As Dani, Sophia and I embark on our second day of filming, I have created a list of a few things I would like to focus on to improve my production.
Camera Movement
Producers use camera movement to shape meaning in their productions. Camera movement brings life to music videos, and ensures that the audience will not get easily bored. Techniques such as pans and tilts are appealing to the eye and draw the viewer's attention. The following are some examples of common camera movements and how they can be used to shape meaning in music videos. .
A crane shot is often used to signify the end of a film or scene. The effect is achieved by the camera being put on a crane that can move upwards.
A dolly shot have the same effect. A dolly shot is mounted on a trolley in order to move with a subject. This camera movement is used in a number of ways but is most commonly used to explore a setting, such as a restaurant. By using a dolly shot the composer of a music video gives the viewer a detailed tour of a situation. It can also be used to follow a character or actor within a piece.
Panning is used to give the viewer a panoramic view of a set or setting, in a horizontal plane. This can be used to establish a scene.
Tilts are used in order to illustrate a scene in a vertical plane. Tilts are commonly used to give an image of a full subject, and can also be used as a transition technique. Lighting
Lighting is a very important aspect for shaping meaning in videos. It aids in creating a setting for a video, as well as setting the tone of the piece.
High key lighting techniques are usually used to illustrate happier times and tones in music videos. The brightness of the lighting symbolizes the positive events occurring.
Low key lighting is usually used to illustrate dark, and solemn events, and sets a more serious tone to a piece. Since the song “Help Me” is about a break up, I will be utilizing low key lighting techniques and dark colors within my piece.
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