Prelim Task Evaluation

1) Who did you work with and how did you manage the task between you?

• For this prelim task I worked with Lollie. We managed the task well between us as we have worked together many times before so we knew how to work together well and be organized. We both shared equal parts in both filming and being in the video and also editing the video. As there was only two of us we had quite a lot of work to do but we shared it equally and managed to have a good outcome.

2) How did you plan your sequence? What process did you use?

• As we had an unusual location for our music video we chose a video that would work well with our location. Once we chose which music video we wanted to recreate we were able to put together a story board so we knew which shots we needed to film and how long they were. We were also able to create a props list so we knew what to take to the location ready for filming and also a shooting schedule so that we knew which shots we were filming on which days and times.

3) What theories could you apply to the video you chose?

• The music video that we chose was 'I got U' by Duke Dumont. A theory which could apply to the video is Carol Vernallis music video theory. This is because of the camerawork and shots used as shots are one of the main features of a music video and are used frequently which they are in 'I got U' by Duke Dumont.

4) What technology did you use to complete the task, and how did you use it?

• The technology we used to complete this task was a Samsung ST500 camera to film all of the shots for the music video. We also used an iPhone 5 with an underwater camera case to shoot the scene where the person dives into the pool. We also used technology when editing the music video as we used Adobe Premiere. We were able to use this software easily as we have used in previously.

5) What factors did you have to take into account when planning, shooting and editing?

•  Some factors we had to take into account when planning the music video were we needed to plan our time carefully as we did not have much time to fully complete the task so we had to plan our time wisely to make sure we could get the task completed. We also had to take into account when planning that we had the correct equipment and props to take to the location with us. This is because if we did not bring certain props that we needed to film the music video we would have not been able to complete the task.

6) How successful was your music video copy? Please identify what worked well, and with hindsight, what would you improve/do differently? What did others say about your production?

• I think our music video was very successful and we managed to create a very unique prelim task. I think me and Lollie worked very well together and also we managed to match the shots up very well with the actual music video. In hindsight I think when we were shooting the video we should have shot more of the scenes so that when it came to editing the video we had choices of which clips we wanted to use so that we could have the best clip for each shot.

7) What have you learnt from completing this task? Looking ahead how will this learning be significant when completing your music video, do you think?

• I have learnt from completing this task that shooting a music video and shooting a film opening are very different. There are many different shots and narratives used in a music video compared to a film opening. This learning will be significant when completing our music video as the filming and editing is extremely different to what we learned from our film opening. This prelim task has helped me get use to filming and editing for my music video as there is a big change.

8) How does it compare with filming an opening to a film?

• There is a vast difference between filming a film opening and filming a music video. I have learnt this from doing our prelim task. Filming a film opening is mainly about having the correct shots and angles, however I think music videos are mainly about have good cuts and sometimes not telling a narrative.

9) What are your strengths and weaknesses as a group member?

• Personally I think my strengths as a group member are I am very organized and like to know that the work is completed and to a good standard. However my weaknesses are I am quite impatient.

10) Looking at the others groups videos which do you think were most successful and why?

• I think the most successful group music video was One Direction 'History' which was made by Rory, JK, Nathan and Olly. This is because they matched the real video to their version extremely well and made sure all of the props, band members and location were very close to the real video.