How I Think Filming and Editing Went

I found the whole filming process very stressful, mainly because of how hard it was to get the perfect shot and get the band to sing with enthusiasm. We had a shot sequence and schedule list that we were supposedly supposed to stick to. This was because with the schedule list certain people couldn't make it on days we'd originally agreed on and with the shot sequence sometimes we found a better order to shoot the shots. However, both of these caused problems because it meant we had to choose another day when we were all free and with the sequences it meant we missed out shots because we didn't stick to the order. I think we had brilliant equipment for the filming, that included Harry and Jess' cameras which were       the band instruments and the huge light sources that could be battery powered. This all helped towards the final draft of our video. When it came to the performance shots, we did struggle to get our lead singer Steve to sing with great enthusiasm and really open his mouth so you could see what he was singing. I think this was down to nerves and hopefully now he's used to it and learnt the song a more he'll do a much better job when we re-film... or so I hope anyway.

I found the editing process just as stressful and I didn't use the software! As it was just the draft and only Harry had experience with the program we were using, which was Premier Pro, we let Harry take charge and edit it. However, during all lessons and frees we had together we would all sit round Harry's Mac as he edited it, saying what shots were to come next, how long they were to last, if we wanted any improvements made to a shot and generally helping him out making his job easier. Jess also went round to help the evening before the deadline which unfortunately Joe and I could not make because of work commitments. The hardest part I observed with editing was trying to get the singing in time with the music. Lip syncing is very difficult.

I am very pleased with the outcome of the video as we as a group as well as the band have put in a lot of time and effort giving up our free time and I really think it paid off. We have leanrnt a lot during filming and editing and will use it when we start to refilm the sections which we aren't pleased with such as: the performance in the barn and the forest of course as we need Lewis.