Filming The Music Video

Filming The Music Video

So, the filming of my music video has been a long and strenuous journey, but I never said I didn't enjoy it. Despite the difficulties of working on my own making a music video, I have found that by working this way I have been able to challenge myself and learn a whole lot more. This doesn't mean I like working in a group, as in a group I'm supported whether its the workload or just my ideas.

Whilst filming the music video, I have found that when I watch the clips back, the tend to start almost all the same. Which is the way you can see my arm, in the shot, reaching round to press the record button!! Like this !! >>
It's like this because I worked on my own (and I haven't got really long arms). But this hasn't annoyed me because I have had freedom whilst filming the video.



I've also found that whilst recording the video, I look like an idiot, when looking back at the day's footage. This is due to the fact that I have to pronounce every word, properly. Which for me was a whole new experience, because I'm common, there's no denying it. So when lip-synching the first few scenes/shots the lip-synching wasn't great but after learning that it would only look it's best when I pronounce my words correctly. So this is why I would like to thank the camera for taking these glorious pictures of me looking my best !!!!

Regarding the technical side of filming my music video, I have used some new technology, and have also used some of the equipment that I used last year, in both media studies and film studies. Returning from last year is the simple-to-use Sony Handycam.  I'm extremely grateful for the fact that this camera is easy to use. I found as a slight technophobe, I was nervous when using the camera, (I still am worried about using the camera) but this camera has helped me film the video and decrease my technophobia. A returning piece of equipment is the camera's ally, the tripod. The tripod is simple to use and has allowed me to make all my projects look far more professional. Plus it's simple to put up and down !!

One of this years newest additions, that I have used in the shooting of my music video, is the Monopod. The Monopod is a brilliant tool to use, as it allows you the freedom of not having a tripod, but also gives you a steady shot as a result. This year whilst filming my music video I have been able to use the Go Pro, which was super exciting to use! Although I am not going to be using any of the Go Pro footage in my music video, I did have the opportunity to play around with it and record some short pieces of footage. Although the Go Pro was slightly confusing to use, the footage looks great, and also added shot differentiation. Overall, the Go Pro, is fantastic to use as the shots look great!

Whilst filming my music video, I have hit some walls. Whether it's because of the weather, or my ideas just weren't good. But filming my music video has been an eye opener, for it has let me into a very stressful world, that at times isn't pretty !!

But the making of my music video has been a very joyful experience for me, as I have gained knowledge and appreciation for those who do this task for a living !! Hopefully, with the time and effort I have put into the filming of the music video that I will be rewarded with a high grade! Fingers crossed!!