Behind The Scenes

When filming the studio performance to our music video we came to the decision that using a tripod would enable us to have the best stability for when it came to capturing a good angle and shot video clip. Also because we used some close up camera angled single shots it allowed us to achieve an even and same proportion shot for each member of the video. For example by placing the camera on a tripod it allowed us to angle the hight and make sure the positioning of the person lip syncing was in the same position and proportion in contrast which the other members to the band. Being tall myself we had to take into consideration the height of the band members and where they were positioned in the group shots. 

When filming the studio performances where the band members are seen wearing white clothing and neon triangle shapes across there face , we also used a tripod to level out the camera. Our idea behind using this triangle drawing over the face technique was taken through the influenced of ' somebody that I used to know' music video. We took the meaning of a three sided shape and used this to symbolise three friends having a special close bond which formed a group. By using this concept it also supported the theory Goodwin had of there being a relationship between the lyrics and video footage. As you can see in the behind the scenes the same colours were used in the face paints to link to the colours which were used in the powder paint video clips, this was to show continuity throughout the music video. The clothing we wore was to contrast with the background colour for example black and white are two contrasting colours which make the overall picture appear more intriguing and interesting, also we didn't want the clothing to distract away from the lip syncing within the studio scenes. 

When it came to the power paint filming we decided to wear a white top and black leggings, this was so the colours of the paint would be clear and vibrant when thrown onto a white material. we used a variety of different long,medium, wide and close up camera shots to show the location and surroundings of where we were throwing the paint. But also we decided to use a bunch of different camera angles to focus on the band members and them throwing the paint. The only disadvantage we gained from using powder paint was we was limited to the amount we had, and found that we could re-film a scenes on another day because we wouldn't have the paint on the exact same sections of our clothes and body which wouldn't show continuity.

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Operning scene with the type writer (Behind The Scenes)

 These images are the behind the scenes for our first few second opening, where we used the type writer to write the bands name ‘ Fifth Harmony’. In the photographs you can see that we didn’t use a tripod due to how close we had to get the camera to capture a close up angle which was clear and in focus. Therefore we found holding the camera a lot easier as we could get a good angle and we wasn’t in the way of the person typing the lettering.  Although we didn’t show that we had placed the type writer on top of a light box it , due to us just recording the words being printed onto the ink. However because we placed it onto of the light box it did make the type writer light up and created an extreme well lit location for the shot, also because the shot wasn’t dark it meant the camera pixels were better as  no dark light was causing the pixels to become fuzzy, which we would've faced if we used normal lighting . When we started filming we didn’t know what type of paper would be best to print onto , we tried cartridge paper , coloured card and brown parcel paper, in the end we found that the parcel paper worked the best and gave us the more interesting and quirky look we was going for.  We found that with the other types of paper they didn’t print out as successful and the black in on the brown paper seems to contrast well and looked the best especially when it came to reading the words.  We found this technique of filming very interesting and it turned out better than we had expected, by using different camera angles and experimenting with a variety of distances and heights when filming we found that our end pieces that we put together towards the beginning on the video worked well and linked to the overall message we found that fifth harmony were trying to give across by their write on me lyrics.

 

production schedual

This is our production schedule for when it comes to filming our music video, in this table you can see we have kept to mostly studio locations as this is a typical look fifth harmony have gone for in their original 'write on me ' music video. The table also indicates when we will be filming and who will be the actor in those days and locations. We've also listed the equipment in which we need access to for those filming days, this includes things such as tripods and cameras.

Costume and props list

This is our costume and props list for the different locations we will be filming in. We have divided the three locations up and listed  the costumes and props needed on that day of filming, also within our group we set different responsibility which ensured that person was either turning up to the location with those items or they were in charge of reminding everyone to make sure every piece of costume and prop was brought to the location of filming. A variety of different outcomes were consider when creating this props and costume lists , for example we had to take into consideration the weather and if it would effect filming on that day. Therefore we chose to add things such as umbrellas and coats in case it begun to rain when we were doing our outside filming. We knew it would be a possibility that it could either be raining or strong winds, this would obviously cause the sounding to be fuzzy and the rain could theoretically ruin the recording equipment which would cause a set back within filming.

When purchasing the different props we had to take into consideration the amount of product we needed to create the look we was trying to achieve. We looked at a number of different online stores to see what gave us the best quality power paint for our money. Due to us only having a little budget we decided to go to amazon and ebay to get some cheap and affordable deals. 

Storyboard

This is our storyboard which is a rough outline of whats going to happen when it comes to filming the different camera shots and recording in different locations, the overall  ideas are sketched and written in note forms on the post it notes to remind us when filming what we need to get completed and how to position the camera and actors within the framing. Is our rough guide when it comes to filming.  By deciding to use post it notes to write down what was happening in each scene it allowed us to mix around different scenes if they had been placed in the wrong order or there was too many of the same shot or cut away bunched together. Post it notes we found was the easiest way incase we had to also change a fame due to it not flowing correctly. 

Below are photocopied scans of our original storyboard starting from frame one .

Lip Sync Practise

This is out practise at lip syncing , Tasha Carroll who is going to be staring in the music video decided to do the practise run through. At first she was shy and it took a few minutes and relaying of the lyrics for her to get into character and actually begin to play the role of a stereotypical girl band performance. We noticed she used her hands a lot when miming the words which help the lip syncing look a lot more natural then just standing inform of the camera and not moving . Another thing we found easier was to actually sing the song lyrics, this was because when Tasha was singing the words she was moving her mouth more and her facial expressions were changing more frequently and in time with the beat compared to when she was lip syncing  the lyrics.
We chose to film in two different locations , one on a field and another in front a plane brick wall, we also  noticed that elements such as lighting were man things which has to be perfect because if it was too sunny ark then the whole atmosphere to the video didn't work as well. We did try a run through with her miming the words however towards the end of filming we noticed that Tasha new all the words so we ended up getting her to sing out loud  making more convincing movements and motions being formed from her lips. This will therefore defiantly be the technique we use when filming as it gives across a more natural feel to the video and also the syncing in with the lyrics to the song makes it fit perfectly. By doing it this way we will be able to have control over the timing and make sure it is synchronised perfectly , proving us with a very convincing approach that Tasha , Morgan and myself are actually the ones singing the track. In the second location to this practise Tasha started to do some small dance moves to the songs beat, this is a typical theme that fifth harmony do and incorporate into their music videos. By dancing its making a more interesting video and as well adding a feeling of fun to the performance. Also the genre to tis song is pop and dancing in a pop music is a stereotypical thing which is expected from pop, therefore Tasha has fitted this stereotype.


When it comes to singing in the real music video filming we need to ensure that everyone who's staring in the video knows the song lyrics, this is so that its easier when editing the lyrics in as we found when the song is mumbles the mouth actions don't fit with the song lyrics. The only problem which we noticed that took place when editing was that we found it quite difficult to match the lyrics up to the motion of the facial expressions and lip movements, this is noticed when we change location in the practise video, Tasha is a few second behind and its extremely noticeable. Therefore our editing techniques is something which needs to be improved when it comes to piecing together all the lyrics and video clips .

Institutional Research

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This is a table showing us compariing each individual record label which helped us decided as a group on who would be best to represent 'Fifth Harmony'

The music company we have decided to go with is Song Music Entertainment. This we feel is the best record label to go with due to them mostly working with bands and have seen success through well known groups such as 'One Direction'. This label know how to advertise there artists and have had major success in advertising and promoting artists.