To practice filming our music videos, all of our media class
collaborated in filming and acting in a joint music video for the song ‘Don’t
Stop Believing’ by Journey; however we performed the Glee version. This was a
very useful experience as we learnt about directing the actors to show them
what we want them to be doing, as well as what shot types can be used to show
more emotion and which show more of their movement.
We all met at the Media classroom at Brigg Sixth Form on the 12th of July at 1:15. We split into the groups that we will be creating the music, and each group was given a camera and tripod to practice using. For the actors, we took turns in filming shots and being in them and so everyone got a chance to experience filming, directing and acting so we had experience when it comes to creating the actual music video. The song that we filmed for was the Glee version of Journey's 'Don't Stop Believing'.
The first thing we did was arrive at a possible location, and then we set up our cameras to start the first shot. At this point we had to look at the framing, for example using the natural framing of a bridge, tree and fence. This helped to make the shot interesting, and meant that the focal point was the actor being used in the first sequence. We also looked at the type of shots we could use, and what looks most effective. The close up shots rely on the actor having good facial expressions and the long shots require the actor/actors to be well directed in movement so it does not become stilted or awkward.
Something I personally found difficult about directing was when attempting to convey the ideas you have in your head to the actors so they can bring these ideas to life.
We all met at the Media classroom at Brigg Sixth Form on the 12th of July at 1:15. We split into the groups that we will be creating the music, and each group was given a camera and tripod to practice using. For the actors, we took turns in filming shots and being in them and so everyone got a chance to experience filming, directing and acting so we had experience when it comes to creating the actual music video. The song that we filmed for was the Glee version of Journey's 'Don't Stop Believing'.
The first thing we did was arrive at a possible location, and then we set up our cameras to start the first shot. At this point we had to look at the framing, for example using the natural framing of a bridge, tree and fence. This helped to make the shot interesting, and meant that the focal point was the actor being used in the first sequence. We also looked at the type of shots we could use, and what looks most effective. The close up shots rely on the actor having good facial expressions and the long shots require the actor/actors to be well directed in movement so it does not become stilted or awkward.
Something I personally found difficult about directing was when attempting to convey the ideas you have in your head to the actors so they can bring these ideas to life.
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