Juno Task
Here is the original clip of 'Juno All I Want Is You' which we had to re-create to practise our camera, premiere and teamwork skills.
Our Juno Re-Make
Here is my edit of our Juno re-make. We separated in our
groups and produced our own video which we added the clips we created and the
music.
Evaluation of my Juno re-make
Creating our storyboards:
When creating a storyboard for our task, I think my group
worked well to include all the correct images and settings as we worked well in
a team. Whilst one person drew the images in the video the other wrote the
description below saying what needed to be included. This method worked well as
the person who drew contributed their good drawing skills whilst the writer
(myself) added their literacy skills to the plan.
Storyboards:
Overall we believe that our storyboards were effective due
to the fact we understood what each clip needed when it came to filming. When
filming, we tried our best to stick to the storyboards by remembering each clip
with the help from each image however some clips we filmed were hard to copy
from the storyboard because it was hard to find similar settings to the
original video.
Weaknesses when filming:
One thing we found tricky was measuring the clips to fit the
video. We had trouble doing this because when it came to editing, we had to
crop and delete parts of clips so the timings were then different. We could
have improved this problem by filming longer then needed in the filming so we
could have cropped it to the correct length. Our first clips were not long
enough so had trouble editing it to fit the original but as we continued with
the further scenes, timings became more synchronised.
Filming:
Overall the filming went well because we gathered a lot of
the needed clips for our video. This meant it helped us when producing the
final re-make. However certain clips didn't go completely to plan as timings
were out and some camera shots and angles were jolty and rough. This could be
improved by re filming these parts if we had more time.
I think our storyboard was quite accurate because it was
relatively easy to film because it told us what to do, to improve it we could
have added even more detail about background and could make it even more
precise if we had the time.
Group strengths and weaknesses:
As a group I think we worked really well as we had no
disagreements which made it easy to film what we needed to. We all had our own
skills, strengths and weaknesses which differed from one another so we could
all contribute our knowledge and ideas. Our group had the strengths of drawing
skills, description and setting ideas which helped film our project. We all had
our weaknesses (including lack of camera skills which can be worked upon) which
was no problem because if someone was bad at something, it was someone else's
strength which made our group strong to do the video.
Footage needed:
When it came to
footage, we gathered most of what we needed. We aimed to complete half the
original video which we did, as it lasts about a minute. There were details we
missed out such as the first scene where people are seen running in the
background, we could have asked another group to include this. Another scene
where we could have improved detail would be the scene in the middle where we
have the person standing still whereas the girl in the Juno clip is walking
towards the camera. We should have included this to fit the original video. We
also could have added more clips from the middle to the end of the video.
Premiere and animations:
When creating my own edited video, it forced me to work
independently which was good because it made me learn a lot about premiere
which I didn't know before. A personal struggle for myself would have been the
programme of premiere but working alone helped me work towards my video
effectively. I opened the programme and added all the video clips and music I
needed and then started creating the video. I added animations to suit the
camera angles from the original so it was more accurate. For example, I added a
'slide' effect from clip to clip where it occurred in the video. However, if I
had time I could have added more animations and transitions.
Comparing to the original:
Compared to the original, we produced good storyboards to
help film so particular clips were quite accurate, we made them accurate by
looking at the surroundings and dressed the girl the same. We included relevant
detail in our plans to know what hand to hold the prop in to make it more
precise. My overall clip is similar but also has a few differences and if I
were to it again I would add more detail in the clips such as adding more
animations.
What went well:
Something that went really well in our films was our
teamwork, we added ideas which we all listened to and this helped getting all the
footage we needed. I personally improved my ability to work independently and
produce this clip by myself which will help me with future projects and video
editing.
To improve:
If we were to remake this video then I would improve by
adding more animations and work more on timing when filming. I now know to add
more time then needed as it will help when I am editing. I could also add more
clips to continue the clip to last the whole duration of the song which would
be better than it just stopping half way through the song.
My finished clip overall:
Overall, the start of the video wasn't too accurate and the
middle is a bit jolty but I was pleased with the end clips as the timing is
more precise to the original video, this shows that my premiere skills improved
whilst learning independently which will help later on. With help after
producing my finished work, I added animations and effects (such as a cartoon
effect to relate to the first Juno video) this made it more accurate to watch
with the original.
Personally this task has taught me a lot about what is
involved in media. I have now learnt how to use the cameras for filming and the
basic tools in premiere, I have also learnt how to work well in a group we were
put into, come up with new ideas and work independently with something I have a
weakness in.
