Portfolio: Final Storyboard

As you may have read on the last post, I submitted my portfolio this afternoon. These photos are screen shots of the final storyboard that I submitted. Fingers crossed, eh? I've already got an email back saying that they will be inviting me for an interview soon. I'm already nervous and I don't even have a date for the interview! 

Portfolio: Essay

As you may have read I had to submit an essay as part of my portfolio to Anglia Ruskin. This is the essay that I sent off this afternoon.

'The documentary I watched was I’m in a boy band on BBC 3 because it appeals to a wide audience and is linked to music. It was about the experiences a boy gains when he is a boy band member. The audience is drawn in from the start; this is executed by a humorous analogy of boy band members as creations of God. The programme used interviews of past and present boy band members giving an anecdotic insight into the life of a member. Archive footage from concerts of various bands was used which allowed the viewer to relive the events they may have been a part of; I found this to be my favourite feature as this connected the viewer to the programme. The programme made use of quick-paced editing which was effective because it engaged the viewer’s attention through cutting between clips of concert footage, interviews and music videos. Whilst this made for stimulating television, a weakness of the production was the lack of variety in camera angles.  On the whole though, the documentary was informative and an enjoyable viewing experience.

I think that a good documentary should be both informative, entertaining and, where appropriate, aesthetically pleasing. Viewers’ emotions must be taken into account throughout the programme and the narrative should strive to create empathy with the subject. A variety of angles and shots can help to tell the story effectively.

If I was making a documentary, I would aim to use humour, drama, music and sound effects to enhance the narrative. However, while the above are important, I would strive to let the camera tell the story through a wide variety of footage, in order to maximise the viewing experience.'

Portfolio: Shot 9

Portfolio: Shot 8

Portfolio: Shot 7

Portfolio: Shot 3

Portfolio Shots

The photos that follow this post will be photos I took last week on Friday for my university portfolio submission. Some shots have more than one photo because I wanted to have a choice. 

Portfolio: Shot 2

Portfolio: Shot 1

Portfolio: Gang photos

These are some group shots of Vanessa's gang. I had asked the girls to wear dark clothing and make-up, I loved how they had interpreted what I said. Veronika would play a great girl gang leader, she definitely has that look about her. I think the choice of gang members is a good mix because each girl looks like they're their own person although they are part of one group.

Portfolio: Characters

Rosaline: A young girl who is quite shy and timid.

Vanessa: A rebelious young girl, around the same age as Rosaline. Leader of the dominant girl group of boarding.

Clarissa: A girl who is Vanessa's messenger, does whatever Vanessa tells her to do.

Portfolio: Delay

I've had to delay taking the photographs for my University application. This is because one of the girls who told me that she would help out last weekend was actually away on a CCF trip. I am going to take the photos tomorrow afternoon after school. I shall be spending my evening coming up with the final plans and making notes on the exact shots I want. 

Music video feedback

Last night at 9PM GMT I posted the music video for Dreaming of Yesterday's Answer Machine online for the world to see.In just under 12 hours the video has gotten 47 views and 5 likes. Not bad in my opinion. 


I've sent a link to a couple of band members, Ethan Rose from The Summer Switch gave me some feedback today. 
'Vocals could have synced a little better when they were outside singing, but that's minor. As far as the song goes, it's too long and a little repetitive but not bad at all, talented guys. The lyrics are a little cliche but it works. I like the performance shots, and the black and white, and slow downed shots were nice. It's hard making this storyline credible with young actors but I understand you're limited. But the editing was pretty solid, cuts were smooth, transitions were nice. Overall productions was real nice. Good job'


Jordan from Bow in Astoria said:
'Watched the video and it is really good :) I was very impressed :o GOOD WORK!!!!! :)'


Some feedback from other people:


'Great stuff guys, keep it up :D'
'My room mate and I watched it. We both liked it. He said that he'd listen to them and he only listens to rap and dubstep'
'My son's first music video with his mate Ryan Bosley. Can't wait for more to come. In the summer perhaps?'


People have been sharing the video round which is good, very happy.


I'm really pleased with that feedback. I shot the footage for the video on the 15th of February and was able to release it on the 9th of March, so that's under a month of editing. Also had to create an album cover (front and back) as well as a poster so this means I wasn't totally focused on the video.


I'm hoping that I'll be making more music videos or even short films in the near future! This was too much fun not to do it again, granted it was stressful and frustrating but the feedback makes it all worth it!

Final A2 Media Studies Music Video

This is the music video for Dreaming of Yesterday's Answer Machine that I produced for my A2 Media Studies coursework.

Check out their Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/dreamingofyesterdayband and their YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/theDOYband

First final edit of Media A2 coursework - Music Video

Here's a link to the latest and best export of the music video. I know there needs some touching up and the ending needs to be finished but its the first time the glitches haven't happened so I am pleased.

Fourth edit of Media A2 coursework - Music Video

Here is the link to the third draft of my Media coursework.

Third edit of Media A2 coursework - Music Video

Here's the third edit to my Media coursework

Second edit of Media A2 coursework - Music Video

Here is the second edit of my Media coursework music video.

First edit of Media A2 coursework - Music Video

I am taking Media Studies as one of my A-Level subjects, the course is 50% exam and 50% coursework.

The coursework for A2 is to create a music video as well as a digi-pak; this includes an album case and a magazine advertisement that is the size of an A4 page. I've been having trouble with FinalCut Pro and exporting the videos onto the Mac has proven to be difficult. If you click the 'Click here for video' link it will open (in a new window) the video. I know that there are lots of black clips; this is where the narrative footage will be edited into. I am also aware of the glitch at 3:14, this is due to the Mac's failing in exporting the video properly.

A2 Media Studies Blog

I currently am taking Media Studies as one of my subjects at A-Level. For our coursework we've got to create a music video and have evidence to show that we've done the coursework. If you click here it will redirect you to the blog Tom and I are currently running. It has our decisions and information on music videos and what we've done to get ours.