Creating the Tour Poster

After analyzing front album covers and tour poster, I have decided that I am going to create the official tour poster for the group. I am confident in producing the product as I have a much thorough insight as to how I am am going to construct my design as I now know the typical conventions as to what is included on a tour poster. I know from my idea and knowledge I will be able to give it a professional outlook it deserves. The two images below are tour posters in the same genre as the music video we have created. I have looked at these tour posters also so that I have a clear outline as to what I will design for the group.

Copyright Information/Laws

I am aware that before making the final music video version to go viral across web 2, the group are very aware about the issue of copyright laws, as we will be using the song "Stay With Me" within the music video. If we do not consider copyright laws it is likely that our video will be brought down by you tube and so in order to overcome this we are going to find out additional information as to who own the song and whether will be able to contact whoever to seek if we will be able to use the song for only our educational purpose. In regards to copyright information/laws, I have found a website explaining how youtube approach the factor of copyright within videos that go viral across the internet. This has provided the group with a clear understanding as to how we are going to approach this issue for our music video.

YouTube Copyright Centre - YouTube

Individual Music Video

In terms of the groups music videos first draft, each member has decided that it would be a suitable idea to put together our own individual music video from the clips we have all gathered. We believe that this would be a good idea as it will help us all to give eachother a better outline as to how our final version will look when we show each other our personal versions. Doing this will help to widen our ideas as well which will contribute in putting together a more professional music video throughout our journey. Below is my version of the music video.

Album Cover and Tour Poster Analysis

Continuing my research into the two media product of album covers and tour posters I have decided to critically analyse some album covers and tour posters in the same genre of the groups music video of indie/pop with the terminology I know. From viewing these album covers and tour poster I have been able to identify the typical codes and conventions as to what is included on these media products in which I have included in this slide share analysis below. Doing this has provided me a a thorough insight as to how me and the group will be able to construct and put together our album/CD cover and tour poster confidently and effectively. Please take a few moment to view my slide-share I have created.

Album Covers and Tour Posters

In order to promote the groups media product to the demographic I have now decided to conduct some research into album covers and tour posters. These are the two media products that we will be using  in order to promote the artist actor and the music video itself. Below I have done a brief overview as to what these products are used for and their purpose.

The Purpose of Album Covers and Tour Posters 

An album cover is the front of the packaging of a commercially-released audio recording product. A tour poster is another commercial media product device that is used for a similar purpose, mainly to promote the artist and serve recognition. These media products are primarily used to…..

•   To advertise and identify the contents of the music product.

•   To convey the artistic aspirations of the original artists

•   In reproductions of the artwork, to serve as a primary image in the promotional efforts surrounding the product, as an identifiable image associated with it

Individual Response

Considering the audience response to the music video that me and the group created, I have deiced to share my personal response of the music video as an individual. Within the video I have discussed as to what went well and what did not go well throughout in terms of editing and viewing the first draft and what I believe the group can do in order to create a better music video when it comes to our next editing process.

Audience Response

After presenting the groups first draft of our music video to the class we have been provided with responses from our audience in regards to the music videos demographic. The majority of the class who viewed and experienced our music video were able to give us their insight and a critical response as to what was good and what could be improved in regards the second attempt of editing the video. Below is a slide share PowerPoint I have created outlining the audience responses.

Music Video First Draft

After all of the editing process we have now been able to finish and finalize our project video. The class will also be viewing the video soon and providing us feedback in which  we will take on board when we are improving our music video. Doing this we have now shared the video by uploading it to you tube, which will more likely allow a wider demographic to view our video and possibly be provided more feedback. This will benefit the group as it will allow us to take a more confident approach when we re-edit the video in imovie for our final version. However as this is not yet our final draft we will have to research more on copywright laws and so we will only make the video private/unlisted. Below is the music video of the groups first draft.

(If the video does not play with audio please click here to find the first version with audio)

Further Editing

The group has nearly finished the editing process of creating our music video. Today I have deicded to spend much of my time on competing the first draft of the music video itself other members in the group  are considering and summering up ideas on the groups album cover in order to promote the music video. Below are a few screenshots of the editing and the developing throughout finishing the first draft.

Post Production - The Start of the Editing Process

The group has now gone underway with the editing process of creating our music video. Me and another group member Ian have started the post production and the 2 other members Anthony and Kieran also contributed to the task in hand as well. The group are using the iMovie software. We have used iMovie before, however before we started editing we were not entirely confident on how we would be able to use the software. Although throughout the process we did overcome the difficulties we did encounter at first and after using the software for awhile we have a more confident approach in regards to using the software now. I have inserted some screenshot image below to show our progression and development throughout using imovie to construct our media product.

Shooting Script

In order to plan our editing process for creating the music video we have now drawn up and developed our knowledge from the contact sheet and analysed each of the chosen videos in much greater detail. In regards to the groups thoughts and ideas while filming the scenes for our music video we constructed a number of shots taken so that we have a variety of scenes to choose from for this stage of editing that the group are at.

As a result of this we have decided to draw up a shooting script now so that we now have a better understanding and outlook as to how the music video will be as part of distributing aspect. Therefore this will help us consistently while we all edit the video as we have a much more organised structure for the overall music video product.

I have drawn up a shooting script based upon the groups discussions and intentions we have recommended to each other. Within the shooting script  I have included the number of shots that group will be using as well as a description of the shots in terms of camera angles and movement. This also includes the day, time, location and equipment used in the time period we filmed for the music video. 

Final Contact Sheet

After a group meeting regarding the contact sheet, the group have come to a decision as to what clips we will be using for our music video, before beginning thew post production. Below I have displayed the final contact sheet regarding the clips we will be using  before we go ahead and start the editing. Now we have a clear view as to what lies ahead in regards to the outlook of our music video.

Contact Sheet

Before the group can start the editing process of creating the music video, we have decided to print out a contact sheet in regards to the images and footage we have taken in each location overall. The contact sheet has allowed me and the group to discuss and evaluate what aspects in regards to our original footage and images which would be ideal and most effective to use for the music video. Therefore by doing this, the contacts sheet will allow us to choose which clips we have decided to use in a confident, effective and simpler manner when editing. Below I have inserted image displaying the contact sheets. As of this we have highlighted and circled the clip numbers below, based upon the footage we will most likely be using in our music video.

Cinematography

Now that the group has finally gathered all of the film footage for our music video we have decided to gain some of the footage together that we will most certainly be using in our music video. The group are now in the process of creating a contact sheet in which we will be pointing out the best and most effective scenes and images we may possibly use to construct the video as part of the post production stage. Below are 3 video that the group will be using in the music video.

St Georges Hall - First person View/Establishing Shot

Albert Dock - Low angle- Use of High Key/Natural Lighting

Crosby Beach - Long/Extreme Long Shot - Setting scene

Photoshoot - Last location

Yesterday me and the rest of the members in group 1 constructed our last stages for the production for the music video. While filming in our last location we were able to confidently film scenes without being interrupted as most of the area was not overcrowded and confined in regards to space. The weather was very suitable for filming as well and therefore much of the higher key lightning help to stimulate a more professional outlook in regards to the scene the group filmed. Below are a few images from the last photo shoot which which will be uploaded to the blog.

Production - Last Location/Weather

Tomorrow the group will be going out on location for the last time to film for the final stages in terms of exceeding our next step in post production to create our music video. The last location will be filmed and photographed at Crosby Beach. The production stage for filming will yet again take place during the daytime period and from analysing this weeks weather forecast, conditions seem sunny and settled which therefore suggests that it is suitable enough to film for the production for the music video. Later on this week me and the group will start the post-production stages for our music video using the editing software's such as iMovie and Sony Vagas. This will be followed up by a contact sheet in addition and the last photo shoot for the third location will be uploaded shortly.

Potential Album Cover and Poster Images

While the group was filming for the second stage for the process of creating the music video, we were able to take a variety of still images for our potential album cover and tour poster. The group and I have  come to the decision as to what images we will be using for our album cover and poster. These images were taken in the process of creating the music video and so the chosen location will help to reflect and promote the music video we are creating to our demographic. I believe that these images are suitable for the media products we will be producing as well as them being effective images to use. However, while undergoing the process we may change our minds depending on as a group how we feel about the decision on using the images.

Album Cover 

Tour Poster 

Additional Camera Equipment - SamSung Galaxy S4

While filming the first process of creating the music video the group had decided to a different piece of camera equipment while filming the process. Another piece of equipment is the Samsung Galaxy S4 camera. We have decided to primarily make use of this camera as it it has an additional anti-shake feature so therefore when viewing the footage we have conducted the camera will not give an unsteady approach which will provide the group with a more professional outlook to our music video. Below I have inserted an image of this equipment used as well as an embed code to a website we have found displaying the use of the camera itself.

Samsung - Samsung GALAXY S4

Photoshoot - Location 2

Yesterday I and group went out on location for a second attempt of filming for our music video. While filming the second process we had again undergone the risk assessment issues by ensuring that the specific area of or filming was not heavily overcrowded. Therefore this gave us plenty of opportunity's to film within our location confidently and effectively as this was our second attempt at doing this so the group knew what to expect. Below are a few images taken from the photo-shoot, more images will be uploaded onto the group blog later.

Production - Next Location/Weather

For the groups next location we have decided that we are going to visit the Albert Dock tomorrow to film the second process for our music video. Looking at tomorrows weather forecast, the conditions seem to be fine and settled for the time being as we will be filming during the daytime period. Therefore the proposal to go and film/shoot the process will go ahead. Photos from the shoot will be posted on my blog as well as the group blog within the next few days.

Photoshops Skills - Image Adjustment

To present my Photoshop skills I have decided to create a photoshop image in which I have created a four image photo frame displaying certain effects from the image adjustment feature found in Photoshop. the image is an original Using the image adjustment features I have used aspects such as the Vibrance Selection, Hue/Saturation Selection, Black and White selection and the Colour Balance for each of the 4 images below. I have presented this as well the original image below.

Using image adjustments to images would help to stimulate an interest for the audience by making the product eye catching, attractive and more appealing to view. Therefore this is why I will consider using some of these effects upon the poster and album cover that I will be creating for my own virtual media product to promote the music video.

Audience Theory

Furthering my research into music videos, I have decided to conduct my own research into the audience theory. This theory states how specific media products affect and have an influence on audiences lives. There are a number of aspects as to how this theory is combined by other research and concepts. I have created a short slideshare presentation below which shows my knowledge and understanding of this theory. This has allowed me to develop a better understanding as to how specific media products such as music videos have major influences on an audience.

Audience Theory from Charlie Mossman

Inspiration

While filming the process of creating our music video, an effective scene was the establishing shot taken of Liverpool City Skyline. I thought that this was a brilliant idea in regards to the music video as it would help to create a more engaging media product in terms of  the audience/demographic. I had taken this inspiration from a past trip to New York City were from my perspective I was able to receive an outstanding view from the Empire State Building and other famous buildings. I have inserted a few images from the past images I have taken to represent the idea for our outline of our music video.

Photoshoot - Location 1

I have finally been able to upload the images form the film/photo shoot from yesterday. The overall experience while filming was a difficult process to encounter as we wanted to secure a safe and well established environment. However I and the other group members within the process were able to successfully construct the video process within this location. Below are several numbers of images that I have uploaded taken from the photo shoot.

Call Sheet

Yesterday the group went out on location to start the filming process for our music video. Doing the process I was the actor within the music video and the other members within the group aid within recording, recording behind the scene and photographing the behind the scene footage, considering health and safety issues and costumes/props. In order to guide us throughout the process we used the storyboards as well as  constructing our own ideas.

While creating the music video we had taken the risk assessments into consideration by ensuring the weather was suitable and ensuring that the surrounding areas within our first location was not overcrowded. Below is the sheet in which presents the call sheet which outlines our activities during the day, transportation details and job roles. I will upload images from the Photoshoot later on today.

Actor Contract

The image below is an actor contract in which I have agreed to participate within the filming/production stages of the music video. The contract was found/produced by Anthony Black within his research task for the group blog. Doing this is a very important fact to consider especially within the filming industry.

Film/Photo Shoot Day - Weather

Tomorrow the group have decided that we are going to begin the filming process for our music video. The first location we have decided to shoot in is St Georges Hall in Liverpool City Centre. In regards to the first location we need to consider the weather forecast throughout the day to make sure that condition are suitable in order for us to film and photo shoot. In order to find this information out I have looked at the BBC Weather forecast website and looking at the weather for Tuesday weather conditions seem to fine and settled for the day. Therefore the proposal to film will go ahead as the dry conditions means that it will be less likely that any unfortunate risks such as slipping, falling over or any potential damage to equipment will occur.

Job Roles

In terms of what job roles each of the team members will be requiring while we film for the production of creating the music video, we have decided to give each and everyone one of us a certain responsibility to upheld. This is to ensure that we can safely and effectively create a successful music video. There are 4 members within the group and below are the specific job roles we have decided to upheld in our position. However in order to acquire and know the specific job roles in the groups media production, we conducted some research by finding a website to know the titles of the job roles in the media which is embed below as well as the job roles.

Charles Mossman - Actor and Location Manager
Ian Pelgrave - Director and Camera Operator
Anthony Black - Assistant Director and Photographer
Kieran Winrow - Costume/Prop Assistant and Second Assistant Camera Operator

Job roles - Film Industry - Creative Skillset

Camera Equipment

In order for the group to film the process of creating the music video we have decided to use a specific video camera that I have used before in the past. The camera that the group will be shooting with is known as  the Samsung HMX - W200 camera. We have decided to use this camera because from analyzing it and trying it out it seems to be the best quality cameras we have found as it records in full high definition and so the music video is more likely to become more effective to the audience. The camera is also waterproof and shockproof and therefore it is very unlikely that there will be any potential hazards or damage that might occur with this camera. Below I have inserted a video that I have found that demonstrates the use of this camera for its specific purpose.