Music video tips
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A2 MEDIA STUDIESBetter Practical work
Top Tips
Focus your researchLook at previous students’ workSet yourself an early deadlineKeep it simpleDon’t try to be funny
9 Key Words
• research• planning• evidence• ideas• feedback• logistics• equipment• production• reflection
Research
Really look at real examplesKeep evidence of all your researchResearch every angleConventions, audiences, institutionsKEEP RESEARCHING
Evidence
Storyboards, animatics,Recce photosScreen grabs of your manipulation
of material digital editing, Photoshop, etc
Plan
Visit locations/check permissionsBe prepared for mishaps and
absencesHave everyone’s mobile phone
numberCheck props, costumes, timesShoot more than you need, for
cutawaysRecord all your planning visualsShow the process of your ‘journey’
Feedback
At all stages from peers, teachers and others
Keep records of the feedbackTake notice of it and respond to it
Check
The camera is chargedThe hard drive is empty for your
footageYou know how to use the camera
and the tripodDate and time display are off
You cannot polish poor footage
Rehearse shots and action before recording
Keep the camera steadyAvoid using the zoomDon’t use ‘found’ footageBackwards footage and
speed changes must be motivated by content
Cut… and cut again!
Evaluative writing/Reflection
Should be ongoing as well as at the endStand back from what you have madeGet teacher advice on the format of
‘evaluation’Should not be full of excusesShould use technical language accuratelyShould place your video in relation to
industryShould relate your video to ‘real’
examples