Copying an existing video.

Our class have chosen to copy the existing song 'Teenage dirtbag' and music video by the artist Wheatus.

This is a link to the bands official video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jJVRcCdvyY&ob=av2e

And this is a link to our classes take on the video: https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0BxbvbzM5_eUWZGMyYzU1MmEtYThjOC00MGEyLTgzYmQtNjdhODNiM2I5OGMz&hl=en

The first initial task was a great way of introducing everyone to film preparation and production. In the first week we analysed the first ten frames from the official 'Teenage dirtbag' video learning what was required for each shot. This gave us experience filling in storyboards (see picture below) considering

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  Shot type: close up, medium shot, long shot, or extreme close up


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  Camera movement: Static(still) or dynamic(moving)


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  Description of action: What is happening in the shot


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  Sound or Audio: in this case this would be the lyrics of the song.

This picture is an example of the storyboard we used and annotated ready for shooting. Also before any test shooting we were shown how to use the shooting script, which is similar to a story board but has space to make notes if needed, on set to refer to when monitoring filming. The shooting script is used in conjunction with the clapperboard and is integral when it comes to editing. A simple written note is placed in front of the lens at the beginning of every scene that would read something like 'shot 3 take 2'. The Shooting script used together with the clapperboard would help you instigate in editing which shots were suitable and which were not.

We were also taught how to direct a shot. To allow the production to run smoothly it is important for the director and camera operator to work together to not only set up each shot but to make all participants in the scene aware of what is happening. After positioning all the actors and extras and checking the composting of the shot, the director calls the actors to be ready, then the camera operator who sets the camera recording. Finally the clapperboard is placed in front of the lens and the start of the shot is called out 'action' and 'cut' when it is finished.

I contributed to the class task by helping edit the footage on final cut pro. Firstly by choosing what parts of the footage would work, and cutting the parts that wouldn't. We then had to piece all of the different shots together being mindful to insure continuity and fluidity throughout the extract. I also helped when on set filming, i directed the actors by saying 'action' and 'cut' and gave further feedback to the actors if another take needed to be done. This team work meant that everyone knew whereabouts we were at all of the time and what was needed next.