Inspiration - Effects in Music videos

I need to see a little more evidence that you are researching similar products / other videos to find inspiration from, particularly in the mise-en-scene, style and effects. (See mark scheme for Research and Planning - first point)
Remember that we have an extensive playlist on the YouTube channel
I have found a great post from another centre featuring some more interesting videos to learn from:

The Wretch 32 video below use stencilling, depth of field and reflections to good effect:

This Ellie Goulding video uses vintage colour, bokeh and depth of field.

Bokeh effect:


Use of Cyanotype:

Cross Process and stunning colour corrector:

Use of text:


Now look at this student's video - Several of you are using a male and female characters... Look at the lovely framing, particularly when she is walking on the beach at the start and when we see his first close-up.


Plus lots of other effects!

Liven up your blogs

You all know how to use Prezi and Slideshare but do investigate some of these other tools to make your blog more appealing.



A better alternative to Scribd, try Issuu.




Want to show a timeline of behind the scene shots or other planning? Try Dipity.com




This great tool is perfect for visual planning - an alternative to Glogster. It creates stunning collages.


Finally, remember to post your audience research - use some of these tools or create a vlog as some of you did last year.
In the meantime, do check out UK Tribes if you haven't yet done so to refine your target audience.