Last lesson we finished filming the talking part of the video, so this lesson we filmed the second part which is the actual warm ups. We made sure to film the long warm ups first and then the short ones as the most important thing that needed to be filmed were the long warm ups. Once we filmed all the warm ups through completely, we decided to film them once more to make sure we get good footage of the warm ups. This means we have more footage to work with when editing the video which means we won't need to film anymore for it.
Before we filmed the warm ups, we wanted to work out the scale that we would use in the warm up. We decided to film the scale on the camera, so we could put that in the background of our video. We found the scale of C, and started filming but realised that it didn't sound very good. We then asked our teacher if she could do the scale for us on the keyboard in the room and she agreed.
She played the scale of C while I recorded it on my phone through the voice recording app, and Amelia recorded it on the camera. We filmed on both so we could use the voice recording when doing the warm up, and also so we can add the music over the top when editing it. This helped us as we knew what to sing along to, and when the video is edited the tune of the scale will be clear and easy to follow.
We filmed the first warm up where we hummed along with the scale of C. We filmed it a few times before deciding that we were happy with what we had recorded. We then filmed the second warm up where we sung 'Moh' along with the scale of C. We also filmed that a few times before deciding we were happy with the footage. The quick warm ups were the next to be filmed, and we made sure to film them a few times to vary the footage. This is so we have more footage to decide on when editing the video.
Once all the warms ups were filmed, we filmed them through once more just to make sure we have enough footage of them. By the time we finished filming it was nearly the end of the lesson so we decided to look through our footage to make sure we had everything filmed.
Friday, 27 February 2015
Thursday, 26 February 2015
Filming the Video | Lesson 3
Last lesson we finished the warm ups and we finished writing the script of our video, which meant we could use this lesson to film the video. We decided to split the video into two parts so it is easier for us to edit the video, and also so we don't rush when filming. The first part when we talk to the camera, and the second part when we do the actual warm ups.
Today, we decided to film the first part; talking to the camera. Before filming we had to choose a location and find somewhere to place the camera so both of us could be seen in the video. We chose to film in one of the practise rooms and place the camera on a high shelf so both of us were in the shot. It was quite straight forward when following the script as we had already given parts to one another. This meant we knew what we were saying and when to say it. We decided to split the script into a few sections to make it easier to remember certain lines and also so it was straight forward when it came to editing it.
The intro where we introduce the video and introduce ourselves was the first part we filmed as it was the easiest thing to memorize. Once we started the video we carried on with the rest of the script. We took turns when talking in the script so we could pick 2 lines and memorize them and then move on to the next two lines. This was useful for us as we didn't have to memorize the whole script. Also if we messed up we knew we could edit it afterwards, so we used the script as a base for what we were saying.
It took as a while to film the talking parts of the video as there was a lot that needed to be explained, and we wanted to make sure what we were saying was clear and understandable. We also messed up a few times because we forgot what we were saying, but that was ok as we could take it out when editing the video.
Today, we decided to film the first part; talking to the camera. Before filming we had to choose a location and find somewhere to place the camera so both of us could be seen in the video. We chose to film in one of the practise rooms and place the camera on a high shelf so both of us were in the shot. It was quite straight forward when following the script as we had already given parts to one another. This meant we knew what we were saying and when to say it. We decided to split the script into a few sections to make it easier to remember certain lines and also so it was straight forward when it came to editing it.
The intro where we introduce the video and introduce ourselves was the first part we filmed as it was the easiest thing to memorize. Once we started the video we carried on with the rest of the script. We took turns when talking in the script so we could pick 2 lines and memorize them and then move on to the next two lines. This was useful for us as we didn't have to memorize the whole script. Also if we messed up we knew we could edit it afterwards, so we used the script as a base for what we were saying.
It took as a while to film the talking parts of the video as there was a lot that needed to be explained, and we wanted to make sure what we were saying was clear and understandable. We also messed up a few times because we forgot what we were saying, but that was ok as we could take it out when editing the video.
Finishing the Script | Lesson 2
When planning the video we have to create, we wrote a script for it so we knew what to say and how to explain instructions of the warm ups. As well as finishing off the script in this lesson we chose another exercise and came up with a few quick and easy exercises as well.
We started the lesson by looking through the script and the warm ups we had come up with in our last lesson. Using the same book we used last lesson we found another warm up to use in our video. The backing track of the scale was on a CD found in the book, and we thought about using that CD in our video. However, we decided that we would use the same exercise but do the scales ourselves on the keyboard, as we wanted it to be our own work. Once the first warm up was finalised and completed we moved onto the next one. Once that was finalised and completed we moved onto finding a new warm up.
In previous lessons for other units, we were given sheets of short quick warm ups that we could do. We decided to use that same sheet, and choose a few warm ups on the sheet to add into the video. We thought this was a good idea as some people might want quick and easy warm ups rather than warm ups that take time. When we did these warm ups ourselves before performing we found them useful. Knowing that we found the warms ups useful meant other people would as well.
Once we chose three warm ups we wanted to show in the video we added them into the script. We wanted the script to be entertaining as well as useful, so we made sure it had the basic information in there and we decided we would improvise a few other things in the video. When writing the script we fairly split each of the parts so both of us would have equal speaking parts. Once each of us chose what parts we were going to sing, we did a run-through of it without the camera so we knew roughly what we were going to say in the video and how we were going to show certain parts through camera angles.
We started the lesson by looking through the script and the warm ups we had come up with in our last lesson. Using the same book we used last lesson we found another warm up to use in our video. The backing track of the scale was on a CD found in the book, and we thought about using that CD in our video. However, we decided that we would use the same exercise but do the scales ourselves on the keyboard, as we wanted it to be our own work. Once the first warm up was finalised and completed we moved onto the next one. Once that was finalised and completed we moved onto finding a new warm up.In previous lessons for other units, we were given sheets of short quick warm ups that we could do. We decided to use that same sheet, and choose a few warm ups on the sheet to add into the video. We thought this was a good idea as some people might want quick and easy warm ups rather than warm ups that take time. When we did these warm ups ourselves before performing we found them useful. Knowing that we found the warms ups useful meant other people would as well.Once we chose three warm ups we wanted to show in the video we added them into the script. We wanted the script to be entertaining as well as useful, so we made sure it had the basic information in there and we decided we would improvise a few other things in the video. When writing the script we fairly split each of the parts so both of us would have equal speaking parts. Once each of us chose what parts we were going to sing, we did a run-through of it without the camera so we knew roughly what we were going to say in the video and how we were going to show certain parts through camera angles.
Wednesday, 25 February 2015
Planning & Preparing | Lesson 1
Before using your vocal chords to sing and perform, it is vital that you warm up first to prepare your voice. If you fail to do so, your voice could get hurt and you won't be able to perform to the best of your ability.
We were given the task to create a video in which we present several warm up exercises and guide the audience through them. These exercises must be useful and the instructions must be easy to follow, so the public can use the video to help them warm up.
Today, we started planning our video, and the different warm up exercises we could include in it. Amelia and I are working as a pair to create this video as we feel having two people instruct the warm ups will show that they are suitable for a variety of different vocal types. We decided we would use YouTube as a source for our exercises, and some of the books that are available to us. Using these two media types as sources will help us come up with the most effective warm ups to show in our video.
Firstly, Amelia read the book we chose and I watched some YouTube videos in search for some useful warm up exercises. After 5 minutes of searching we found a few videos, and we learnt a few techniques from the book that were quite useful. We decided to try out some of the videos we found as we knew if we found the warm up effective other people would as well. When trying out some of the exercises we found, we agreed that they were effective, so we wanted to use that warm up, but interpret it to fit our style of voices.
Secondly, we found some paper and started writing a script for the video. We decided to write a script with a basic outline of each warm up as we wanted to be prepared and we didn't think improvising would be professional. We wrote down each of the different warm ups we are going to include in the video to help us write the script.
Watching and following the different YouTube videos we found influenced us when creating our own warm ups, and also it helped us have an idea of how to structure our video and how to make it entertaining to watch.
Here are some of the videos we used to help us when creating our own vocal warm up exercises:
In the next two lessons we are going to finish creating useful exercises, finish writing the script of the video, and film the actual video. If we get the video filmed by the third lesson, it means we can get the video edited quickly and get it completed soon.
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