I created a short Prezi giving a quick insight into leading music labels and how the label works with the artist.
Prezi
Monday, 16 December 2013
Sunday, 15 December 2013
Group Dynamics
My group consists of me and my good friend Sandhya Gulsin. I feel we work very well together as we have similar tastes in music and styles of video and we also have similar levels of ambition with this project.I think that we will be able to get to conclusions easily by discussions and be able to meet each other in the middle to create a video that suits both of our styles.
Effect the Song has on an Audience
I wanted to research the effect the song has on more people than just my family and friends so I looked up live performances of the song and watched the crowds reaction.
The song seems to be some sort of anthem to the fans of The Killers. It is a song that appears at every appearance and is definatly a fan favorite and a good song to "jump to". This means that we have a lot to live up to with our video and it must be of a very proffesional quality.
The song seems to be some sort of anthem to the fans of The Killers. It is a song that appears at every appearance and is definatly a fan favorite and a good song to "jump to". This means that we have a lot to live up to with our video and it must be of a very proffesional quality.
Goodwin, Andrew
Andrew Goodwin is well known in the music world for his theories which are still applied in modern day music videos.
For this me and Sandhya decided to do a podcast.
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Wednesday, 11 December 2013
Monday, 9 December 2013
Video Analysis Four - Sandhya Gulsin
This is Sandhyas analysis of the song by Kings of Leon: Use Somebody.
Video Analysis Three - Sandhya Gulsin
Video Analysis
Metronomy- Thing for me
My video analysis addresses the indie element of indie/rock. This video is also a personal favourite, so my analysis will refer to how the video successfully attracted me in being a member of the target audience.
Location- The video itself is the perfect contrast between the real word vs. imagination. The locations are a continuation of enclosed room and outside space in which suggest an adventure, but the props used within the scenes help manipulate the location into something extra-ordinary.
Artist portrayal- The Artists open the song in presenting themselves out of their normal nature. their characteristics are exaggerating in much more of an effeminate manner. This alongside their dress code can only be assumed to be done in order to compliment the song. The fluctuation of "random" outfits compliments the variations of scenes.
Props- In this video the power of props holds more than the power of mis-en-scene. Although the locations of scenes continue to fluctuate and progress, the power of the props make it evident to the viewer the "type" of location.
The Ball- Although this comes under the title "props" the use of the ball controls the progression of lyrics, the rhythm of the music, the movement of the people and most of all the outcome of the video.
People- In this video the power of people are almost in-humanised to suit the unusual nature of the video. To distinguish the band members they are shot in various scenes as a collective.
Lyrics- Unlike the trend of most music videos the use of written lyrics in a karaoke type format is one of the main conventions in this music video.
Double vision- Although I have previously analysed projection, this video portrays projection in almost a comic strip format.
Editing- The high frequency of cuts from shot to shot may feel to extreme and uneasy on the eye, so the use of flow and continuation is essential.
Elements of creativity- I feel the layout of the video in general consists of a variety of creative elements mainly the use of text. I felt editing played an important role not only to this video but to all music videos.
This video is a manipulated version of the original, I analysed it thoroughly and explained my thoughts as the video un-winded. Throughout the video there are grayscale scenes, these I did intentionally in order to depict powerful elements of the film.
what is the benefit of the artists portrayal in this video?- The quirky feel to the video was intentional as unique presentation and an inventive perception will always attract attention. This has inspired me to attempt to experiment and develop initial ideas even if I doubt its outcome. A negative factor would be that the audience is of a indie/rock genre whereas this video has a strong focus on indie. Also my perception of this video may be miss-understood and to scattered to other members of the niche market.
Overall meaning
After taking into consideration all of my analysis I felt more able to discover a meaning to the song. I felt the video encourages a lack of seriousness supported by the lyrics in suggesting the first attraction between companions in which they "like" each other in more than a friendly manner but not as intense as a relationship. As the lyrics unwind the line "You've got my heart you know" addresses the element of love and how one person cares more than the other. Although the lyrics express emotions the beat of the song and the humour in the video personifies this and almost alienates the situation from reality.
I felt my analysis was to basic, I created a presentation in order to develop on my initial points addressed in my previous video analysis.
Storyboard 1 - With Sandhya Gulsin
The next step was to actually create a rough draft of the storyboard. This process took 52 minutes to complete and that wasn't including the ideas down on paper. This was very challenging but I feel we worked very well together and communicated ideas effectively.
Narrative Sequence Initial Ideas - With Sandhya Gulsin
To come up with a storyboard me and Sandhya first decided to brainstorm our ideas for the narative to see whether we should keep them all and what ones we can put where and so on.
Sunday, 1 December 2013
History Of Music Videos - Sandhya Gulsin
Below is a Timeline made by Sandhya showing important events in the history of music videos which helped them progress into what they are today.
Risk Assessment
Location:
Risk: Getting Permission for the site. We could get rejected straight away or for other reasons when it actually comes to film we may not be able to.
Actions: Need to make sure that we are allowed to do everything we need to on site, including make noise at times at night and light the place up. We will also have to make other people around aware.
Actors:
Risk: People dropping out last minute. This could cause up particular trouble especially if we have hired equipment and the site and need to get a lot done on that day.
Actions: To battle this we have considered back up actors which will almost definatly be able to step in on less than 24 hours notice to take someones place.
Equipment:
Risk: The cost of hiring equipment could be difficult. Sometimes me and Sandhya think up big things that would look amazing but the cost could go up depending on further plans.
Actions: Try to use one company and maybe get a discount on bulk and because we are students.
Editing:
Risk: loss of files or corruption. Now we will indefinatly make backups of our files but the issue of time would be the one that would have to be addressed if for some reason we lost files.
Actions
Risk: Getting Permission for the site. We could get rejected straight away or for other reasons when it actually comes to film we may not be able to.
Actions: Need to make sure that we are allowed to do everything we need to on site, including make noise at times at night and light the place up. We will also have to make other people around aware.
Actors:
Risk: People dropping out last minute. This could cause up particular trouble especially if we have hired equipment and the site and need to get a lot done on that day.
Actions: To battle this we have considered back up actors which will almost definatly be able to step in on less than 24 hours notice to take someones place.
Equipment:
Risk: The cost of hiring equipment could be difficult. Sometimes me and Sandhya think up big things that would look amazing but the cost could go up depending on further plans.
Actions: Try to use one company and maybe get a discount on bulk and because we are students.
Editing:
Risk: loss of files or corruption. Now we will indefinatly make backups of our files but the issue of time would be the one that would have to be addressed if for some reason we lost files.
Actions
Target Audience
UK Tribes was an experiment if you like set up by channel 4 to find social groups in today's world between different people.
After using UK Tribes to narrow down who our target audience is, we figured out that our target audience are alternatives.
After figuring out who our target audience was the next step was to get actual images of our target audience, what they look like and what they wear.
About our target Audience:
I can almost base our target audience on myself because I can imagine myself in the audience.
Our target audience would spend a lot of time on the internet. They will spend time shopping, browsing and talking to their friends on social networking sites. They will also hide themselves away in their room and listen to music. They can rarely be found watching TV and sometimes playing video games. They can be found wearing skinny jeans or chinos. Denim jackets, leather jackets, even blazers quite smart looking attire compared to other genres.
Average Time Spent on the Internet Per Week: 20 hours +
Time spent on social networking sites: 10 hours +
Favorite Shops: River Island, Topman, Bank, Schuh
Favorite bands: The Killers, Greenday, The Strokes
Questionaire:
After using UK Tribes to narrow down who our target audience is, we figured out that our target audience are alternatives.
About our target Audience:
I can almost base our target audience on myself because I can imagine myself in the audience.
Our target audience would spend a lot of time on the internet. They will spend time shopping, browsing and talking to their friends on social networking sites. They will also hide themselves away in their room and listen to music. They can rarely be found watching TV and sometimes playing video games. They can be found wearing skinny jeans or chinos. Denim jackets, leather jackets, even blazers quite smart looking attire compared to other genres.
Average Time Spent on the Internet Per Week: 20 hours +
Time spent on social networking sites: 10 hours +
Favorite Shops: River Island, Topman, Bank, Schuh
Favorite bands: The Killers, Greenday, The Strokes
Questionaire:
Previous Directors
Sophie Muller - Mr Brightside Video
Sophie was born on the 31st of January 1962 and is an English music video director. Her first taste of fame came when she worked as a third assistant on the 1984 horror; Company of Wolves. Since then she has directed over one hundred music videos working with acts like; Sophie Ellis-Bextor, No Doubt, Shakespears Sister, Blur, Eurythmics. She has won a handful of awards and is now very well known in the music video industry. Her only ambition is to continue directing to her own high standards and to never grow bored. Recently she has directed videos for Shakira, Mika, Kings of Leon, Brandon Flowers, Tom Odel and also Dixie Chicks.
Below is a timeline and a list of all the videos she has worked on in her career to date:
Jeremy Rall - Backseat Serenade
Jeremy Rall is a critically aclaimed filmaker. Born in Bay city and raised in langsing, Jeremy's first move into stardom came when he was invited to participate in the distinguished fellowship program at the American Film Institute. Jeremy has directed many videos with many notable artists including Snoop Dogg, Ludacris, Jay-Z Talib Kweli, R Kelly, T-Pain and many more! Rall also does photography and short films.
Darren Doane & Ken Daurio - Dammit
Darren Doane borin in 1972 in California is a filmmaker and music video director. He formed a new company called LEVEL4 which produces and edits products for a very high order client list. His music video worked when he directed the first 3 videos for Blink 182 before they became famous. He also directs short films.
Sophie was born on the 31st of January 1962 and is an English music video director. Her first taste of fame came when she worked as a third assistant on the 1984 horror; Company of Wolves. Since then she has directed over one hundred music videos working with acts like; Sophie Ellis-Bextor, No Doubt, Shakespears Sister, Blur, Eurythmics. She has won a handful of awards and is now very well known in the music video industry. Her only ambition is to continue directing to her own high standards and to never grow bored. Recently she has directed videos for Shakira, Mika, Kings of Leon, Brandon Flowers, Tom Odel and also Dixie Chicks.
Below is a timeline and a list of all the videos she has worked on in her career to date:
1982
Eurythmics - "The Walk" (editing)
1987
Eurythmics - "Beethoven (I Love to Listen to)"
Eurythmics - "I Need a Man"
1988
Eurythmics - "You Have Placed a Chill in My Heart"
Eurythmics - "Brand New Day"
Eurythmics - "Do You Want to Break Up?"
Eurythmics - "Heaven"
Eurythmics - "I Need You"
Eurythmics - "Put the Blame on Me"
Eurythmics - "Savage"
Eurythmics - "Wide Eyed Girl"
Sade - "Nothing Can Come Between Us"
Sade - "Turn My Back on You"
Sade - "Love Is Stronger Than Pride"
Shakespears Sister - "Break My Heart"
Shakespear's Sister - "Heroine"
Annie Lennox featuring Al Green - "Put a Little Love in Your Heart"
1989
Shakespears Sister - "You're History"
Shakespears Sister - "Run Silent"
Sarah Brightman - "Anything but Lonely"
Eurythmics - "Don't Ask Me Why"
1990s[edit]
1990
Eurythmics - "Angel"
Julia Fordham - "Lock and Key"
Sinéad O'Connor - "The Emperor's New Clothes"
1991
Nanci Griffith - "Late Night Grande Hotel"
World Party - "Thank You World"
Curve - "Coast Is Clear"
Shakespears Sister - "Goodbye Cruel World"
1992
Annie Lennox - "Why"
Annie Lennox - "Precious"
Annie Lennox - "Cold"
Annie Lennox - "Money Can't Buy It"
Annie Lennox - "Legend in My Living Room"
Annie Lennox - "The Gift"
Annie Lennox - "Primitive"
Annie Lennox - "Keep Young and Beautiful"
Annie Lennox - "Walking on Broken Glass"
Annie Lennox - "Love Song for a Vampire"
Annie Lennox - "Little Bird"
Shakespears Sister - "Stay"
Shakespears Sister - "I Don't Care"
Shakespears Sister - "Hello (Turn Your Radio On)"
Vegas - "Possessed"
Sade - "No Ordinary Love"
Curve - "Fait Accompli"
Aaron Neville - "Somewhere, Someday"
1993
Björk - "Venus as a Boy"
1994
Hole - "Miss World"
The Jesus and Mary Chain Featuring Hope Sandoval - "Sometimes Always"
The Jesus and Mary Chain - "Come On"
Sparks - "When Do I Get to Sing My Way?"
1995
Come - "Cimarron"
Sophie B. Hawkins - "As I Lay Me Down"
Sparks - "When I Kiss You"
The Stone Roses - "Ten Storey Love Song"
Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories - "Do You Sleep?"
Jeff Buckley - "So Real"
Weezer - "Say It Ain't So"
1996
The Cure - "The 13th"
Kè - "Strange World"
Gary Barlow - "Forever Love"
Shakespears Sister - "I Can Drive"
No Doubt - "Don't Speak"
No Doubt - "Excuse Me Mr."
No Doubt - "Sunday Morning"
The Lightning Seeds - "What If..."
1997
Blur - "Beetlebum"
Blur - "On Your Own"
Blur - "Song 2"
Maxwell - "Whenever, Wherever, Whatever"
Curve - "Chinese Burn"
No Doubt - "Live in the Tragic Kingdom"
No Doubt - "Oi to the World"
1998
James Iha - "Be Strong Now"
Maxwell - "Luxury: Cococure"
Sparklehorse - "Sick Of Goodbyes"
Garbage - "When I Grow Up" (live version)
Garbage - "The Trick Is to Keep Breathing"
Rufus Wainwright - "April Fools"
1999
Blur - "Tender" (Unreleased)
Sinéad O'Connor - "Chiquita"
Natalie Merchant Featuring N'dea Davenport - "Break Your Heart"
Sparklehorse - "Pig"
Manic Street Preachers - "You Stole the Sun from My Heart"
Garbage - "When I Grow Up" (U.S. version)
Semisonic - "Secret Smile"
The Cardigans - "Hanging Around"
Sarah McLachlan - "Possession" (American version)
Sarah McLachlan - "I Will Remember You"
Emiliana Torrini - "To Be Free"
Beth Orton - "Central Reservation"
Sarah McLachlan - "Ice Cream"
Supergrass - "Mary"
2000s[edit]
2000
No Doubt - "Simple Kind of Life"
Ute Lemper - "The Case Continues"
Doves - "Catch The Sun"
Bentley Rhythm Ace - "How'd I Do Dat?"
Alisha's Attic - "Push It All Aside"
Alisha's Attic - "Pretender Got My Heart"
JJ72 - "Oxygen"
PJ Harvey - "Good Fortune"
Sade - "By Your Side"
Coldplay - "Trouble" (U.K. Version)
Jamelia – "Boy Next Door"[3]
2001
Turin Brakes - "The Door"
Sade - "King of Sorrow"
Turin Brakes - "Underdog (Save Me)"
No Doubt - "Bathwater"
PJ Harvey - "A Place Called Home"
Nelly Furtado - "Turn off the Light"
Sophie Ellis-Bextor - "Take Me Home"
PJ Harvey - "This Is Love"
Radiohead - "I Might Be Wrong"
Sophie Ellis-Bextor - "Murder on the Dancefloor"
2002
Amy Studt - "Just a Little Girl"
Sophie Ellis-Bextor - "Move This Mountain"
Sugababes - "Freak Like Me"
Coldplay - "In My Place"
Amy Studt - "Misfit"
The Beu Sisters - "I Was Only 17"
Sparta - "Cut Your Ribbon"
Pink - "Family Portrait"
No Doubt (featuring Lady Saw) - "Underneath It All"
Sophie Ellis-Bextor - "Music Gets the Best of Me" Day Version
Sophie Ellis-Bextor - "Music Gets the Best of Me" Night Version
2003
Nickel Creek - "Speak"
Dolly Parton - "I'm Gone"
Dido - "Life for Rent"
Pink - "Trouble"
The Raveonettes - "That Great Love Sound"
Sophie Ellis-Bextor - "I Won't Change You" [co-produced]
2004
Dixie Chicks - "Top of the World"
The Killers - "Mr. Brightside"
Sixpence None the Richer - "Don't Dream It's Over"
Maroon 5 - "This Love"
Maroon 5 - "She Will Be Loved"
Nelly Furtado - "Try"
Mindy Smith - "Come to Jesus"
Sarah McLachlan - "World on Fire"
Sarah McLachlan - "Stupid"
The Strokes - "The End Has No End"
Natasha Bedingfield - "These Words" (UK version)
Vanessa Carlton - "White Houses"
Loretta Lynn Featuring Jack White - "Portland, Oregon"
2005
KT Tunstall - "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree"
Garbage - "Why Do You Love Me"
Garbage - "Bleed Like Me"
Garbage - "Sex Is Not the Enemy"
Garbage - "Run Baby Run"
Gwen Stefani - "Cool"
Coldplay - "Fix You"
Faith Hill Featuring Tim McGraw - "Like We Never Loved at All"
Gwen Stefani - "Luxurious"
2006
Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean - "Hips Don't Lie"
Dixie Chicks - "Not Ready to Make Nice"
She Wants Revenge - "These Things"
Faith Hill - "Stealing Kisses"
Lily Allen - "Smile"
Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z- "Deja Vu"
Beyoncé - "Ring the Alarm"
The Raconteurs - "Level"
Gwen Stefani - "Wind It Up"
Siobhán Donaghy- "Don't Give It Up"
2007
Sophie Ellis-Bextor - "Catch You"
Mika - "Grace Kelly"
Gwen Stefani - "4 in the Morning"
Mika - "Love Today"
Rufus Wainwright - "Going to a Town"
Garbage - "Tell Me Where It Hurts"
Sophie Ellis-Bextor - "Today the Sun's on Us"
Maroon 5 - "Won't Go Home Without You"
Gwen Stefani - "Early Winter"
2008
The Kills - "U.R.A. Fever"
The Kills - "Cheap and Cheerful"
The Kills - "Last Day of Magic"
Leona Lewis - "Better in Time"
Leona Lewis - "Footprints in the Sand"
The Ting Tings - "That's Not My Name"
Gavin Rossdale - "Love Remains The Same"
Kings of Leon - "Sex on Fire"
Cold War Kids - "Something Is Not Right with Me"
Duffy - "Stepping Stone"
Sarah McLachlan - "U Want Me 2"
Duffy - "Rain on Your Parade"
Kings of Leon - "Use Somebody"
2009
Paloma Faith - "Stone Cold Sober"
Beyoncé - "Broken-Hearted Girl"
Shakira - "Did It Again"[4] / Lo Hecho Está Hecho
Pink - "I Don't Believe You"
Shakira - "Give It Up to Me"[5]
Broken Bells - "The High Road"
2010s[edit]
2010
Sade - "Soldier of Love"
Sade - "Babyfather"
Armin van Buuren vs. Sophie Ellis-Bextor - "Not Giving Up on Love"
Cheryl Cole - "Promise This"
Cheryl Cole - "The Flood"
Brandon Flowers - "Only The Young"
Kings of Leon - "Radioactive"
2011
The Kills - "Satellite"
Ellie Goulding - "Lights"
Noah and the Whale - "L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N."
Birdy - "Skinny Love"
Sade - "Love Is Found"
2012
Alicia Keys - "Girl on Fire"
No Doubt - "Settle Down"
Beyoncé - "I Was Here"
No Doubt - "Push and Shove"
Labrinth feat Emeli Sandé - "Beneath Your Beautiful"
2013
Rihanna - "Stay"
Tom Odell - "Hold Me"
Garbage and Screaming Females - "Because the Night"
Lana Del Rey - "Young and Beautiful"[6]
Pink feat. Lily Rose Cooper - "True Love"
Birdy - "Wings"
Sophie Ellis-Bextor - "Wanderlust" (Álbum trailer)
Sophie Ellis-Bextor - "Young Blood"[7]
Jeremy Rall - Backseat Serenade
Jeremy Rall is a critically aclaimed filmaker. Born in Bay city and raised in langsing, Jeremy's first move into stardom came when he was invited to participate in the distinguished fellowship program at the American Film Institute. Jeremy has directed many videos with many notable artists including Snoop Dogg, Ludacris, Jay-Z Talib Kweli, R Kelly, T-Pain and many more! Rall also does photography and short films.
Darren Doane & Ken Daurio - Dammit
Darren Doane borin in 1972 in California is a filmmaker and music video director. He formed a new company called LEVEL4 which produces and edits products for a very high order client list. His music video worked when he directed the first 3 videos for Blink 182 before they became famous. He also directs short films.
A Dozen Furies – "The Cycle"
A Life Once Lost – "Vulture"
AFI – "He Who Laughs Last"
AFI – "Third Season"
All That Remains – "The Air That I Breathe"
As I Lay Dying – "The Darkest Nights"
Atreyu – "Ain't Love Grand"
Audio Adrenaline – "Get Down"[1]
Blink-182 – "Dammit"
Blink-182 – "Josie"
Blink-182 – "M+M's"
Buckcherry – "Sorry"
Buckcherry – "Don't Go Away"
Chiodos – "The Undertaker's Thirst For Revenge Is Unquenchable (The Final Battle)"
Chokebore – "It Could Ruin Your Day"
City Sleeps – "Not An Angel"
Colbie Caillat – "The Little Things"
Darkest Hour – "The Sadist Nation"
Dead Poetic – "August Winterman"
Demon Hunter – "One Thousand Apologies"[3]
Deftones – "Hexagram"
Every Time I Die – "Kill the Music"
Funeral for a Friend – "This Years Most Open Heartbreak"
Guttermouth – "Whiskey"
Hellogoodbye – "Shimmy Shimmy Quarter Turn"
It Dies Today – "A Threnody for Modern Romance"
It Dies Today – "Severed Ties Yield Severed Heads"
Living Sacrifice – "Reject"
Jason Mraz Feat Colbie Caillat – "Lucky"
Jason Mraz – "I'm Yours"
Jason Mraz – "Make It Mine"
Jimmy Eat World – "Lucky Denver Mint"
Joey + Rory – "This Song's for You"
MxPx – "Chick Magnet"[1]
MxPx – "Doing Time"
MxPx – "Move to Bremerton"
Nile – "Execration Text"
Nile – "Sarcophagus"
Nonpoint – "Bullet With A Name"
Norma Jean – "Face:Face"
Open Hand – "Tough Girl"
Poison The Well – "Botchla"
Pennywise – "Same Old Story"
Propoganda - "Excellent"
Saves The Day – "Shoulder To The Wheel"
Shinedown – "Devour"
Shinedown – "Sound Of Madness"
Shinedown - "Bully"
Sick of It All – "Potential For A Fall"
Stars Align – "Don't Bring Me Down"
Stavesacre - "An Eclipsing"
Stavesacre - "It's Beautiful (Once You're Out Here)"
StoneRider - "Juice Man"
Student Rick – "Falling For You"
The Escape Engine – "This Jagged Alibi"
The Number Twelve Looks Like You – "Like A Cat"
This Moment - "Beatific Vision"
Thursday – "Cross Out the Eyes"
Uncle Kracker – "Nobody's Sad on a Saturday Night"
Uncle Kracker – "Smile"
Underoath – "When the Sun Sleeps"
Unearth – "Giles"
Unearth – "Sanctity of Brothers" (treatment)
Zac Brown Band – "Toes", "Highway 20 Ride", "Free (Live)", "Free", "As She's Walking Away"
Music Channels
MTV Rocks
Owner: Viacom International
The logo is very Bold and brutal its right in your face and the black colour is generally related to most types of Rock music. The green around the typeface underneath separates it out from all the other MTV channels and also gives the logo a sense of madness. I also like the fact that the "M" is in 3D whereas the rest is in 2D. I would say the age group that this channel will vary from anyone who is 15 years old to anyone who is 30 years of age.
I feel this channel would be very suitable for our music video.
Viva
Owner: Viacom International
The font and the colour of this logo suggests false sense of quietness and calm, but when you think about it the bright pink colouring it gives you the impression of dance and night clubs. This channel would definatley attract the younger age group, I would suggest noone about 25 would watch this channel.
This channel would not be appropriate for our music video.
Kiss
Owner: Box Television
The Kiss logo is very similar to the Viva logo. The logo's colour sometimes changes colour and the version I found I think suits the music channel the best. Maybe because its purple people may say that its more feminine and maybe more females do listen but it is very much a multi gender channel. The logo suggests a very energetic channel and once again more of a dance and techno channel. The age group that would watch/listen to this channel I would say would be very large from around 12-40 years of age.
I don't think this channel would be appropriate for our music video.
Kerrang
Owner: Box Television
This logo just shouts out rock music. The lines throughout suggests cracks in the logo due to loud music and the font is also quite aggressive as are the colours. The age group that would mainly watch this channel would be approximately ages 15 to around 30.
This channel would definatley be suitable for our music video.
Owner: Viacom International
I feel this channel would be very suitable for our music video.
Viva
Owner: Viacom International
This channel would not be appropriate for our music video.
Kiss
Owner: Box Television
I don't think this channel would be appropriate for our music video.
Kerrang
Owner: Box Television
This channel would definatley be suitable for our music video.
Action Plan
Feedback:
After our pitch we had a conversation with our teacher and got a lot of feedback which I found very useful.
To start with the main feedback on our idea was the fact that we need to have people that look older because at our age boys always tend to look younger than girls therefore we will need to get older looking boys especially to suite our song.
She also mentioned that she really liked the idea of childhood memories and maybe looking back in the narrative part of the music video but if its executed correctly.
She agreed with our idea that a barn would be a good set, she hinted at doing it at night but with that means it must be lit correctly and that must also be executed correctly. This also means that we will have to hire lights meaning some sort of cost is going to come into this project. The feedback about the song choice was also particularly positive.
After this we then had many decisions to make regarding many factors including:
Location - We have yet to 100% find a location but a barn is looking the best option.
Actors - We have asked a few people if they would act and have yet to consider anyone for definite yet.
Special effects - We have only had small conversations about special effects at the moment and nothing has been set in stone but we have considered the effect where it looks like the camera goes through the floor into the room above.
Lighting - We have found a lighting company that is local and that is probably where we are going to get our lighting from. (http://www.iasoundandlight.co.uk/hire.htm)
Instruments - We haven't officially concluded what instruments we will use yet but its highly likely were go with a rhythm guitar, bass guitar, keyboard and drums.
narrative - We plan to storyboard in the near future and have many ideas over what the narrative could include.
Once all the filming is done if we don't think the narrative is good enough then we will make the video full performance if our performance filming is good enough.
After our pitch we had a conversation with our teacher and got a lot of feedback which I found very useful.
To start with the main feedback on our idea was the fact that we need to have people that look older because at our age boys always tend to look younger than girls therefore we will need to get older looking boys especially to suite our song.
She also mentioned that she really liked the idea of childhood memories and maybe looking back in the narrative part of the music video but if its executed correctly.
She agreed with our idea that a barn would be a good set, she hinted at doing it at night but with that means it must be lit correctly and that must also be executed correctly. This also means that we will have to hire lights meaning some sort of cost is going to come into this project. The feedback about the song choice was also particularly positive.
After this we then had many decisions to make regarding many factors including:
Location - We have yet to 100% find a location but a barn is looking the best option.
Actors - We have asked a few people if they would act and have yet to consider anyone for definite yet.
Special effects - We have only had small conversations about special effects at the moment and nothing has been set in stone but we have considered the effect where it looks like the camera goes through the floor into the room above.
Lighting - We have found a lighting company that is local and that is probably where we are going to get our lighting from. (http://www.iasoundandlight.co.uk/hire.htm)
Instruments - We haven't officially concluded what instruments we will use yet but its highly likely were go with a rhythm guitar, bass guitar, keyboard and drums.
narrative - We plan to storyboard in the near future and have many ideas over what the narrative could include.
Once all the filming is done if we don't think the narrative is good enough then we will make the video full performance if our performance filming is good enough.
Exploring the instrumentals behind the lyrics
When I was exploring the instruments involved in the song I came across a guitar cover by someone who played every part of the song excluding the lyrics for both guitar parts and bass parts.
After watching I realized that obviously the band don't have that many guitars and that a synthesisor for the guitar is not necessary and the more common instrument is a keyboard which the lead singer plays towards the end part of the song. So I researched some more and found a single guitar cover which only needs the addition of a keyboard, drums and bass guitar.
Watching these covers made me realise the importance of having actors that actually know how to play their instruments so I asked my friend to learn some of it to consider my possibilities.
Watching these covers made me realise the importance of having actors that actually know how to play their instruments so I asked my friend to learn some of it to consider my possibilities.
Tuesday, 19 November 2013
History of The Killers
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The band have released four studio albums which are; Hot Fuss, Sam's Town, Day & Age and Battle Born. They have sold over 20 million copies. They also released other albums including a live album from the Royal Albert Hall, and a compilation album called sawdust. They also have a Christmas album called Red. Recently they released a greatest hits album named Direct Hits.
In 2001 it hit Brandon Flowers that he wanted to be in a rock band, so he started his search and found an add from a guitarist called Dave Keuning in a local newspaper. They had similar influences and began writing songs together. At this early stage they had recorded 4 songs, Desperate and Four Winds which were never to be released and early versions of Mr Brightside and Under the Gun. They started playing small venues and handing out versions of their demo. They brought something different to Las Vegas at the time. Drummer Ronnie Vannucci and bassist Mark Stoermer were members of other bands and were eventually persuaded to join the original double. The Killers didnt break through at all in the American music industry but did in the English in 2003 when they signed with Lizard King Records. From there the Killers were born and made their way to becoming one of the biggest rock bands ever. On August 19, 2003, one of todays greatest hits, Mr Brightside was aired live on Zane Lowes BBC Radio 1 show. This let to UK shows and copies of Mr Brightside which they realeased only a few of in different versions including Vynl. As a result from the publicity they had generated in the UK they returned to the US a different band and soon signed with American Record Label, Island Def Jam.
When Playing live they have always been one for the theatrical with fireworks lights and whatever they can get away with that will get the crowd buzzing. I can say from expirience as I have seen them twice now that their live performances are unreal and cannot be compared to any other bands. They came on 20 minutes early at Wembley in the Summer so that they could play a record 24 songs.
The Killers have always been creative with their discography and have brought out something new and interesting for every album, which is fashionable at the time.
The Killers Look is also something completely unique to them. They looks so different yet so right for each other. The way they are very mature and dress smartly really is an influence to other bands. Brandon Flowers, The Killers main man, has admitted to having fashion issues over the year, not knowing his own style, hense the feathered jacket but after 10 years he has finally found a style which is now connected with him, his leather jacket and all black look.
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Thursday, 14 November 2013
Copyright
To make sure we weren't infringing any copy write laws and to make sure we didn't have any law suits coming after us I sent an email to the manager of The Killers requesting their permission to use the song.
Dear Robert Reynolds,
I am an A level student and I am writing to request your permission to use one track from their second album by "The Killers" entitled Sams Town. The track I wish to use is "When you were young", track 3 on the album. With your permission, this track would be used in my current A-level Media Studies project which involves creating a music video for a popular music track, as well as producing an album and a magazine advert for the artist. If I received your permission, this track would ONLY be used in an educational context and be viewed by my media class, my teacher and the OCR exam board moderator. It would NOT be released to a large audience or uploaded to any public video websites. The artist and your company would of course be fully recognized throughout preproduction
and the final video itself. A copyright notice, with wording supplied by you can be included in the records of the project. If this is required, please send full details.
After not receiving a response Sandhya went searching via different methods.
She also sent another email which could not be print screened for unknown reasons so heres what was included:
I am an A level student and I am writing to request your permission to use one track from their second album by "The Killers" entitled Sams Town. The track I wish to use is "When you were young", track 3 on the album. With your permission, this track would be used in my current A-level Media Studies project which involves creating a music video for a popular music track, as well as producing an album and a magazine advert for the artist. If I received your permission, this track would ONLY be used in an educational context and be viewed by my media class, my teacher and the OCR exam board moderator. It would NOT be released to a large audience or uploaded to any public video websites. The artist and your company would of course be fully recognized throughout preproduction
and the final video itself. A copyright notice, with wording supplied by you can be included in the records of the project. If this is required, please send full details.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
Sandhya Gulsin
Regards,
Sandhya Gulsin
Below is the reply Sandhya got:
Wednesday, 13 November 2013
Pitch - With Sandhya Gulsin
Below is the final version of our pitch which we presented to our teacher and members of our class.
Our pitch I feel went very well and we came across professional and our ideas well thought through. The feedback we got was mostly positive and we were given the green light to go ahead. There were a few issues that arose the main being the fact that the lead singer needs to look old enough. He also needs to suit the voice, it needs to look as if its coming out of his mouth. Another being the rest of the band need to know how to play instruments so it looks natural. She liked the overall idea of the story line we have planned and took a liking to the idea of the live performance being carried out in a barn.
Below are images and the video of our pitch.
Our pitch I feel went very well and we came across professional and our ideas well thought through. The feedback we got was mostly positive and we were given the green light to go ahead. There were a few issues that arose the main being the fact that the lead singer needs to look old enough. He also needs to suit the voice, it needs to look as if its coming out of his mouth. Another being the rest of the band need to know how to play instruments so it looks natural. She liked the overall idea of the story line we have planned and took a liking to the idea of the live performance being carried out in a barn.
Below are images and the video of our pitch.
Saturday, 9 November 2013
Song Choice
While me and Sandhya were deciding what song we we're going to do, we both came up with a list of songs that we think would be suitable, and we swapped lists and came up with our own two favorites from that list. We then went from there. Below is the video of me quickly analyzing the songs on Sandhyas list.
Families thoughts on what the song means
I filmed my family when I let them listen to the song when you were young with the lyrics, i then asked them what they thought the meaning behind the video was.
Proposed Band Members
Monday, 4 November 2013
Location Possibilities
These ideas are for the live performance location. Other locations will only be featured shortly.
Field Gravesend, Abandoned Swimming Pool, Hall Christchurch, Wrecked Garage, Bluewater Car Park, Road (close), Church
Through putting it on the map I could see how easy each location was to access and also judge whether we would need permission to shoot there.
Field Gravesend, Abandoned Swimming Pool, Hall Christchurch, Wrecked Garage, Bluewater Car Park, Road (close), Church
Song Possibilites
You Me At Six - Reck-less
This song is an option because I really like the beat and the lyrics to this song and they also suggest that love is blind.
The Killers - When You Were Young
This song is an option because its a brilliant rock song with soft verses to a heavy chorus.
All Time Low - Circles
This song is all about a relationship going around in circles constantly. Quite a heavy song throughout.
Avril Lavigne - He Wasn't
Another song about a relationship but this time about it not working out. Woman lead vocalist.
All Time Low - Running From Lions
A metaphor for running away from a relationship for reasons unknown.
All Time Low - Lullabies
A metaphor for losing someone you love, "waiting to say, I miss you i'm so sorry"
All Time Low - Therapy
The song that everyone who has had or has depression will understand more than others.
Blink 182 - I miss you
A song about missing a loved one. Quite a slow song into a bigger ending.
Lost In Colour - Searching for the sun in the dark.
A heaving song. metaphor for every cloud has a silver lining.
This song is an option because I really like the beat and the lyrics to this song and they also suggest that love is blind.
The Killers - When You Were Young
This song is an option because its a brilliant rock song with soft verses to a heavy chorus.
All Time Low - Circles
This song is all about a relationship going around in circles constantly. Quite a heavy song throughout.
Avril Lavigne - He Wasn't
Another song about a relationship but this time about it not working out. Woman lead vocalist.
All Time Low - Running From Lions
A metaphor for running away from a relationship for reasons unknown.
All Time Low - Lullabies
A metaphor for losing someone you love, "waiting to say, I miss you i'm so sorry"
All Time Low - Therapy
The song that everyone who has had or has depression will understand more than others.
Blink 182 - I miss you
A song about missing a loved one. Quite a slow song into a bigger ending.
Lost In Colour - Searching for the sun in the dark.
A heaving song. metaphor for every cloud has a silver lining.
Sunday, 3 November 2013
How a Stars image develops over time through music video
The star who's image development I am analysis is Alex Gaskarth, Lead singer of the American band All
Time Low. Alexander William Gaskarth was born on the 14th December 1987 in Essex, England. When he was only six years of age his family moved to Baltimore, Maryland. This is where he and fellow band mate Jack Bakarat created the band All Time Low in their first year of high school.
Alex is lead singer for the band All Time Low and the genre that they cater for is mainly the punk rock/ punk pop genre.
In the earliest official video Alex is presented very much as just a typical teenage punk rocker. The long hair the skinny jeans and the fact that they will jump to anything with a decent beat to it. The video is from 2005 so when they were around the age of 15/16 and is a very simple video. In this video because they aren't that well known at the time the lead singer doesn't take as much of the camera time as they would today. They are just portrayed as an amateur band, and not a lead singer with musicians behind him/her which is how I feel music videos are made nowadays.
For example when he is singing the chorus the majority of the time the camera isn't actually on him, its elsewhere, its on them mucking around on the sofa, its on the bassist, its on the drummer. (1:30 - 1:50). To be honest from this video he isn't shown to have any star image as of yet.
Alex, well the whole band really are never specifically playing a character as they are always playing themselves but in different roles. They have had one video where they aren't playing themselves and they are based on someone else and this was for the song "I feel like dancing" and was a mimic of pop icons music videos for example, Katy Perry and Lady Gaga. Although Alex has never played a character he himself has been in many different roles; These include being on a chat show, being on a singing competition, being a mole in a whack a mole machine, and many others but most commonly he plays himself as a lead singer in a band.
In nearly every one of their videos he is performing, he is rhythm guitarist and lead singer and in the majority of the bands music videos he is included in a live performance. The most obvious one is for song TimeBomb. This is one of their newer up to date videos and in fact the idea for the video was thought up by Alex Gaskarth, Who has a lot more time on the camera than he has in previous videos.
The main visual motif that comes with Alex When hes performing is mainly the fact that he stands with his guitar slanted down the side of his body. He will also play it that way when he is playing live, its a habit I think but its turned into a motif that you recognize him for. As you can see in the image hes holding his guitar and slanted to the side. Although he doesn't do this all the time he does also switch sides.
A more obvious visual motif is of course his hair. It is if you like his trademark. It hasn't changed dramatically since the band first originated and therefore he is recognized for it. The long scruffy look. It may have changed minor in colour over the years including; black, blonde and even pink but never strayed from its original style. Other motifs include his stereotypical punk clothing for example skinny jeans and T-Shirts with writing on them.
The record company don't attempt to sell the star specifically they attempt to sell the band with Alex's Face. The record company is Hopeless Records, and when you go on their website they appear regularly.
Alex is at the front of the main image with his trademark hair flaring to the right. What they are doing is using the lead singer to sell the band pretty much which is a good tactic because as the band portray in one of their videos, although it is a band, the lead singer gets most of the original attention. Its only fanatics that then move on to the other band members when they get to know them a bit more.
During the Videos there are regular close ups of Alex when hes singing and when hes playing guitar or a certain role. He is the face of the band and this has changed a lot since the band first got together. When people say All Time Low people now think of him.
The videos very much present Alex and the band as who they are. All the videos are very creative, very different from any music video that has been produced before and that really reflects his personality and that affects his star image positively. All the videos involve props and some sort of dressing up. In the song "Six Feet Under The Stars", He is dressed up in a white flat cap, pink shirt and large sun glasses. This gives him a showoff, kind of vibe. In "Backseat Serenade" he is dressed up as what I can figure is a dog costume. This gives him a sense of immaturity and takes them back to the young band they once were. His costumes very much go with the theme of the video and are not placed specifically for him although he is a major part of the process.
For example, in the video for "Coffee Shop Soundtrack" he is wearing a towel as is everyone else but due to the filming you notice it on him first before any of the band members because due to his prestige he is positioned in the middle of the band because maybe he is considered the most important?
In most of the videos a Fish eye lens is used to film Alex because he is centered and it makes him seem larger in the image therefore more powerful and more impressionable.
In the bands newest video; "A Love Like War" Alex is pretty much at the front of nearly every shot throughout the video. This shows a correlation on how a stars image changes through their career, compare this to their original circles video and how much Alex was involved then compared to now. Alex is even on the thumbnail of the video. As the camera pans around during this video Alex's face is always the first one you see. The camera is set at the same height throughout and this is done so that Alex is the one you see the one the video is based around.
Applications that have come around during the existence of the band have also helped music videos and the way they develop. For example Youtube. Youtube has changed music videos as well as lots of other filmed media. But the way I watch and analyse these videos is through Youtube, so now Youtube is the target audience.
In conclusion, Throughout the time that All Time Low has been a band, it was only when they became popular on a small but still worldwide scale that their music videos started to reflect more on the lead singer now but I say more because its not entirely. A quote from the drummer Rian Dawson: "We are each one part of this band" and they know this which is why although their videos have changed since 2005, they aren't completely mainstreamed as others are today. Alex has developed massively though and you can see it, from a young immature teenage bouncing around to a mature man who still enjoys the music that he makes. But not only the video has progressed with him, his music as well. It was a lot more towards the rocky side when they started but as time went on they have edged towards pop punk. His image is a lot more important nowadays and it has change significantly since the band was created.
Alex is lead singer for the band All Time Low and the genre that they cater for is mainly the punk rock/ punk pop genre.
In the earliest official video Alex is presented very much as just a typical teenage punk rocker. The long hair the skinny jeans and the fact that they will jump to anything with a decent beat to it. The video is from 2005 so when they were around the age of 15/16 and is a very simple video. In this video because they aren't that well known at the time the lead singer doesn't take as much of the camera time as they would today. They are just portrayed as an amateur band, and not a lead singer with musicians behind him/her which is how I feel music videos are made nowadays.
For example when he is singing the chorus the majority of the time the camera isn't actually on him, its elsewhere, its on them mucking around on the sofa, its on the bassist, its on the drummer. (1:30 - 1:50). To be honest from this video he isn't shown to have any star image as of yet.
Alex, well the whole band really are never specifically playing a character as they are always playing themselves but in different roles. They have had one video where they aren't playing themselves and they are based on someone else and this was for the song "I feel like dancing" and was a mimic of pop icons music videos for example, Katy Perry and Lady Gaga. Although Alex has never played a character he himself has been in many different roles; These include being on a chat show, being on a singing competition, being a mole in a whack a mole machine, and many others but most commonly he plays himself as a lead singer in a band.
In nearly every one of their videos he is performing, he is rhythm guitarist and lead singer and in the majority of the bands music videos he is included in a live performance. The most obvious one is for song TimeBomb. This is one of their newer up to date videos and in fact the idea for the video was thought up by Alex Gaskarth, Who has a lot more time on the camera than he has in previous videos.
The main visual motif that comes with Alex When hes performing is mainly the fact that he stands with his guitar slanted down the side of his body. He will also play it that way when he is playing live, its a habit I think but its turned into a motif that you recognize him for. As you can see in the image hes holding his guitar and slanted to the side. Although he doesn't do this all the time he does also switch sides.A more obvious visual motif is of course his hair. It is if you like his trademark. It hasn't changed dramatically since the band first originated and therefore he is recognized for it. The long scruffy look. It may have changed minor in colour over the years including; black, blonde and even pink but never strayed from its original style. Other motifs include his stereotypical punk clothing for example skinny jeans and T-Shirts with writing on them.
The record company don't attempt to sell the star specifically they attempt to sell the band with Alex's Face. The record company is Hopeless Records, and when you go on their website they appear regularly.
Alex is at the front of the main image with his trademark hair flaring to the right. What they are doing is using the lead singer to sell the band pretty much which is a good tactic because as the band portray in one of their videos, although it is a band, the lead singer gets most of the original attention. Its only fanatics that then move on to the other band members when they get to know them a bit more.
During the Videos there are regular close ups of Alex when hes singing and when hes playing guitar or a certain role. He is the face of the band and this has changed a lot since the band first got together. When people say All Time Low people now think of him.
The videos very much present Alex and the band as who they are. All the videos are very creative, very different from any music video that has been produced before and that really reflects his personality and that affects his star image positively. All the videos involve props and some sort of dressing up. In the song "Six Feet Under The Stars", He is dressed up in a white flat cap, pink shirt and large sun glasses. This gives him a showoff, kind of vibe. In "Backseat Serenade" he is dressed up as what I can figure is a dog costume. This gives him a sense of immaturity and takes them back to the young band they once were. His costumes very much go with the theme of the video and are not placed specifically for him although he is a major part of the process.
For example, in the video for "Coffee Shop Soundtrack" he is wearing a towel as is everyone else but due to the filming you notice it on him first before any of the band members because due to his prestige he is positioned in the middle of the band because maybe he is considered the most important?
In most of the videos a Fish eye lens is used to film Alex because he is centered and it makes him seem larger in the image therefore more powerful and more impressionable.
In the bands newest video; "A Love Like War" Alex is pretty much at the front of nearly every shot throughout the video. This shows a correlation on how a stars image changes through their career, compare this to their original circles video and how much Alex was involved then compared to now. Alex is even on the thumbnail of the video. As the camera pans around during this video Alex's face is always the first one you see. The camera is set at the same height throughout and this is done so that Alex is the one you see the one the video is based around.
Applications that have come around during the existence of the band have also helped music videos and the way they develop. For example Youtube. Youtube has changed music videos as well as lots of other filmed media. But the way I watch and analyse these videos is through Youtube, so now Youtube is the target audience.
In conclusion, Throughout the time that All Time Low has been a band, it was only when they became popular on a small but still worldwide scale that their music videos started to reflect more on the lead singer now but I say more because its not entirely. A quote from the drummer Rian Dawson: "We are each one part of this band" and they know this which is why although their videos have changed since 2005, they aren't completely mainstreamed as others are today. Alex has developed massively though and you can see it, from a young immature teenage bouncing around to a mature man who still enjoys the music that he makes. But not only the video has progressed with him, his music as well. It was a lot more towards the rocky side when they started but as time went on they have edged towards pop punk. His image is a lot more important nowadays and it has change significantly since the band was created.
Behind the Lyrics
Lullabies by All Time Low.
The true meaning behind this song is probably about the death of his older brother. He was an alcoholic and its thought that he committed suicide "throw the bottle, break the door and disappear" When he says disappear he means return to England, his parents and his brother tom had gotten into a fight about his alcoholism and went back to England where he was from. He briefly sings about the pain his brother left behind with the family. Alex was young when his brother died (i believe) about 12, so when he says "i could have learnt so much from you, but whats left now?" meaning every little brother learns from their big brother and how he is gone, losing that opportunity Its a very powerful and sad song, and not many people who hear the song know the true meaning.
Make it a sweet, sweet goodbye - it could be for the last time and it's not right.
"Don't let yourself get in over your head," he said.
Alone and far from home we'll find you
Dead like a candle you burned out; Spill the wax over the spaces left in place of angry words. Scream to be heard, like you needed any more attention; Throw the bottle, break the door, and disappear.
Sing me to sleep, I'll see you in my dreams, waiting to say, "I miss you. I'm so sorry." Forever's never seemed so long as when you're not around it's like a piece of me is missing. I could have learned so much from you but what's left now? Don't you realize you brought this family a world of pain? Can't you see there could have been a happy ending we let go?
Sing me to sleep, I'll see you in my dreams, waiting to say, "I miss you. I'm so sorry."
Sing me to sleep (You've taken so much with you) I'll see you in my dreams, (But left the worst with me), Waiting to say, "I miss you. I'm so sorry."
Dead like a candle you burned out; Spill the wax over the spaces left in place of angry words. Scream to be heard, like you needed any more attention; Throw the bottle, break the door, and disappear.
Sing me to sleep, I'll see you in my dreams, waiting to say, "I miss you. I'm so sorry." Forever's never seemed so long as when you're not around it's like a piece of me is missing. I could have learned so much from you but what's left now? Don't you realize you brought this family a world of pain? Can't you see there could have been a happy ending we let go?
Sing me to sleep, I'll see you in my dreams, waiting to say, "I miss you. I'm so sorry."
Sing me to sleep (You've taken so much with you) I'll see you in my dreams, (But left the worst with me), Waiting to say, "I miss you. I'm so sorry."
The true meaning behind this song is probably about the death of his older brother. He was an alcoholic and its thought that he committed suicide "throw the bottle, break the door and disappear" When he says disappear he means return to England, his parents and his brother tom had gotten into a fight about his alcoholism and went back to England where he was from. He briefly sings about the pain his brother left behind with the family. Alex was young when his brother died (i believe) about 12, so when he says "i could have learnt so much from you, but whats left now?" meaning every little brother learns from their big brother and how he is gone, losing that opportunity Its a very powerful and sad song, and not many people who hear the song know the true meaning.
Wednesday, 16 October 2013
Go Pro Camera
I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to borrow a top of the range Go Pro camera from a teacher at my school to do some camera tests on. I have posted the best results on other posts including:
Camera Test Two
Camera Test Three
The camera was a bit tricky to get used to but after a little while I got the hang of it. Although it is an expensive piece of kit, its also pretty much indestructible when inside its most suited case.
It came with a lot of equipment including multiple cases for different uses, Cleaning equipment, multiple memory cards and card reader.
It also came with a handle for the camera. I did test this in my garden and it didn't really make much difference apart from the obvious fact that it gives you a better grip.
It came with a suction grip as well which I found very useful, I used this to stick it to my car to improve upon my Camera Test One. I didn't explore as many angles as I wish I could have because I didn't have enough time because I had to get the camera back and I was also loosing day light.
And It also came with a head band which it attached to for POV shots. I tested this in Camera Test Two and Three. The Head cam actually performed better than I thought it would. Only issue is that the camera does sit higher than the head so this needs to be taken into account.
Camera Test Two
Camera Test Three
The camera was a bit tricky to get used to but after a little while I got the hang of it. Although it is an expensive piece of kit, its also pretty much indestructible when inside its most suited case.
It came with a lot of equipment including multiple cases for different uses, Cleaning equipment, multiple memory cards and card reader.
It also came with a handle for the camera. I did test this in my garden and it didn't really make much difference apart from the obvious fact that it gives you a better grip.
It came with a suction grip as well which I found very useful, I used this to stick it to my car to improve upon my Camera Test One. I didn't explore as many angles as I wish I could have because I didn't have enough time because I had to get the camera back and I was also loosing day light.
And It also came with a head band which it attached to for POV shots. I tested this in Camera Test Two and Three. The Head cam actually performed better than I thought it would. Only issue is that the camera does sit higher than the head so this needs to be taken into account.
Music Videos Watched - With Sandhya Gulsin
Music Videos we have watched as a group and analyzed briefly:
- All Time Low - A Love Like War - This video is based on a small set which looks very much like an old fashioned cinema. Throughout the video it is like you're watching a tape reel and the black separators block your view every now and then and the shape of the cinema gives the effect the cameras rotating.
- All Time Low - Timebomb - This video is pretty much a live performance and a chase scene. I don't fully understand it because its a little strange. The set is on top of an abandoned building which i think is very effective.
- Blink182 - Dammit - Based in a cinema this video just tells the story of the lyrics and nothing more. There is also a small set for the live performance.
- The Killers - Somebody Told Me - I really like the lighting effects in this video with the separate bulbs and the setting of the live performance pretty much in the desert.
- The Killers - Runaways - Once again I like the lighting for this video. At the end of the video they are standing on red lit up stages and have some sort of animation of a road over their heads which I feel is very effective.
- The Killers - Read My Mind - This is a strange video, but that's why I like it so much! its very different and effective. Its filmed in Japan no doubt about that.
- Paramore - Still Into You - This video is quite simple compared to others. It all seems to be filmed inside one house with bmx's, baloons, ballet dancers you name it. Another random video.
- Avril Lavigne - Skater Boy - This video follows the lyrics of the song but is also very dramatic and definatley not simple. The effect of this video is massive as she pretty much causes a gridlock.
- The Summer Set - Lightening in a Bottle - This video is a bit slower than the ones we'd normally analyse but I like the song so I made Sandhya watch it. Its simple just a load of kids having fun while they are young.
- You Me at Six - Bite my Tongue - I think this video is brilliant, The lead singer uses a massive control pad to control the rest of the band who are strung up like puppets. Its also on a very dark eary set.
- Fall Out Boy - The Phoenix - This video is part of an album of videos. They all tell a story and this part is about the band being captured for stealing something and the lead singers hand gets cut off.
- Blink182 - The Rock Show - I like this video because it is just natural. The four band members just running naked through their hometown. And a naked performance as well. Simple but effective.
Monday, 14 October 2013
Camera Test Three
Bike head camera test:
I used the head band that came with the Go Pro when I went for a short ride on my bike. You cant see much of the bike for half the time although its is kept moderately steady considering.
I used the head band that came with the Go Pro when I went for a short ride on my bike. You cant see much of the bike for half the time although its is kept moderately steady considering.
Projection Development - With Sandhya Gulsin
After using a small projector and being limited on where on the body we could project, we decided to find a larger projector.
After analyzing the first video, we found a larger projector in the school hall on which we could pretty much project onto the whole body. I think that this test was much more of a success than the first.
After analyzing the first video, we found a larger projector in the school hall on which we could pretty much project onto the whole body. I think that this test was much more of a success than the first.
Experimenting With Projection - With Sandhya Gulsin
Continuing with thinking outside of the box, we decided to use a school projector to project onto ourselves.
After helping Sandhya set up the camera I got in front of it to see what kind of effect it had. The shot is very short because we used a small projector in a normal classroom. Its a good effect and I think certain videos will complement it but to improve I think we'd need a larger projector and for whoever is standing out to be wearing light coloured clothing.
After helping Sandhya set up the camera I got in front of it to see what kind of effect it had. The shot is very short because we used a small projector in a normal classroom. Its a good effect and I think certain videos will complement it but to improve I think we'd need a larger projector and for whoever is standing out to be wearing light coloured clothing.
Camera Test Two
Driving Test Two:
This was my second test with the camera in, out and around the car. For this I used the Go Pro Camera. These clips were a huge success compared to the original clips.
This was my second test with the camera in, out and around the car. For this I used the Go Pro Camera. These clips were a huge success compared to the original clips.
Thursday, 10 October 2013
Band Test One
I was lucky enough to have some friends at school that allowed me to film them one morning while they practice in the music department. Although this is going to be nothing like a professional music video its a starting point and its also somewhere to move on from and improve upon. I'd like to say I got it all synced together fine but I haven't and this is something that I am definatley going to have to work on because it shows very obviously.
The main problem I had was the fact that I made them do two takes of the same song, and I only used one version for the sound and neither of the two takes were identical so when I attempted to line them up on timing it didn't work.
Another issue was that because we were in school, in a music department and it was just practice; I was their guest so I couldn't order them around to look like a proper band even if there was only two of them. I am considering asking them again and attempt to get them in some sort of formation for more experience in filming and editing.
Wednesday, 9 October 2013
Camera Test One
Driving Test:
Analysis:
This camera test didn't go as well as I would have liked it to because corrupt files left us with only about a minutes worth of footage where for the most part the camera is unfocused. I like the effect in a way because its quite creative but only in small chunks. No diegetic sound is available due to the sound of the wind blocking out everything. This style of filming is also a bit risky as you have to make sure you have a firm hand on the camera. Without a steady cam this footage is also slightly shaky. In my opinion I need to find another way of filming like this.
Analysis:
This camera test didn't go as well as I would have liked it to because corrupt files left us with only about a minutes worth of footage where for the most part the camera is unfocused. I like the effect in a way because its quite creative but only in small chunks. No diegetic sound is available due to the sound of the wind blocking out everything. This style of filming is also a bit risky as you have to make sure you have a firm hand on the camera. Without a steady cam this footage is also slightly shaky. In my opinion I need to find another way of filming like this.
Tuesday, 8 October 2013
Conventions of a Rock Music Video
I created a video that shows and gives examples of the majority of the common codes and conventions of a modern rock music video.
https://vimeo.com/93123475
https://vimeo.com/93123475
Video Analysis Two
Song: Mr Brightside
Artist: The Killers
Album: Hot Fuss
Length: 3:48
Genre: Indie Rock
Live Set Location: Theater
Overall:
The video fades from black and hits a ride cymbal before the music starts. The video then pans
around the main characters involved, the girl, the man and Brandon the lead singer. Then as the lead singer begins to sing it cuts to a wide angled shot of the band with Brandon looking very dejected and wandering in the middle of the stage. He makes hand gestures which suggests that hes picked himself up. It then cuts, using shot reverse shot, between Brandon looking at the girl and her looking back which suggests there could be something going on. Then it gets interesting when another man throws the girl an apple, see GIF.
I'm not sure what the apple signifies but he then points at her as if to say "You owe me" The camera then cuts to the lead singers face who by now is looking at the man.The lyrics fit into the video very well, "it was only a kiss, it was only a kiss". The Girl then walks off with another man who we haven't been introduced to yet via a tracking shot. The video continues like that for a little while with her going off with different men as the song gets towards the chorus, most of the shots used are hand held. Something else that is rare in a music video is some of the shots they use during the chorus. Although most dont have a crowd/dancers they have a shot from their view of the band performing. Just before the chorus
she goes round the back of the stage with the lead singer and the other man peaks
round and sees. Once again the lyrics fit the video very well, "Jealousy, turning saints into the sea" during the chorus the women dance while the men just watch very much in the style of Moulin Rouge. The video pretty much continues as such from there on as the two men fight over this, to be blunt, whore. The battle continues between the two and the final shot is off Brandon and the girl and he just walks away towards the camera leaving her all alone. This shot is very effective and decisive. I personally like the shot before, which is the end of the live performance where Brandon makes some sort of defining motion, it really stands out for me, Timing 3:34 in the video.
The video has a very clear very suited theme to it making it very likable and the lyrics fit the actions in the video perfectly making it very successful.
Was there a clear story?
The video was done in the style it was because all of the band members are fans of Moulin Rouge. There is an extremely clear story of a battle for the whore angel in the video between the lead singer, Brandon Flowers and the other man. It depicts the paranoia and jealousy of a man who suspects he is being cheated on.
The lyrics also follow the actions of the lead singer and the narrative part of the performance quite closely, which I think is a massive factor.
Overall Opinion:
My opinion is that it is one of the best videos I have seen. Its extremely interesting and keeps the viewer engaged. The story is very clever and fits the video perfectly which makes it even better. The style makes it different and that's something that is difficult to find in a music video nowadays.
Lighting:
The lighting throughout is without a doubt artificial as they are always inside. The stage is lighted as a stage would but without flashing lights. The dance floor is also lighted very professionally. There are no flashing lights in this video which i think would suit the style of song very well.
Clothing:
The clothing was styled upon the style of Moulin Rouge. The band are all dressed up in extremely smart suits with a hint of jazz to the look to make them stand out. The rest are dressed up emphatically and majorly over the top but it works with the style of the video.
Editing:
The editing is characterized by the use of cut transitions. It also fades from black at the beginning of the video, and at the end. The editing speed also depends on the part of the song, for example, speeds up at the chorus and slows down towards the end.
Behind the Scenes:
The video i am analyzing is the second more expensive video The Killers made for Mr Brightside, The band created an emergency English video and then a year later created a more expensive video suited more to America. The video was filmed over a series of a couple of days.They had a massive crew and massive set and a lot of actors they could use.
Artist: The Killers
Album: Hot Fuss
Length: 3:48
Genre: Indie Rock
Live Set Location: Theater
The video fades from black and hits a ride cymbal before the music starts. The video then pans
round and sees. Once again the lyrics fit the video very well, "Jealousy, turning saints into the sea" during the chorus the women dance while the men just watch very much in the style of Moulin Rouge. The video pretty much continues as such from there on as the two men fight over this, to be blunt, whore. The battle continues between the two and the final shot is off Brandon and the girl and he just walks away towards the camera leaving her all alone. This shot is very effective and decisive. I personally like the shot before, which is the end of the live performance where Brandon makes some sort of defining motion, it really stands out for me, Timing 3:34 in the video.The video has a very clear very suited theme to it making it very likable and the lyrics fit the actions in the video perfectly making it very successful.
Was there a clear story?
The video was done in the style it was because all of the band members are fans of Moulin Rouge. There is an extremely clear story of a battle for the whore angel in the video between the lead singer, Brandon Flowers and the other man. It depicts the paranoia and jealousy of a man who suspects he is being cheated on.
The lyrics also follow the actions of the lead singer and the narrative part of the performance quite closely, which I think is a massive factor.Overall Opinion:
My opinion is that it is one of the best videos I have seen. Its extremely interesting and keeps the viewer engaged. The story is very clever and fits the video perfectly which makes it even better. The style makes it different and that's something that is difficult to find in a music video nowadays.
Lighting:
The lighting throughout is without a doubt artificial as they are always inside. The stage is lighted as a stage would but without flashing lights. The dance floor is also lighted very professionally. There are no flashing lights in this video which i think would suit the style of song very well.
Clothing:
The clothing was styled upon the style of Moulin Rouge. The band are all dressed up in extremely smart suits with a hint of jazz to the look to make them stand out. The rest are dressed up emphatically and majorly over the top but it works with the style of the video.Editing:
The editing is characterized by the use of cut transitions. It also fades from black at the beginning of the video, and at the end. The editing speed also depends on the part of the song, for example, speeds up at the chorus and slows down towards the end.
Behind the Scenes:
The video i am analyzing is the second more expensive video The Killers made for Mr Brightside, The band created an emergency English video and then a year later created a more expensive video suited more to America. The video was filmed over a series of a couple of days.They had a massive crew and massive set and a lot of actors they could use.
Thursday, 12 September 2013
Video Analysis One
Song Name: Backseat Serenade
Artist: All Time Low
Album: Don't Panic
Length: 03:23
Genre: Pop Punk
Live set Location: Arcade
Overal:
The Video begins instantly with an out of focus shot of a bedroom with an animal costume hanging up and the lead singer coming into the shot from the right as if he has just woke up. He then looks towards the costume hinting that it may be of some importance in the video. There is then a cut scene
to an arcade, which turns out to be the location of the live performance and the animal costumes the side story. The way the Lead singer appears to sing when outside of the live performance is very casual as if hes just singing to himself like any normal person would in the morning. It then cuts out to a few other people putting on animal costumes. At 0:21 it switches to a live energetic and passionate performance which is the main convention of a rock genre music video.
The setting is in an arcade with the lighting set up incredibly well to very good effect. This pattern of cutting between the live performance and the band members in animal costumes continues for the rest of the start of the video. There are many close ups of the lead singer signifying his importance in the band. There are also many wide angle shots of the whole band, this is mainly to get them all in once shot. A lot of the cut scene shots incorporate some sort of childish humor which reflects the band extremely well, GIF below, the GIF is an example of a shot reverse shot to show two peoples acknowledgement of each other. Towards the end of the video the main band members that wore the costumes appear inside a "whack a mole" game inside the arcade, With the lead singer still singing. And then to finish off the video they cut between the band playing live normally as they have been throughout
the video to the band in their animal costumes playing their instruments. It ends conclusively when the lead singer takes off the costume and gets into bed signifying the end of a "typical day at the office". In the live performance they aren't very creative with the different shots they use, they tend to use the same techniques and shots again and again, close ups and mid shots of the members separately.. I have only noticed this after watching it a good 4/5 times.
Was there a clear story behind the video?
The story behind this video is just imagination. What if the targets you have to hit in a "Whack a mole" game actually had to go to work. If they lived a normal life. Went to work in their uniform, ate in their uniform. They then clocked in and went to work getting hit on the head. Then at the end of the day they just go home as if it is a normal thing.
Overal opinion:
My opinion on this video is that its very creative and imaginative and the video has been carried out impeccably. The bands personalities really show out throughout the video and the way that silent humor has been sneaked into the video has a great effect. The live performance is very passionate and undoubtedly real. I think its a brilliant music video, fun and enjoyable to watch as well as an incredible song.
Lighting:
The lighting of the live performance is very clever. There appears to be some sort of LED spotlights scattered around behind the band. These create a line effect across the screen when they hit the camera directly (as seen in image above). Other than them the only other light is the light from the arcade machines and any set lighting the crew creating the video have introduced that isn't visible. But the fact they haven't used massive lights making the video all bright has had a good effect. The dark scene with spotlights and random other colours from the arcade makes the performance look amazing.
Clothing:
The obvious thing to put under clothing would be animal costumes which included: a dog, a cat, a dinosaur, a racoon, a fish, an octopus/squid, and a rabbit. But the clothes that the band wear in the
main performance are very hipster and all dark coloured, mainly black. This is because all of their instruments are white and so they have a good aesthetic effect.
Editing:
The editing is defiantly characterized by cut transitions which switch between the live performance and the short story on the side. These cuts create short takes and also some long takes, but overall the editing is edited to the music.
Behind the Scenes:
When you watch behind the scenes of the video you can see a sneak peaks of how the crew created the video with exception to the random inappropriate behavior from the band. You can see that it is actually a lot lighter than it is shown in the video so some sort of effect has been added there. Also when the do the "Whack a mole" the parts where the characters pop up are covered in brightly colours plasticine. They also use multiple cameras on set.
Artist: All Time Low
Album: Don't Panic
Length: 03:23
Genre: Pop Punk
Live set Location: Arcade
Overal:
The Video begins instantly with an out of focus shot of a bedroom with an animal costume hanging up and the lead singer coming into the shot from the right as if he has just woke up. He then looks towards the costume hinting that it may be of some importance in the video. There is then a cut scene
to an arcade, which turns out to be the location of the live performance and the animal costumes the side story. The way the Lead singer appears to sing when outside of the live performance is very casual as if hes just singing to himself like any normal person would in the morning. It then cuts out to a few other people putting on animal costumes. At 0:21 it switches to a live energetic and passionate performance which is the main convention of a rock genre music video.The setting is in an arcade with the lighting set up incredibly well to very good effect. This pattern of cutting between the live performance and the band members in animal costumes continues for the rest of the start of the video. There are many close ups of the lead singer signifying his importance in the band. There are also many wide angle shots of the whole band, this is mainly to get them all in once shot. A lot of the cut scene shots incorporate some sort of childish humor which reflects the band extremely well, GIF below, the GIF is an example of a shot reverse shot to show two peoples acknowledgement of each other. Towards the end of the video the main band members that wore the costumes appear inside a "whack a mole" game inside the arcade, With the lead singer still singing. And then to finish off the video they cut between the band playing live normally as they have been throughoutthe video to the band in their animal costumes playing their instruments. It ends conclusively when the lead singer takes off the costume and gets into bed signifying the end of a "typical day at the office". In the live performance they aren't very creative with the different shots they use, they tend to use the same techniques and shots again and again, close ups and mid shots of the members separately.. I have only noticed this after watching it a good 4/5 times.Was there a clear story behind the video?
The story behind this video is just imagination. What if the targets you have to hit in a "Whack a mole" game actually had to go to work. If they lived a normal life. Went to work in their uniform, ate in their uniform. They then clocked in and went to work getting hit on the head. Then at the end of the day they just go home as if it is a normal thing.
Overal opinion:
My opinion on this video is that its very creative and imaginative and the video has been carried out impeccably. The bands personalities really show out throughout the video and the way that silent humor has been sneaked into the video has a great effect. The live performance is very passionate and undoubtedly real. I think its a brilliant music video, fun and enjoyable to watch as well as an incredible song.
Lighting:
The lighting of the live performance is very clever. There appears to be some sort of LED spotlights scattered around behind the band. These create a line effect across the screen when they hit the camera directly (as seen in image above). Other than them the only other light is the light from the arcade machines and any set lighting the crew creating the video have introduced that isn't visible. But the fact they haven't used massive lights making the video all bright has had a good effect. The dark scene with spotlights and random other colours from the arcade makes the performance look amazing.
Clothing:
main performance are very hipster and all dark coloured, mainly black. This is because all of their instruments are white and so they have a good aesthetic effect.
Editing:
The editing is defiantly characterized by cut transitions which switch between the live performance and the short story on the side. These cuts create short takes and also some long takes, but overall the editing is edited to the music.
Behind the Scenes:
When you watch behind the scenes of the video you can see a sneak peaks of how the crew created the video with exception to the random inappropriate behavior from the band. You can see that it is actually a lot lighter than it is shown in the video so some sort of effect has been added there. Also when the do the "Whack a mole" the parts where the characters pop up are covered in brightly colours plasticine. They also use multiple cameras on set.
Brief
1. A promotion package for the release
of an album, to include a music promo video, together with two of the
following three options:
- a website homepage for the band;
- a cover for its release as part of the digipak (CD/DVD package);
- a magazine advertisement for the digipak (CD/DVD package).
2. A promotion package for a new film, to include a trailer, together with two of the following three options:
- a website homepage for the film;
- a film magazine front cover, featuring the film;
- a poster for the film.
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