Hi everyone,
Today I decided to do an analysis on a CD front cover in regards to the features that I researched within my previous post.
Therefore, I decided to analyse Jason Derulo's album 'Tattoos', as I found that it has a lot of these existing features and more interesting visuals and imagery through illustration:
Overall, this CD front cover artwork has given me a few ideas myself when incorporating the songs on the album though illustrated images on the front cover that are easily recognisable. Therefore, I might try to incorporate this idea into my own artwork on the cover, and possibly throughout the theme of outside life, as this further links itself to my recent idea of overlaying graphics on top of my final music video for Borns - 'Seeing Stars'. This graphics can then be produced throughout the artwork, brand and packaging of my artist.
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Showing posts with label Research. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Research. Show all posts
Sunday, 12 March 2017
Wednesday, 1 March 2017
Bruno Mars - 'That's What I Like'....
Hi everyone,
Recently Bruno Mars, has released a music video for his song 'That's What I Like':
The music video consists of graphical animation throughout, and I have been inspired by some of these graphics for my own music video. I really like this music video as the graphics are smooth and flow with the tempo of the song. I am hoping to do a similar - and as a result of the video I have had some ideas for graphics.
For instance....
I like the graphics where the white sparks are sparking from his hands when he clicks or points, and this is definitely a graphical technique that I could achieve due to it's simplicity:
I am also fond of the graphics when it outline his body when his moves - as this is another possibility that I could do:
I also like the graphics when the artist jumps or moves his feet which is highlighted by white sparks, this is another graphical design that I could do, as it emphasises the movement of the feet when jumping or dancing, and considering that my music video will contain a lot of jumping from the artist - this graphics designs will help me highlight this well:
I also like the graphics where it highlights the stripes on the artists shirt - which again is another graphics effect that I could achieve:
Recently Bruno Mars, has released a music video for his song 'That's What I Like':
The music video consists of graphical animation throughout, and I have been inspired by some of these graphics for my own music video. I really like this music video as the graphics are smooth and flow with the tempo of the song. I am hoping to do a similar - and as a result of the video I have had some ideas for graphics.
For instance....
I like the graphics where the white sparks are sparking from his hands when he clicks or points, and this is definitely a graphical technique that I could achieve due to it's simplicity:
I am also fond of the graphics when it outline his body when his moves - as this is another possibility that I could do:
I also like the graphics when the artist jumps or moves his feet which is highlighted by white sparks, this is another graphical design that I could do, as it emphasises the movement of the feet when jumping or dancing, and considering that my music video will contain a lot of jumping from the artist - this graphics designs will help me highlight this well:
I also like the graphics where it highlights the stripes on the artists shirt - which again is another graphics effect that I could achieve:
Hope you enjoyed reading!
See you soon!
Tuesday, 28 February 2017
Sped-up Shots Influence....
Hi everyone,
Within my draft videos it is clear that I have sped-up clips particularly within the break of the song. The ultimately enables the music video to slow down with longer length clips being inserted, however the sped-up clips allow.
When filming my music video I made sure that when filming clips that I would want to have sped-up, which is usually used in post, I had an effect already on my camera entitle the 'Miniature Effect'. As well, as making the picture quality more pristine and vivid in colour when filming with this effect on automatically speeds up the clip - however, it is important to keep the camera still otherwise the effect would't be successful. Ultimately saving me time in post-production as the clip was already sped-up with colour correction - making this a perfect effect to use.
Within Ed Sheeran's 'Castle on the Hill' music video, the song is upbeat including mise-en-scene resembling a club and a group of youths adding to the fun and uplifting vibe the song brings. However, during the break of the song, sped-up clips are used - ultimately letting the music video slow down, but also allowing the tempo and fun beat of the song kept up with the sped -up clip.
Hope you enjoyed reading!
See you soon!
Within my draft videos it is clear that I have sped-up clips particularly within the break of the song. The ultimately enables the music video to slow down with longer length clips being inserted, however the sped-up clips allow.
When filming my music video I made sure that when filming clips that I would want to have sped-up, which is usually used in post, I had an effect already on my camera entitle the 'Miniature Effect'. As well, as making the picture quality more pristine and vivid in colour when filming with this effect on automatically speeds up the clip - however, it is important to keep the camera still otherwise the effect would't be successful. Ultimately saving me time in post-production as the clip was already sped-up with colour correction - making this a perfect effect to use.
Within Ed Sheeran's 'Castle on the Hill' music video, the song is upbeat including mise-en-scene resembling a club and a group of youths adding to the fun and uplifting vibe the song brings. However, during the break of the song, sped-up clips are used - ultimately letting the music video slow down, but also allowing the tempo and fun beat of the song kept up with the sped -up clip.
Hope you enjoyed reading!
See you soon!
Monday, 27 February 2017
Influences for the beginning of my music video....
Hi everyone,
After receiving from my peers I decided to look further into other variations of opening up my music. As a result, I came across Shawn Mendes' music video for 'Something Big'.
The beginning of the music video starts with the artist getting out of bed with the score being different and the song, connoting an early dawn as the birds are tweeting. This allows the artist to be more relatable to their audiences, as they are doing ordinary activities - linking too Richard Dyer's Star Theory of being 'ordinary but extraordinary' for the consumer.
When the artist turns on the radio after brushing his teeth is a fun and creative way to start a song in a music video - and I like this concept - therefore I will be definitely including this idea within my music video.
Overall, this opening of the music video allows the audience to ease into it, as the song itself fast and upbeat - therefore, by starting of with a tranquil score of the birds and the everyday morning schedule, leads the audience to a big surprise when the beat starts kicking in and the song begins to play. This surprise is then uplifted by the random, fun and chaotic atmosphere down the street, including an alpaca and a marching band.
I will be definitely using this concept within my music video, as my song is similar with the idea of the instant and intriguing beat at the beginning of the song. Therefore, by having an opening before the song begins playing adds to the suspense and the surprise of the fast paced cuts that I am going to include.
Hope you enjoyed reading!
See you soon!
After receiving from my peers I decided to look further into other variations of opening up my music. As a result, I came across Shawn Mendes' music video for 'Something Big'.
The beginning of the music video starts with the artist getting out of bed with the score being different and the song, connoting an early dawn as the birds are tweeting. This allows the artist to be more relatable to their audiences, as they are doing ordinary activities - linking too Richard Dyer's Star Theory of being 'ordinary but extraordinary' for the consumer.
When the artist turns on the radio after brushing his teeth is a fun and creative way to start a song in a music video - and I like this concept - therefore I will be definitely including this idea within my music video.
Overall, this opening of the music video allows the audience to ease into it, as the song itself fast and upbeat - therefore, by starting of with a tranquil score of the birds and the everyday morning schedule, leads the audience to a big surprise when the beat starts kicking in and the song begins to play. This surprise is then uplifted by the random, fun and chaotic atmosphere down the street, including an alpaca and a marching band.
I will be definitely using this concept within my music video, as my song is similar with the idea of the instant and intriguing beat at the beginning of the song. Therefore, by having an opening before the song begins playing adds to the suspense and the surprise of the fast paced cuts that I am going to include.
Hope you enjoyed reading!
See you soon!
Sunday, 11 December 2016
Scribble Effect....
Hi everyone,
From analysing the A2 music video I looked further into the 'Scribble Effect' technique that she used, and this tutorial has helped me gain a grasp on how to use Adobe's Premiere Pro with After effects in order to create the animated graphics that I am hoping to create. This is because Adobe After Effect allows you to do various effects, however I will be mainly using the 'Single frame' option in order to create my graphics to transform them into animations.
Hope you enjoyed it!
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From analysing the A2 music video I looked further into the 'Scribble Effect' technique that she used, and this tutorial has helped me gain a grasp on how to use Adobe's Premiere Pro with After effects in order to create the animated graphics that I am hoping to create. This is because Adobe After Effect allows you to do various effects, however I will be mainly using the 'Single frame' option in order to create my graphics to transform them into animations.
Hope you enjoyed it!
See you soon!
Saturday, 10 December 2016
A2 Music Video Analysis....
Hi everyone,
Today I have decided to look further into the overlaid graphics, imagery and animation. I came across this music video which was produced previously by an A2 student also completing this music video task. Therefore, I decided to analyse it in more detail in order to help me see where the positives and negatives are within this idea - helping me to organise my music video ideas better:
Hope you enjoyed reading!
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Today I have decided to look further into the overlaid graphics, imagery and animation. I came across this music video which was produced previously by an A2 student also completing this music video task. Therefore, I decided to analyse it in more detail in order to help me see where the positives and negatives are within this idea - helping me to organise my music video ideas better:
Hope you enjoyed reading!
See you soon!
Monday, 28 November 2016
Music Video Shooting Advice....
Hi everyone,
Today I decided to look even further into the organisation of the shooting day and general film making tips when it comes to making a music video.
This particular video has helped me to make a list of all of the things needed on the shooting day and the key things to do - helping me with the organisation of my upcoming production:
Hope you enjoyed it!
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Today I decided to look even further into the organisation of the shooting day and general film making tips when it comes to making a music video.
This particular video has helped me to make a list of all of the things needed on the shooting day and the key things to do - helping me with the organisation of my upcoming production:
Hope you enjoyed it!
See you soon!
Monday, 21 November 2016
Best Music Video Research....
Hi everyone,
Today I have decided to do some research into what is considered as the 'Best Music Videos':
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Today I have decided to do some research into what is considered as the 'Best Music Videos':
Hope you enjoyed reading!
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Thursday, 17 November 2016
Vevo....
Hi everyone,
Today I am discussing the popular company who uploads many music videos, interviews etc, in order for the audience to gain a full insight on the artists themselves:
Hope you enjoyed reading!
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Today I am discussing the popular company who uploads many music videos, interviews etc, in order for the audience to gain a full insight on the artists themselves:
Hope you enjoyed reading!
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Tuesday, 15 November 2016
Interscope Records....
Hi everyone,
Today I have decided to delve further within my chosen artist in terms of Borns' record label. Borns is part of Interscope Records, also known as Interscope Geffen A&M Records, which was founded in 1989 by Jimmy Iovine and Ted Field. Interscope Geffen A&M Records is a division of the parent company Universal Music Group (UMG), which is the world's largest company. Interscope Geffen A&M Records is a major developing chart-topping force in global music, producing top-charting artists across a wide range of musical genres, this includes: rock, rap, pop and alternative.
Artist of this record company include:
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Today I have decided to delve further within my chosen artist in terms of Borns' record label. Borns is part of Interscope Records, also known as Interscope Geffen A&M Records, which was founded in 1989 by Jimmy Iovine and Ted Field. Interscope Geffen A&M Records is a division of the parent company Universal Music Group (UMG), which is the world's largest company. Interscope Geffen A&M Records is a major developing chart-topping force in global music, producing top-charting artists across a wide range of musical genres, this includes: rock, rap, pop and alternative.
Artist of this record company include:
- Borns
- Selena Gomez
- Lady Gaga
- Katy Perry
- 50 Cent
- Snoop Dogg
- Madonna
- Maroon Five
- Lana Del Rey
- Imagine Dragons
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Monday, 7 November 2016
Green Screen Tutorial....
Hi everyone,
For my music video I am thinking of using a green screen in order to get various shots easily within different locations, and to add the extra effect of fireworks within the background of my artist to portray the 'stars' within my song from my music video 'Seeing Stars'.
In order to achieve this effect I decided to look at tutorials first and to do a practise green screen effect which will be posted soon.
This is the tutorial I followed:
For my music video I am thinking of using a green screen in order to get various shots easily within different locations, and to add the extra effect of fireworks within the background of my artist to portray the 'stars' within my song from my music video 'Seeing Stars'.
In order to achieve this effect I decided to look at tutorials first and to do a practise green screen effect which will be posted soon.
This is the tutorial I followed:
This
YouTube tutorial was very useful, as it breaks
down the key points of transforming the green screen into the added
background needed making it easy for me to follow.
Hope you enjoyed it!
See you soon!
Sunday, 23 October 2016
Bandcamp....
Hi everyone,
I decided to look into Bandcamp which is an online music site and a good promotional base for independent artists to connect with fans and consumers:
Hope you enjoyed reading!
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I decided to look into Bandcamp which is an online music site and a good promotional base for independent artists to connect with fans and consumers:
Hope you enjoyed reading!
See you soon!
Thursday, 20 October 2016
Research into Music Videos 2....
Hi everyone,
I decided to look further into the concept of music videos and the difference in how the viewer decodes the message in comparison to the producers intended message. This video that I found on YouTube by 'Film Riot' is interesting to see how a professional producer and creator of films and music videos:
I found this useful as it gave me information of what is good to include within a music video and what to avoid. This especially helped me when he was commenting on some mistakes specifically with the story-line, therefore it has given me a further insight to what the audience might find confusing when it comes to the idea and story-lines. Even though, my music video is going to be more performance base, I am still including a link between lyrics and visuals in order for the audience to constantly stay connected between the song and my music video itself.
Hope you enjoyed reading!
See you soon!
I decided to look further into the concept of music videos and the difference in how the viewer decodes the message in comparison to the producers intended message. This video that I found on YouTube by 'Film Riot' is interesting to see how a professional producer and creator of films and music videos:
I found this useful as it gave me information of what is good to include within a music video and what to avoid. This especially helped me when he was commenting on some mistakes specifically with the story-line, therefore it has given me a further insight to what the audience might find confusing when it comes to the idea and story-lines. Even though, my music video is going to be more performance base, I am still including a link between lyrics and visuals in order for the audience to constantly stay connected between the song and my music video itself.
Hope you enjoyed reading!
See you soon!
Monday, 17 October 2016
Research into Music Videos 1....
Hi everyone,
This is just some information about a music video, that I found interesting to watch and learn about, and I believe that this information will help me with my planning and final production process towards my finished music video:
After watching this YouTube clip I decided to go and watch the music video which I thought was really good and coincided with the genre of the music and the overall story-line to which the initial lyrics of the song entails.
This is the final music video which 'Film Riot' produced:
I think that the post-production editing with colour correction highly improved the overall image of the music video, and is definitely a technique that I will include within my final piece. I have already attempted this within my 1 minute music video, and I like the uplifting difference that it made to the overall look of my piece, especially when generating the visual aspect of the sunset.
Also, it was interesting to know how you can create a larger atmosphere on a budget, for instance lighting the fire created that extra effect and feel of a social gathering. Furthermore, the use of different shots, mostly mid-shots of the crowd allowed it to seem like there where more people than there actually was, which is interesting as the audience receives a completely different perception to what actually was happening in reality. This again proves how music videos link to Blumler and Katz's 'Uses of Gratifications theory' as the audience will watch music videos as a 'Diversion (escapism)' from reality and everyday life, because they find what they are watching more fun and exciting then reality.
Hope you enjoyed reading!
See you soon!
This is just some information about a music video, that I found interesting to watch and learn about, and I believe that this information will help me with my planning and final production process towards my finished music video:
After watching this YouTube clip I decided to go and watch the music video which I thought was really good and coincided with the genre of the music and the overall story-line to which the initial lyrics of the song entails.
This is the final music video which 'Film Riot' produced:
I think that the post-production editing with colour correction highly improved the overall image of the music video, and is definitely a technique that I will include within my final piece. I have already attempted this within my 1 minute music video, and I like the uplifting difference that it made to the overall look of my piece, especially when generating the visual aspect of the sunset.
Also, it was interesting to know how you can create a larger atmosphere on a budget, for instance lighting the fire created that extra effect and feel of a social gathering. Furthermore, the use of different shots, mostly mid-shots of the crowd allowed it to seem like there where more people than there actually was, which is interesting as the audience receives a completely different perception to what actually was happening in reality. This again proves how music videos link to Blumler and Katz's 'Uses of Gratifications theory' as the audience will watch music videos as a 'Diversion (escapism)' from reality and everyday life, because they find what they are watching more fun and exciting then reality.
Hope you enjoyed reading!
See you soon!
Monday, 10 October 2016
Richard Dyer: Star Theory....
Hi everyone,
In today's post I will be discussing Richard Dyer and his theory on Stars within the music industry:
Hope you enjoyed reading!
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In today's post I will be discussing Richard Dyer and his theory on Stars within the music industry:
Hope you enjoyed reading!
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Friday, 30 September 2016
Class....
Hi everyone,
In today's blog post I will be looking at how to classify audience further by looking at people's class:
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In today's blog post I will be looking at how to classify audience further by looking at people's class:
Hope you enjoyed reading!
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Tuesday, 27 September 2016
Life Matrix....
Sunday, 25 September 2016
Young and Rubicam's: Four Consumers....
Hi everyone,
In today's post I will be looking at Young and Rubicam's: Four Consumer's:
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In today's post I will be looking at Young and Rubicam's: Four Consumer's:
Hope you enjoyed reading!
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Saturday, 17 September 2016
Music Video Regulations....
Thursday, 15 September 2016
Media Regulations....
Hi everyone,
In today's post I will be discussing media regulations:
Hope you enjoyed reading!
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In today's post I will be discussing media regulations:
Hope you enjoyed reading!
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