The editing techniques used throughout the music video in Hussle and Motivate vary but the major ones would be: changing the scenes to black and white, short takes.

Short take: Our initial video length was way too long and going way over the minute and thirty time frame we had to make so we had to cut a lot of our footage and small pieces out of the video. We also had to remake the whole story and instead of the failing and weakness part of the video we skipped right to the grinding part instead of seeing the struggle that the main character had to face. We decided what was best for our group in what the story should be and then we picked our best option to be our story.

Black & White: We have decided to use the black and white filter in our whole video to add that extra dramatic feel to it and instead of all the colors and other distractions we wanted the viewers to focus on our main character and the grind and sacrifice he had to make and all the hard work he put in to be where he is now. The black and white makes our video unique and different from the rest and makes the tone serious rather than a playful tone or mood.

Characters

Gavin Bogdanchik (Main Character), Sam Tobin (Running Trainer), Gabe Mayle (Baseball Coach), Justin Henry (Weight-Lifting Trainer)

Role

I was the main character in the role starring as the athlete that was getting trained by all the trainers in the film. My role is important because without me in the film there will be no main character and nobody to train so the film will have no purpose. I also made up the story and what the video was going to be. I also picked some of the shots and camera angles to do in some of the scenes. Unfortunately, I could not film because I had to be in every scene of the film.

Filming Process

Our group’s point of making this video was to be in depth and be most realistic as possible. The goal of the video was to show the struggle of an athlete from 3 different aspects of training to perfecting the 3 aspects later on in the video after changing his work ethic and training harder through the video. For filming, we filmed in a house and outside the house for all the scenes in the film. We filmed the weight lifting scene in the garage, we filmed the baseball scene in a batting cage behind the house, we filmed the running scene on the street in front of the house. Aside from me playing the main role Gabe, Sam, and Justin played as the trainers, when deals with the aspect of our roles. Our group filmed on two separate dates, being able to complete the filming entirely. We found the best locations to film our video allowing for our shots to be filmed to the best of our ability and ambition.

Changes

Right from the start of our filming, shots which our group originally drew up we knew had to be changed to better suit the feel and intentions we wished for the scene to have. Our group often shot a scene from multiple different shot types angles, to which allowed us to be able to narrow downs which ones in fact worked best for the scene which was being filmed. The extra research on shot types which we took part in really allowed for us to see the scene at its full potential. Shots ranging from our opening scene through training have been changed, giving the video a more intense and hard work feel to it which was the purpose of the video. We also changed the ending instead of all of us in the last scene we changed it to me, Justin, and Sam as I get committed to a college since Gabe could not make it on the last day of filming.

Behind the Scenes

“Hussle and Motivate” by Nipsey Hussle

Basics

Our meaning we are trying to get across to people is the theme is hard work pays off and never give up. Throughout the video it will show the story of an individual struggling in his sport and later on achieving and becoming better in his everyday life as he keeps trying and never gives up. The rest of the people in the group will be featured in the music video as extras or “trainers” helping the main character achieve his dreams. The video will take place in various locations such as a baseball field, a gym, on the street, and in the main characters house.

Outline

We plan to make our music video a progression of short takes throughout the music video. These short takes will feature common workouts and baseball workouts throughout the video. It will show my progress from starting off weak that can’t even hit the baseball to finishing as strong and that can hit home runs. Creating flow is important through the video in keeping the tempo of the video fluent. Mostly our editing techniques and length of takes will help to achieve this.

Shot 1 is the shot type will be an extreme-close-up of my alarm clock in my room emphasizing on the time I got up to go outside and run. This will also establish the time and location to start off the video. (4 sec.)

Shot 2 shows the flow or bottom of the bed that is tilting up showing me getting out of bed in a lazy and sluggish way to show that I am being lazy and don’t usually wake up this early.

Shot 3 will be a cut from shot 2 and will be a medium shot of Gavin putting on his workout clothes. This shot is being used to show his actions and what he will wear in the following scenes. (6 Sec.)

Shot 4 will cut from shot 3 and will be a wide shot of Gavin eating his breakfast. A wide shot was chosen to establish the setting he is in and show his actions. (3 Sec.)

This scene will be a long shot with a pan. Me and Sam will be running down the street and as they pass then I will slow down and put my hands on his knees because I am tired. The pan is being used to show the movements of the characters and follow their actions. (6 Sec.)

This shot will be a wide shot along with a backwards dolly. The two people will be running down the street towards the camera as it will be moving backwards. This shot is used to show the characters running and also the background. (3 Sec.)

This shot will be an over-the-shoulder and a handheld shot. This scene will consist of me driving to the gym. A handheld movement along with an over-the-shoulder is being used to create a feeling that the viewer is actually in the car with me. (3 Sec.)

This shot will be a high angle with a wide shot. I will be attempting to bench press but will need help from Justin in the end because I is too weak. A high angle is being used to show weakness. (4 sec.)

This scene will be a high angle medium shot of me laying on my back. I will be exhausted from the workout and will be too tired to sit up and drink my water. A high angle is being used to show weakness. (3 sec)

This shot will be a combination of a tilt and a medium shot. The shot will begin with me curling and the camera will follow the bar as it is placed down, and will go back to me showing how drained I am. (6 sec)

This shot will be a long shot and a reverse zoom as I leave the gym with shaky legs. The long shot will show me leaving the gym alone after a tough workout. (4 sec)

This shot will show me arriving from the baseball fields from outside his car. A pan will be used to show my car arriving, and transition to the fields where my next training will take place. (5 sec)

In this shot, I will be trying to hit baseballs but will miss all on purpose to show me struggling. A long shot will be used to show I am vulnerable and alone as I am unable to achieve my goal. (3 sec)

This shot will be a medium close up of me, disappointed in myself that I wasn’t able to hit the ball. A medium close-up is being used to show the emotions of me as I continue to fail. (3 sec)

This shot will be a wide shot with me throwing down the bat in anger. A wide shot is being used to show the setting as well as my actions and anger. (4 sec)

This shot will be a handheld movement following me from my bedroom door and to my bed where I collapse from exhaustion. A handheld is being used to create a feel that the viewer is actually in the room with me. (6 sec)

This shot will be an extreme close up of the alarm clock from the opening scene. An extreme close-up will be used to establish the time and setting where this scene will take place. (3 sec.)

This shot will be a wide shot with a tilt. The camera will start at the floor/bottom of my bed and tilt up to show me sitting up in bed ready to start the day. This time getting up quicker and not being lazy and drowsy. (5 sec)

This shot will be a medium shot of me putting on my workout clothes. A medium shot is being used to show my actions. This time moving quicker and not lazy and staying energetic. (5 sec.)

In this shot I will be drinking a protein shake before I start my day. A medium shot will be used to show my actions and show my determination. (4 sec)

In this scene Sam and I will be running down the street in a two shot. Additionally there will be a reverse zoom as we move towards the camera. The use of a two shot shows the connection between the trainer and trainee as they workout. (5 sec)

This shot will be a wide shot and a pan of me passing Sam during their training. The use of a pan and wide shot allows the action and setting to be seen. This now shows me passing Sam after losing to him before and now beating him. (6 sec)

This scene will be a high angle with a two shot. I will be lifting heavy weights and will need no help from Justin like last time. The use of a two shot shows the connection between the characters as I finally caught up with Justin. (5 sec)

In this shot I will be squatting, drinking water. A wide shot will be used to show I am ready to keep going and still full of energy as I re-hydrates. (3 sec.)

This scene will combine a medium shot with a tilt. The camera will show me curling heavy weight, follow the bar to the ground, and move back up to show I am pumped up. (7 sec)

This scene will be a two shot of me and Justin walking out of the gym together. The use of a two shot allows viewers to see the connection between me and Justin as I have finally surpassed my trainer. (3 sec)

This scene will be a wide shot of me nailing the first pitch thrown to him by Gabe. The use of a wide shot allows establishment of the changed scene as well as the actions occurring in the scene. Now showing me hitting the ball rather than missing it completely. (6 sec)

This shot will be a long shot of me hitting a home run. The use of a long shot shows me standing alone with just the ball to worry about as I achieve my goal that I couldn’t reach before and now have. (5 sec)

This shot will be a medium close up of me after my baseball training. The use of a medium close up allows the viewers to see the emotion of my whole body and face without getting too close and shows my joy of being successful. (3 sec)

This shot will be a master shot of me and all my trainers chilling next to the pool. This shot will include all of the people coming together to celebrate my hard work and success. (5 sec)

Hussle and Motivate – Nipsey Hussle (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhcDl3S5sXQ)

The purpose behind the research is to analyze and pick out techniques used in music videos by Nipsey . This is important because later we will be filming our own music video with this song. The 3 music videos we will be studying are: “Hussle and Motivate” by Nipsey Hussle, “One More Night by Maroon 5, “Guts over Fear” by Eminem. We will be studying these videos and taking out techniques and shot types that will be useful while filming our music video.

“Hussle and Motivate” – Nipsey Hussle

Techniques: Camera & Editing

Wide Shot- Only Nipsey is in the scene by himself which puts focus on him making him the main character in the music video.

Handheld- In the scene the camera is just moving around the whole encounter with the police then later follows Nipsey into the car.

Short Take: There is many short takes in this music video so the audience can register the scene and know what is happening in the video.

Location: On the streets, in the city.

Characters: Gang members, the police, Nipsey Hussle

Situation: Nipsey and his gang robs a bank truck and starts trouble with the police.

Themes: Real friends would do anything for you.

Social Issues and Groups: Black people and the police (stereotypical)

Intended audience: People that are afraid of the police. Nipsey portrays how weak the police were in this music video which sets a bad example for younger audience.

“Guts over Fear” – Eminem (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AqnCSdkjQ0)

Techniques: Camera & Editing

Tracking- this is used in the scene to steady the camera while following the boxer while he is out on his jog.

High Angle- this scene shows the main character defeated and emphasizes it by him kneeling on the ground with his head down with that angle making him look small.

Location: Boxing ring, his dads house, his job

Characters: Boxer, his dad, his wife, the opposing boxer, his manager

Situations: Goes through a lot of pain and defeat and keeps working hard to chase his dreams.

Themes: You will go down dark paths but you have to keep pushing through it.

Social issues and groups: People that are struggling and going through a ruff patch.

Intended audience: People who are going through a ruff time and need some motivation to bring there spirits up and fight through there problems.

“One More Night” – Maroon 5 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwK7ggA3-bU)

Techniques: Camera & Editing

Wide Shot- This shot shows main character exposed in a room by himself. We can see his emotions on full display and the distress he is feeling.

Low-Angle Shot- This shot emphasizes the moment that the subject is in, in the middle of an intense boxing match. This boxing match shows the chaos that this subject is presented with all the while there being other chaos at home with his wife.

Eye-Level Match- This shot is showing the subject looking at her husband eat. We see the mysterious look in her eyes as it may make the viewer question what she is thinking. This emphasizes the importance and purpose of her husband in the scenes.

Locations: Home, Boxing Arena, Boxing Training Center.

Characters: Boxer (Adam Levine), Wife, Baby, opponent boxer, referee

Situations: Husband eating at home with wife and baby, Husband training, Husband fighting, Wife moving out, Husband devastated at home by himself.

Theme: Focusing on family before work, seeing the bigger picture.

Social Issues and Groups: Hard-working father trying to support his family but the wife can’t see that since he is always gone working out.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vSUDxxok2ZrJRfeYQuSB-xJOMYcdAUq4wEqGDOuXpZeCeSqsMycK8uRMZN6yRDf11Z7lF311WGP-L-4/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000

Shot Types and Angles

Medium-Close-up. Eye-Level.

Description of Shot: This shot is when we get a close-up on the interrogator while talking to the suspect in the room.

Explanation of choices: We chose this shot because we wanted to not only get the interrogator in the scene but also his facial expressions which you could see in a medium-close-up.

Extreme Close-up Eye-Level

Description of Shot: This shot was taken to show the stress in the suspects eye when he was being pressured to answer a question.

Explanation of choice: We choice this shot because we wanted to make the scene intense with the shot of the worried eye’s that he will get caught for his crime.

Close-up. Eye-Level

Description of Shot: This shot was taken at the surprise of the interrogators face when he hears the news about what actually happened.

Explanation of choices: We chose this shot to show the reaction of the interrogators face and his facial expressions when he hears the news.

Aerial Shot. High Angle.

Description of Shot: This shot is a shot of the whole room of the interrogation which is very dark and creepy.

Explanation of choices: We chose this shot to show the setting and the environment the two people were in.

Low Angle. Long Shot.

Description of Shot: This shot was used to make the interrogator feel powerful over the weak suspect.

Explanation of choices: We chose this angle to makes the the interrogator look like he has the power rather than the suspect.

Over-the-shoudler. Eye-Level.

Description of Shot: This shot is used mostly through the whole scene to show the reaction of both suspect and interrogator while this interrogation is going on.

Explanation of choice: We chose this shot to show facial expressions between both of them while one of them says something shocking.

Wide Shot. Eye-Level.

Description of shot: This is when the suspect is most vulnerable while he sits there in the dark by himself.

Explanation of choices: We chose this shot to emphasis his vulnerability and loneliness.

Long Shot. Eye-Level.

Description of Shot: This is when the suspect is all by himself and lonely and weak.

Explanation for choices: We chose this shot to emphasis how lonely he looked since nobody else is around him in this shot.

Canted Angle. Medium-Close-Up.

Description of Shot: This is when the scene is intense when both the guard and the interrogator hear the terrifying news.

Explanation of choices: This angle was chosen to emphasis the intensity of the scene and how it makes it important rather then the rest.

Establishing Shot. Eye-Level.

Description of Shot: This shot is the first shot of the scene to show the setting of where the interrogation is being held.

Explanation of choices: We chose this shot to show where the scene was taking place and the surrounding areas.

Master Shot. Eye-Level.

Description of Shot: This is when all the characters are in the shot while the interrogation is still going on with a guard in the back.

Explanation of choices: We chose this shot to show all the characters in one scene and to get a better look at the background and the setting.

Two Shot. Eye-Level.

Description of Shot: This is when the interrogation first begins and they are both equal and calm at the moment.

Explanation of choices: We chose this shot to show them as being equal but later on seeing that the interrogator has full command.

Shrek

Description

The scene was an interrogation between the Gingerbread Man and Lord Farquaad (The King) on where was the Muffin Man. Since the Gingerbread Man was not telling him anything he later had his legs ripped off. It later ended up with the Gingerbread Man getting thrown into a trash bin while everyone else’s focus was on the talking mirror.

Research

High Angle. This angle was used in this scene was to show how weak and desperate the Gingerbread Man was while Lord Farquaad was interrogating him.

Low Angle. This angle was used in this scene to represent how superior Lord Farquaad was over the Gingerbread Man. It showed he had power and strength over the Gingerbread Man.

Over-The-Shoulder Shot. This shot was used often in the conversation between the two of them. It was used to see the reaction of Lord Farquaad and the Gingerbread Man while the other is talking.

Medium Close-up. This shot was used in this scene to show how up close Lord Farquaad was in the Gingerbread Man’s face as he contomplates his thoughts.

Master Shot. This shows all the characters in the scene staring at the talking mirror in amazement. It also shows that they are in some type of torture chamber with guards.

Wide Shot. This shot was used in this scene to show that the knight has something important to say which brings the stress of the scene.

Close-up. This shot was used to show his facial expressions on him deciding to pick which princess to marry.

Medium Shot. This shot is often used to show the actions of characters and what they are doing.

The Wolf of Wall Street

Description

In this scene from “The Wolf of Wall Street”, we see as Jordan Belfort welcomes detectives from the bureau to come aboard his yacht for an interrogation about his money scandals. It opens with friendly talk between the two detectives and Belfort, but rises quickly as he realizes they are attempting to incriminate him and trying to make him him talk.

Research

Low Angle. This scene shows Belfort’s dominance and confidence in the scene, towering over the detectives standing atop the yacht while they are walking up onto the yacht to conduct an interrogation.

Medium Shot. This shot includes Jordan holding a stack of money, as the detectives walk along the dock away from his boat, after haven gotten into a heated interrogation. This shows the actions Jordan is doing by throwing the money at them as well.

Two Shot. This shot helps show that they are equal and just talking to each other, also these two being the two main characters throughout the entire scene.

Master Shot. This shot establishes all of the characters that make an appearance in this scene. The two detectives are uncomfortable with coming to talk to Jordan with the women Jordan is accompanied with. Also showing other yachts in the background showing that Jordan has money.

Over the Shoulder. This shot shows us the interaction between Belfort and the detective. The majority of this scene is filmed through this shot, as they are talking. It also shows the detectives facial expressions while Jordan is talking to him and the other way around.

High Angle. This shot shows the detectives below the boat, walking along the dock away from Jordan’s boat, this shows the detectives look defeated while Jordan is above them victorious. This can also be seen as a over the shoulder shot.

Establishing Shot. This shot is one of the opening shots of the scene, as the detectives prepare to board his boat. We see Jordan’s riches as the size of his boat is emphasized while the small detectives walk up to it.

Medium Close Up. This shot emphasizes the distress that Jordan is feeling after the detectives leave his boat with his facial expressions. Jordan now knowing that the police are now keeping an eye on him and he will soon get caught.

I plan to use this research to elaborate further on why these shots and angles were used in this scene and why the director used them as well. I will also use the research to better understand the shots and angles used in the movies.

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