Problem solving

Practical and Technical
Problems

What? Problem Solution How could it have an impact on my project?
Camera The camera might not work (e.g. the battery could
be flat)
When booking kit, book a battery charger so I can
charge the battery at home. Also, book a spare
battery in case the original battery has completely
failed.
This could impact my project because the battery
could take a long time to charge meaning filming
could be delayed by a day depending on the time
if day it runs out and is fully charged by.
The camera could be damaged, causing the
camera to not work
When I collect the kit, test/check the camera over
to see if there’s any damage. Also, ask a tutor to
check it over with me. If the camera is damaged
and it doesn’t work, ask a tutor for anther one,
and check the new one over.
If I notice the damage at a later stage, come into
college on a study day to get a replacement
camera.
Or use a backup camera that I would take with me
as a spare. Or use my phone camera to record the
footage.
This could impact my project because I might not
notice the damage the first time I check it. I could
notice it when I’m at home, meaning I might have
to wait a day or two to collect a new camera,
depending on days when I’m at college, meaning
filming might have to be delayed.
If I come into college on a study day to collect a
new camera, this will still delay the project, but
not as long as leaving it until a day I’m in college.
The SD Card is full Format it so the SD Card is empty, or when
booking kit, book an extra SD Card in case the
original doesn’t work.
be able to get footage when I need it. This will
delay the project because it’s not being collected
when it’s needed.
When copying the files over to my computer, I
accidently delete the files.
Find a suitable file retriever programme,
preferably a free software package.
This could be catastrophic because I could lose all
the footage, meaning I would have to film the
whole video again. The quality might not be that
good because I might have to rush it.

What? Problem How could the problem
have an impact on my
project?
Solution How could this have an
impact on my project?
Camera I worry about paying for American
products because of the dollar sign.
Also I don’t have a credit card.
This could have a minor impact on my
project because if I use my debit card
to pay for it and the transaction goes
wrong, I would have to sort the
problem out which would cause the
project to be delayed.
Ask someone who has a credit card to
pay for the software because they will
have protection, and pay them back
with cash.
The solution could have an impact on
the project because if they use a credit
card which has protection, they can get
the money back from the credit card
company if the transaction goes wrong.
Camera – The footage quality isn’t
clean
Do more than one shot of each scene.
When doing this, adjust the focus until
the quality is clear enough. Or change
the lens to a better one.
This could impact my project because
re-taking the footage could take a long
time. This could go into a time of day
when the scene isn’t set, meaning I
would have to re-take it another day,
delaying the project even further.

What? Problem Solution How could it have an impact
on my project?
Power The lighting doesn’t work. This could be caused by
a power cut, a blown bulb or faulty wiring.
Before taking lights out of college, test them first
to make sure they work. Ask a tutor to be there as
a safety precaution in case it’s the wiring that’s
faulty.
This could have an impact on my project because
the lighting could go out during filming, meaning
filming would have to be delayed.
When working on a computer/laptop, the power
could cut out unexpectedly. This could be because
of a power cut or fault with the hardware. Also,
this will cut the internet out.
Make sure my laptop is fully charged so I can use it
without it being plugged in, and bring it to college.
Save work regularly and save it in various places so
there is more than one copy.
be able to do my work, meaning I would fall
behind. Also, I would know how long the power
would be out for.
When uploading the footage from the camera to
the computer, the power could cut out. Depending
on the camera, it could delete the footage because
the camera might think it’s been uploaded.
Back the footage up to a memory stick or one drive
then it’s in more than one place.
This could impact the project because I might gave
to got out and film everything again. Depending on
how long production time is, I might have to rush it
if it happens towards the end of production time,
meaning the quality won’t be as good as I hoped.

Storage USB stick doesn't work Save all of my work on my spare USB stick and
other safe places then there is more than one
copy. Save them in areas that I can remember
where I put them.
This could impact my project because I could lose
all my work. If I save it in more than one place
then there’s more than one copy.
Files become corrupted Save all the files in various places, so if one file
doesn’t work, I can work on another. Also, save
my work as I go along.
I haven’t got much space on my memory stick
because it has all my work from the last two years
on it
Move all my work from last year onto my spare
memory stick so I have more space on my normal
memory stick for all my work this year.
This could impact my project because if I don’t
move y work from last year, I won’t have enough
space on my memory stick, meaning I won’t be
able to do my work at home.

Software I don’t have Premiere Pro at home Buy Premiere Pro so I have it at home, or come
into college on study days to do any editing that
needs completing. This would save money so I
don’t have to buy it for home.
This could have an impact on my project because I
don’t have premiere pro at home, and college
could be shut when I need to use it which means I
would fall behind.
I have an older version of Photoshop at home Buy the most recent version of Photoshop, or
come into college on study days to edit anything
that needs it.
This could impact my project because the older
version won’t work as well as the new one. Also,
when I try to save it, it might save in a different
file format that isn’t compatible with the new
version.
Microsoft word doesn’t work. This could be
because the internet is down.
Write anything by hand and scan it in (e.g. shot
list). This will help because I will be able to carry
on with my work, it’s a small inconvenience
because I will have to write everything down
it will take more time to write it by hand than type
it up. Again, it could delay the project by a few
days.
Microsoft PowerPoint doesn’t work. This could be
Write up each slide by hand and type it up when
the internet is working again.
This could impact the project because it will take a
lot more effort to write it up then type it up. This
would delay the project.
When making the storyboard, there could be too
many files on my ‘Storyboard that’ account,
meaning I won’t be able to save the latest
storyboard.
Screenshot each box of the storyboard and put it
in PowerPoint, or delete previous storyboards to
make room for the storyboards I’ve been working
on.
the storyboard will explain the sequence of the
video. This is something I could forget because I
could get the sequence completely wrong, and I
could forget how each shot should look.
Storyboard that might not work. This is because
the internet is down or because something is
wrong with there website.
Draw the storyboard by hand and scan it in. This could have an impact on the project because
drawing them by hand takes up more time. Also,
there could be some mistakes, meaning I need to
restart the storyboard. Also, The storyboard might
not make sense which means filming could go
wrong.

Techniques (research and development) I might be using After Effects to edit some scenes.
This could be a challenge because I don’t have
much experience with it.
Watch Tutorials of After Effects on YouTube and
practice at the same time.
This could have an impact on the project because
if I don’t practice, it could potentially damage
There might not be a lot of time to practice using
the camera.
Make time inside and outside of college to
practice using the camera to develop my skills and
become more confident.
if I don’t practice with it, the real music video
might not be that good, but if I practice using it, it
will bring my confidence up and I will be able to
film things seamlessly.
Some of the research I conduct might not be
relevant to my final product.
As the project/idea develops, make more time for
more research.
the end product might not make sense to the
audience, but if I do more research relevant to the
idea, the end product will be stronger.

What? Problem What could the impact of the problem
be?
Solution What could the impact of the solution
be?
Ability I feel that I’m not very good at
explaining what the actors need to do
in the performance, but I’m not
confident at demonstrating it either.
The impact of this is the acting might
not be convincing for the audience.
Draw diagrams of what the actors need
to do in each shot/frame. Or write up
stage directions.
This will have an impact on the project
because if I draw the actions they need
to perform, they will know exactly what
they need to do. If I write up stage
directions, they will know what they
need to do to in detail. They might still
need a demonstration.
I’m not so confident with using the
camera. I need to use the camera to
film the project.
This could have an impact on the
project because I could end up using
my phone which will make the footage
and sound quality not as clear.
This could also have an impact on
editing because I might not be able to
hear the sound recorded on my phone,
making it difficult to time it with sound
recorded on the boom microphone,
meaning it could go out of sync.
Practice using the main camera. This
will help to build my confidence with
using it.
I will have gained confidence because I
will have practised using the camera,
practising how to set it up and testing
different shots and angles. This will
have a positive impact on the project
because footage and sound quality will
be better.

What? Problem Solution How could this have an impact on my project?
Backing Up My work won’t save on my memory stick. This
could be because my memory stick doesn’t have
enough space.
Move or delete any work that isn’t needed to
make room for my FMP work. This is so I can work
on it at home as well.
Buy a new memory stick or use my spare one
which has plenty of space.
if I don’t save it on my memory stick, I won’t be
able to do the work at home which helps to get
me ahead. I would fall behind.
My memory stick is broken. Buy a new memory stick or use my spare one
which has plenty of space.
might not have enough money in my account to
buy a memory stick (highly unlikely). Also, my
spare memory stick might not have as much space
as what I hoped for.
My OneDrive account doesn’t work. This is
If my internet at home is down and my work is on
OneDrive, come into college and try working on it
from there.
it takes time to get from home to college. This
would mean I would lose a bit of time on my
work.
My college drive is full. Move my work onto my memory stick or move it
onto OneDrive.
wouldn’t be able to save my work, meaning I
would either need to leave it on my computer
with my computer left switched on, or I would
need to start again, meaning I would fall behind. If
I save it on my memory stick or OneDrive, I will be
able to carry on at home. I won’t fall behind and I
could get further ahead.

Anything related to production Filming outside might have issues for continuity
because of light issues. I might have to film in the
same location over two to three days.
Look at the weather forecast to find two or three
days similar to each other.
This could impact my project because it could
affect the colour needed for the scene. It could
make the scene confusing for the audience
because they could notice that the lighting has
changed.
Filming outside might have continuity issues
because of light issues. I might have to film in the
same location over two to three days.
Film at the same time of day This could impact my project because it could
affect the colour needed for the scene. It could
make the scene confusing for the audience
because they could notice that the lighting has
changed.

Working outside temperature, light and weather) The temperature could be really cold. Everyone
would need to wear a coat.
Get the actors to wear something that will keep
them warm, but is a similar colour to the costume
needed.
they wouldn’t be wearing what is needed for a
particular scene.
The lighting could be too bright because of the
sun.
Try and film in a similar location wear there is
shade or film another day when it’s less bright.
the sun could glare into the camera, meaning it
would be difficult to see what’s happening in each
scene/shot. If we film in a similar location where
there is some shade, it will be easier to see what’s
happening in each scene/shot.
If it’s sunny and we film in the shade, the shade
could be too dark. The audience could get the
wrong impression of what the scene is about.
Use the lights to make it brighter. This could have an impact on the project because
it could be difficult for the audience to see what’s
happening. If we use the lights, it will be easier to
see what’s happening. Also, the audience will
understand what the scene is about.
On the day of filming it rains, the equipment could
get soaked/ruined
Cover the equipment with umbrellas so they don’t
get too wet.
the equipment would stop working, meaning I
would have to order new equipment which could
take days to arrive. I would have to delay the
project. If I cover the equipment with an umbrella,
it will be at a less risk of braking.
On a day of filming it rains. This is not part of the
setting of the scene.
Film on another day. Look at the weather forecast
so I can plan another day to film.
This could have an impact on the project because I
might have to delay filming until the weather
improves. If I look at the weather in advance, I
could potentially film that scene early, depending
on when the actors are available, which would
mean I would be ahead of schedule.

Unwanted Noise Cars could be rushing past the filming location. Wait until the noise has died down or find a
different, quieter but similar location to film at.
the noise would overtake/disturb filming. If we
use a similar looking location that’s quieter,
filming won’t have to be delayed.
The wind is blowing. This makes the sound
distorted.
Wait until the wind has died down or film on
another day if it’s a windy day.
the audience won’t be able to hear the music
because the distortion would take over.
People could be walking past the filming location
and they could be talking too loud.
Wait for them to pass then start filming when
they’ve gone.
in case there is dialogue, this could be picked up in
the recording and I wouldn’t be able to edit it out.
If I wait until they’ve gone past then filming would
run a lot smoother.

Actors and extras Some actors might not be available Ask a few other people to be backup actors. This could have an impact on the project because I
could wait for the original actors to be available,
but that could be weeks away, meaning I would
need to delay the project. If I ask other people to
be stand ins and they are available when I need
them, filming can go ahead when planned.
Some actors might not act very well Sack them and ask one of the stand ins to be an
actor.
the stand in might not be available when I need
them, meaning the project would have to be
delayed. I would need to reschedule the day of
filming.

What? Problem Solution How could this have an impact on my
project?
Crew Dynamics We might disagree on certain aspects
of the video.
Discuss the differences and agree on
filming new content.
project because if we all disagree on
something, we’d probably split up. I
would need to find new actors, which
would delay the project. If we
compromise then the project can still
go ahead.

Transport My car isn’t working Use the bus or train to get to the location I need
to be at
trains/buses could be running at a later time,
meaning I would be late to the location, but at
least I would still get there.
The buses aren’t running Use the train. This could have an impact on the project because
the trains run on a timetable and they might not
run at the time you want. This could be a good
thing because you could go out and film slightly
earlier or at the time you need, but it could be a
bad thing because the trains could be running
later that you need them to, meaning to delay the
project.

What? Problem How could this have an impact on my
project?
Solution How could this have an impact on my
project?
Location The location I want to use might be in
use by another filmer
project because I would have to
reschedule the day I need to film in the
location.
Book the location advance. This will have an impact on the project
because then I won’t need to
reschedule filming. It will be ready for
when I need to use it.
The location might be busy This could have an impact on the
project because a lot of people could
get in the way of the scene.
Try and find a backup location which is
similar to the location I want to use and
make sure it is in a quieter area.
because there won’t be so many
people in the way of filming and it will
be quieter meaning no unnecessary
noise in the background.

What? Problem How could this have an impact on the
project?
project?
Finance I might not have enough money in my
account to pay for things I need for the
project. I would have to wait until I can
afford to buy anything.
project because I won’t be able to buy
anything I need for the video (e.g.
Props, costumes, equipment). This
means I would have to delay the
project by some time depending on
when I get money coming in.
Ask someone to buy things I need for
me and I will pay them back when I
can.
because I will be able to get the things I
need. I might still need to delay the
project depending on when I get stuff.
I might have to pay to use a location. This could have an impact on the
project because the price of the
location could be expensive, more than
what I can afford. It could mean I have
to delay filming.
Try and find a similar location that is
free to use or wait until I have
sufficient funds to pay for it.
If I wait until I have sufficient funds in
my account, that could be a while,
meaning I would lose time for filming. If
I find a quiet, free location in advance
as a backup, I will be able to film with
plenty of time left.

What? Problem Solution How could this have an
Toilet Facilities

What? Problem How could the problem have an
impact on the project?
project?
Refreshments There is no local food/drink shops near
filming location
project because people might not have
enough energy to film.
Buy food/drink before hand The solution will have an impact on the
project because

Solution How could the solution have an
Production Time There might not be enough time to
complete filming.
project because the video could end at
an unnecessary point.
Try cutting the storyline down to a
sensible point/cutting the story short.
This could have a slightly better impact
on the project because at least I would
come away with something and not
nothing. Although it won’t end at a
great point.
Editing might not get complete in time. This could have an impact on the
project because the footage would end
up longer than the soundtrack and bits
of it might not work with the story.
Carry on working in breaks and
lunchtimes.
This will have a positive impact on the
project because I will be using spare
time to finish editing. This would also
help me get further ahead.

Solution How could the solution have an
Job Roles Some people might not want to do the
job roles I’ve given them.
project because it could take time to
re-arrange everyone's crew roles.
Talk to each crew member about what
role they would like to do.
The solution will have an impact on the
project because everyone will be doing
a role they want to do and filming will
run smoother.

Health and Safety

Anything related to
production

What do I need to prepare before filming?
What Do I need to do? Completed?
I need to find Actors and Extras
I need to find a sound operator
I need to find a cameraman
I need to write stage directions
I need to make a storyboard
I need to write a shot list
I need to book kit out (Camera, Tripod and Boom
Microphone)
I need to book the studio, and the green screen
I need to organise filming days.

What am I going to do for my experiments?
First, I’m going to film around college to build
my confidence in using the camera again. Once
I’ve filmed around college I’m going to edit the
footage by changing the colour saturation and
maybe add music to it depending on how long
each scene is. I haven’t done colour saturation
before so this is something new for me to try.
After I’ve filmed around college, I’m going to do
experiments which potential scenes that I might
include in my music video. For this, I will need to
use the studio and the green screen, and other
locations to see if they will work. Once I have
collected the footage I will edit it in premier, and
then I will make a decision whether it will work
in the video or not.

How will I film my video?
I will film my video using a DSLR Camera. I will use the green screen to
film scenes that use a designed background.

How will I edit my music video?
I will edit my music video using Premiere
Pro, Photoshop and After Effects.
I will use after effects to edit any
backgrounds and add special effects.
I will use Premiere Pro to edit the footage
and sound effects and music if it needs it.
I will use Photoshop to edit any
photographs, and to make any
backgrounds needed for the video, and
any logos.

Experiment 1 – Testing the camera
This is my first experiment. I went up to fourth floor and filmed a POV shot.
I tried to make it look like someone peering over the balcony.
In Editing, I changed the colour temperature to -25.9 because the colours
before were a bit ‘in your face’. Changing the colour temperature to
something lower made the atmosphere look a lot calmer and less busy.
Also during editing I noticed that the sun was reflecting against the wood
and metal railing which made it reflect into the camera. I thought this effect
looked quite good and I might try to use a similar effect in my music video.

Experiment 2 – Point of View Shot
This is my second experiment. This is a point of
view shot of somebody entering the lift. There
identity is covered up. This is something I'm
thinking about including in my music video
because the video is supposed to be dramatic and
this is a dramatic subject which would keep the
audience gripped because they want to know who
the person is.
For the ‘running to the lift’ I turned the brightness
up because it looked very dull before. This have
given the scene a bit of a prison feeling to it.
For the scene in the lift I changed the colour
temperature to a lower setting because it makes it
look calmer and a bit brighter. I adjusted the black
setting to -100.0 to help cover up the identity of
the person.

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Real Thing)

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