Music Video - First Draft and Improvements

Improvements

When the first draft of the video was exported and uploaded to YouTube, the quality of the video decreased as the resolution seemed as i it was quite low. We will attempt to solve this problem by first of all rendering the entire work area rather than just the effects, which is what we have currently been doing every time we rendered it. We also need to ensure that it is exported in the highest quality possible, hopefully at 1080p.
We also need to finish the filming and then the editing of the video by the 18th December to meet the project deadline.

Questions

1. What are the good points of this draft of the video
2. Does it fit with the conventions of a music video
3. Is the narrative of the video clear
4. Are there any issues with the lighting or brightness
5. What changes would you make to the current draft
6. Is the pace of editing suited to this type of music
7. Does this music video fit the song that we have chosen to use
8. Are there a sufficient variety of camera shots and angles used
9. Which shots or parts of the video would you say need to be improved
10. What level and mark would you give this music video if it was completed at this level

November Feedback Response

In response to my November feedback that I received from Mr Rutherford on Friday 13th November, I will be using my A2 Media Studies student guide to improve my blog, which lists the individual tasks that need to be completed for the blog and the coursework.

The first thing that i will be improving is the production schedule. Currently the schedule is not detailed, so I will be adding a lot more detail to the post by describing exactly what we will be filming on each certain filming date and when we will be editing the music video. This will also detail which types of shot we will be using and which cast members we will need to use on each day and in each individual scene/shot.

SMART Targets:

Complete music video filming, editing, research and planning by the 18th December
Make sure that all work is at a high standard according to the success criteria
Ensure that there are no spelling or grammatical errors in my blog

November feedback

Steady progress is being made on the web-log so you need to gather momentum and fill in the gaps using your A2 booklet as a guide.

Planning needs to be made clear and documentation needs to be thorough. You need to evidence a lot more planning documentation to reach level 3 and 4. Schedules and risk assessments need to be detailed.

I am yet to see evidence of filming.  I now need to see a first cut of the film and you need to gain audience feedback.  I have seen evidence of editing but we need to stage-post the edit to evaluate how we can improve. 

Storyboards are basic but show planning an give an idea of the shot type.  Ideally you should storyboard each shot.

Ideas are outlined. A risk assessment has been provided with some detail. Tasks have been started but there is a lack of detail.  For example, the investigation into a target audience is still basic despite the time spent outlining the ways of defining an audience in class. Further research is needed to move into levels 2 and 3. Personalise the blog, reflect on the creative process.  Manage your time effectively.

Music Video Task 6 - Storyboard