
- even split the subject just to focus one part of the body at a time
- dress in oversized jacket like album cover
- kaleidoscope effect
I need somebody (DAY6)
- use multiple subjects and discuss different mental health issues
- could even slice in clips from hollywood films then burn them out (fake relationships)
- heavy use of lyrics
- maybe do a form of animation to overlay subject's face
- a lot of amplifying especially with the breakdown
- black & white, with spots of colour to match the album
Instagram (Dean):
- have subject scrolling through instagram (have video playing within an instagram frame post edit)
- zooms in when beat drops to show 'real side of instagram'
- for bridge have subject walk down a street with people taking pictures or editing themselves to look different (could have a few pastiche or parody moments relating to celebrities)
- end of song has person throwing phone away (could play credits as notifications on phone)
- wouldn't be able to lip sync accurately due to Korean lyrics
- would need ALOT of extras which could prove difficult for timing & scheduling
Sunday 3 February 2019
Music Video: MoodBoard & Inspirations
Though I have not decided on a song yet, I know what kind of video I want to make and have gathered some inspiration from various sources:
Live VCR:
- limited movability unless I use tracking (more complicated)
- use to amplify lyrics or beat of the song
- plain background needed
Music Videos & Stills:
-video projections onto subject & background
- contrasts the lyrics/pace of the song and singer
- need large space to film within
- use the post edits in colour to contrast against black and white tint?
- more heavy on post editing than practical skills
- no subjects required which would help with scheduling
- lots of projection mapping
- could film using green screen then project onto something?
- kaleidoscope effect is really interesting
- strong contrasting colours
- keying and layering is mostly used
- difficult to focus on one thing?
- image to the right is how i want my subjects to be covered, but i also like the minimalism of the image on the left
- would be hard to isolate but could look very effective
- lots of use of strong colours contrasting with the dark backgrounds
- heavy use of motion
- visually is very interesting and engaging
- could use to represent subject's emotions
- could use same coloured album art or even the album art itself
- would need a very dark background and could be difficult to direct light/image
Photography:
Rachael Russo - https://rachruss.myportfolio.com/projection-photography
- image to the right is how i want my subjects to be covered, but i also like the minimalism of the image on the left- would be hard to isolate but could look very effective
Mads Perch - http://www.beautifuldecay.com/2014/10/14/photographer-mads-perchs-ethereal-light-projections-will-hypnotize/
- lots of use of strong colours contrasting with the dark backgrounds- heavy use of motion
- visually is very interesting and engaging
- could use to represent subject's emotions
- could use same coloured album art or even the album art itself
- would need a very dark background and could be difficult to direct light/image
Music Video: Andrew Goodwin
'Dancing in the Distraction Factory' (1992)
Lyrics & Visuals
The first feature of a music video, Goodwin, claimed was that there is a relationship between the lyrics and the visuals on screen.
This can either be:
- illustrating:
- literally showing the lyric on screen: lip syncing, text or the physical action.
- amplifying:
- like illustrating, but stressing the lyrics more: having physical effects, metaphorical meaning.
- contradicting:
- having what is seen on screen contradicting the lyrics sung.
Example of Illustrating (Lyrics)
Music & Visuals
This can either be:
- illustrating:
- literally showing the music on screen: music muted, instruments.
- amplifying:
- like illustrating, but stressing the music more: having physical effects, metaphorical meaning.
- contradicting:
- having what is seen on screen contradicting the music.
- Cutting visuals in time to music
Example of Amplifying (having something represent beats/instruments)
Genre Exists
The next key feature of a music video which Goodwin discovered was that music videos demonstrate genre characteristics. Not just the genre of the music but the genre of the video itself
Genres include:
- Stadium Performance
- Studio Performance
- Location Performance
- Narrative
- Conceptual/experimental
Example of Studio Performance and Narrative
Artist Close-Up
Goodwin expressed that a key feature of music videos is several close ups of the artist. This is due to the record companies requirement that the artist is strongly featured within the music video. Some artist will often develop motifs that reoccur across multiple videos
This includes:
- artistic branding
- celebrity culture
- artistic portrayal
- implications on looking good
Example of Artistic Branding and Artistic Portrayal
Looking and Voyeurism
Goodwin also identified that within music videos that there is a concept of voyeurism. This is basically means the audience see something that they would or should not usually see.
This could be in the form of:
- Nudity/near nudity/revealing clothes
- exhibition
- an intimate location e.g. bedroom
- frame within a frame
The 'male gaze' is often used to attract a male audience. The male gaze is a focus on presenting things that appeal to men. This often means a voyeuristic view of, and an objectification, of women, The emphasis on looking also includes the artist looking directly into the camera helping the audience connect with the artist.
Example of Exhibition (though it could be considered that this video shows how she is exhibited by the media and men)
Intertextuality
There can be intertextual references to numerous things in music videos like:
- other music videos
- films
- tv programmes
This can be homage (kind reference), pastiche (sarcastic but not a parody, which is usually mocking) or even use some type of brand synergy.
Example of Parody and Pastiche (referencing music videos, tv and celebrities)
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