What have I learnt from using Final Cut Pro X?

Before now, I had never used Final Cut Pro X. This has been completely new to me and I have learnt everything from scratch. When we first began using this program I could not convince myself that I would ever get the hang of using it.
Since using it so much I am much more familiar with how to do a range of things such as;
- Blade (Cut a shot to the desired length)
- Add things to the timeline (such as shots)
- Detach and attach audio (from videos)
- turn audio up or down
- markers (these are very useful when lining up shots with the song)

I am continuously learning new things within each lesson, and I am thoroughly enjoying it.

Planning: fliming yesterday.

Yesterday my group and I filmed with Courtney and Chris at the tunnel. I think this shoot went really well, we collected a range of shots that I think would be useful. Although, the one thing that did not go to plan was lighting, unfortunately we did not arrive at our location in time for the lighting through the tunnel to be correct. We over came this problem the best we could by using torches for light.

Planning: Possible photos we could use for our Digipak.

Lisa Heseltine's Slidely by Slidely Slideshow

Planning: Photo's for our Digipak

 

From the photos we took of Southbank I think that this is one we would definitely consider using for the cover of our Digipak.

The darkness adds a sense of mystery and the light coming from behind them offers a slight Sci-fi effect. I really like this image and if I saw this on a shelf I would consider buying it after looking to see what kind of music they offer.

I think the way that the band are positioned makes them seem powerful. The fact you cant see their faces and only their silhouettes emphasises the mystery.

Emily Music video rough cut 3

Research: Looking at Digipaks

I like this Digipak cover as Miley Cyrus is following convention and looking directly into camera. The fact she is showing her stomach adds a sense of voyeurism. I think the audience for this would be both male and female although, it would be more for girls. As well liking her music I think that the way in which Miley is positioned may persuade some people to buy it for example, the pouting and the way she holds her trousers.

Miley, here is dressed completely in leather this goes well with the name 'Can't be tamed' emphasising the voyeuristic style they have achieved.          




 I do not like this Digipak as I feel that it is too simplistic. On the other hand, this may be something that someone else loves.

I think that the crown is trying to represent something royal, or that who ever this belongs to they are quite important.

The heart with the two doves either side represent love and hope, but the fact that the heart is melting may suggest a lack of confidence. This cover suggests that the music focuses on heartbreak. Maybe meaning it has a slower sound. 

I live this cover as its quite unusual compared to the ones I have previously looked at, like the way that Lily Allen is sat on top of the letters making her look small, this contrasts with the way she is positioned as the way she is stretching out makes it look as if she is trying to make her self look bigger.  

I like the colours in this cover as they are subtle. They aren't too extreme and although they are bright, they lay nicely with each other.

This cover still follows convention as the singer is looking into the camera.

Planning: Editing today on Final Cut Pro X

Target Audience Research - Qualitative Focus Group.

We started creating our music video on Final Cut Pro X, by adding, synchronising and cutting the clips we filmed. The video at this moment in time is not fully finished, however we wanted to gain some further audience feedback so we could find out what other people thought we could do to improve the music video. We asked a group of teenagers aged between 16 and 17, to help us gain a better insight. The questions we asked were: What do you think of the shots used? Is there anything that you think we can improve on? There responses we got back were: 17 year old female: Likes the night shots and how we used the car headlights as lights to make the band glow, they thought these were some of the most effective shots. 16 year old male: Likes the cuts back to the group this helps to develop the narrative. This person also liked the beginning where one band member is laid in bed. He liked how the band member pressed the alarm clock to turn it off because it linked together lyrics and visuals. This comment was made by another student in the group, along with the night shots being affective as well.

Emily Music video rough cut 2

Research: What is the opinion on music videos and where to watch them of people aged 17-19

Filming on monday.

Unfortunately the filming on Monday was cancelled last minute due to one band member arriving 1 hour late to the shoot.
The lighting at the time we had originally planned on filming was perfect for what we wanted, therefore when one band member arrived an hour late our lighting had completelly gone and the fog was too heavy to film in.

We have now planned on filming for the chorus tomorrow at 6 o'clock. The location for this shoot will be at Alex's barn since it is not available for us to use. All bandd members have stated that they can deffinitely attend.