Lip sync Task
In preparation for the lip sync task we had to learn the words to the section of the song in order for us to lip sync successfully. We then chose one of three backgrounds to film on. We chose the green screen on which we used a Sony NX5 fixed to a tripod and was lit with a basic red head light. We asked Katie, Ksenia, and Danel to perform first using a basic wide angle shot. We had a set sound recording of the song where it began with 4 beats of a drum, this would allow us to sync the video and audio later in the edit. We then repeated the same shot using a medium close up, before trying some simple pans. Me, Max and Lauren then entered the spotlight, where we repeated the process.
The next set up featured a dolly track, allowing for some interesting shots. The background was a textured wall, featured a harsh 'red head' side light giving an atmospheric and stylised appearance to the footage. It was also filmed on a Sony FS100 giving great quality footage. We divided the team into different roles, three performers and three people on camera. One person directed, one sat on the dolly controlling the camera and the other worked as a grip (pushing the dolly). We experimented with the shots trying some slow crabs and some quick moving tracks. We alternated each role, meaning I had a go at camera, grip, directing, and performing.
The third and final station featured a sofa with a nicely lit backdrop. The camera used was a canon 5D Mark III, with a selection of prime lenses. Prime lenses provide a much higher quality image as there is less glass for the light to travel through because these types of lenses do not zoom. By Having only one focal length and fewer moving parts, it can be much more precisely calibrated for maximum sharpness. On this set up we chose to use firstly e a 35 mm, giving a medium shot, then a super wide angle at 10mm whilst using a low angle giving a rap video style. As this lens does not zoom, the focus has to be measured. this is done from the focal plane mark on top of the camera, which is a small symbol on top of the lens marking where the cameras sensor is. From her the focus is measured to the eyes, and this measurement is where the lens needs to be focused for. After these final shots we had completed the production stage of our lip sync task.
The third and final station featured a sofa with a nicely lit backdrop. The camera used was a canon 5D Mark III, with a selection of prime lenses. Prime lenses provide a much higher quality image as there is less glass for the light to travel through because these types of lenses do not zoom. By Having only one focal length and fewer moving parts, it can be much more precisely calibrated for maximum sharpness. On this set up we chose to use firstly e a 35 mm, giving a medium shot, then a super wide angle at 10mm whilst using a low angle giving a rap video style. As this lens does not zoom, the focus has to be measured. this is done from the focal plane mark on top of the camera, which is a small symbol on top of the lens marking where the cameras sensor is. From her the focus is measured to the eyes, and this measurement is where the lens needs to be focused for. After these final shots we had completed the production stage of our lip sync task.
We then wen to the edit suite to cut together our video. when all the clips were imported, we synced up every single track with the song in the timeline. We did this by ensuring the beats put in at the beginning of the song lined up on the recorded audio and the actual song. By syncing this one moment, the entire video would be synced. We did this with every clip overlaying each one before we actually trimmed and cut the clips till they played in the order we wanted them to. In order to make the cuts flow we placed them on the main beats of the song.
Final video
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