CAMERA TEST

A camera test is essential in order to work out whether the cast members will work well on camera, and if the concept of the pop video is going to work. The camera test needs to film shots which will be happening in the pop video, therefore the filmcrew and decide if it looks good or not, prior to the shoot day.


When doing the camera test we wanted to see how Ruby, the main singer, would look on camera and if she was suitable for the part. We set up a simple version of the design which we plan to make for the actual shoot day; we did this by putting a row of chairs in front of the camera, with someone sitting in one seat, and then got Ruby to perform in front of them. We asked her to be ‘entertaining’ and made her use all the space, this way we got to see how she performs, and if the video would be successful.

We got Ruby to stand and perform in different areas of the ‘stage,’ this way in the editing process we can use the jump cut which we plan to use, and therefore see if it looks good or not. A shot which we attempted to do was if Ruby went off stage, therefore not seen by the camera, and then to pop up right in front of the camera, in the camera test this wasn’t so successful because Ruby was slightly confused with our directions, therefore this shows us that we need to fully prepare her for the real day so she can perform to the best of her ability, to make the video look good.

We also wanted to see how Ruby would converse with the ‘other self’ of her sitting in the chair, therefore we asked her dance and perform right in front of the girl sitting down, and sit on the chairs with her. On the camera it looked really good, because the girl sitting remained reserved whilst Ruby was hyper and energetic beside her, this is something we want to really push for the shoot day.

Our other cast members were picked due to them being advantageous for the quirky style we want to put across. Alistair Toovey is a very good dancer and performer, who will not shy away from the camera; therefore he will be interesting to watch on stage with Ruby. Similarly, Lukas Dressler is a talented gymnast and this will be beneficial for the shoot. Finally, Oscar Jackson is a skilled drummer, and we wanted this for the part in the song where the band member plays the cardboard boxes as drums whilst paint flies everywhere.

Unfortunately, the school computer system failed and lost our camera test that we had previously filmed, otherwise it would be shown here.