AICE Media Studies

  In this song, the music follows this story telling genre, where the song explains a story through-out the song. In this case, the film had this sad very slow theme, which I chose to express with conventions such as close up shots, acting, dark lighting, all to produce a sadder genre that corresponded better with the song. In this case the issue of the song was internal and within the actor, and through the song I try to produce this sensation of the actor battling this struggle of confidence, until we get to the “beat drop” of the song. This is what’s called the turning point of the story, and will often bring a big change to a narrative. In this case the character finds confidence, and we change the conventions change into faster paced shots, brighter lighting, far away shots, happier acting, all which convey this happier and faster genre. This type of problem-solution concept gives the song meaning, and makes an easy way to portray a song.  Many times, popular artists are ...

Hello there, I hope you appreciate this music video that my team and I created. I definitely recommend checking it out. You'll want to see more after viewing this. To hear the actual song, check out "Lose Yourself" by Eminem . THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Finally, the 16th has come and the work has been completed. I previously started combining the clips a couple days ago, however the work is officially finished. Originally I tried to test out different editing website's, however this didn't work out. I tested out adobe and, iMovie however these apps where simply complicated. Long story-short, I decided to go back on good old cap-cut. My phone, and laptop was utilized for the filming. The software aids in the smooth movement of the videos scenes. I could easily add any editing tools which was needed. Aligning the scenes was very simple, as were most edits. I measured the length of the video after combining all of the material, and it was a little too long. I attempted to shorten the scenes because they were a little longer than necessary, but the major components were still there. I then decided to include a variation of noises.  I did this by adding very very subtle digested sounds from the background which added realism....

Today I was able to get another filming session. After class, I headed directly home. After that, I headed to the park. While driving, I went through what needed to be done for the rest of the filming. Everything will be easier to accomplish after reviewing the things that were left in the checklist. After the 30 minute drive I was finally at the park. I quickly put up the camera and began shooting the rappers scene at the park's stadium. I did a few takes of each and changed things up a little after each take to ensure I had enough alternatives to pick from when it came time for editing. Filming was almost done but the camera died midway while recording. Therefore, I started filming on my camara. Filming took about 2 1/2 hours all together. I did the main acting while directing as well. To make sure things went according to plan. Filming was officially complete today. However, up next I started doing some brain work for the editing. I was planning on testing out new apps. Although...

So essentially I wanted to film today. I knew that with the filming problems, I had to figure something out, fast and quick. I had the intention, and motivation, but the world cup, and exam finals are happening. Essentially I been really busy. I'm definitely filming this Wednesday or weekend. With that, it'll be done and over with. However it's been very hard to balance school work, exams, work, and still maintain a social life. Now, you may already know that I'm actually from Argentina. And so, It's such a big part of my culture and my family to watch the world cup game. Personally I'm a pretty big sports fan, and for me this game means a lot for me. I even left school early just so I could catch up with the game. Even with going against such small team like Croatia and I felt like it was very important for me to be there with the people I love. Long story short, I I had little to no time to spare that day and didn't film. However, that re-film of the blog ...

Today I was able to get some more shots in. My partners and I met after school and went to the filming locations. In the car I went over the plan and started to organize the filming session. The first filming location was at my house where I made a quick stop to film. I started off by filming the shots of my room. Even though I've previously filmed them, looking back on the footage, the filming was sloppy. Eventually, after creating the setting I was able to make a shot I was properly confident on. After wards, I went with my group to the stadium location at the park. I had to try to knock out the stadium scenes and film the second car scene. First I went to take the stadium scenes, which included the pan scene that was necessary for the video. I only took a couple shots since all of us had to go home. Afterwards, I went to the car, to take the car scene. However for some reason I struggled with this shot because the reflection of the window kept showing the camara. Eventually I ca...

Finally, I was able to film, and it went really well. I first set up the camera and photographed the people inside the car. They were all nervous and sweating like in the original music video. I used a close-up to emphasize the actors' emotions throughout this segment. As the rapper recited a number of his songs before to the main performance, I immediately switched my camera to him. I had to reshoot this scene because I could hear the actor laughing as the rapper got out of the car. After re-filming, I was able to get a shot of the actor getting out of the car from a distance. I then altered the scene and went to a bathroom, where I was able to record the rapper and also catch his nervousness. This needs to be done several times with various takes. I thought the camera was on for the first shot even though it wasn't. In takes two and three, the actor could be seen grinning and being crazy. I finally gave up and took a rest. I took this rest and then could continue my work. Act...

I planned on filming today with my partners, but due to scheduling problems my group was simply unable to. After making some arrangements, my partner and I decided to further improve our preparations. However I unfortunately couldn't get any filming done. Yet, I'm starting to develop roles, jobs, and making sure I get everything tide up for my group. Additionally, I'm making sure my partners have all of the props needed, and already started several purchases. I already had the outfit I need, and I'm debating applying makeup. Additionally,  I tarted to make a backup cardboard set in case the weather interferes with our ability to shoot. This is crucial because the schedules are tight and I have no control over the weather. Everything else could most likely be performed indoors, with the cardboard construction serving as the main "stadium" of the song. As done in many films, I'm also attempting this nervous, stressful, highly demanding persona. So many other...