Editing our project

So far we have wrapped filming our video. We completed it within 2 days of filming. At 2 different locations. The next step is to edit. To edit we will be using iMovie. We have dumped and imported our footage. Our first step was to import the footage to see how much time we had to work with. We had around two minutes of footage to cut and add transitions to. Personally, I think this opened up our creative ideas. We were not stressed about how much we could cut to meet the requirements and if the transitions would affect our time. 
  For the second step, we started cutting out footage. We edited out all of the outtakes and mess-ups we had. Most of our cuts were just clipping off maybe one or two seconds of the clip. Most of our clips were around 6 to 8 seconds. Following the storyboard format. We also cut out the footage to have our transitions flow better. Our clips don't all have cuts in between them and have effects.  We overviewed different transitions to use. Some we use would include blurring and fading. These added smooth transitions in between shots that were in the same place as well as switching locations.
  Another effect we added was a fade to black. In our last scene the lighting switches and it's darker. So to end the scene we added a fade to black. We all agreed that it added a clean ending. In our editing, we included a slow motion. We achieved this by slowing down the time frame and cutting the clips. We also added music and fit that with the clips.  Our editing adds emphasis to the videos themselves and blends together. We silenced the clips and overlayed the music to match with the clips. Due to it being a music video.

Filming the video

So far with filming, we've got a few scenes completed. Personally, I left while on break so I wasn't present for one day of filming. However, we are still filming out commercial and I am there for it. For example, we are going to Las Olas our second filming location the next day. To shoot and possibly the park as well. So far we have dumped and saved any footage we've got onto the editing software. With our schedules, we are planning after school days and leaving the end of the week and weekend for editing. The good thing is we already have a vision and are completing it. With only 3 locations filming isn't the struggle it's more knowing how much time we have. Another convenient thing is that all 3 locations are close around town so it's not troublesome do reach all three. 

   My role in the video is to act and I help with filming if we are getting two-person shots. As well as having input on the editing process. With our video, it doesn't involve traditional acting. Our filming style is a montage like with no scripting. My acting is just being in the shot and highlighting what is happening in the scene. Having no script allows us to set the mood through body language and facial expressions. Another thing that would influence the mood would be our song choice. I think my actions will have an influence on the message we want to get across. Which is teenagers having fun, like documenting us enjoying life.  Through the song's message and our acting the mood will be set. 

  With our filming shots, we have very common ideas. Having to figure out running however was challenging. Running with a camera trying to keep it stabilized. Even with a stabilizer setting it wasn't just like how we wanted it. There haven't been too many challenges with filming and the locations we chose. Thankfully no safety issues have occurred, and the weather has been permitting.  The filming has been smooth and no real big issues have been brought up. Filming for me at least has been positive. We have a scene of our video filmed and approved by the group. Now to just to continue on and finish!

Working on the video

So far in our project, we haven’t filmed it. My groupmates and I collectively decided to wait till after the holidays to complete our filming. Considering we have detailed ideas and free time later to come this should be fine. We re-planned to film after the holidays and edit. Collectively we think that 1-2 days to film should be plenty. Considering we only need a couple takes for a minute and a half project. We also think 2 days to film at least can work due to there being 4 of us. And also that we’ve previously used the system and know how to work it. Our group has chosen the segment for the song. And have planned the location to match with it

This weekend we didn't film due to other plans. going forward we have planned out alternative dates. Also realized if 3/4 members are present we can still get work done. Knowing we'll all come together during editing and review. With our schedule, it should only take a full day maybe half of a second day will be needed. Considering we know what we are editing and how we want the edits, we predict it will only be one day. Thankfully we have a detailed storyboard. My groupmates and I as well have visions in our heads of the shots. We don't plan on our project being last minute. With our planning, this shift should affect us.
  I am very confident in my group. We all want a positive outcome and will plan for it. Thankfully this is our second time so we kind of know what to expect. Like how to reach certain angles and the editing process. We all know what to do so if a situation to occur we can handle it calmly. The great thing about storyboarding is that I video is already planned. In my opinion, knowing what shots, where and the angle can speed up the amount of time we take. My groupmates and I are on the same page with our visions. We won't let one setback discourage us. And again I'm confident in our abilities together filming. 

Storyboard

The music will be playing over all of the shots.

Our editing will have smooth cut transitions in between scenes and locations.

Some of our camera angles will include; POV, pan, high angle, establishing shot, and a long shot.

Planning the Music Video

My group and I will include numerous locations in our music video. These will include the beach and Las Olas Boulevard. During our time on the beach, we will not be near any lifeguard towers. This is due to there being certain risks and restrictions on filming near these towers. Thus, we chose to film in locations that do hold any risks associated with us filming. In terms of health and safety, we would normally have a first aid kit or other form of “safety net,” but we have found that we do not need one for this project. This is due to the fact that our physical involvement in this project (i.e. acting in our film) does not require there to be any safety precautions, since we are in no form of danger during the process. However, while driving to and from the locations where we chose to film, we will be wearing seatbelts in the car. This is a standard safety precaution, but it is essential to our wellbeing. Overall, our health and safety is guaranteed during this production.

We will not utilize any number of props in our music video. The same goes for costumes. This is due to the general plan that my group has laid out for this project. In our rough sketch of what our music video is most likely going to be, we did not include any props or costumes. Our video is primarily going to include shots of my group members simply enjoying the South Florida outdoors. Due to this, we did not feel it necessary to add in props or costumes. For example, we have an idea to film shots of group members at the beach. Going to the beach is very typical of someone in South Florida. Generally, it rarely requires much equipment. Thus, we decided not to include any props in this shot.

The schedule for our production is quite straightforward. From 11/18 to 11/22 we are working on the planning and general outline for our music video production. In addition, we are creating the storyboard to detail what will be included in our music video. On 11/23 and 11/24 we are planning to film our music video. We will the spread the filming portion over a period of two days; the whole weekend. From 11/25 to 11/29 my group and I will be editing our music video. The editing process will likely be extensive, so we intend to spread this portion over two weeks. On the week of 12/2 to 12/6 we will complete the editing process of our production and finalize our music video. The due date for our complete project is 12/9. By this point, we will have finished and submitted our complete project. 

Intro to Music Video

Today in class we closed on commercial project to start our music videos. Some things that worked well for us were planning with story boards. Our group working together was really easy. Issues that we can fix is how we edit our project. 

We will be working on this project for a few weeks. We will be filming off campus at the beach and around town. We will be studying the conventions for what is in a pop song.

 The song that we chose to do is “I lived” by One Republic. The song was released in 2014 off of their album “Native”. This song is upbeat with music drops and fun lyrics. I’m really excited for this song because my group have exciting ideas on what we can film. Our whole group generally agreed and likes the ideas we’ve brainstormed this far. We are telling our own story with our ideas. We think we can express the fun of being a teenager and living in the city!

1)Costumes that will be included is casual beach wear and going out clothes 

2)Lighting will shift in between shots because we are thinking of a mashup type of separate clips 

3)Acting will be fun and more showing us having fun rather than being scripted

4)Makeup will be natural and everyday where

5)Props can include things we like accessories and brands 

6)Setting will include the beach, downtown and around our city

The sound will be overlapping the shots that are playing,

Some angles that will be included are high, POV, pan.The editing will include things like jump cuts and fades in between the shots. 

Finishing the Project

In school when we had time to edit our computers crashed. Pinnacle studios didn’t work on all the school desktops. This was a major setback to all our due dates and what we had planned. Due to this, we made other lesson plans. We discussed reflection questions. As well as practicing analyzing scenes.  This took a toll when students realized all their work was gone. It was back to the drawing board to recreate our commercials. Students re-dumped footage off there SD cards and began editing again. With the school trying to fix the situation we got laptops.  

  Although it was worth the wait for panicle studios to be downloaded on to them. We didn’t have a class set with soft wear. Our class is large, so we came up with a solution. Allowing students to trade computers once done editing. The class was split with a time frame around them editing. The editing process for this project wasn’t to complex. With the commercial only being 25-30 seconds. Students can cut and add effects to their shots. Most clips ranging around six seconds we had to add transitions. Transitions allow the scenes to connect, and flow.  

Editing with the laptops, however, did have issues. The laptops were new with the soft wear having it go slow. The laptops took forever to load and edit soft wear. Some laptops, however, crashed resulting in students having to wait extra time for running ones. This soft wear had setbacks as to not being familiar with laptops. The laptops that did work were passed around the classroom until everyone finished editing the projects.  The laptops were useful because the editing was complete. We were able to continue the editing process. The projects were ready to turn in. After setbacks and editing, our projects were completed. 

Editing the Commercial

Today in class we started editing our commercials. Instead of using studios on the school laptop we used iMovie on a Mac. We imported the footage we filmed on to the computer. We selected the tracks, track one for film, track 2 for audio. As well as titles above the tracks. The footage in total was about 37 seconds. After cutting, it got down to about 25 seconds. Most of the clips were six seconds each and didn't have much room for cuts. Since we filmed on average four takes per clip. We were not worried about having the right amount of clips.
  For editing, we not only cut clips. We added transitions between scenes. Some transitions are fading, cross blur, and leaving room for jump cuts. We used jumpcuts, when our over the shoulder shots were going back and forth.  This created the same effect of two people talking in a casual setting. The transitions were added, following the whole group approving them. The transitions flow between scenes, causing it to still make sense. Something we also added was text above the film. I added the text saying "America runs on Dunkin."Along with that an ending credit of all of the student actors was included.
 Not only was text and transitions added, but so was sound. In the end, we added a basic iMovie symbol clashing sound. When this sound was added it showed that I can edit using all three tracks at the same time. There is only one sound effect because Dunkin doesnt have a set "song." Some of the reasons we used a Mac with iMovie is due to the school computers. At first, the computer would accept the new folder we created with our footage. Having messages pop up that the files were too big. This was only a minor issue due to that we knew other resources were available. With minor setbacks, the process was simple and not too bad. The editing was fun and enjoyable.

Filming the Commercial

Today in class we had time to go out on campus and film. For our Dunkin commercial, we used props like the food bags as well as a coffee cup. We stuck to casual clothing with minimal makeup. The location we ended up using was the entry to the school on our senior patio. We used our storyboard as a guide on what we were filming. We had to meet certain criteria as well on what to film. That includes how many shots and what kind of angles to use. As a group, we gave tasks like acting, filming, and directing. My role was to be an actor, to promote Dunkin. The project was timed for 25-30 seconds, in total we filmed for about an hour.
   After we scouted out our location and set up props it was time to film. We filmed in order of appearance. Collectively decided to go off of our story board a bit because better ideas came with the situation. Instead of handing over dunkin we decided for two characters, to start a conversation over the fact they both have Dunkin. The scene is seen by one person casually walking to later realize a classmate had it as well. The two start talking about their orders and how good they are. Our shots include pans, mediums close ups, two shots as well as over the shoulder. These shots and angles show significance of a conversation. The angles were not extreme going along with the casual feel to the commercial. Typically we spent maybe one to two minutes filming each scene. 

   All of the shots flowed well. We kept track of where we were in the previous clip. With editing transitions will be smooth because of the surroundings. All of the clips were usually about five to six seconds. Each clip usually required about four to five takes so we got the correct shot. Having different clips to chose from will make editing way easier. The filming process wasn’t stressful and easy. After filming we went back to dump on the computer. We chose to film on my phone camera and connected it to the computer. The filming process was easy and I enjoyed it. 

Storyboard

Angles used: over the shoulder, pan, Dutch

Movement: tracking movement

Shots: long shot, 2 person shot,medium shot

Transitions: jump cut, fade, fade out 

Editing Lesson Blog

 Today in class we learned how to edit footage on Pinnacle Studios, and vocabulary.Some vocabulary terms that are useful is dump, import, and export. First off we were taught on how to sign out , set up cameras on tripods and how the features of the tripod. Also how to properly use the SD card and use the reader into the computer. We then proceeded to watch an example, take notes on how to edit using the software. I learned how to dump all of your footage onto your computer as well as export it into the editing software. Once all of the footage is dumped into the computer from the SD card you no longer need it, and can start the editing process. If your footage isn’t dumped properly you can lose the footage. When dumping you can make specific folders for what project you’re working on. The more specific the more organized you’ll be. 

     Editing adds a lot to any project. It makes the scene work with the plot, it adds effect to emphasize acting. Editing takes place while the filming is going on or is completely done after all the takes are complete. In class we learned the basics of using Pinnacle Editing Software. For example how to import footage, cut and undo takes. One key thing for editing is to make sure the footage is on the correct track. Any title that you want to add goes into track one. Any raw footage and take goes on track two. The sounds like effects, voice overs, and music all go on track three. All three tacks can go at the same time to fulfill the final outcome of the project. 

   The process of editing continues as you’ll need to check your project. After effects are added, shots are chosen you’re going to have to make sure the work is exported. The exported project should be final and what you want to show to your peers. Transitions is a great technique to add to scenes. You can add full screen transitions or make little jump cuts. Adding effects to the video it’s self like broken glass adds to what the plot could be of the film or can look pretty. Editing allows the project to be clean and unique. It calls for creativity and works the ability to think outside the box to make your project stand out. Editing techniques are useful in everyday life and can be applied to generic skills. The editing as a whole really takes effect , and creativity to really add to your project 

Planning Blog for Dunkin Donuts Commercial

We will be making a Dunkin Donuts commercial. In order to plan for this commercial, we will be explaining the different aspects of the film shoot.The purpose of planning is to get all of our thoughts out and have detail. With detail it will make the actual filming easier, because with an outline, we already know in advance what we need for our commercial. Having more detail in our plan is better due to the fact that our filming can be done more efficiently. Story boarding is also effective because its a vision on what the actors will being preforming. Both methods of an outline and story boarding are effective because a lot of detail goes into the plans. 

• Props: out props will include a Dunkin Donuts coffee, and a Dunkin Donuts doughnut box. This is product placement and our subject. 
• Costumes: Casual clothing that's school appropriate. To represent the everyday student getting Dunkin. 
• Schedule: 10/10 planning blog, 10/14 Story board, 10/17 story boarding approval, 10/22 filming on campus, 10/24 editing, 10/28 submission. 
• Location List: Senior patio, Main hallway walking in casually with product
• Back up plan: Alternate location is main media stairs or covered hallway.This location is still effective because the message can get across and shows common student area. If a member is absent another group member will take the role. 

 

Research, Conventions, and Codes

  Our group decided to choose Dunkin Donuts for our commercial. Commercials for Dunkin Donuts usually include conventions related to promotions, and how caffeine affects the body. Mostly broadcasted on television and YouTube, Dunkin appeals to the general audience. Common camera angles, shots, and props are standard. Editing for the commercials include shot/ reverse shot, reaction shot, split screen as well as jump cut. 

Common camera shots are establishing shots to show the standard Dunkin location. Long shots are also used to show an individual with the product or using the product to promote the brand. Two shots usually show the consumer along with an employee delivering the product.Wide shots can show the promoted product with a blurred background to give a nice look. Common movements include pan to show movement in the store. Angles for examples would be high angle , or eye level for generic views. 

  Some sounds are dialogue to show interaction between actors, and ambient sound such as the Dunkin "theme song," which is instrumental. Common sound effects would be a "wow" but nothing more than common noise. Props would include the product, and the environment like the store tables, coffee mugs, along with the work station. Makeup is natural, and costumes are regular clothing with the Dunkin employee uniform. Lighting would represent common outside lighting and it's all even nothing harsh. Dunkin commercials are supposed to represent an average Dunkin experience or show everyday interactions. 

Introductory

My name is Kelsey, Some classes I take are AICE Media, AICE Global, Comm Tech Honers, as well as Spanish. I have interest in these classes because they all cover different topics. In AICE media we focus on films and TV shows. I like this class most because I like things that deal with photography and just the environment of producing shows. I particularity like AICE global because I can look at issues from different sides and open my eyes on whats happening in the world and chances we're taking to resolve it. I choose to take comm tech to enhance my computer using skills since that's pretty much the future. Things we do in that class is Adobe Photoshop and editing so I think having those skills will come in handy in the future.
  Some of the interest I have include sports, traveling, as well as business. I play volleyball and have been for the past 6 years and have enjoyed it since day one. I also like watching college sports and rooting for my favorite team, really enjoy the excitement of who's going to win. I really enjoy traveling, in the past year I've gone to New York State , Newfoundland,Canada and previously gone to the Bahamas and visited 35 of the 50 states. Traveling is really enjoyable to me because I can see different cultures and environments. Along with business that's what I want to major in during college. I like knowing the marketing side and how things are sold.
  Disinterests of mine are very little I pretty much enjoy a lot of things. Some would say I'm open minded and down to try anything. Although I'm a picky eater and don't like the woods that much. I even enjoy school for the information and organization, and being with my friends to become successful.