Task 2 - Moving Image Formats

I have researched the various types of Moving Image Formats and produced a PowerPoint describing each type as well as giving examples of each type.

Below are images of each slide from my PowerPoint.

Task 10 - Production Diary

Production Diary

Name: Rachel Fawcett Production: Single Camera Technique

Team: Bethan, Demi, Gemma and Rachel Sheet no. 1 .

Date: 20.09.2013 Location: College

Time (from – to): 1-4.30pm Activities: Essay

Personal Roles & Responsibilities Undertaken: I looked into both single and multi-camera techniques and had to write descriptions, advantages and disadvantages about each of them and different productions they may be used in. I then wrote an essay discussing them both and analysing the similarities and differences of the two methods. Brief Description of Experiences: (including problems encountered, teamwork, & what had been learned) I encountered no problems when researching the techniques or when writing my essay and successfully understood the two methods and how they are used in the industry.

Date: 27.09.2013 Location: College

Time (from – to): 1-4.30pm Activities: Presenting Moving Image Formats

Personal Roles & Responsibilities Undertaken: For this task I researched different types of moving image format and gave a brief description of each along with advantages and disadvantages to each type. I then presented this as a PowerPoint. Brief Description of Experiences: (including problems encountered, teamwork, & what had been learned) From this task I gained understanding of each of the moving image formats which I looked at and did not encounter any problems while carrying out the task.

 

Date: 4.10.2013 Location: College

Time (from – to): 1-4.30pm Activities: Creating a video to show camera movements

Personal Roles & Responsibilities Undertaken: We had to create a video to demonstrate different camera movements, we did this by choosing a subject and carried out different techniques. We showed zoom in and out, panning, tilt, and track in and out. Brief Description of Experiences: (including problems encountered, teamwork, & what had been learned) We worked as a team on this task and struggled to find a subject and so we used a member of staff. We worked well as a team as we each had a specific role, for example one person filmed while another instructed the subject on what to do. The other two members edited the video to fit with descriptions of the camera movements. From this task we learnt how to use video cameras and how to create different camera movements.

Date: 18.10.13 Location: College

Time (from – to): 1-4.30pm Activities: Making a mind map

Personal Roles & Responsibilities Undertaken: Once we had decided on a song to make a video for we created a mindmap to generate ideas for what people, props, locations and shots we could use in our video. Brief Description of Experiences: (including problems encountered, teamwork, & what had been learned) Because not all our group was present we found it difficult to decide on a song, however once we had decided on the song Kung Fu Fighting we all gave individual ideas to go on the mindmap. From this we learnt how to create an in depth mindmap as part of a team.

Date: 15.11.13 Location: College

Time (from – to): 1-4.30pm Activities: Music Video Pitch

Personal Roles & Responsibilities Undertaken: I was not able to make the session in which we made the music video pitch due to a university open day, however my group made a presentation featuring ideas for props, actors, locations and types of shots we would use. During the presentation Gemma mentioned the inspiration for the ideas and types of clips we would be using. Brief Description of Experiences: (including problems encountered, teamwork, & what had been learned) Because not all the group were in the session some members found it difficult to put together a pitch with ideas from everyone; however they worked through these issues and created a clear and precise pitch.

Date: 15.11.13 – 21.1.14 Location: College

Time (from – to): Activities: Pre-Production Documentation

Personal Roles & Responsibilities Undertaken: I completed various risk assessments for filming in the studio and out on location, the team also put together permission forms for any children if we had gained access to film in the dojo. We also created a storyboard with detailed information on what each shot would feature. Brief Description of Experiences: (including problems encountered, teamwork, & what had been learned) The only problem was that not all members of the group were in each session, and we also created documents which were not necessary as we could not film in the dojo.

  

Date: 17.1.14 Location: Millennium Bridge and  College

Time (from – to): 1-4.30pm Activities: Filming

Personal Roles & Responsibilities Undertaken: When filming in the studio I was in control of the video camera, I had to film the first and last scenes for the video using different camera techniques such as zoom in and out. I was unavailable for the session where the group filmed on location due to hospital appointments, however the group informed me of the filming they did using actors from the college and using a video camera and a camera phone. Brief Description of Experiences: (including problems encountered, teamwork, & what had been learned) When the group filmed the location scene on the millennium bridge they encountered some problems as they did not realise until at the location that the battery was not in the camera, they overcame this issue by using a camera phone.

Date: 24.1.14 Location: College

Time (from – to): 1-4.30pm Activities: Editing

Personal Roles & Responsibilities Undertaken: Gemma took main responsibility in the editing of the video, she was helped by our tutor so edit the start of the film so she knew how to mark in and out, to stop and start the clips of the video which were set to the music. Brief Description of Experiences: (including problems encountered, teamwork, & what had been learned) Not everyone was able to input into the editing process as it was all done on one computer and so the rest of the group just had to give their opinions on the editing that was done.

  

Date: 31.1.14 Location: College

Time (from – to): 1-4.30pm Activities: Final Editing

Personal Roles & Responsibilities Undertaken: Again Gemma took main responsibility in the final editing of the extra clips and made sure everything was in time to the music. I then imported the video to my blog and added an evaluation. Brief Description of Experiences: (including problems encountered, teamwork, & what had been learned) I did not experience any issues during this process, however if I had been able to make it to more sessions I would have gained more experience in editing videos and would not have had to rely on the support of the team as much.

Task 9 - Evaluation

Evaluation

As part of this unit we were asked to produce a music video, first we were assigned a song by our tutor which was ‘Schools Out’ by Alice Cooper however after discussing ideas for the video we decided we would decide on a song for ourselves and after checking this was ok with the tutor we decided on the song ‘Kung Fu Fighting’ by Carl Douglas.

Ideas and Planning

As a group we came up with ideas of where we could shoot the video, and discussed the idea of videoing in a local dojo and planned some of the moves which we wanted to use in the video. When coming up with initial ideas we created an A3 mindmap, I was part of the group that came up with the initial ideas and the choosing of the location and suggesting people we could use in the video. However in the later stages of planning we came across some problems because in most sessions the whole group was not present which meant we had to agree to certain ideas by text or e-mail which delayed the work slightly. Overall I think we worked well as a group however the work could have been shared more evenly if each member had been in every session.

Pre-Production

Before filming we had some pre-production documents to complete including; storyboards, risk assessments and permission forms for the people in the videos. Demi was assigned the task of creating the images for the storyboards which she did digitally using Paint, me and Gemma then wrote the information to go into the boxes to explain each image. Risk assessments were filled out for using the studio as well as for filming outside of college, I have not including the risk assessment for the filming outside of college as I was absent and was not part of this filming process. Two members of the group created a PowerPoint which was used to present our ideas to our peers. We encountered no problems in the pre-production of this music video, however I think if all members of the group were able to contribute to the presentation then it would have contained more ideas and would not have put as much responsibility on only two members.

Production

The first and last scenes of our video went to plan, as we only needed the studio and each member was responsible for providing certain items such as clothes and make-up. I was in charge of filming in the studio and I believe I incorporated a variety of techniques which the group wanted to use, it took a couple of takes to get right, but once we had it right we were happy with the final outcome and it was as we had first planned. However the production of the rest of the video did not go as planned as the dojo we wanted to use was not available at the times we could film and there were too many risks involved in filming children in a karate class. We used our peers to create two pieces of film, one out on location and another inside on a stage. Despite this not being planned the scenes worked well and we were able to incorporate the karate moves we had initially thought of. Gemma was given the responsibility of filming the scenes on location and she did this to a high standard using different techniques throughout.

Editing

In our initial plan we had decided to use a green screen and edit in a background image. Gemma did the majority of the editing which input from the team and overall this took about three sessions. Once the editing was finished we realised that the video was not long enough to fill the whole song and so some clips had to be repeated and others slowed down to make it longer, we also added in signs to introduce the characters in the video which added some extra time to the video and made it the same length as the song. There were no major problems with the editing, however if we were to complete the task again we would take more time in the editing to make sure each scene was the best it could be as the green screen editing was very difficult.

Summary

From this project I have learnt a lot of new skills as I had no prior experience of filming or editing. I think if I were to do this project again I would come up with a more realistic goal, as our location did not work out, and make sure everything was available for the time of the shoot and if not have a back-up plan in place so that no time was wasted. Finally I think that we could have shared the work out more fairly, as not everyone had chance to participate in each part of the process and so missed out on gaining experience across all areas.

Task 8 - Music Video

This is our final music video for Kung Fu Fighting

Task 7 - Pre-Production Documentation

Below is the risk assessment form that we have completed in order to safely work in the studio.

GENERAL RISK ASSESSMENT                                                                                                  

Activity/ Location	Music video within Gateshead college	DATE	08/11/2013
Name & Title of assessor	Gary Collinson

               

1. Detailed Description of Activity/ Process Including frequency of repetition	I am videoing some music video clips within the college studio, we are using props and our team members for the actors within the video as well as working with the green screen
2. List of significant hazards encountered - more detail will be required in Q5, flammable gases, electrical / mechanical, confined space, etc			Specialised risk ass’t required?		Risk ass’t ref no.
e.g. working at height (Fall from height whilst working on refuse vehicle roof (no controls)
Tripping over wires from lights			No
Damage from equipment			No
Unsecure backdrop			No
Lights overheating			No
Props			No
3. Adverse effects (likely injury) without  control measures		Physical injury to the team as well as damage to any equipment and props	4.Persons at risk and numbers where practical	4, me, Gemma, Demi and Bethan

COMPLETE Q.5 OVER PAGE THEN COMPLETE ACTION / CONTROL MEASURES BELOW

6. ACTION / CONTROL MEASURES REQUIRED
Apply hierarchy of controls e.g. Eliminate, Substitute, Control risk at source, Safe System of Work (monitoring), Training,  PPE.		By Whom /Action Record Referece1	Target Date	Completed Date
e.g.1 Provide ‘Safeman’ system for working on vehicle roof. e.g.2 Prevent access in the meantime.
1	Tape wires securely to floor	Team	22.11.13
2	Take care with any equipment	Team	22.11.13
3	Make sure backdrop is set up correctly	Team	22.11.13
4	Do not leave lights on longer than needed	Team	22.11.13
5	Keep props in an appropriate place	Team	22.11.13

1. For actions that are the responsibility of another person it may be relevant to complete an “Action Record for Health & Safety Issues” (on ERNIE) and note the relevant reference number to provide an audit trail

Date to review this risk assessment		When actions completed the responsible Director or Assistant Director will sign off as confirmation that risks have been reduced as far as is reasonably practicable.
15.11.13		Signature: G.Collinson Print name: Gary Collinson	Date 15.11.13

Below is the consent form which we have created for any children which may be included in our video who are learning karate in the dojo

RELEASE/CONSENT FORM

GRANTING PERMISSION TO FILM

I hereby grant permission to students of Gateshead college media Project to use my children to film for a music video and for an online blog.

Signed: ____________________________ Date:__________________________

Print Name: ________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

Telephone: _______________________________________________________

Email: ____________________________________________________________

Actors under 18 years of age, please have a parent

or guardian complete the bottom portion of this form.

I, _____________________________________, the parent or guardian

Of _____________________________________, hereby give my consent

To The students of Gateshead college to use any photo images taken of my child

For the purposes set forth above.

Signature of

Parent or Guardian:________________________ Date: ____________________

Print Name: ________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

Telephone: _______________________________________________________

Email: ___________________________________________________________

These music clips will be featured in a music video which is part of our Gateshead college project and goes towards our final grade.

Below is a detailed plan of each shot including the duration, who will be involved, props needed and what camera techniques we would be using.

Below is the storyboard we produced to show each shot in detail and plan out the video.