Reflection: 6/2/11

Reflection
What knowledge is being reviewed?
Today, we tried to continue with the soundtrack unit, primarily through the completion of the storyboard, which did not occur because instead, we were to watch the music videos of our former unit. This is where most of the knowledge was reviewed from. Each video was presented with a talk from the group of made it.
Beatrice's Group:
-fairly traditional Bollywood music video - cheesy love story and group choreographed dancing
-poor prop work - seen on camera
-poor choreography - on-the-spot and unprepared
-variety of camera effects - tracking, long shots etc. - used to convey story though lack of expression
Davis' Group:
-fairly traditional Canto-pop music video - cheesy rejection story
-Unclear story in favor of symbolism - albeit lacking the symbol or clarity required in a music video
-good editing - using colors and slow motion to convey mood and story
Generally, effects and the camera work were used to convey the expressions of the story and message.
What feedback did I receive today?
In the comments on the music video, we were told that our filming of action and story was very clear and concise, and because it matched the song well, we told our music video was generally very good. It was especially noted that we filmed the action was very good as it very much enhanced the base and intensity of the music whole action-ridden basketball music video of competition. The story was also noted because of its clarity and very linear progression. However, some improvements that were suggested was making the training session part shorter because it basically dominated the middle half but became tiresome because it consisted of shot after shot and although it shown improvement of the character's skill, it was too long and repetitious.
Evaluation
How did I interact in class/group today?
In terms of the class, I watched all the music videos all the music and took down some notes in the form of feedback for myself so that I could use it for my own future films. I also asked a few questions to get more intention and ideas for each of the music videos to ensure better understanding of intention. In terms of a group, I with my music video creation group presented our speech on the music video, explaining our intentions and techniques in order to convey action, story and expression.
What will I do in response to feedback given?
I will continue to uphold the camera work which was noted to be very good and matched the action and story very well, especially the dutch-shot that while did not hold any meaning, was well-placed in the action sequences. I will also ensure that there are more changes in scenery. While the story was good, the training was too long and repetitious which I will try to make less and instead add more changes so that it is not.