Editing Blog

  I began to edit 3 days after I filmed. Before editing, I had to return all of my filming equipment to Ms.Cats. I also had to dump my files and save them for future use. On Tuesday morning I returned all my equipment and signed them back in. This equipment included a tripod and camera, the SD card would be returned later. After I completed this, Ms.Cats lent me an SD card reader to dump my files. When I checked out my computer, I moved the files to the laptop. Next, i saved them to my flash drive under "Old Town Road". I then cleaned up my space and checked back in my computer. Lastly, I returned the SD card and reader back to Ms.Cats.

  The next day, I returned to class and began to edit. First, I checked out my laptop and retrieved my flash drive. My folder was on my flash drive as I left it. After checking my files to see if all were there, I opened pinnacle studios. Next, I imported my 67 files. This took a couple of minutes and while I waited, I re-watched some of my scenes/takes. When they finished importing, I remembered that I needed the audio file to start editing. I asked around and my classmates told me that I could use a youtube converter website to do so. On this website, I had to paste the link of the youtube audio into the bar so it would download. As soon as it finished downloading, I saved the audio file to my flash drive.

  I then imported the audio file into pinnacle studios from my flash drive. Next, I reviewed my clips to see which ones I would use when. Before i began putting the clips in place, I cut the audio down to the first minute and seven seconds. Next, I began to put the videos in place based on the parts of the song. I had to cut down several clips in order to fit them all. I also detached the audio on the videos. this was so that the only thing being heard would be the audio file. After this, I reviewed my clips to make sure everything was in place. I then exported it into a movie file and emailed it to myself. I would add the effects later on an editing app I use on my phone.

Filming Blog

  The last time I filmed, my actors weren't able to o much due to our lack of costumes. This time, I made sure to have all costumes, props, and equipment ready. Our preparations allowed us to film efficiently. During thanksgiving break, I was able to pick the costumes up from a family friend. The costumes consisted of fake horse body suits and cowboy hats. We also picked up props such as toy guns and holsters. Today we filmed both inside and outside. Our outside area consisted of a large grassy field, basked in sunlight. My two actors wore little-to no makeup which included: hydrating lip gloss and primer- to give their faces some shine. Our filming consisted mostly of key light that filled the whole scene.
  Before we started filming, I confirmed that the audio for the actual video will be the first minute and fifteen seconds of Old Town Road. This way, we were able to introduce all the actors of the video in the intro of the song.  I started off my filming with shots for the introduction. This included the actors individually dancing or looking at the camera. The introduction shots will be in slow-mo  once edited. While filming I went through all the scenes with my actors and made sure they did correct movements and acting. The introduction of the music video was filmed inside. While inside, we used the TV to play music and filmed in front of a crème backdrop. The rest of the video was filmed outdoors. Once we transitioned outside, I used a speaker to play music.
  I filmed the video from many different shots. Most of my filming included 2 shots of the two actors. The introduction shots I filmed were medium shots. The 2 shots included medium-closeups from the chest-up. I did some pans shots to showcase props and introduce the actors. I also filmed several tilt shots of the actors dancing. I filmed two transition scenes where the actors jumped at the end and beginning to look as if they jumped from inside to outside. I filmed the transition out scene from a low angle. The transition in scene was filmed at a high angle. I used several other angle shots and movements while filming. After, we cleaned up our space and removed the costumes and props.