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2nd Windsurfer Edit

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 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.
Personally I feel a musical score should be relevant to the image, and contribute depth and meaning. If the music does not suit the mood of the sequence, it will inevitably cause the audience to become confused.

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/77027169
The 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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