Our final edited video

Today we edited the movie, to edited the clip we used 'final cut pro'. Firstly we had to drag our clip into final cut pro, and then we 'renderder' it so that it would play. After rendering the clip we got rid of the audio, and to do this we had to go onto 'modify' and then down to 'link' and then this was able to let us click on the audio and then press delete to get rid of it.  We then had to slow the moive down and reverse it, so do to this we went onto 'modify' then down to 'speed' and then a box popped up and we clicked 'revers' ad changed the speed from 100% to 50%. We then needed to cut the clip so we went to the cut icon on the right hand side, and then clicked onto the part that we wanted to cut, and preset delete so then we were left with the part of the clip we wanted. 

After doing this we decided to add another video to make it longer and it give it more of an effect. To do this we had to drag the video we wanted into 'final cut pro' and then we slowed it down they same way as before. We also cut the clip to were we wanted it to. After doing this we had to put a transformation (dissolve) into the video so that it didnt jump from one clip to another. We then added a sound clip to it so that it gave a better effect (Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head). We downloaded the song of youtube using youtube converter, after we had downloaded this we dragged it into 'Final cut pro' and then we used the 'cut' tool to cut the song to were we wanted it to play from. Then we faded the song out to make the video as a whole look a lot better.
Finally, we had finished the video and then we exported it using 'quicktime player'

However the first time we edited it, we done exactly the same and then we saved the video once we had edited it and added the sounds and transformations, but then we forgot to export it using 'Quicktime player' and therefore it resulted into us having to start from the beginning. Due to us making the video first it we knew exactly what we needed to do.

Evaluation

For this assignment we had 6 weeks to plan and shoot our own BBC 2 ident, we worked in a group of 5 and each person had a role, we all had to work as a team to produce a good outcome for our video.
I think our final idea was good and effective and was different from any other idents that i've seen. I wouldn't change our final idea if we had to do the assignment again because it worked well and i think it would make it as a proper ident if we sent it to BBC 2.
Firstly we came up with 3 idea's and brainstormed how we could produce the clips and the equipment and props we would use. We then chose our final idea after researching and looking at Youtube video's of previous idents.
We decided on the skittles idea, so we went out and brought bags of skittles to experiment with, we produced test shots of our final clip and figured out the lighting, how to drop the 2 etc.
We then made our 2 out of foam board and then painted it white to make it stand out in the colours of the skittles. After making our 2, two people in our team shot the final video... this is where our team work didn't work because two people took control of everything and produced and edited the final video without letting the rest of the team in on the action.
If i was to do this assignment again i think i would only work with a few of the people that were in my group because the others took control and didnt tell us anything. I also think we should have recorded clips of our other idea's instead of just one. We were originally going to record each one but as time ran out and our team didnt work together as well we didnt get to record.

Our final video before editing...

Now our 2 is made and painted we did a few more test shots and fixed our lighting then we prepared to make our final video...
Some of our team came into college on Friday to finish the 2, then in free time on Monday we filmed our final clip. We are going to edit the clip by reversing it in slow motion to show the effect of the skittles.
The editing shouldn't take long if our editor grasps the editing software easily.

This is the first go at editing our clip, we reversed the clip.

Creating our 2...

We are creating our number 2 out of a foam board, creating layers and sticking them together with glue to make a 3D shape of a number 2. I think we might paint the number two but if we leave it white it will stand out in the colours of the skittles.

Foam core or Foam board is a very strong, lightweight and easily cut material used for themounting of photographic prints, as backing in picture framing, in 3D design, and in painting. It is also in a material category referred to as "Paper-faced Foam Board". It consists of three layers — an inner layer of polystyrene clad with outer facing of either a white claycoated paper or brown Kraft paper.

Materials we used:

2 Foam Boards

1 Knife

1 Ruler

1 Backboard (so we wouldn't mark or scratch the table)

Idea 2 developed...

This is our second idea developed, we were thinking about getting about 6-7 people to hold some ribbon (preferabely red ribbon) and film them walking out into the shape of a two, when the two is formed they stand in that position for 5-10 seconds then place the ribbon on the floor in the shape of their two then walk off.

Test shots...

The canon camera - characteristics and properties...

The Canon camera line.
The EOS film-based line can be grouped in the three-tier level identified above: the 1 and 3 are the top-grade cameras with durable and weatherproof bodies. Then we have the 5 and 30 models that offer high-grade accuracy and features in a body that is less durable in its engineering. At the bottom we have the 300 and 3000 type of bodies that are mass-produced for low cost.
The EOS DSLR line follows the same grouping: the top-grade camera is the 1 series, then we have the high-grade models 5D and 30D and differing mainly in the sensor size and at the bottom we have the 300D/350D.
The anomaly here as in the film-based line is the '5'. It would be logical to have one-digit designation for the high-grade cameras, two-digit designation for the not so heavy-duty bodies and a three-digit notation for the mass-market bodies. The original EOS 5 for film-loading was also in the second-tier. It shared components with the high-grade 3 and 1 bodies, but the use of plastic film guide rails put it definitely in the lower-grade class. Also the incorporation of the on-board flashgun characterized the camera as second-tier. The EOS 5 had eye-control and the focus points could be coupled to the partial spot metering, elevating its status. These aspects are lacking in the 5D, presumably because the processing power had to be dedicated to the Digic-II programs and because exposure metering is good enough. The EOS 5 had dimensions of 154 x 120.5 x 74.2 mm and a weight of 665 gr. The EOS 5D has dimensions of 152 x 113 x 75mm and a weight of 810 gr. Finder accuracy of the 5D is 96% (close to the EOS 3) and better than the EOS 5 (93%).
It is evident that Canon is a master of the Lego system of component mixing and can fine-tune a camera to whatever specifications, price level and user group the model should appeal.
While the 5D feels and handles like a second-tier camera, the quality of the images is first rate and after taking more than 10.000 pictures over a period of less than half a year, the camera did not fail once. The shutter is good for 150.000 cycles and thus will still function reliable after 5 years of this use. Then the camera is surely ripe for retirement.

Filmmaking Techniques

A student in America made this video to help you know different types of Camera techniques when filming. This is useful for me as i'm the 'Cameraman' for our group.

Studio kit...

1. Canon 5D

2. Cambo camera stand

3. Soft box wafers / striplight wafer

4. Sync lead

5. Bowens Pulsar Radio triggers

6. Bowens 500w lighting

7. Canon 24-105mm zoom lens

Safety in the studio...

There are many hazards in a studio. A strobe pack can have several lights hook up to it. This strobe pack can cause a electrical issue if someone were to spill a drink on it. Cords leading to and from it can cause tripping hazards knocking down the lights.

A model or someone can get too close to the backdrop and step on it bringing down the entire setup. Booms if not counter weighted correctly can tip over. Light stands that is overloaded can present issues. There are different types of light stands and one has to use the right ones for the job.


When, when you're dealing with lights on stands, one of the things I like to do is actually run the cord for the light underneath one of the legs on the light stand. The reason for that, if some trips over the cord, it just drags the light, or if it's not under the light stand, someone trips over, the light falls. If it's got a modeling light, you got models or people around, they'll try to catch it and if the modeling light is on it'll burn their hands. One thing I always tell visitors to my studio: if a light falls don't try to catch it. You'll just hurt yourself. Another big problem in a studio is the counterweight, that's on dums. This is about eight pounds of steel. When you're working on a set, a lot of times you're, you're concerned about what's going on and you're stepping over cords, you're stepping around dums, you're stepping around all kind of things. It's real easy to bend down working on something and bring your head up and hit this thing. This will cause real serious damage. You have to be real careful about that. That's why they should either be painted in a bright color or should have a ribbon sticking off of them, so that as you come up your head will feel the ribbon. Another thing, we've got power packs. These power packs are extremely powerful. You have to make sure when you plug in lights in or unplugging lights that you're turning all power switches off and discharge your lights, so that the power doesn't come through as you're disengaging the cable. It's very, very dangerous. The packs themselves will not hurt you as long as you treat them right. Another thing. When you've got any kind of modifier on the front of your strobes you can leave your modeling light on for a long time if you've got diffusers, or grids, barn doors, anything like that. They will get really, really hot. You have to be real careful about that, because when you go to adjust it you'll burn yourself.

Idea's...

Idea 1: For our first idea, we have thought about making a white cardboard number 2, painting a cardboard box white and filling the box with skittles. Once this has been done, the number 2 will be dropped into the box full of skittles.
 We are hoping that once the number 2 has been dropped into the box the skittles and send the sweets into all different directions giving it a more dramatic effect. By doing this, a range of coloured sweets will catch the viewers eyes because the multicoloured sweets stand out a lot more seeing as everything else will be white.
 To make this idea possible, we are looking at buying around 20-25 bags of skittles to fill the box to a certain extent of which is needed. When it will come to editing the video, it will be in slow motion. by slowing down the video, it builds a tension and a more dramatic effect.

Idea 2: For our second idea, I came up with the idea of making a human number 2. To make this possible, we will need around 14-20 people to form the shape on the number 2. Before everyone takes their position of the number 2, we will need to mark the spots of which they need to stand so they can walk into their spot without there being any hassle or confusion. 

 Everyone involved will simply walk into their spot, stay there between 5-10 seconds and walk away. this will be filmed from above in room CS103. This room is in the perfect position to film this because it is directly above where this will occur.

 I like this idea because it is original and once it has been filmed, it will give an interesting effect and fun to watch.

Idea 3: For our final idea, we will make a plastic mold of the number 2 and then fill it with water, once this has been done, we will add red food colouring to the water. We shall do this by using a pippet and placing droplets of the food colouring in different points so that it will spread faster and look a lot better.

 We will have to make the colour change look dramatic and effective, so to do this we will place the plastic 2 on a white background so the number 2 will go from white to red. Also by recording the droplets making contact with the water in slow motion, it will give a more detailed and dramatic effect. 

 We will have to take care of the food colouring and the white background of the studio because we don't want to stain the floor so, we will have to use a white towel and place it underneath the 2. This way the background will still be white and we get the lighting we need in the studio. 

BBC One Christmas Ident 2007 - 'Penguins'

BBC 1's ident shows more creativity and the different style and use of animation and editing from another channel.

Channel 4 idents: Rocks

This is an example of channel 4's ident to show the difference in creativity and style of different channels idents. It wouldn't be possible for our group to produce a video like this because we have 6 weeks and can only use props and sets that are around us, we also dont have the experience and skills to be able to edit this and do all the animation and editing.

Materials...

Materials:

High quality props, the actual construction of your ‘ 2 ‘ will 

need to be finished to a high standard in 

whatever type of material or props you see fit .

You must use the number ‘ 2 ‘ template to  create 

your own version .Your mini set construction may also be 

made of any material and you will also 

need masking tape, bulldog clips,G-clamps, string, cotton, scissors, 

craft knife, paintbrushes, etc. 

Your number 2 can be created at any scale, and also in any quantity.

History of idents...

The history of BBC television idents begins in the early 1950s, when the BBC first displayed a logo between programmes to identify its service. As new technology has become available, these devices have evolved from simple still black and white images to the sophisticated full colour short films seen today. With the arrival of digital services in the United Kingdom, and with them many more new channels, branding is perceived by broadcasters to be much more important, meaning that idents need to stand out from the competition.

This is the orignial first ever BBC ident picture. The typical black and white image based around the idea of 'bat wings'

This is one of the recent pictures of the recent bbc ident.








The idents have developed more as the technology used has been improved, now we can use multiple ways of filming/animating and editing the final products.

BBC2 Idents (1991 - 2001)

How i'll film our video...

I'll be using a flip video camera to record our short clip. They are small but big in quality and the outcome is in HD. They are quick and easy to use as you simply press the record button on the front and thats it. The camera has a flip out USB on the side for easy access to download your video easilly. It has an LCD screen for clear vision. There is access for a tripod mount. It also has a TV output and a HDMI miniport.

BBC TWO Paint Ident V1 - Final Day

I like the idea of this ident because the paint effect looks very good and because its slowed down you can see how the paint explodes over the 2 and how the drops expand. I like this idea for our ident but i think the powder ident is more effective and looks more creative.

The music in the video's are all mainly standard tunes and they don't have singing in them. Most of them use the kind of tranquil sound that is used in this video.

Assignment aims

Assignment limitations:

You must feature a number ‘ 2 ‘ within your ident (size and quantity can vary) (No2 template available from tutor) and it and all associated props must be created to a very high standard. Remember that this college has a rich variety of diverse departments such as 3D, Metalwork, Joinery, Painting and Decorating , etc, you will be expected to take full advantage of these facilities. Please ensure that you are polite and show patience when contacting tutors in other areas of the college.

The ident must last for approx 10- 30 seconds (approx), And be saved as a .Mov file. Playable in Quicktime.

The sound must be ambient in nature and appropriate for your theme, also no voiceover, or inappropriate  music.

Remember your idea MUST be practically possible .If it isn’t then your idea may fail .So as a team you must think it through, planning is essential along with good time management. You must record all light meter readings from all your studio sets and record on a Studio Lighting Plan (file on the studio computer) and photograph an overview of all the set and lighting and include this in your sketchbooks.

Assignment aims: 

• To develop understanding of studio / location techniques for moving imagery media productions.
• To develop design methods, techniques, and technologies.
• To produce experimental studio / day light lighting techniques.
• To develop skills when filming with a DV digital video camera and tripod.
• To develop skills when editing with video software and audio techniques.

We have 6 weeks to prepare, produce and edit our ident.

BBC 2 Powder Ident

New Assignment - BBC 2 Ident

In this assignment we will be making a short film to produce as a BBC 2 Ident. We will be working in groups and each person will have a specific role. My role is the 'Cameraman' i will be shooting the video but ill help out with everyones jobs where i can. The other roles are lighting, prop stylist, editor and set designer.
Our initial idea is to use the idea of the original BBC 2 ident where the the number 2 drops into dust and the video is slowed down so it creates a good effect of the dust rising and spreading out. Our version will be similar to this but the number 2 will be dropped into a pile of skittles, we think this will look colorful and effective.

Roles:
Molly - Team leader & Set designer
Me - Filming
Sammy - Prop stylist
Tish - Lighting
Jordon - Editor