A few weeks ago I created a short video using footage provided by Staffordshire University. There were several shots (wide, mid and close) on two different cameras. When I say
mid-shot I mean it is a type of view. For example, a close up would be a
shot where the camera is close to the subject. A mid-shot would
generally be the mid to top section of a person.
The music I chose for both videos was by Broke For Free. You can see the website here: http://brokeforfree.com/
The first tune was 'Something Elated', and the second - 'Like Swimming'. Both last around 3 minutes so I shortened the length by taking out the middle and then merging the first part into the ending, so that both videos could achieve a sense of completion.
The beginning starts with a long shot, and then cuts to the beat of the music, which then gives the video a set pace. To build the pace, so that the viewer knows something is about to occur, each cut needs to be a little faster leading up to the action. The part where the action happens begins when the music takes off, which gives a better impact. I also let the video cut to black, accompanied by the fading echo of the music also, to create a suitable ending.
- The first is a wide shot of a windsurfer, with some mid shots.
- The second is footage from a Go-Pro: with several views from the board, the boom above and a mid-shot.
The music I chose for both videos was by Broke For Free. You can see the website here: http://brokeforfree.com/
The first tune was 'Something Elated', and the second - 'Like Swimming'. Both last around 3 minutes so I shortened the length by taking out the middle and then merging the first part into the ending, so that both videos could achieve a sense of completion.
Here is the first video: https://vimeo.com/77027169The second is completely different from the first, in that it plays forwards, rather than in reverse. Sometimes, if a film is a little too complex or you try to do too much with it, it is best to keep it simple - and do the simple things well.
The beginning starts with a long shot, and then cuts to the beat of the music, which then gives the video a set pace. To build the pace, so that the viewer knows something is about to occur, each cut needs to be a little faster leading up to the action. The part where the action happens begins when the music takes off, which gives a better impact. I also let the video cut to black, accompanied by the fading echo of the music also, to create a suitable ending.
Here is the second video: https://vimeo.com/80544336
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