Monday, 22 March 2010

Music Video Finished

Webpage Hosting

I have uploaded my webpage to a free hosting site.
The url is : http://antiflaghomepage.x10hosting.com/webpage.htm (must be opened using internet explorer)

The black bar at he top of the page is a GIF file that plays once when the page is opened, to see it again you need to refresh the page

Digipak Finished

Here is my finished digipak net. The front is at the bottom-right, the back the bottom middle and the others fold down into flaps that would fold out when opened

Sunday, 14 March 2010

Digipak Template

In order to design the digipak, I have downloaded a template upon which to design it.


So far I have completed the front cover, the back panel and the spine.


Front



Back

Redraft Filming Results

The results from filming according to my corrections have been a lot better. Based on the premise that there will be no more major modifications to my storyboard, I have drawn up a production schedule for my filming which should, subject to actor availability and weather conditions, allow me to plan out my filming.
(this schedule was drawn up on the 14th December)


Ralph- Lead Singer
Saul- Drummer
Gavin- Bassist
Me- Guitarist


SHOOT DATE TIME LOCATION PEOPLE PROPS
Ralph 19th Dec 17:00-21:00 Studio Ralph Microphone
Mic Stand

Saul 8th Jan 18:00-21:30 Studio Saul Drumkit

Clown 28th Jan 09:30-12:00 Playground Me Clown Outfit

Me 9th Feb 17:00-20:00 Studio Me Guitar
Microphone
Mic Stand

Gavin 21st Feb 18:30-21:00 Studio Gavin Bass Guitar

Initial Filming Results

After going out for a first shoot, the results are not as promising as I had initially hoped. There are a few issues with the setting for the band shots appearing too cluttered, looking more like a bedroom than a studio.
There was also an issue with the singer finding it awkward to play guitar and sing at the same time, as it weighed him down quite a lot and drastically reduced his ability to move. In addition to this, the bassist found it difficult to supply backing vocals in time with the music.

It also appears that the multiple locations for the footage of the clown will be too confusing, as it makes it difficult to build up a sense of continuity with continuously changing locations.

Therefore I have decided to redo the storyboard with three main goals in mind :


  • Break the band shots up so that each member is filmed individually. This will make the shots appear less cluttered, allow me to use the space more effectively and make it much easier to film, only requiring one person at a time rather than three.
  • Add a fourth member to the band, to be playing guitar and performing backing vocals in order to make things easier for the lead singer and bassist. This will mean a brief modification of my plan for the website.
  • Reduce the number of locations for the clown shots, so that I can build up a sense of continuity and be able to use the locations creatively for the filming (especially the playground)

My second redrafted storyboard is below

Website Layout Plan

Below is a rough outline for the website homepage for the band.

This page features a navigation bar, as well as news, campaigns and upcoming shows. It also features a link to a-f records, the label.