Production Schedule and How to make a video by Lorena

How to make a Music video by Lorena Montes

1. Plan what shots your going to make
If using performances make sure you learn the lyrics to mime to.
Have the song ready in a cd inscape you need to upload it to the computer when editing and for when you start performing.
Have a tripod ready or a dolly (moving tripod with wheels) for them steady shots.

2. When filming always remember that the audience don’t want to see a video where the camera is all over the place because this can make them dizzy. always try to use a tripod whenever you can because when it comes to editing it will make it much easier.
The performer needs to pronounce every letter in order for you to get the miming perfect. This also needs to be at the same pace as the song if you want it to look realistic. To make it easier for yourself have the song playing loud so that when it comes to editing you know what part goes with the song.

3.once you’ve got your main footage you can now start uploading the clips to the computer. Using the imovie by apple is very simple, so start playing about with the shots you have so that you know what your missing, if your shots are steady and if it looks good. At the same time you are also exploring the program and learning how to change the clips.

4. At this point you often realise that you have to shoot more scenes so after this is where the fun begins. You are now ready to start editing, you have your song on the program and all you have to do now is cut the clips to the size you want them and drag them into where the song is. The clips shouldn’t be too long as the audience may lose attention so remember to cut them down and mix them about. The precision timer was very helpful as it makes synchronising the miming very easy but remember to mute of the sound of the clip after your happy with it. Another good feature the imovie has is the clip trimmer which helps you make a clip smaller or shorter in one easy step. The effects including speeding up and slowing down the clips helps when there is a narrative story going on in the video as you can make it change to the pace of the song. The transitions where brilliant although remember you want your video to look professional! This means don’t go over the board with the types of transitions as its best to stick to 3 or less.

5. Following the steps above will make your video look as professional as can be but always remember to go over the clips and make them perfect. This may mean you need to crop them so that it focuses on one particular person or you might want to change the clip to black and white to give it that extra edge. All I can advise you to do is explore with the program and so that you can learn whilst making your video. Good luck!