Sunday, 28 February 2010
Thursday, 25 February 2010
Question Time
Hello and Welcome to another edition of question time. Ok, Im just joking. I have created a questionnaire using a website 'For Me To Know & You To Find Out' hahahahah. The questionnaire has been created for the evaluation and audience feedback. In doing so I am able to analyze what is good or bad for the products made.
Simply copy and paste the link into the search window.
http://FreeOnlineSurveys.com/rendersurvey.asp?sid=y421un981tj5bbj714959
The survey will only take a few moments
Thank You =)
Rihanna - Rude Boy
Today whilst in the editing room me Shaunica and Becky were watching Rihanna's new video Rude Boy. As official music video directors and producers we gave ourselves the opportunity to critic her work. Where do I start it was simply a video we could even make. The video director simply used a green screen for the main back drop for the video making it very bright, colorful Jamaican style.If we were doing this we would have put the green screen into the drama studio and got the art students to create a back drop. Alternatively we could have asked Pui-San to use her 'Finger-Tip-Making-Trick-Pro-PhotoShop-Imagination to create something on PhotoShop that we lated edit or re-arrange on the images.
Now that is just one part covered he costume and make up did suit the back drop (or should I say clashed with the back drop) but not her. Well maybe that what she wanted to create. Well who knows, after her track Disturbia anything could happen. But I didnt she would have taken it literally. After CB attacked her she has kind of gone 'LOOP THE LOOP' maybe that should be her next song.
The transitions used seem to be 'Fast/Slow Reverse, Mirror, Cross Dissolve and N-Square' now if she didn't get these transitions from IMovie, where did she get them from. As for the video effects she selected Editing in the options pane, clicked on Video Effects and then selected Adjust Colours (trust me I'm an expert at this I've been doing it for 2 years and know it better than the TEACHERS). When it came to choosing the colours she went Disturbia again and selected ALL. I don't even know how to do that. Get Her!!!!
Similar to our own projects where we have to use inspiration and influences in our video, Rihanna has kind of done the same thing with her 'Zebra Scene'. Its got Lady Gaga written all over it.
Considering I cant dance cos' I have to left feet I give her a thumbs up for the shaky hip moves she uses - which was taken from Shakira's - Hips Dont Lie. But who can blame her, Shakira can even she shake her hips better than Beyonce check out the video they done together called Beautiful Liar (Beyonce hasn't got a clue)
Now think about this carefully. She has just spent a fair few $$$ on this video all because of the video effects and transitions and all she had to do is come to a little town called Dagenham, visit Robert Clack School and ask on the the media students to help her out. I am sure we would have don't it for a few BOB. And if she wanted a Digi-Pak and Magazine Advert I'm sure we could have done a deal.But Pui-San comes with her own rates.
Well I'll let you judge it for youself. I present to you the video Robert Clack Media students could have saved Rihanna lots of KERCHING ....
Rihanna - Rude Boi
Now that is just one part covered he costume and make up did suit the back drop (or should I say clashed with the back drop) but not her. Well maybe that what she wanted to create. Well who knows, after her track Disturbia anything could happen. But I didnt she would have taken it literally. After CB attacked her she has kind of gone 'LOOP THE LOOP' maybe that should be her next song.
The transitions used seem to be 'Fast/Slow Reverse, Mirror, Cross Dissolve and N-Square' now if she didn't get these transitions from IMovie, where did she get them from. As for the video effects she selected Editing in the options pane, clicked on Video Effects and then selected Adjust Colours (trust me I'm an expert at this I've been doing it for 2 years and know it better than the TEACHERS). When it came to choosing the colours she went Disturbia again and selected ALL. I don't even know how to do that. Get Her!!!!
Similar to our own projects where we have to use inspiration and influences in our video, Rihanna has kind of done the same thing with her 'Zebra Scene'. Its got Lady Gaga written all over it.
Considering I cant dance cos' I have to left feet I give her a thumbs up for the shaky hip moves she uses - which was taken from Shakira's - Hips Dont Lie. But who can blame her, Shakira can even she shake her hips better than Beyonce check out the video they done together called Beautiful Liar (Beyonce hasn't got a clue)
Now think about this carefully. She has just spent a fair few $$$ on this video all because of the video effects and transitions and all she had to do is come to a little town called Dagenham, visit Robert Clack School and ask on the the media students to help her out. I am sure we would have don't it for a few BOB. And if she wanted a Digi-Pak and Magazine Advert I'm sure we could have done a deal.But Pui-San comes with her own rates.
Well I'll let you judge it for youself. I present to you the video Robert Clack Media students could have saved Rihanna lots of KERCHING ....
Rihanna - Rude Boi
Wednesday, 24 February 2010
B.E.T Live Lounge Implementation
As I have the ideas I want for the programme, I have started putting it together. I have found the appropriate opening titles as well as opening theme. Similar to the example played on This Morning the song is catchy and I have been able to make a little dance for it. In addition the track used for the opening sequence suits the role it is going to be used for.
B.E.T Live Lounge Example Opening Sequence
As you can see the theme tune matches the speed of the opening titles. For this example I have used simple images of artists just to show what I want to achieve as a final outcome. These images would change and would relate more to the cast and crew of the initial programme.
B.E.T Live Lounge Example Opening Sequence
As you can see the theme tune matches the speed of the opening titles. For this example I have used simple images of artists just to show what I want to achieve as a final outcome. These images would change and would relate more to the cast and crew of the initial programme.
B.E.T Live Lounge Planning
As promised I have decided to create a music programme as part of my evaluation. In doing so I have asked a few of my friends to act as presenters and a girl band representing 4FLAVA. For continuity purposes I have ensured that the same cast members used on the music video have been used as the members of the girl band. I started the idea before the half term but I am now in the editing process. In order for the TV Programme to resemble a chat show as I wish to achieve, I have looked at existing British TV Chat Shows. From the results given by Wikipedia I learned that I was in fact a TV Show addict with many of my favorite being highlighted.
This includes:
• Alan Carr Chatty Man
• Friday Night With Jonathan Ross
• The Graham Norton Show
• Jeremy Kyle (My All Time Favorite)
There were several others on the list that I did watch but didn't consider them as my favorite.
Knowing that these were the TV Chat Shows I very much enjoyed I wanted to incorporate a touch of This Morning as well as GMTV into what I wanted to create. So I selected a theme in IMOVIE a basis/template for the programmes intro. I also used freeplaymusic.com to find an appropriate song for the programme.
With all the results the programme will be a succuess.
Happy Birthday
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Its my birthday today so I think I'm going to treat myself. You know get my hair done, go downtown with my friends, back to mine to continue the party a few drinks ... the party don't stop here ...
'Wake Up Aicha, Wake Up. Its time to go to school. Your going to be late. You have already missed one bus' said Mum as poured water on my face.
There I was half way through my dream birthday and she had to wake me up. I cant even try and close my eyes for an extra 5 minutes to see what happen at the end. This reminds of what I learned in Media, about how dreams are something we wished to happen in reality ... if only they could come true. Well, enough about dreams, I am up now and I guess I have to go to school for one lesson and then editing, blogging and more editing. What fun that will be. Well I guess I'll see you later.
Wish me the best because the dream I wished for didn't exactly come true =)
Stevie Wonder - Happy Birthday
Its my birthday today so I think I'm going to treat myself. You know get my hair done, go downtown with my friends, back to mine to continue the party a few drinks ... the party don't stop here ...
'Wake Up Aicha, Wake Up. Its time to go to school. Your going to be late. You have already missed one bus' said Mum as poured water on my face.
There I was half way through my dream birthday and she had to wake me up. I cant even try and close my eyes for an extra 5 minutes to see what happen at the end. This reminds of what I learned in Media, about how dreams are something we wished to happen in reality ... if only they could come true. Well, enough about dreams, I am up now and I guess I have to go to school for one lesson and then editing, blogging and more editing. What fun that will be. Well I guess I'll see you later.
Wish me the best because the dream I wished for didn't exactly come true =)
Stevie Wonder - Happy Birthday
Monday, 22 February 2010
Its Back To The Old Skool
It the first day back to school am I really excited to see the final product of everyone's music video. Due to the fact that I was not here on the last day of term I really need to catch up.
It was a surprise to be back in Mr. Williamson's class because we hadn't been taught by him for about a month. But this was only because we were completing our music video. On arrival to the lesson I find out that Kristian a fellow pupil has finished her music video. She was sooooo relieved that she had finish. I congratulated her for it. The class were also happy to hear that I had competed my own music video. They all said that it looked good and that I had done very well after all that filming and editing. For the first part of the lesson we just talked about what we did over the half term (which wasn't much) and the plans we have during the week.
Once the lesson began properly Mr. Williamson asked us what we would like to do. Being the opinionated one I decided that we go through the evaluation points so that we all know what to do and the expectations of the exam board. In doing so we worked as a group to brake down the question and think of possible answers for of the question. Once all the questions were covered sir gave us the option to either stay in lesson and discuss how the course has been and university options or go to the IMAC room to start our evaluation. We all decided to start our evaluation with no hesitation to that.
It was a surprise to be back in Mr. Williamson's class because we hadn't been taught by him for about a month. But this was only because we were completing our music video. On arrival to the lesson I find out that Kristian a fellow pupil has finished her music video. She was sooooo relieved that she had finish. I congratulated her for it. The class were also happy to hear that I had competed my own music video. They all said that it looked good and that I had done very well after all that filming and editing. For the first part of the lesson we just talked about what we did over the half term (which wasn't much) and the plans we have during the week.
Once the lesson began properly Mr. Williamson asked us what we would like to do. Being the opinionated one I decided that we go through the evaluation points so that we all know what to do and the expectations of the exam board. In doing so we worked as a group to brake down the question and think of possible answers for of the question. Once all the questions were covered sir gave us the option to either stay in lesson and discuss how the course has been and university options or go to the IMAC room to start our evaluation. We all decided to start our evaluation with no hesitation to that.
Friday, 19 February 2010
Inside-Outside Magazine
LeBron Watkins editor and chief for Inside-Outside Magazine spoke with Aicha Ouattara, 18, about her latest project B.E.T Live Lounge. Which stands for Black Entertainment Television. B.E.T Live Lounge is a show for urban music, entertainment, celebrity, news and fashion.
The show created by independent filmmaker and music video director Aicha Ouattara launched its debut on Monday 12th February but the first programme will be aired on .
Sunday 28th February, 2010.
Creator Miss A. Ouattara states that she established the concept of creating a show after many months of directing music videos. During the eight month period whilst others were making TV Bloopers; to develop her skills within Media she thought it would be a good idea to create a TV Programme, in fact she had always wanted her own TV Programme but didn't nowhere to start. 'Well, I guess I've found my benchmark', quotes Miss Ouattara.
After landing a job with the NUMBER 1 UK broadcasting station BBC Aicha gained her breakthrough in B.E.T. Live Lounge. She goes onto discuss her love for Media as well as Film and Journalism and how she very much enjoyed creating the music video. Furthermore she discuss her ideas behind the creation. Aicha states that, ‘I love listening to artists playing on BBC Live Lounge and thats where her inspiration developed from. As for the abbrivation B.E.T. this was taken from existing programming network B.E.T having the same meaning.’
About the TV Programme she says, 'the programme is strictly for students like myself who enjoy Film and Media studies. It allows them to get recognized. I see it as a road or path to success, in the industry. I believe I have used my creative ideas and personality, to the best of my ability and to my advantage'.
When asked about the making of the show, Aicha did not have a bad word to say about the cast and crew in fact she gave us a little sneak peek about the first guests on the show who are in fact the winners of Unsigned.com Meets The X.Factor, 4FLAVA. She talks about how great it was working with them as their manager and director in their new single 'Untouchable' and then being honored to have them as the first guests on her show.
For the latest gossip and news on young, up and coming filmmaker, director, manger and music video director. Please follow Aicha on her blog at aichaouattararc@blogspot.com.
The show created by independent filmmaker and music video director Aicha Ouattara launched its debut on Monday 12th February but the first programme will be aired on .
Sunday 28th February, 2010.
Creator Miss A. Ouattara states that she established the concept of creating a show after many months of directing music videos. During the eight month period whilst others were making TV Bloopers; to develop her skills within Media she thought it would be a good idea to create a TV Programme, in fact she had always wanted her own TV Programme but didn't nowhere to start. 'Well, I guess I've found my benchmark', quotes Miss Ouattara.
After landing a job with the NUMBER 1 UK broadcasting station BBC Aicha gained her breakthrough in B.E.T. Live Lounge. She goes onto discuss her love for Media as well as Film and Journalism and how she very much enjoyed creating the music video. Furthermore she discuss her ideas behind the creation. Aicha states that, ‘I love listening to artists playing on BBC Live Lounge and thats where her inspiration developed from. As for the abbrivation B.E.T. this was taken from existing programming network B.E.T having the same meaning.’
About the TV Programme she says, 'the programme is strictly for students like myself who enjoy Film and Media studies. It allows them to get recognized. I see it as a road or path to success, in the industry. I believe I have used my creative ideas and personality, to the best of my ability and to my advantage'.
When asked about the making of the show, Aicha did not have a bad word to say about the cast and crew in fact she gave us a little sneak peek about the first guests on the show who are in fact the winners of Unsigned.com Meets The X.Factor, 4FLAVA. She talks about how great it was working with them as their manager and director in their new single 'Untouchable' and then being honored to have them as the first guests on her show.
For the latest gossip and news on young, up and coming filmmaker, director, manger and music video director. Please follow Aicha on her blog at aichaouattararc@blogspot.com.
Monday, 15 February 2010
Half Term - 15/02/2010
For this half term I going to do nothing but CHILL-AX. I think I deserve it. Don't you. The cast are coming round today just for a BIG LUNCH and to an interview as part of my evaluation. It's going to be so much fun. I have to thank you to the cast and crew because they have been patient with me and they have worked soooooo hard. So to show my appreciation I have good lunch.
On The Menu:
Starters
Not much (unless you've brought your own snacks) hence the reason for a big main course
Main Course
Rice
Stew with Potatoes
Seasoned Chicken
Desert
Chocolate Ice Cream
Chocolate Gateau
Extras (Seconds)
1 Large Meat Feast Pizza on the house courtesy from MY BIG BRO
Mini Choc Ice's
On The Menu:
Starters
Not much (unless you've brought your own snacks) hence the reason for a big main course
Main Course
Rice
Stew with Potatoes
Seasoned Chicken
Desert
Chocolate Ice Cream
Chocolate Gateau
Extras (Seconds)
1 Large Meat Feast Pizza on the house courtesy from MY BIG BRO
Mini Choc Ice's
Friday, 12 February 2010
Its A Wrap
A music video is not complete until you say 'Its A Wrap'. Winners or Unsigned.com meets the X Factor is 4FLAVA.
HIP HIP HOORAY
HIP HIP HOORAY
HIP HIP HOORAY
Ive completed the entire music video. And here it is for your viewing only an exclusive at Blogger.com give it up for the Unsigned group 4Flava with their new single 'Untouchable' and they're definitely UNTOUCHABLE.
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Tying Up The Loose Ends
Today is the last, final, ultimate, last (oh look Ive already said that)day I do any form of filming. It's been a long eight month period but I happy to say Ive finally finished the MAJOR part of my coursework.A lthough Ive really enjoyed filming I have had some downfalls whereby Ive walked out of lessons had arguments with my friends and cried in the worst of times.
Well I'm not going to say goodbye just yet because I still have my final editing to do. I guess I'm holding back the tears. Its funny how I've once again been able to relate it back to a real song. I'm GENIUS!!! Even though the original is called Holding Back The Years
Holding Back The Years (Tears) - Simply Red
Well I'm not going to say goodbye just yet because I still have my final editing to do. I guess I'm holding back the tears. Its funny how I've once again been able to relate it back to a real song. I'm GENIUS!!! Even though the original is called Holding Back The Years
Holding Back The Years (Tears) - Simply Red
Friday, 5 February 2010
The Pieces Dont Fit Anymore
Ive come to a point where I have used the imported clips and re-imported clips and now I need just a little more to add to the remaining scenes. To make it easier for when I return to editing I have cropped the clips to the specific duration I want them to be at so that when I return with the new scenes I can just simply split the play head (editing term) from the relevant new clip and place it in the corresponding places. I will continue to do so until I have the write clips in the write places.
... or maybe they do ...
The beginning of the music video where no lyrics are begin sung was an additional scene added after the main parts of the video were added. Knowing that adding a scene to the nearly complete video could throw out my lip synching in the other scenes I had to make slight changes to the sequence of events that occurs. I was able to successfully add the additional scene at the beginning reason why I quoted 'or maybe they do'.
The Pieces Don't Fit Anymore - James Morrison
... or maybe they do ...
The beginning of the music video where no lyrics are begin sung was an additional scene added after the main parts of the video were added. Knowing that adding a scene to the nearly complete video could throw out my lip synching in the other scenes I had to make slight changes to the sequence of events that occurs. I was able to successfully add the additional scene at the beginning reason why I quoted 'or maybe they do'.
The Pieces Don't Fit Anymore - James Morrison
Thursday, 4 February 2010
Everything Changes
It has been a long yet interesting couple of months. I first started the course working with Pui-San who later left. Weather conditions resulted in me changing locations for some of the scenes. Other students who had their own projects to complete meant that I had to change scheduling days for filming. The list is endless...
Knowing my luck more changes lie ahead. Situations have occurred whereby I have had to change one of the characters and use someone else. The good thing is that Tola was willing to do the job and she is doing herself, me and the music video proud ; )
ADD PICTURE OF TOLA.
If I titled this 'Everything Changes but You' I don't think it would of had the same meaning. But at least I'm trying to stick to the name of real songs when titling my posts
Knowing my luck more changes lie ahead. Situations have occurred whereby I have had to change one of the characters and use someone else. The good thing is that Tola was willing to do the job and she is doing herself, me and the music video proud ; )
ADD PICTURE OF TOLA.
If I titled this 'Everything Changes but You' I don't think it would of had the same meaning. But at least I'm trying to stick to the name of real songs when titling my posts
Tuesday, 2 February 2010
Evaluation Ideas
As the deadline is fast approaching I need to start implementing my ideas into creating an evaluation. Due to the fact that the exam board expects candidates to use different forms of technologies/I.T. I have come to the conclusion that I am going to incorporate and become creative for my evaluation.
After talking to Sir and reading the exam board specification in order to add I.T skills into my evaluation it would be a good idea to create a small video whereby I answer the question given to me on the checklist. Whilst doing so I would make reference to my music video as well as making reference to other videos that have inspired me to create the video(This can be portrayed by using hyperlinks or inserting a clip into the evaluation video).
Other skills include creating a questionarie or survey that allows different audience's to measure how effective the music video is as well as measure the technical elements within the music and rate how much it reflects real music videos.
I have had discussions with a few students have decided to make a short video within their groups and simply answered the questions highlighted on the evaluation sheet. Some candidates have decided to create a blooper video showing the process, ups and downs they faced when creating their video.
After talking to Sir and reading the exam board specification in order to add I.T skills into my evaluation it would be a good idea to create a small video whereby I answer the question given to me on the checklist. Whilst doing so I would make reference to my music video as well as making reference to other videos that have inspired me to create the video(This can be portrayed by using hyperlinks or inserting a clip into the evaluation video).
Other skills include creating a questionarie or survey that allows different audience's to measure how effective the music video is as well as measure the technical elements within the music and rate how much it reflects real music videos.
I have had discussions with a few students have decided to make a short video within their groups and simply answered the questions highlighted on the evaluation sheet. Some candidates have decided to create a blooper video showing the process, ups and downs they faced when creating their video.
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