Me-vid Evaluation

Me-Vid Evaluation 

Pre Production Planning
The goal of my video was to show diverse aspects of myself for example not everyone knew that I was born prematurely and I wanted to show how my family see of me etc.

I decided the format to be fun and relaxed, showing different filming techniques.  I created the script and decided who I wanted to interview.  I used pictures and video and I also made sure the timing was precise.

My bedroom was used as a backdrop when planning my personal interviews and I also used different location for my family member; their houses and outdoors.

Production
The equipment I used was a tripod, a camera and a SD card and I also had to used my script.

 I interviewed My Grandma, My Dad and one of my close friends.

 

Post Production
The things that worked well in this project was the fact that I could interview my family member but at the same time it was challenging because my family members had a lot to say and I couldn't fit it all into the time allocated.

It took a little longer than I expected to complete my video because I don't organize my time well and I had to add extra hours to my intended time.

The things I could improve on is the lighting out the scene, I could also rotate one of the photos to a straight angle I could also expand the picture to fit the screen.

Shooting script

Edit work shop evaluation

Here is my version of 'The Encounter.' Techniques I have used for this are 180 degree rule, rule of thirds and match on action. The 180 degree rule requires the camera to stay in a semi circle within a 180 degrees of the scene. It's used because it to not confuse the audience. Here is my example of the 180 degree rule...  

Rule of thirds is where the actors or actresses eyes are a 1/3 of the way down the frame. The rule of thirds is used to keep the focus throughout the film. Here is my example of the rule of thirds...

Match on action is used to keep the continuity of the film. It is used so the audience don't get confused. Here is an example of how I used the match on action. As you can see the first shot is me opening the door, the second shot is me on the other side of the door in the exact same position...

The challenges I faced during production was to stick to the rule of thirds, I struggled with this because the precise angle when the actor was moving was always different and it took a lot of patience to try and keep in the shot. I would change this by directing in a more manageable way. Another challenge I faced was remembering the same clothes that I wore on the first day of the video shooting, this caused us to have to re-film it and lose our first shots. I would remember it, next time, by taking a picture the night before so that I know exactly what I was wearing this will create continuity.

The challenges I faced post-production were merging the shots together so that they flow well. Another challenge I faced were adding the effects in the correct place. If I were to edit again I would add credits at the end and a graphic title.

The overall strengths of my work are planning out a well thought out story board and sticking to it during production and post-production. Another strength is keeping focused whilst using the digital technology and taking time to understand all the features.

The overall weakness of my work was the lack of organisation of my props i.e costume. I also would film the scene, where I am walking towards the bathroom, on a tripod as oppose to handheld as I felt that the filming was a bit messy and looks rushed. Next time I will be more careful and use the tripod to frame and position.

An Explanation of My Idea

Storyboard

An Explanation of My Idea

Our idea was to create a scenario similar to '8 mile'. This film starts with our main character, Ramo, mumbling his lyrics to himself for a few seconds. I knock on the door and ask Ramo if he’s ready and he says that he’s ready to have his battle. We came up with this idea because we are both fans of Eminem and wanted to re-create the scene. The scene begins with Ramo in the bathroom practicing his lyrics. Then our second character, Sharnizzle, knocks on the door to tell Ramo that he needs to go onto stage.  

The camera techniques I used was Close up to capture the detail and expression on Ramo's  face, I used the extreme long shot to show the second character to show where he was going. Match on action was used because it showed the second character what room he was going into. I used shot reverse shot to show Sharnizzle and Ramo conversation and we kept the 180 degree as well.

The first edit technique I used was a fade to black to start the scene then a few cut edits then I used a match on action edit to show Sharnizzle coming to talk to Ramo. 

The challenges I found during filming was keeping the characters head 1/3 of  the way down, I also have trouble with my clothes for the filming because I wasn't organised I didn't wear the same clothes. When I was first filming so I had to film some of the scenes I had to record again. The things I would change if I was to film this again I would make sure that I'm more organised with my stuff but a part from that that's about it.

Me vid - my hobbies and interests

Planning for encouter

This week I've learnt what the rules of thirds are.

 The first rule is  match on action and match of action is basically two pieces of footage that flow from one to the other.

 The second rule is shot reverse shot and the shot revise shot is where you take a shot from person a’s point of view and then cut to person b’s point of view then back to person a’s point of view.

Then there’s the third rule which is the 180 degree rule you can go 180 degrees however if you go over you've broken the rule. Think of it like a semi circle you can only go on one side if you go over go on other side you've confused the audience so you always stay on one side.

I also learnt about transition.

Transitions: A transition is how you move one shot to another.

Fade to black: A fade to black transition is when you have a shot and then it fades to black to finish the scene.

Fade from black: A fade from black transition is when you want to start a new scene.

Dissolve: A dissolve/cross fade scene is when one image changes to another scene.

A establishing shot: A establishing shot is an extreme long shot and it also sets the scene.

Medium close up: A medium close up is a safety shot it shows you half of the persons body.

Close up: A close up is a shot that is giving you a characters facial expressions and feelings in detail. It also builds a relationship between the character and the audience.

Angles: You can take a shot from two angels on is a high angle which makes a character look small then there is the low angle that makes the character look big.

Canted angle: A canted angle is an angle that the camera is taken from the side to create an affect to make you think that something isn't right.

Pan: A pan is a side no side movement.

Track: A track is when the camera follows the action.

This week I also learned about filming and how to do it. Me and my brother had to create a scenario for the film.

During my summer I watched a films called "The Tanning Of America" which is a documentary which is based on how Hip-Hop it created a culture. It also made a evolutionary movement that had got more advanced through the decades “The Tanning Of America” also explains how it made a change in films, television shows,  fashion sense, business, politics and also race relations.  This doc drew me closer to the art Hip-Hop and the reason why I felt this way was because Hip-Hop was developed through different genres such as Soul, Disco, Pop and a few others

it really inspired me because of the history. I also watched Captain Phillips which kept me entertained from beginning to end. I really enjoyed it because it was action packed. The plot of the story was basically a captain who got his ship surrounded by a small group of pirates, the pirates take the captain as hostage to the sea eventually they get the captain back. 

   

I listened to a stack full of songs although one of the songs that was stuck in my head constantly was a song called " I need answers"- Dizzy Wright and the reason why I chose the song was because the lyrics are really touching to me in my personal opinion. I also listened to “So Fresh” by Will Smith, Biz Markie and Slick Rick I listened to this song because it's just a song I can relax to will I’m in the strolling in the sun.  

                                                   

In my summer I watched a lot of TV  but one program I watched was "Eastenders" I watch it because it's entertaining and it always finds a way to get me interested with the dramatic story lines and ever since I took media I’ve started to notice all the shots in the episode and I also look at the facial expressions. I also watched “My Wife & Kids” and also “The Simpsons” because it makes me laugh so much there both sitcoms that find ways at entertain me.

The websites I use on a daily basis are Facebook and Twitter because I feel that I can speak my mind and also talk to friends and family also I can find out what's going on in the world and how I can find out more about it from that to searching it up on the Google.

A month ago there was an incident in Ferguson, Missouri a 18 year old victim was shot he was unarmed and he was shot by a police officer. The wounds were so serious that he died and the reason why it got my attention is because he wasn't holding a weapon yet they shot him. To me I think it's a stereotype that is too often because the police officer that shot him thought that he was armed and he wasn't which got me very annoyed also this makes the police look bad because they killed someone with no weapon.