How did I use editing to target an an audience of the sci-fi action genre?
In my AS production I spent a lot of time editing it. For example in the final shots of the video I used a lot of jump cuts as this connotes the danger and speed that the audience expect. I also used a lot of close ups of important shots for example the close up of the gun which builds excitement and suspense.
Also the jump shots of the victim falling over connote vunerability which is another aspect the audience expect.
Monday, 19 October 2009
Friday, 16 October 2009
Question 1 - Creativity and Genre
In my project I feel that I have used both creativity and generic conventions. For example I have used typical conventions of a music video of the same genre, but have also added an unique twist.
Conventions that I have followed include the shots between the band and storyline, i decided to use this as I feel that it makes the video more interesting.
Conventions that I have followed include the shots between the band and storyline, i decided to use this as I feel that it makes the video more interesting.
Thursday, 8 October 2009
Audience Research and Existing Products
After showing our pitch to our classmates we decided we needed to do some more research into the audience of our chosen genre.
We therefore came up with this questionnaire.
Questionnaire
The Genre(Rock/Synth Rock)
1) What sort of features do you expect in a video of this genre?
2) Please list some music videos you think are good examples of the genre?
3) Do you feel that there is a wide audience for this genre?
Our Plan
1) Do you think that the bands music is a good example of the genre?
2) Do you think that the band will appeal to a large target audience?
3) Do you think that the initial video idea will be successful?
4) Would a video make you more inclined to listen to the band?
5) Looking at the lyrics do you think that the concept of the video fits the lyrics?
Existing Products
Above is the video for 'Tears don't fall' by Bullet for my valentine who are one of the bands influences. This video is a good example of the genre. It has a storyline mixed with shots of the band which is an approach I will be using in my own work.I like the dark, high contrast look of the video and this is the style I would like to use in my own video as it makes the band easily recognisable within the genre.
Above is the video for 'Streetcar' by Funeral for a Friend, another one of the bands influences. Again they have run a storyline alongside shots of the band. They also have added sound clips to add to the story.
We therefore came up with this questionnaire.
Questionnaire
The Genre(Rock/Synth Rock)
1) What sort of features do you expect in a video of this genre?
2) Please list some music videos you think are good examples of the genre?
3) Do you feel that there is a wide audience for this genre?
Our Plan
1) Do you think that the bands music is a good example of the genre?
2) Do you think that the band will appeal to a large target audience?
3) Do you think that the initial video idea will be successful?
4) Would a video make you more inclined to listen to the band?
5) Looking at the lyrics do you think that the concept of the video fits the lyrics?
Existing Products
Above is the video for 'Tears don't fall' by Bullet for my valentine who are one of the bands influences. This video is a good example of the genre. It has a storyline mixed with shots of the band which is an approach I will be using in my own work.I like the dark, high contrast look of the video and this is the style I would like to use in my own video as it makes the band easily recognisable within the genre.
Above is the video for 'Streetcar' by Funeral for a Friend, another one of the bands influences. Again they have run a storyline alongside shots of the band. They also have added sound clips to add to the story.
Monday, 5 October 2009
Our Pitch
Power Point 2 Sell Band[1]
View more presentations from Emzay11.
We presented a pitch for our video to our classmates who gave us constructive feedback.
The positives:
- Well explained
- Has potential of attracting new audiences
- Sounds like a good music video
- Sounds exciting
- Love the changes of the scenes
- Unique and simple idea
- Well thought/planned out
- Ambitious and effective
- Easy to achieve
The negatives:
- Plan B is needed incase it rains or a problem occurs
- Finding a house may be a problem because of the size that you need
- Not the most original
- Cameras may not be as good quality as you hope/need
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