28/04/16
What I learnt from my questionnaire is that not a lot of people took a shine to it. But despite that, I learnt that people would like to see the great work people at rescues do and good shots of happy and healthy animals.
Thursday, 28 April 2016
Secondary research
28/04/16
What I learned from some secondary research is that in order for me to shoot a good short video, I have to handle my equipment with care, especially my camcorder. I also learned I need a spare battery, clean memory card space, a tripod and lighting which I may be going for natural. For my audio, I'm going to need a microphone plugged into the camera, but of course Im going to talk to my tutor about it.
For interviews, I learnt that you cannot shoot right up against a wall, which leads me right up to 'Selective Focus'. Selective focus shows what is the most important thing by focusing on the interviewee, while the background is blurry. Rule of thirds is generally visually pleasing, for the subject should be positioned at the point where the lines intersect with each other.
What I learned from some secondary research is that in order for me to shoot a good short video, I have to handle my equipment with care, especially my camcorder. I also learned I need a spare battery, clean memory card space, a tripod and lighting which I may be going for natural. For my audio, I'm going to need a microphone plugged into the camera, but of course Im going to talk to my tutor about it.
For interviews, I learnt that you cannot shoot right up against a wall, which leads me right up to 'Selective Focus'. Selective focus shows what is the most important thing by focusing on the interviewee, while the background is blurry. Rule of thirds is generally visually pleasing, for the subject should be positioned at the point where the lines intersect with each other.
Review of 4 TIPS TO COMPOSE THE SHOT by Steven Shattuck
The author of the article is the Vice President of marketing at Bloomerang. Like the Rick Broida article, it's main purpose is to teach amateur filmmakers how to shoot, but mainly interviews.
It is presented as being equally friendly and a mixture of formal/informal. An example of this being a mixture of said is when it mentions "Poor Joe, we can't see his face at all." As it relates to the point of filming in front of a window.
It gives the first tip: Avoid Shooting into A Window. It mostly tells that to avoid backlighting from the sun, from making the interviewee look like a shadow.
Avoid shooting up Against the Wall. This tip shows that making the subject pop out from background is essential so that the focus is correct.
Make sure the room is well lit. This tip is helpful when your interviews are indoors, especially when avoiding unnecessary shadows such as, the 'racoon' effect. Fluorescent light helps with giving a cooler (cold) atmosphere to your video, whereas incandescent light gives a warm effect.
The final tip teaches you on the Rule of Thirds. Which I am already familiar with the concept and it also influenced my filming of my charity video.
So in comparison to the other article, Steven Shattuck did his best not to be rude, when Rick Broida himself failed at.
Sources:
Review of 8 Ways to Shoot Video Like a Pro by Rick Broida
The purpose of this article is teach amateur filmmakers how to shoot their movies like professionals.
I found some parts of the opening a little rude when it mentions 'You suck at making home videos.' But it was possibly provoking to read on. Rick Broida's approach in the article was quite snappy and witty. A few things he could do without saying is using the word 'videography,' just say 'filming,' because it would make a lot more sense and try to keep unnecessary detail/going off on a tangent.
It does however mention some helpful points: RTM, which is short for read the manual. An equipment checklist, such as, spare battery, duct tape and a lens cleaning cloth. Use a tripod, to avoid making your film shaky. Raising the light, in case there are any potential pitfalls including the sunlight being too bright or too dim or rain could stop people filming outside. Audio I have fortunately already planned for this. Set up shots by using rule of thirds and not use camcorder effects. I learnt that digital zoom is not the best way to go, so go for optical zoom to avoid graininess. Generally just plan in advance to achieve a great homemade film.
Thursday, 21 April 2016
Bath Cats & Dogs Home mind map
18/04/16
I did this because I really didn't had a choice. Some of the things brought up about this subject were a bit less than comfortable. Such as, ISIS or 9/11 were subject that are frowned upon. Why not feel more comfortable on filing on animal charities?
This other group discussed the concept of 'time.' They mostly just talk about the units of time, such as minutes, hours or days and the fictional shows and movies that revolve around time travel. Then there is a quote from a member of the group.
'Public opinion' has different ways of seeing someone's opinion, including, the press, news, Vox Pop and Gogglebox. There was also finding out other people's opinion, such as, research.
The group did do a Retro future mind map, but none of them bothered to upload a photograph of it onto the Facebook page.
I would possibly make a new logo, because I feel like they need a change.
This other group discussed the concept of 'time.' They mostly just talk about the units of time, such as minutes, hours or days and the fictional shows and movies that revolve around time travel. Then there is a quote from a member of the group.
'Public opinion' has different ways of seeing someone's opinion, including, the press, news, Vox Pop and Gogglebox. There was also finding out other people's opinion, such as, research.
The group did do a Retro future mind map, but none of them bothered to upload a photograph of it onto the Facebook page.
This is my first draft of an infographic poster for an animal charity/rescue. I am also making a film to relate to my poster. A promotional documentary.
Tuesday, 22 March 2016
Reflecting on Units
21/03/16
Unit 1, 2 & 3 - Media Passport
I guess what went well was how I survived through this without trying to blow a gasket. I learned in Unit 1 about the process of making a film, the different members of production, camera shots and rules.
What went well in Unit 2 was how primary and secondary research works in getting information. I learned that primary research is done by one-self, while secondary research by or obtained from different people. I carried out a survey that i posted on Facebook for the members of my class were to take. Only five took my survey, I expected more people to take it. I learned that there are other ways in carrying out a survey, such as, hand out paper copies or ask them in person. The purpose of all this is to see what people think about postcards - to choose a target audience. To be honest I really don't know what I would do differently.
Unit 3 I learned about layout on Adobe programs, such as, InDesign.
Unit 4 - Christmas Card
I had some fun with the christmas cards, because I can just let go of my christmas imagination based on a few ideas from Pinterest. I became more comfortable with tracing over the scanned original drawings. At that time I was quite comfortable with the task when we were using the computer mouse.
Unit 5 & 6 - Caller Unknown
I wished I had a bit more time to come up with more ideas for my Caller Unknown film. I learned that you have to suffer to make a film in a sense that you cannot put in a lot of your creative energy into it, because of the restrictions on the brief. As for the audition, I really think I need those performing arts students to engage with their judges or at least acknowledge that at least one of them is going to be picked for a film. The equipment front has been a challenge as well, such as recording the dialogue outside, because of the blustery wind getting into the mic, so I learned that I could record some dialogue inside a quiet room. I had also learned that I need to check if the camera or microphone had a memory card or if it is full.
Unit 7 - Steve
I enjoyed basing my construction toy off of something from a game - The Elder Scrolls. Though the one thing I do not enjoy was that i had to create a whole original system of child construction. I dare say I progressed well, such as grouping shapes or creating a 3d effect on InDesign.
Unit 1, 2 & 3 - Media Passport
I guess what went well was how I survived through this without trying to blow a gasket. I learned in Unit 1 about the process of making a film, the different members of production, camera shots and rules.
What went well in Unit 2 was how primary and secondary research works in getting information. I learned that primary research is done by one-self, while secondary research by or obtained from different people. I carried out a survey that i posted on Facebook for the members of my class were to take. Only five took my survey, I expected more people to take it. I learned that there are other ways in carrying out a survey, such as, hand out paper copies or ask them in person. The purpose of all this is to see what people think about postcards - to choose a target audience. To be honest I really don't know what I would do differently.
Unit 3 I learned about layout on Adobe programs, such as, InDesign.
Unit 4 - Christmas Card
I had some fun with the christmas cards, because I can just let go of my christmas imagination based on a few ideas from Pinterest. I became more comfortable with tracing over the scanned original drawings. At that time I was quite comfortable with the task when we were using the computer mouse.
Unit 5 & 6 - Caller Unknown
I wished I had a bit more time to come up with more ideas for my Caller Unknown film. I learned that you have to suffer to make a film in a sense that you cannot put in a lot of your creative energy into it, because of the restrictions on the brief. As for the audition, I really think I need those performing arts students to engage with their judges or at least acknowledge that at least one of them is going to be picked for a film. The equipment front has been a challenge as well, such as recording the dialogue outside, because of the blustery wind getting into the mic, so I learned that I could record some dialogue inside a quiet room. I had also learned that I need to check if the camera or microphone had a memory card or if it is full.
Unit 7 - Steve
I enjoyed basing my construction toy off of something from a game - The Elder Scrolls. Though the one thing I do not enjoy was that i had to create a whole original system of child construction. I dare say I progressed well, such as grouping shapes or creating a 3d effect on InDesign.
Thursday, 17 March 2016
Comic Project Review
17/03/16
I think of what went well was how I was able to make most things historically and culturally accurate, while most other people did contemporary. I guess I did this for the Ninja Spider to make people learn the actual term and nature of a ninja.
Maybe one thing I could change would be the redesign of one of the characters: Shogun Sasori, maybe improve better shape of his tail and claws by giving them a bit more detail.
I learned that by joining the lines in Illustrator, they become one whole thing, overall I did get better at using it. The skill would like to learn to do is learn how to use the frame tool.
I think of what went well was how I was able to make most things historically and culturally accurate, while most other people did contemporary. I guess I did this for the Ninja Spider to make people learn the actual term and nature of a ninja.
I learned that by joining the lines in Illustrator, they become one whole thing, overall I did get better at using it. The skill would like to learn to do is learn how to use the frame tool.
Tuesday, 15 March 2016
CPR Campaign
15/03/16
I thought up this poster after I heard about a court case of many people who took selfies with a man who needed help. After hearing this, it sickens me of how people can be so ignorant when another person's life is at stake. So I drew a smartphone with the picture of a dumb person, posing for a selfie while there is a dead person in the background! I also drew out a rhetorical question whether it's even a good thing to be taking a picture with a dying or even dead man. Answer: neither of them is good!
Thursday, 10 March 2016
Comic Panel experimentation
10/03/16
I don't really know why I made this panel bigger, but maybe it was possibly to establish a scene of the character's introduction.
I just randomly chose these panels, mostly because I thought we were going to do something that was not relating to the brief. I had to work my head around on what would happen in the first panel and then work my way on the other panels. I choose the black and white because it would give this simplistic effect as Yojimbo Usagi did.
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