1.1 Camera

B99 style intro
B99 style intro video


Evaluation

We as a class were asked to recreate the famous Brooklyn 99 intro from scratch in groups by using many new things such as: camera work and premier pro. Post production was done by ourselves and the same with the editing.

This task went well for my very first attempt at editing and using a camera in a professional style.

My skills were somewhat newly learnt as I had never used them before but having to learn camera skills and post production editing where the main skills used.

I was challenged a lot during this task as I had never used a camera to record, nor had I used any form of editing software to edit my product.

If I were to complete the production again I would make sure the camera is in FOCUS since I had no idea it was out of focus and make sure the final poses are not too complex as it would prove even more difficult for my newly learnt post production skills.

If i were to complete the post production again I would use the many keyboard shortcuts that I have learnt to speed up the process furthermore my newly learnt editing skills could be used to refine or redo the final outcome.

My group were sort of willing to be put in front of the camera and to be recorded, so it made for some awkward moments while recording.

I feel like I worked better in smaller groups or no groups at all since I managed to do more work to a higher standard than I ever thought i could.

I really enjoyed the filming and editing part of this project as it was pretty fun to do it and I was not in front of the camera for a long time making me less embarrassed.

I could apply the masking of the characters to many creative programs like premier pro onto other ones such as: After effects, Light room, Photoshop and many more!







North Borders Photography
BASIC

 Pic no.1
Pros:
+ Colours match
+ Lights pop
+ Tall shot (everything in frame)

Cons:
- Tires have snow on them (unfixable)

 - Lights maybe too bright (hides the cars' curves)
ADVANCED
Purpose: Promote Porsche as a company to influence more people to buy them.
Where: Instagram and YouTube.
Context: Promotional video and photos for Porsche.
Lighting: Dark and dreary to show the car as a shining hope of the picture and the future.
Framing: Central, so that the car is the main subject to not divert attention to the surroundings.
Pic no.2
Pros:
+ Neon lights show well
+ Slight reflection on ground
+ Long background

Cons:
- Could be wider
- over saturated whites on wall
















BASIC
Pic no.3
Pros:
+ Arial shot
+ One subject
+ Clear water (see through)
+ Central framing

Cons:
- Subject is too small
- Even lighting 

ADVANCED
Purpose: To show the power of editing software in the modern era.
Where: Instagram. 
Context: North Borders in a boat to show the beauty of the ocean.
Lighting: Light and whimsical to show that the ocean is almost magical. 





Framing
The rule of thirds is where it is suspected that most people look first when viewing a picture, so when you have a subject that is in one of these 4 points it will be viewed first. The reason as to why we will use this in pictures is that we can capture the attention of the viewer by putting an action or thing of interest in one of these points to show the viewer it is the main object.

Splitting the horizon is also a good technique as it places the horizon on one of the horizontal rule of thirds' lines. Central framing is helpful to show a character of importance or to show a centre of attention. It is also helpful when filming for a movie as the viewers will not have to move their eyes to see all the action, especially with fast editing. Motion and space is also utilised in the rule of thirds as it can show a prediction.




Foreground is the layer of the photo that is generally the most important, then comes the midground then the background. 




Frame in frame is simply making a frame within the photo frame. It is used to focus onto the subject.




Photos / Camera settings


1

1/125
F13
ISO Auto
 2

1/4000
F18
ISO Auto

 3

1/125
F11
ISO 1600
 4

1/125
F36
ISO Auto
 5

1/125
F6.3
ISO Auto
 6

1/160
F6.3
ISO Auto
 7

1/160
F22
ISO 6400
 8

1/160
F13
ISO 800
 9

1/20
F13
ISO 800
 10

1/8
F13
ISO 800
 11

1/8
F32
ISO 800

 12

1/30
F22
ISO 1600
 13

1/30
F29
ISO 100
 14

1/4000
F5.6
ISO 6400
15

BULB
F36
ISO 100








Photos / White Balance

 1

1/400
F4
ISO 100
5200k (Approx)

 2

1/400
F4
ISO 100
3200k (Approx)

3 

1/400
F4
ISO 100
7000k (Approx)

 4

1/400
F4
ISO 100
6000k (Approx)

 5

1/400
F4
ISO 100
3200k (Approx)

6

1/400
F4
ISO 100
7000k (Approx)





Evaluation

Aperture

What are the options? 
It varies from F4-F36.

How do you reach them?
By holding down the "Av" button when in the display menu.

Why would you choose one of the other?
You can control the Depth of Field by choosing a lower or higher Ap. Another aspect of creative control allows for creative blur.


Shutter speed

What shutter speeds are there? 
It goes from 30 seconds too 1/4000 of a second.

Which is best for showing the speed of an object?
A semi-low shutter speed gives a slight blur to any moving object.

Which is best for capturing a fast moving object in perfect stillness?
The high range of shutter speed should allow to get any image in perfect stillness.

ISO

Which is best for blowing the image up very large?

100 ISO
400 ISO
3200 ISO

Which is best for very low light?

100 ISO
400 ISO
3200 ISO

Which is best for very low light where the detail of the image is important, and you want to blow it up large?

100 ISO
400 ISO
3200 ISO

White Balance

How do you change the white balance?
By pressing down on the D-Pad while on the display menu.
Why would you?
It gives another route of creative control, making your photos more different than the rest.




Photoshop / first experience







La Haine 
Recreation videos

without comparison.




with comparison.


180 task


Attempt 1



Attempt 2

What genre did you decide to make the scene? (Eg dramatic, romcom etc)
Narrative.
Why did you decide on the scenario you chose?
It was the easiest to perform with our acting skills.
Were there any issues with the group?
No.
Would you work with the same people again (any concerns about specific people tell me in class not on the blog!)?
I would work with the same people again, I do not mind.
Did you know exactly what your role was?
I was a director in one shoot and an actor in the other.
What was it?
Director.
Did you perform your role alright? (Were you pleased/were there issues?)
I feel like I performed my role to the best of my ability with no issues.
How was the group’s timekeeping?
Very good, we stayed on time for all of the shoot.
Who was in charge of this?
Me / the Director.
Who did what in the group?
I was the director overall / actor
Ben was an actor / director
Ryan was an actor / sound
Owen was an actor / sound
Tom was sound
Andy was camera
Who was the best in their role?
I think that Ryan did the best as his role as actor.
Looking at the final edit, what would you change if you were to shoot again?
The sound not being overwritten for the first re-shoot.
Was the brief clear (if not, why do you say that)?
It was clear enough.
Did you run through the performances first (blocking them out, rehearsing)?
Yes we did but only for a short time.
Did you meet the brief first time around? If not, what was the feedback?
No we had to re-shoot.
Look carefully at the first three-five cuts you made. Why did you make them then?
To make sure that the person talking was in frame and to show the actions of those people.
Mainly all cuts.
What could happen next in the film? 
The other actor throws his phone away to have a proper conversation.

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