Research Into Equipment

For this task, I decided it would be useful to look at some equipment that I have on offer for me to use to record my music video. 

I will use a range of equipment for the production of my music video, in order to both film and edit. The most significant of these will be the camera that I will use to film my music video.  For this I will be using the Canon 550D SLR. This is a standard camera that can be used throughout the recording of my music video, both for standard and high definition recordings. I feel that this camera will allow me to make a much more aesthetically pleasing product than would otherwise be possible if I chose to use another camera. I also plan to use this camera when taking photos for my Digipak and Magazine advert,  in which case I will also use a green screen combined with a softbox/alternative method of lighting my shots, in order to make them brighter or darker, depending on the type of magazine advert that I end up creating. A range of lenses can be used to accompany this camera, including a standard lens, and a fish eye lens, each offering a range of different effects, which will again add to the aesthetics of my video and/or tertiary products.

To accompany the use of this camera, I will be employing the use of a tripod. This will enable me to have a much steadier shot when filming, instead of it being shakey and jumpy. This will allow my product, particularly when filming my music video, to look much more processional than it would if this was not in use. This will also allow me to be more involved in the directing of my music video and helping my model with where they need to be, rather than focusing on where the camera is and making sure to hold it steady. I may also use this tripod when taking images for my tertiary products, as it has the ability to stand higher/lower than I would be able to if I positioned the  camera manually.

In addition to these products, I will also use a range of digital products to help with the post production of my music video and its accompanying products.

The primary editing tool that I shall be using when editing my music video will be Adobe Premiere Pro. Premiere Pro will allow me to cut and edit through my clips in a much more sophisticated manner than would be possible if I used a different programme, like Windows Movie Maker for example. It also allows me to easily insert my song onto the timeline  allowing me to easily manipulate my clips around what is happening in the song, and as a result creating a much more professional looking product.

I will also be using Adobe Photoshop CS6 in order to edit any photos or individual still images that I will use through the course of the project, most notably in the creation of my ancillary products. This programme will allow me to individually edit each of my photos to a high standard, giving me the oppurtunity to add colours and different saturations for example. It will also be the product that I use as the background when creating these products.