Lip Syncing

Learning Comment:
From doing this task I learnt how hard it is to be able to match the music and lyrics with the lip syncing on screen and how many different shots to be able to get a varied music video.
One issue we found was that it was quite hard to make it interesting, for example the camera angles we used were all very simple which meant that even though the video we have is quite engaging for the length it is, it would be too simple and boring if it continued throughout the whole music video as it would be too repetitive.

Another problem we found was that if the words weren't exaggerated enough it looked as if the singer was mumbling and it was very obvious that it was lip syncing. This caused a very dull atmosphere as it seemed as if the singer isn't bothered.

Thirdly, if the actor wasn't familiar with the lyrics the syncing got slower and out of sync with the music, therefore the actor would need to learn the lyrics before we began filming. This also links to another issue we found about the actors, the actors who were in our lip syncing task got camera shy during filming and therefore we would have to use an actor that was quite confident so that we get a convincing singer.

From completing this task I realised how important lip syncing and the effect it has over the whole music video, if it isn't done properly it can severely reduce the quality of the music video and make audiences not want to watch the music video.

After completing this task, I wanted to redo my footage and the video in order to create a higher quality video. From doing the second video I found that by taking more time to plan and try different shots and gathering more footage we had more to choose from and therefore could choose the higher quality clips to use which raised the quality of the overall video. From trying all the different angles, shots and movements which made the video more engaging and interesting.

Another thing I learnt from filming, editing and producing both of the videos that practising the lyrics before shooting the video made it a better quality and more accurate when it comes to editing as it makes it easier to match the lyrics and music with the lip syncing,

Another thing we did differently during the second filming is that we changed different locations which added more energy and interest to the film.

Repeating this helped me as I am able apply some of the tips I've learnt through filming for this task, to my final product. Secondly, before I begin filming my own music video I will make sure that all the actors know the lyrics and the movement and action within the shot so that it will look crisp, professional and neat.