I've included a few screenshots of the editing phase. My video is constructed as follows -
Firefly Feature: Jeet Interview & Club Footage cut aways - 5 minutes Bedbug Feature: Jamie Jones Interview & Footage of Bar Eleven - 5 minutes Sheffield Feature: Pedramovich Interview & Plug Nightclub footage (This did include an interview with Jon Carter, however this was eventually pulled as it was unusable) Micron Leg: Ronny/Senya/Goshva DJing footage - 1 minute long to promote Micron. Max Cooper @ Stealth: Scratching Techniques video, with Max Cooper behind the decks giving tips and tricks for anyone wanting to add more technical aspects to their DJing.
This post is just an update to show you how my DVD Menu will look for my video. I've uploaded this to youtube for everyone to look at. I created the masked text effect in Adobe After Effects, The text is masking the Video which is an effect that I think really stands out, I didn't want anything too complicated and wanted to keep the menu very minimal and clean looking, with typography being the focal point, adjusting the kerning and leading of the type to get my desired effect.
Just an update regarding my client project, I've embedded a small interview snippet from the DVD, the whole thing needs colour correcting which is taking a while to render! The DVD menu is nearly there, so i should have some screenshots upped shortly. I'm Hoping to have the DVD printing sorted this week so fingers crossed theirs no problems. Overall I'm really pleased and my client seems very happy with the product which is going to be used as promotional tool to hand out. Hopefully the project shouldn't have any hiccups at the last minute.
** update - embedded video seems to go over the navigation on the right which looks awful, so I've decided to link it instead **
This is the design I've came up for my client project, its the DVD packaging which m authored DVD Rom will be housed in. The DVD will be card with a plastic tray. I've gone for a simplistic design focusing on typography rather than imagery. The text will either be foil blocked or debossed, I'm currently enquiring on the printing costs of this as I want around 20 or so copies done so that some can be handed out at the exhibition as well as kept for my portfolio.
Front:
Inside (Transparent Tray will be on the Graphic Side):
During my shoot I took some photography to document it, shooting in these conditions is a very difficult task indeed, particularly with the minimal lighting available (I really wished I had a Pag Light), the setup of my interviews went well however it was frustrating as well because most of the DJ's don't have a lot of time especially when their flying off to Berlin in the early hours immediately after a gig.
This meant I had to be quick in setting up the camera and directing my crew, this unfortunately meant I didn't have time to swap the camera round to different angles as it threw my interviewers off their questions a little, so I decided to setup in one position. However I don't think this is as much of a problem with the amount of cutaways I got.
Overall I'd say the shoot went well and was a good experience, If I was to do it again I would most certainly have got a much smaller secondary camera for someone to use for different angles, I found that having 2 HDV's wasn't necessary as their large and just slow things down! However for the scratching section it was absolutely necessary to have one setup stationary whilst the other was handled by hand.
My crew was as follows:
Me: Director/Main Camera Operator/Interviewer Svetozar Lebedeyev: Secondary Camera Operator Michael Mclardy: H&S and Sound Engineer. He ensured that all cables were taped down so that there would be no accidents and that the audio levels didnt clip.
Ive been producing a few tracks for my Client to be used on the DVD Menu, I've met with my client and he was very pleased with the outcomes. Ableton 7 was used for production, along with the Waves VST Package. The first track 'Mobile' is complete and the other 2 are works in progress. Overall I'm very happy with my progress on my Client Project, we got our shoot done on time and its now down to the editing phase, with DVD Menu and Packaging due to be produced soon. I will be meeting with my client in 2 weeks time to display my work for feedback.
I've been messing with different production techniques for various styles of music, on 'Mobile' I delibratly limited the track to give a slight punch and distorted feeling to the track and for 'Midnight' I used different eqing techniques to give a more dubby deep house feel to the track, this is very much an unfinished track and 'Movement' is a lot more cleaner polished feel to the track with cleaner EQing and compression.
You can download the tracks at the following links:
I have estimated a total of 267 working hours from planning through to the testing and evaluation of the product. I’ve scheduled myself ahead to ensure that I have enough time towards the end of this project to make necessary amendments incase anything goes wrong. I hope to have the project completed by the 1st of April.
Schedule 15th January Client Proposal 20th January – 26th January Research Underground TV 15th – 26th January Meet with Client 17th January Book equipment for tour footage 26th January Previsuals 26th Jan – 5th Febuary Sign off DVD Menu and Booklet Design visuals 8th February Shoot Tour Footage 30th January / February / 12th / 13th / 14th Produce DVD Menu 2nd February – 15th March Produce Online Press Kit 19h Febuary – 24th February 2nd Meeting with Client 10th February Produce Original Audio 18th February – 28th February Present Proposal 30th January Edit Footage 15th February – 18th February Present 1st draft to client 28th February Present 2nd Draft to Client 1st March Test product 5th March – 10th March Begin Evaluation 17th March – 22nd March Client Hand In 25th March
These are some preliminary design ideas I have created for my Client, to get a strong identity I have looked at using 3 variations of colours to signify the different Multimedia Products, (DVD Enclosure, DVD Menu and Online Press Kit) I have done some previsuals on the logo design, DVD Menu and possible colours with there pantone references for print design (DVD Enclosure and booklet)
The Underground is a non-profit television series broadcast across UK and Europe on Propeller TV (SKY 195). Focusing on the electronic music scene, each show includes interviews with some of the best DJs, producers and promoters in the industry. With a brand new episode each month on SKY repeated weekly and on-demand at youtube.com, if you are a clubber, DJ, producer or just a music fan, “The Underground” is one show you cannot miss.’ (www.undergroundtv.co.uk)
I have been asked to design and develop an authored DVD Rom, with original music, and online press kit for Underground TV Show broadcast on Propeller TV. This authored interactive DVD Rom will feature content from the upcoming ‘Underground TV Tour’ taking place in Manchester, Sheffield and Nottingham in February, this tour is designed to promote venues, and spread The Underground’s brand. I’ve been asked to design the DVD menu and the fold out card booklet the DVD will be housed in.
I will also be shooting the tour and editing the footage to be put onto the DVD. This will include information about the tour and everyone who’s involved with it. My aim is to improve the brand awareness of The Underground through Multimedia Design.
Hello Underground TV
As discussed in our meeting I have put together this proposal outlining the necessary Multimedia solutions I can provide for you. I have outlined some initial ideas for the direction of the design and functionality of your proposed Authored DVD, Online Press Kit and Title Sequence.
The quality of the design and execution of everything I produce for you is essential for Underground TV to ensure continued success in the future. With your proposed Multimedia package it is important to have a continuous brand identity throughout; this convergence will help Underground TV look professional in the modern market.
With your Authored DVD (inc. original audio soundtrack), Online Press Kit and Title Sequence, the important things to bear in mind are your design needs. I will therefore build an authored animated DVD menu which is professional in appearance, well built and easy to navigate. This will come complete with full brand packaging and a small description booklet outlining the content of the DVD, as well as an online press kit.
When we start the project I will arrange a meeting to refine the specifications of all Aspects of your requirements. I will then send you a copy of the specification along with Terms and Conditions.
It is important that you supply all the information I will need on the project, your key demographic and some pieces of Multimedia work you like and dislike. As discussed in our meeting the more content you provide for me will help to ensure that I can produce a product that you have in mind.
If you have any questions in regards to this proposal please give me a call and I will be happy to talk you through any queries you may have.
Design Phase
Beginning with the overall artistic direction, it’s important to emphasise the demographic of your TV Show. My skills in Audio Visual Production will help create a look and feel in your DVD product that highlights what The Underground is all about. The agreed designs will work across both web and print mediums giving you a strong identity.
The desired look and feel for what you hope to achieve is very much something I appreciate and understand. I will work closely with you throughout this project to help create your Multimedia product so it can be functional, efficient, and clean with a strong brand identity.
My objectives will be to design and develop the DVD, help shoot footage of the tour and edit the footage and produce the online press kit along with original audio for a complete multimedia package.
I come from a small town in the North East called Seaham (Billy Elliot fame!). Currently studying my second year of Multimedia in Nottingham and concentrating my efforts on Music Production. I hope to make a career out of this no matter what it takes!
