Release Form with Personal Information Edited for Web Purposes
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Rationale
Person Rationale:
I interviewed Sharron because I thought it was very interesting her story of going on holiday in Europe and then finding a job teaching gypsys or Irish Travellers. I wanted to find out what she did what it was like and what was different amongst their lifestyle to ours. I chose to interview her at school as it fitted the story of her being a teacher. I chose the cutaways to keep the viewer’s attention as I thought watching a video of just a close up shot would be boring. Cutaways involved children, artwork and school related items such as books which I though look good and was suitable for my videos topic and visually showing where she’s is at today in her career as a teacher
Place Rationale:I chose this area of Browns Bay along Paremata Road as it is a place which I use to visit a lot when I was in college and I would always pass this small beach every day on the way to and from school. Where me and my mates you to chill and relax after hot school days so I decided to portray this place as refreshing natural and peaceful.I used shots that were very vibrant and had a lot of focus in clarity of the Highlighted subject in the shot. I walk down to the beach and look up to find the beach. I then have various cut scenes displaying the views of the beach and the various landmarks, things and sheds at the beach. It is located near a corner with moderate traffic which audio I thought added to the environment of the area using the raw natural audio from it with the native birds in the background and waters movement. I chose to record this on a great day was I was trying to imitate summer as how me and my friends use to come down to swim and jet ski after hot school days at college. The detour end connects with the intro of the video Detour Ahead. I’ve focused on Shots which have relevance to the places we would play and hangout along the beach. I Added Black bars along the top and bottom as I though the video looked nicer and it helped the colour on the video too with the framing.Editing I liked the straight cut to each shot but have a fade in and out for the beginning
Inspiration for this film was Ivan Slavov a Music Video Producer I like his style of shooting and edits. He has very clear nicely edited music videos which keep consistent vivid detail.
Editing
I have used Final Cut Pro Before so i have not had any real issues with the program
(updated)
i had one issue with my file size in my final being tremendously big for such a short film.
*Fixed*
Editing 16 mins worth of interview
4 mins worth of extra film for scenes
editing 30 mins worth of the beach
-slow process going through all the film
I would like for my place film to have a fade in intro and to hold steady clear focused shots with quick cuts.
envisioned this should look contemporary and should be interesting to viewers.
the shots will highlight the landmarks and keys to the place.
edit: intro will not be of car as seen in story board but will start walking to the beach.
found the window and frame of car would just disrupt the footage.
focus and clarity will be big factors amongst the decisions of footage
I would like my intro to have a traditional interview style with a slight twist with cut scenes to relevant items/ images of teaching and school. i would like her to be the focus so there will be no other participant in the audio and she will guide / narrate the interview.
close ups will be used for her face and talking scenes to capture emotion.
extra scenes
-teaching
-library
-class mat
-artwork
-kids*
i will need to edit there faces out due to not having their permision
(updated)
i had one issue with my file size in my final being tremendously big for such a short film.
*Fixed*
Editing 16 mins worth of interview
4 mins worth of extra film for scenes
editing 30 mins worth of the beach
-slow process going through all the film
I would like for my place film to have a fade in intro and to hold steady clear focused shots with quick cuts.
envisioned this should look contemporary and should be interesting to viewers.
the shots will highlight the landmarks and keys to the place.
edit: intro will not be of car as seen in story board but will start walking to the beach.
found the window and frame of car would just disrupt the footage.
focus and clarity will be big factors amongst the decisions of footage
I would like my intro to have a traditional interview style with a slight twist with cut scenes to relevant items/ images of teaching and school. i would like her to be the focus so there will be no other participant in the audio and she will guide / narrate the interview.
close ups will be used for her face and talking scenes to capture emotion.
extra scenes
-teaching
-library
-class mat
-artwork
-kids*
i will need to edit there faces out due to not having their permision
Interview Outcome
The Interview was a success Sharron was a great interviewee with a bit of charisma and expression which help my footage. was quite hard looking for shots without the children facing the camera but i did edit out the errors. Just tweaking my Final Edit Now
Test Shots Outside Backyard, Close ups, Extreme close ups and Medium Shots
Playing with the Extreme close Focus and sudden change in focus to see how i could utilize this feature in my Videos
Filming Light, Reflections and Water to see how my phones camera behaves with these special elements
General Focus & Lighting Test
Change in Place!
I have decided to change my place from the karori garge to the Browns Bay Paremaata Rd Beach
where i use to hang out with mates after school on hot days in summer. i want to create the impression of it being a refreshing peaceful place.
I have decided to film a beach that i pass everyday for the last 7 years where me and my friends use to hangout and play after school on hot summer days. browns bay has a awesome view over to Pauatahanui Inlet and of all the other coastel bays. i wish to film this in a contemporary way using nicely composed shots which are clear and nice to look at. i want to portrey this place as peaceful, refreshing and natural. i will use various abstract shots highlighting the areas most relevant to my story im telling.
hopefully it will turn out sunny over the next 2 weeks so i may get some clear footage to give the impression it is summer and flawless.
where i use to hang out with mates after school on hot days in summer. i want to create the impression of it being a refreshing peaceful place.
I have decided to film a beach that i pass everyday for the last 7 years where me and my friends use to hangout and play after school on hot summer days. browns bay has a awesome view over to Pauatahanui Inlet and of all the other coastel bays. i wish to film this in a contemporary way using nicely composed shots which are clear and nice to look at. i want to portrey this place as peaceful, refreshing and natural. i will use various abstract shots highlighting the areas most relevant to my story im telling.
hopefully it will turn out sunny over the next 2 weeks so i may get some clear footage to give the impression it is summer and flawless.
Story Boards
Place
Angles:
uses alot of extreme wide panning shots of scenery,
extreme close up on subject matter
nicely composed balanced shots
extreme close up on subject matter
nicely composed balanced shots
Low and Hip Height shots
Audio:
Calm
Audio:
Calm
Peaceful
Raw
Natural
Native Birds
Person
Angles:
uses alot of close ups of sharron talking as we want to have emotion and expressions showing in the camera.
panning medium shots of art work and classrooms
panning medium shots of art work and classrooms
Audio:
Sharron
Kids
Classroom
Questions to Ask Mrs Hall
Questions to Ask Mrs Hall
Whats your name?
Whats your name?
Occupation?
How long
have you been teaching?
Have you traveled before?
What made
you decide to do this?
How did she get into it?
Have you
taught overseas?
Can you tell
us about the
What did
this involve?
What was
your role to them?
What were
some of your altered living experiences with the group?
Most
memorable change?
What were the parents like?
What were the children like?
What have you gained from this?
Inspiration Additional Film Research (Cutting / Editing)
Short Films
Ivan Slalov
produces alot of NZ artist videos
INTERVIEWS
Just exploring how other interviews have edited there audio and visuals alltogether
Other:
Just thought this was interesting coming across it through the net
Monday, August 19, 2013
Filming Research
Filming Tips Mobbywood Academy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=4ouHOxGPBhA
Mobile Films for Change
http://letitripple.org/
Interview Research
Research, Rehearse and Relax
http://stream.massey.ac.nz/pluginfile.php/951253/mod_resource/content/0/222.270_assgt_1_interview/Interviewing_Sound_Video_Basics.pdf
http://stream.massey.ac.nz/pluginfile.php/951252/mod_resource/content/0/222.270_assgt_1_interview/Interviewing_for_Stories.pdf
http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/consumer/09151.html
Place Change
Ive decided to change my place to the Paremata Rd Beach i use to walk past every day after my college days with my mates. we use to hang round this beach for the whole afternoon swimming and just chilling.
im thinking of portrey the place in a way seen as untouched because its a very peaceful place and you really cant beat it on a good day.
Im hopefully going to be able to catch the beach on really good day some time this week to film the beauty of this little beach in Paremata.
im thinking of portrey the place in a way seen as untouched because its a very peaceful place and you really cant beat it on a good day.
Im hopefully going to be able to catch the beach on really good day some time this week to film the beauty of this little beach in Paremata.
Thursday, August 8, 2013
place : Garage test
Overview of my area during the day.
how the camera reacts to the lighting and spacing of viewing distance.
how the camera reacts to the lighting and spacing of viewing distance.
Proposed Ideas
1st Proposal: Person
My 1st Idea is too Interview my Mothers Friend Sharron Hall who is disability Tutor who teaches kids to read and write. she was travelling in Europe and was offered this job to tutor gypsy / Irish Travelers who lead a diverse lifestyle. i think this would be very interesting to talk to her about and hear some of her stories and experiences over there.
-Questions
-Camera Shots
-Setting
-Music
-Cuts
-School
2nd Proposal: Place
My 2nd Idea is too explore the Drinking Garage of my college years in Karori. its one of my good friends parents house and this garage has a lot of interesting memory caught on my previous few phones. im thinking of combining modern footage and the Previous phones footage in a contemporary style through nice editing and perspectives of the garage.
-Actors?
-Camera Shots
-Setting
-Lighting
-Music
-Cuts
-Resolution Differences
My 1st Idea is too Interview my Mothers Friend Sharron Hall who is disability Tutor who teaches kids to read and write. she was travelling in Europe and was offered this job to tutor gypsy / Irish Travelers who lead a diverse lifestyle. i think this would be very interesting to talk to her about and hear some of her stories and experiences over there.
-Questions
-Camera Shots
-Setting
-Music
-Cuts
-School
2nd Proposal: Place
My 2nd Idea is too explore the Drinking Garage of my college years in Karori. its one of my good friends parents house and this garage has a lot of interesting memory caught on my previous few phones. im thinking of combining modern footage and the Previous phones footage in a contemporary style through nice editing and perspectives of the garage.
-Actors?
-Camera Shots
-Setting
-Lighting
-Music
-Cuts
-Resolution Differences
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Techniques & Shots
Helpful Techniques
Remember Your Thirds
place important elements of your image at the point where two of these lines intersect. Equally, try to place important lines (e.g. a horizon) across one of the third lines in your photo.
Camera Shots
EWS (Extreme Wide Shot)
The view is so far from the subject that he isn't even visible. Often used as an establishing shot.
VWS (Very Wide Shot)
The subject is visible (barely), but the emphasis is still on placing him in his environment.
WS (Wide Shot)
The subject takes up the full frame, or at least as much as comfortably possible.
AKA: long shot, full shot.
MS (Mid Shot)
Shows some part of the subject in more detail while still giving an impression of the whole subject.
MCU (Medium Close Up)
Half way between a MS and a CU.
CU (Close Up)
A certain feature or part of the subject takes up the whole frame.
Cut-In
Shows some (other) part of the subject in detail.
CA (Cutaway)
A shot of something other than the subject.
Two-Shot
A shot of two people, framed similarly to a mid shot.
(OSS) Over-the-Shoulder Shot
Looking from behind a person at the subject.
Noddy Shot
Usually refers to a shot of the interviewer listening and reacting to the subject.
Point-of-View Shot (POV)
Shows a view from the subject's perspective.
Weather Shot
The subject is the weather. Can be used for other purposes, e.g. background for graphics.
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