Friday, 31 March 2017
Focus Group
I asked a group of non-media studies acquaintances what they thought of my media package, all responses are in response to the posts labelled as 'Digipak Final Edit', 'Poster/Advert Final Edit' and 'Music Video Final Edit'.
I asked them 4 questions:
I asked these questions because I thought they would give a good representation of peoples views on all three elements of my media package.
These are my Responses:
I was very happy with this response because it showed that this person was able to understand the video well and thought that the digipak had a clear and recognizable theme across it. I was also very pleased with the fact that the poster/advert was received positively. The fact that the person thought that the products linked well was good as I was worried that the connections many not have been clear enough.
I liked that this feedback showed that the video is clear and easy to work out, I was also pleased that this person recognized the signs of the bad character clearly. I was also very pleased that this person also thought that the digipak had a clear running theme and was happy that they liked the poster and thought it was interesting that they mentioned controversy as I had similar thoughts while designing it. The links are further backed up as being clear which is good.
I was pleased with this response to my video and liked the fact that the person found it mysterious. I liked that they thought the poster was quite punk-like as this fits well with the controversy the Flatbush ZOMBiES are often in because of their lyrics. I thought it was interesting that they pointed out that the video links the least well as I thought this too.
Overall I thought that this feedback was very positive and I was pleased with the fact that people understood the narrative of the video. I was also pleased with the positive responses to the digipak and was especially pleased with the responses to my advert as I was unsure of how people would respond to it. The fact that people thought the products linked was also good as I was unsure if the links were clear enough.
I asked them 4 questions:
I asked these questions because I thought they would give a good representation of peoples views on all three elements of my media package.
These are my Responses:
Overall I thought that this feedback was very positive and I was pleased with the fact that people understood the narrative of the video. I was also pleased with the positive responses to the digipak and was especially pleased with the responses to my advert as I was unsure of how people would respond to it. The fact that people thought the products linked was also good as I was unsure if the links were clear enough.
Digipak Final Edit
I changed the front cover so that it had the cross on it and so that it was the same as the booklet as I thought this would be more striking and effective, I also thought that it would be better to carry this house style onto the cover as it has been used over the rest of the product.
Tuesday, 28 March 2017
What have you learned from your audience feedback?
My audience feedback taught me a lot throughout the project.
For my first draft the feedback showed me that people really liked the font at the start of the video, this caused me to keep the font the same as it had clearly been successful. The responses also taught me that people wanted a lot more diversity in shot types throughout the video, because of these responses when I shot more footage I included more diverse angles and framing, particularly during Meech's verse as I thought it would emphasise the drug use and evilness of the character. I also found out that people really liked the style and thought that it fitted the artist style and image well, I was happy with this, however they did say that using effects would be a good idea. I had previously considered it but other people mentioning it spurred me to do it, this is why effects are used in later edits of the video, particularly in Meech's verse as I thought they would represent the drugs/psychedelic nature well. People could also tell that the video was about one person who had turned bad which was good as I was originally worried many people would not understand.
My feedback for the second edit of my music video further solidified that it is suited to the genre of music which was very good. Although previously many people had mentioned that I should use effects some people were unsure of how some of them were used, so in the later edits of the video I made them slightly more subtle. People were confused about what was happening in my video but this did not worry me as I had a lot left to do and this also made me think of some ways that I could make the narrative of the video clearer. People were also confused by the phone call scene in the middle but I was planning to remove this anyway as I thought that it complicated the narrative and seemed out of place.
My third edit feedback was not very useful as it just emphasised the fact that I needed to complete the video and gave me some small bits of advice on what to do with the effects.
I think that my 4th lot of feedback was helpful as it showed me that people really liked my digipak and were very impressed by the contrast created by the use of colour. This feedback also showed me that people thought that the digipak and the poster needed to link more so I decided to change the poster to make it link more clearly to the digipak, I also added more information as people said that they thought this would be good. The feedback also said that people thought that I should add a tint or something to Meech's verse to emphasise even further that he is bad, this caused me to experiment with this idea and make changes to my video.
My focus group was very useful as it showed me clearly that people were very happy with my products and that they were well received, this was good as I intended for these products to be my final edits and due to this positive feedback I could do this and they could be my final products.
For my first draft the feedback showed me that people really liked the font at the start of the video, this caused me to keep the font the same as it had clearly been successful. The responses also taught me that people wanted a lot more diversity in shot types throughout the video, because of these responses when I shot more footage I included more diverse angles and framing, particularly during Meech's verse as I thought it would emphasise the drug use and evilness of the character. I also found out that people really liked the style and thought that it fitted the artist style and image well, I was happy with this, however they did say that using effects would be a good idea. I had previously considered it but other people mentioning it spurred me to do it, this is why effects are used in later edits of the video, particularly in Meech's verse as I thought they would represent the drugs/psychedelic nature well. People could also tell that the video was about one person who had turned bad which was good as I was originally worried many people would not understand.
My feedback for the second edit of my music video further solidified that it is suited to the genre of music which was very good. Although previously many people had mentioned that I should use effects some people were unsure of how some of them were used, so in the later edits of the video I made them slightly more subtle. People were confused about what was happening in my video but this did not worry me as I had a lot left to do and this also made me think of some ways that I could make the narrative of the video clearer. People were also confused by the phone call scene in the middle but I was planning to remove this anyway as I thought that it complicated the narrative and seemed out of place.
My third edit feedback was not very useful as it just emphasised the fact that I needed to complete the video and gave me some small bits of advice on what to do with the effects.
I think that my 4th lot of feedback was helpful as it showed me that people really liked my digipak and were very impressed by the contrast created by the use of colour. This feedback also showed me that people thought that the digipak and the poster needed to link more so I decided to change the poster to make it link more clearly to the digipak, I also added more information as people said that they thought this would be good. The feedback also said that people thought that I should add a tint or something to Meech's verse to emphasise even further that he is bad, this caused me to experiment with this idea and make changes to my video.
My focus group was very useful as it showed me clearly that people were very happy with my products and that they were well received, this was good as I intended for these products to be my final edits and due to this positive feedback I could do this and they could be my final products.
Tuesday, 21 March 2017
Hot-desking Feedback
(The questions and feedback in this post link to the 3rd edit of the music video, the digipack draft and the advert draft)
Do you think the contrast between darkness and colour is strong enough in the digipak?
Do you think that the fonts are appropriate?
Do you think that anything could be added to the
poster to make it more interesting?
Is it clear that when the second rapper starts
rapping our character has turned bad?
Do you think the contrast between darkness and colour is strong enough in the digipak?
- I think so! The neon colours used on the digipak really help it stand out, for example the neon pink crosses.
- The colours really contrast which I think works well and it sets a good mood and theme for the whole package
- I think it’s really strong and it’s really visually appealing. It works well with the mood and genre.
- Yeah, it works really well I like the transition between the back and front.
- Yeah the pictures are quite varied. Isn’t an upside down cross a symbol of the antichrist or something? Works well with the zombie theme anyway.
This feedback shows me that people really like the contrast and use of colour in the digipak and that it doesn't need to be edited.
- I think the fonts work well! Especially the ones on the digipak, they could however be a little clearer, as the track names are fairly difficult to read.
- I think the font used for the track listing is difficult to read and I’m not sure if it fits the feel and genre as well as it could
- I don’t think the font for the track list doesn’t fit in with the genre very well and it’s quite hard to read. The fonts in the booklet work really well with the design. The font on the poster that isn’t the title of the album again doesn’t seem to fit in with the genre. Maybe change it to a sans serif font or something less round.
- I like most of the fonts I think they suit the genre, but maybe try a different one for the information on the poster
- They look good, especially the one for the title. The one on the back of the digipack is quite hard to read though but it is possible.
This feedback shows me that I may need to look at some of the font choices, lots of people mentioned the tracklist so I might try to make it easier to read (less twisted) but I think I may keep the same font type as I think that it fits the psychedelic style well.
- I really like the idea for the poster, however its colour scheme could be changed to fit in more with the digipak! For example, by using the same neon pink as the cross this would make the poster stand out more, and link it to the magazine. Also by having the background be black! This would make it stick out even more!
- I think it could be improved by having the background a darker colour and possibly incorporate blue so that it links with the digipak
- I think the design for the poster overall is really good. I think you should include a review and information on a website for the artist.
- You could add a review maybe that would be lit. Oh yeah and a website J
- Maybe some blood in the corner or something
This shows me that maybe I should add some more information to the poster, I also agree that I need to make it link more to the digipak.
- I think that it is clear, because of the change of outfit and the way the music stops to show the rapper, however maybe the colour could be slightly changed on the video at that point to be darker, to show that he has turned bad.
- Its clear because of the way the footage is edited to the music and the change in clothing
- It’s clear as there are more effects and his clothing changes. Also the fact he takes drugs show’s he’s turned bad.
- It’s clear cause the music has a break and you’re face changes and clothes, but you could try a darker filter to show he’s evil.
- Yeah from the change in clothes. Some of the lip sync is slightly out though.
I think that this feedback is very positive and shows that its clear that he turns bad, however I do like the idea of a darker tint so I may include that. I also may need to check the sync as well and see if any elements don't line up as one person mentioned this.
Overall I think that this feedback was very positive however its made me consider changing the poster and possibly the font on the digipak tracklist as well as maybe considering some other smaller elements throughout my media package.
Thursday, 16 March 2017
Edit 3 Feedback
- I think that it is good that you got rid of some of the elements that were included in the 2nd edit and think that it is a lot better. You just need to finish filming it and maybe change some of the effects.
- I like that you got rid of some of the effects from before, maybe make the lighting the cigarette one shorter though.
- Much better than the last one :) Just need to finish it.
This feedback showed me that people were pleased with the changes I have made since the second edit, but that I maybe still need to look at some of the effects and finish filming.
- I like that you got rid of some of the effects from before, maybe make the lighting the cigarette one shorter though.
- Much better than the last one :) Just need to finish it.
This feedback showed me that people were pleased with the changes I have made since the second edit, but that I maybe still need to look at some of the effects and finish filming.
My Team, SUPREME Edit 3
This is my 3rd edit, the next edit will be my final. This was mainly used as a transition between removing the 'bad' elements of the last edit and completing the music video.
Friday, 10 March 2017
Thursday, 9 March 2017
Music Video Edit 2: Audience Feedback
Do you think that it fit the genre of music?
-Yes, the drug element was fitting with the music
-I don't know much about the music, but I thought that the clothing of the second character was fitting.
-The drug stuff worked well with the genre
These responses show me that people thought that the music video fit well with the genre, I am pleased with these responses.
What did you think of the effects? (They are currently experiments)
-I liked the one where the cars appeared in a smaller box and where he lit the weed and a different coloured version appeared.
-Some where cool but the crazy coloured one at the end was a bit too much.
-I liked them all, even the crazy coloured thing but it'd be cool if it was more subtle. And I think that the lighting 'cigarette' one was a little too long and maybe a tiny bit too brightly coloured.
These responses show that people have mixed reactions to the effects so I think that I may keep some of them but have more subtle effects that are less distracting, and I think ill remove the colourful one at the end.
Could you understand what was happening?
-I think they were the same person and the drugs made him bad? but the end was confusing.
-err the ending was confusing but will probably be clearer when it is finished.
-It was slightly confusing but I think in a way that kind of helped it link to the druggy feel.
People were confused but mainly because of where it finished, so I think that when the rest of the footage is in place the video will be a lot clearer and will make a lot more sense.
Other Comments
-I didn't like the phone call bit, it didn't work and made it more confusing and like maybe there is two people.
-Yeah, the phone call bit and the effects need to be more common but also more subtle.
-Just finish it haha
This shows me that the phone call caused more confusion, I was planning on removing it anyway as I didn't think it fit the video and because it isn't needed, these comments just backed up my views on this element.
-Yes, the drug element was fitting with the music
-I don't know much about the music, but I thought that the clothing of the second character was fitting.
-The drug stuff worked well with the genre
These responses show me that people thought that the music video fit well with the genre, I am pleased with these responses.
What did you think of the effects? (They are currently experiments)
-I liked the one where the cars appeared in a smaller box and where he lit the weed and a different coloured version appeared.
-Some where cool but the crazy coloured one at the end was a bit too much.
-I liked them all, even the crazy coloured thing but it'd be cool if it was more subtle. And I think that the lighting 'cigarette' one was a little too long and maybe a tiny bit too brightly coloured.
These responses show that people have mixed reactions to the effects so I think that I may keep some of them but have more subtle effects that are less distracting, and I think ill remove the colourful one at the end.
Could you understand what was happening?
-I think they were the same person and the drugs made him bad? but the end was confusing.
-err the ending was confusing but will probably be clearer when it is finished.
-It was slightly confusing but I think in a way that kind of helped it link to the druggy feel.
People were confused but mainly because of where it finished, so I think that when the rest of the footage is in place the video will be a lot clearer and will make a lot more sense.
Other Comments
-I didn't like the phone call bit, it didn't work and made it more confusing and like maybe there is two people.
-Yeah, the phone call bit and the effects need to be more common but also more subtle.
-Just finish it haha
This shows me that the phone call caused more confusion, I was planning on removing it anyway as I didn't think it fit the video and because it isn't needed, these comments just backed up my views on this element.
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