Image Edits

This is the image i have decided to use for the front cover of my CD. The image has the playful, comical atmosphere i video does and i really like the use of the prop. The first stage of my editing i have increased the contrast and brightness to make the image look more bold.


After looking at the image with increased brightness and contrast i decided i wanted my image to have a more cartoon feel so i have increased the hue and decreased the saturation, this is the outcome:

Doll Shoot outcome

The shoot in the studio with Stacy went really well and i have captured some really good shots i now want to go onto develop using the Abdobe programme Photoshop.

Here are the images i will be editing:

Cd Cover Studio Shoot

For my Cd cover i have decided to do a studio shoot with Stacy the main star of our video. For the shoot i will dress Stacy up as a doll to run alongside our theme of the artificial world and our link with plastic surgery. I will use props like a large lollpop and she will have bright makeup on.

I will be using a digital SLR for the shoot and model lighting to give her skin a glowing and flawless look.

Film Experiments

Today our group experimented with the idea of a feedback loop in visual media to create one-off effects that would be perfect for the performance element of a music video.

The results gave use abstract images like that of Kandinsky's synthenasia driven artwork, a blend of vibrant colors and radiating shapes.

John also experimented with these effects when used with ordinary footage. Effects like Colour Replace are brilliant for manufacturing a retro feel video, when used in conjunction with bright colors much like the video 'Standing In The Way Of Control' By 'The Gossip'

Logging Shots

Editing Process

We have now completed all sections of filming and now coming into the editing process. We will use the programme Adobe Premiere Pro to put all our shots together. We are now going to look at the shots captured and begin to log our shots.

Ancillary- Digipak

For my Ancillary Task i will be designing a digipak for our CD. My Idea is to take photographs of normal places but them place a bra somewhere in the shoot making the photograph quite abstract and a humorous. I then plan to use my photoshop skills to enhance the photograph.

Equipment List for Last Scene

Camera
Tripod
Trolly- this will allow us to create a smooth tracking shot
Battery Pack
Extension Lead

Filming the Final Scene

Today our group had a meeting and we have no decided that for our final scene in the music video we would like to use a tracking shot which came from our initial idea and also jumps cuts to make it look quite abstract. We will be filming in the textures corridor in college, we have the idea to line the corridor with mannequins which links in with our song and videos message 'the perception of beauty'.

Filming the Supermarket Scene

Today the group travelled down to Asda in Totton to film our already discussed Supermarket Scene. The filming went well and i feel we have created some very humorous moments which will definitely be used in our piece, now we will logged and capture our shots.

Supermarket Scene

We have now composed another idea which we can include in our music video. Stacys character will walk round the supermarket with a trolley picking up fruits which are related to breasts eg. melons, coco nuts. We want this scene to be quite bizaree but also comical to keep the audience engaged and entertained.

Inlcuding a Narrative

As a group we have now decided to add a slight narrative to our music video. We had the idea of including a dream sequence which will be the main concept of our video. The music video will begin with a hospital type scene which will then introduce the dream sequence where all the weird happenings take place. This will enable us when editing takes place to use filters and lighting to give the dream section of the video an abstract feel.

Sia- You've Changed

While Researching John found this music video from the artist Sia showing that a home grown video can itself be very effective.

The props throughout the video are made of cardboard, roughly cut and not a polished material and are seemingly cheap but the 'cuteness' and non pretentious outlook created by these props is what reflects the flirtatious and fun prowess of the song.

The balance of a 'rushed job' and successful music video perhaps come form the source material of videogames such as 'Singstar' which are therefore parodied in the video.

I really like this video and i think it attracts its target audience in the right way it is light hearted and fun it is not supposed to serious otherwise its comical and fun nature would be lost