Here are some pictures of me filming during the third day of production:
I have created a rough edit in order to establish the correct sequence and which shots will be removed from the final edit. As well as this, this rough edit allows me to get suggested improvements from my target audience and gives me an opportunity to refine my ideas and explore new ones.
TARGET AUDIENCE FEEDBACK
Positive
'The close ups of the couple help to distinguish the love that they used to share between them. The closeness signifies an intimate vibe and connection that they had in the past'.
'The part when the couple put there hands over the camera makes for a visually interesting shot, making the sequence more interesting and intriguing'.
Improvements
'There is a shot in which someone is visible in the background which doesn't look very professional'. To solve this situation, I will select a different clip where the background is clear. I also noticed that there was another part where people were noticeable - this will be solved by selecting a different clip to take its place.
PERSONAL REFLECTION
Whilst they are spinning around, I need to pay attention to the positioning of the actors and the camera to ensure continuity.
When the pair begin running, I want it to look like they were already running, not that they have just started. To do this, I will cut the clip a bit later so it starts mid-run.
I will need to experiment with the last shot as I was unsure how to achieve this whilst creating my rough edit. Within this part, I want the main character to be featured in both his past and present form; his present self will be looking at his past self reminiscing on how him and his girlfriend used to be like. I want to accomplish this with a cloning technique, a method that I explored previously.
Moreover, I will need to find a way to transport the audience from the past scene back to the present through the use of a graphic match and transitions.
Here is the two outcomes that I created:
By discussing with my target audience we were able to establish that the first outcome would be best suited for my music video.
Although the jagged movement zooming into a close up of Ashley's face gave quite a contemporary, edgy feel we believe that it conveys a chaotic finish. On the other hand, the first edit provides a fluent, slick conclusion that effectively takes the audience from place to place.
