Creative camera use

We experimented with different special effects on Final Cut Express to see what would make our video more interesting and exciting. We tested a variety of filters but decided that they wern't right for our video. We also experimented with changing the speed of the video by slowing some parts downs and speeding other bits up which gave the video a nice effect but we decided it looked better normal. We wanted our video to be straight foward and simplistic without the use of special effects distracting the viewer from the story of the the song. We still want the video to look interesting so all the shots have been carefully thought out to show the viewer different camera angles and view points. We have made sure that the clips are quite short and change regularly to avoid the audience losing interest. We used different camera techniques such a zooming and panning to create variety and also give the video a sense of movement.

We thought carefully about creating the shots of the singers running up the hill and had to position the camera in the right place so that it created fluency.

We lowered the tripod for this shot so that we only had view of their legs as they ran up the steps. We used a mid-shot so that detail was gained but also allowed room for movement. I panned the camera left as they moved.

We used shot-reverse-shot of the singers sitting on the bench together. This gave the viewer a sense that they are interacting with each other in conversation. It allowed us to show their connection with one another, the shots are close up so we can see emotions and expression.

Again using the shot-reverse-shot to show conversation and interaction with one another.

I shot a close up of them holding hands to increase the amount of variety to the shots. It makes it look more interesting and also shows their love for one another.

I also switched to mid-shots of them sitting on the bench, this helps to establish the shot so that the audience knows what is going on.

We used a transition to move from the bench to the male running around. This is so that it flowed and looked more smooth to watch. We didn't want the viewer to see a sudden jerk and change in scene as this would distract their attention away from the song and video. Our editing needed to be done well so that the viewer doesn't notice it.

We were creative in choosing to use a point of view shot of the girl watching the boy running and jumping on the rocks. We did this using a hand held camera which made it look more realistic.

Whilst filming we were thinking ahead to the editing process and effects that would look good when reversed. We filmed the boy taking off his jacket so that we capture him throwing it up in the air. This meant that when reversed it looks as if the jacket is thrown onto him.

I filmed this shot with the camera zoomed in so that you can see the singers clearer and as they walked closer to the camera I slowly zoomed out so that they looked the same distance from the camera all the time.

I panned the camera as they were walking to capture their movement and also help to establish the shot and what is going on. It enables the viewer to see more of the location.

I also used a pan on this shot to capture the fast movement as she turns the corner. It shows how excited she is to see him and gives the viewer a sense of urgency.

Sophie filmed this shot of her feet from a high camera angle. It creates a point of view shot which runs throughout the video. It makes the video seem more personal and put the viewer in the eyes of the characters.

For this shot I used the zoom on the camera so that when she jumped off the wall her whole body was still in shot.

I filmed over the males shoulder as he opened the gate to create a point of view shot. This puts the viewer in the characters eyes and helps to create a more personal feel.

Again keeping to the theme of point of view shots, I filmed this from the view point of the female character. It enables us to see things from her perspective.

From looking at other music videos, we found that they often had the latest gadgets which they promote. We took inspiration from this and used a phone to send a text message. I filmed this shot over his shoulder as he typed to create a point of view shot.

We experimented with different camera angles and thought that it would look aesthetically pleasing if we used the flowers to help frame the shot.