The document provides details about the music video production and editing process for a music video created by Benjamin Lawrenson. It discusses the filming logistics including using a tripod, preparing locations, lighting considerations, and filming solo. It describes organizing footage into folders by section and location for easy access during editing in Adobe Premiere Pro. Key steps of the editing process are outlined like importing footage, using the timeline and tools, and exporting the final video.

1. MUSIC VIDEO
PRODUCTION
PROCESS
LOGBENJAMIN LAWRENSON

2. FILMING
• Technical – When filming I used my own equipment from home. To be able to stand the
camera up well I used a tripod so that when the cameraman moved the camera from side
to side, it was steady and made it look more professional. This worked well. The problem
with using my own equipment was that I only had one battery so I had to make sure it was
on charge when I wasn’t filming.
• Logistical – With my filming I had to make a lot of preparation for the locations. This took
time which I found didn’t work very well. For starters when filming in the locations inside I
had to make sure that certain object wasn’t in shot and had to make sure to add certain
things. I also had to make sure that there was good enough lighting so that it looked good.
When filming outside I had to wait so that there wasn’t any members of the public in the
background as that wouldn’t fit in. I also had to wait until a specific part of the day to film
specific parts as I wanted the lighting to be different in certain shots. This made me need
to wait for long periods to get that perfect shot.
• Personnel – As it was just me in the video we didn’t have to arrange with any cast
members when to film. The good thing about this is that I could film whenever and
wherever as I was filming and performing. For specific parts of the video I needed help
with recording, so to do this asked one of my house mates which allowed me to have this
improved scene where I didn’t have to film and perform.
• Planning – Planning this before filming it was a big help. This allowed me to figure out
what I want to do on each day and so that I could stick to a time plan so I didn't fall behind
and so that I could work towards a deadline. The good thing with making the plan is so that
I also knew which section I was going to film when as I recorded in a muddled up order.
• Next steps – I didn’t need to re film anything as I only did one take of everything but there
was a couple of extras in that one clip that I was able to use if I needed it. I did change a
very big part of the video though. Originally I was going to use a song called gone gone
gone but instead I used one called like I'm gonna lose you as this song fits the video better
and the first song was too upbeat.

3. EDITING –
FILE MANAGEMENT
In file management I used a few things to allow me to make it more
organised. For starters I made a specific folder to put all of my video
clips in. On the picture to the left I named the folder Music Video Clips
so that I clearly knew where all the video clips are. I then made four
folders for each section of the video. This allowed me to move the clips
into each section that they would be needed for the video. This made it
a lot quicker to find the clips in each section when making the video. In
each section folder there is a folder for each scene location. I did this
so that I could quickly see where each location was as each scene in
them locations are similar. Finally, doing all this allowed me to locate
each clip quickly and easily so that I could start making the video
faster.

4. On my pen drive made a file that had the most important bits on. This
had the Mp3 file of the song that I edited and that I was going to use for
the video. This made it easy to locate as it was a finished audio file. I
also had the premier pro save file located in this folder and this also
allowed me to save it there whenever I finished it for the day or
completed a section. Laying out this project in these different folders
makes it tidy and easy to find what I was looking for. When the video
was finished I put the video in this folder as it was fully completed
EDITING –
FILE MANAGEMENT

5. EDITING –
SETTING UP PREMIERE
When setting up the project
file on premier I first set up
the name as ‘like I'm gonna
lose you’ as this is the name
of the song and it makes it
easier to locate. I also move
the location file to my
desktop where I keep all of
my other files. This will
make it easier to find on
another day and when
saving it.

6. EDITING –
IMPORTING FOOTAGE
When moving my footage I opened the folder which had
the clips that I wanted to use. From this I drag and dropped
them onto my open premier pro file. This will put the files
into the side box for you to pick from. To put them on to
the timeline I dragged the video from the side box and then
place it on the timeline where I wanted it.

7. EDITING –
WORKSPACE
The big box on the side of the screen is the media browser, this is
where all of the video and audio get put ready to be transferred
onto the timeline. Next to the box is the tool bar. At the top is the
curser which will allow you to easily select items. The tools that I
used the most was the curser and the cutting tool which is shaped
as a little razor. This tool breaks up the clips or effects.

8. EDITING –
EXPORT
When exporting the footage it
can be done quickly. Go file,
export then media. To export it
I changed where to save it too,
and changed the quality to
YouTube 1080P.