Here are number of test shots I have taken in order to help me decide the different types of shots I want to incorporate into my video. Doing these test shots has also helped me understand the cinematography of music videos better and the filming technique of each shot. The ways in which I can improve when it comes to filming the video have also been pointed out by doing this.
Tracking:
This first test shot was to test and practice the tracking equipment. Backwards tracking is a conventional type of camera movement in many music videos and is something I am considering to include in my music video. With a bit more practice using the equipment, I should be able to get clean shots without any disturbance.
Pulling Focus:
Since I am using my own camera to film the music video, I am able to use another cinematography technique in relation to depth of field. Pulling focus is changing the focus of the camera while filming. I did this by turning the focus ring on the lens of my camera and changed the focus of the camera from the foreground to the background. Using this technique in my video will allow me to make the viewers focus on a certain aspect of the shot which will hopefully develop their understanding of the narrative.
Through doing these test shots, I now know that I definitely want to include pulling focus. I may change the type of shot when it comes to filming but I will use test shots 2 and 8 for reference. I have decided I will not be using the tracker as the test shot was not successful and the locations where I want to film will not be suitable for the equipment to be used in.
Pulling Focus:
Since I am using my own camera to film the music video, I am able to use another cinematography technique in relation to depth of field. Pulling focus is changing the focus of the camera while filming. I did this by turning the focus ring on the lens of my camera and changed the focus of the camera from the foreground to the background. Using this technique in my video will allow me to make the viewers focus on a certain aspect of the shot which will hopefully develop their understanding of the narrative.
Through doing these test shots, I now know that I definitely want to include pulling focus. I may change the type of shot when it comes to filming but I will use test shots 2 and 8 for reference. I have decided I will not be using the tracker as the test shot was not successful and the locations where I want to film will not be suitable for the equipment to be used in.
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