Use of Technology in Filming

We have used a digital camera, and tripod so far in our music video. We plan on using the studio to film parts of the video, the music will be played in the background including a lyric sheet to read off. There are some disadvantages of using a normal digital camera, one is that the quality of the image is not fantastic which makes it look less more like a music video as professional videos are filmed at a high quality. Another disadvantage of using just one digital camera is that we have to redo acts to get different shots in, so it takes up more time. As we only have a camera and tripod we can't film any tracking shots unless we use it handheld. However there also advantages, for example, the cameras size being small is easy to carry around and hold. The camera also has a playback function which helps us look at the footage and decide whether we keep it or not.

Schedule

Wednesday 9th November:

• Studio
  
• Shots on the bus from college to town
• Oxford road - album cover
• Film getting on the bus/tram
• Piccadilly gardens
  
• Alleyways
  
• Shots on various streets
• Arndale center - shopping, lift, car park
  
• Cornbrook station - shots on the stairs, then shots on the met
• Walk about - all around town

Thursday 10th November:

• Finish off any unfinished work from the above

Friday 11th November:

• Shots in the park near college
• All camera work uploaded onto computer and editing

Wednesday 16th November - Cats house
Abdul part:

• Writing the note
• Receiving text
  
• Packing bags
• Opening the door then leaving the house
• Burning pictures

Cats part:

• Walking up the path (holding the shopping bag)
• Going into the house
  
• Goes upstairs
• Kitchen - sees the note
• Throws the note

Friday 18th November:

• All camera work complete
• Finish any editing

Wednesday 23rd November:

• Make any changes to filming if needed
• Finish any editing

Friday 25th November:

• Last minute touches
• Check everything's done

Things To Do

• Set up filming time/dates
• Check weather for times/dates
  
• Find main character/performer - possibly Abdul?
  
• Discuss costume and casual wear with performer
• Acquire props - notepad, phone, bags etc.
  
• Book cameras and tripod
• Book studio and discuss options with Mr. Fennel - lighting etc.
  
• Research relevant album covers
  
• Album cover/posters - possible location = New Wakefield Street off Oxford Road has graffiti which we can use
  
• Photograph locations
• Familiarise self with editing equipment