Understanding Editing Software

The editing software i used for the video was sony vegas pro 13, i believe that sony vegas is far easier to use and has more editing options than final cut pro. Furthermore i have experience in using sony vegas pro thus i used it as my editing software. The video below is a beginners guide on how to use sony vegas 13.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=SIiNSul1q0c

This is my own how to basic guide on how to use Sony vegas.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=iqhBLdWvcyM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=YXXKsiuwRbA

To ensure the video is of the highest caliber possible i also considered using advanced editing to the video, effects such as change in velocity, fading and transitions 

Another advanced edit we consider using in the video is the positioning of 2 video files in the same shot. This will be done via Pan/Crop as well as enveloping. 

This video has helped me gain more of an understating on how to do this. 

 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=_h4-cx14m7Y

How To Make The Video

Through my research on how to make a music video i had found that there is a lot of planing and schedule behind all of it. I found that first and foremost  there must be an idea on what the video is going to be about, it can be a story or simply a choreography display. The choice of video is entirely up to the director. Once the idea has been cemented further planning such as locations, actors, times and camera angles must then be decided. We decided to have a tragedy as the basis of our video, the song chosen will be "Always" by Killswitch engage. We looked through numerous story music videos to get an idea on what angles to use, lighting swell the typical type of location to use. We also had to get an actor and actress swell as a band for the video itself. We had the idea of making a hybrid video in the sense that half of it would be a band playing and the other half would be a story of a relationship. Another thing we noticed in our research was the use of editing. Though we had the physical part of the video established, eg Acting, Lighting, Camera angles etc we still needed to add effects and transitions. A lot of music videos use colour filters, saturation filters, Video FX as well as transitions. This would help our video run more smoothly to help portray the story and meaning behind the video. Below is a video i created showing the different editing techniques that could be used in the video, this is done through Sony Vegas pro 13.

Directors Commentary

Below is our directors commentary, we explain the reason and meaning behind each shot, camera angle, location etc.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=khV429FZVhE

Lip Syncing

Initially we considered using Robert as our lead vocalist, however due to the fact that his lip syncing is not up to standard we looked for other options. Furthermore we thought that if Rob was the drummer rather than the vocalist it would add more meaning and leave room for interpretation of the video 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Y3LX4fl_Dd8

Kieran we believe had more emotion and gave more meaning to the song. furthermore his lip syncing was identical to the original track, and so kieran was the clear choice to use.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=65G0In6vkMg

Videos Showing Progression/Alterations

Our first releases of the music video were, we believe, below standard. There was a lack of emotion in the band playing as well as accurate instrument playing. Furthermore there was a lack of editing in the video. We released the video early  in the process of things, this gave us the opportunity to act upon the construction criticism from peers as well as the internet. Below is the initial video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Y_3Jr7qI5HU

As you can see there was a lack of camera shots and transitions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lhJMlk5w6NI

The problem with this video is that the band did not look as if they were playing the song, lip syncing and instrument syncing was poor. Furthermore there was a lack of advanced editing as well as credits or a record label. This video is the closest video we had to perfection, there are only a few minor things to be altered

Photoshoot Planning and Timescale Schedule

Similar for our music video filming we followed this timetable for a schedule as to when we can do the photo shoot. Again we used wednesday as it was the most available day, as a result the photo shoot was on the 20th of February to the 25th February. 

Facebook/Twitter

For our Twitter and Facebook page we have followed a consistent house style, this promotes the professionalism of the band. The album and band name is easily visible and recognizable. Furthermore it follows the same style other bands/artists use for their own social network sites. It makes a statement that the band is not a one hit wonder but in fact a band that hopes to make an impact in the music industry