So, after looking at several performance videos, I picked up one whose style seemed easier to copy because of the restricted camera movements, but nevertheless ensured effective emphasis on significant detail as per the audience' expectations. Here is the music video I picked. It's made on a song by the famous South Asian band Jal. The song's name is Dil Harey:
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And here is the cover my band mate and I did of the song:
It is quite evident that the background, despite its colourful texture doesn't go along with the song. Also, the fact that the main vocals are slightly inaudible ruins the main aim of the music video-which was to ensure maximum attention to the song as it is the priority for any cover being done on the original. It is to be noted however, that like the original, the performers have been included and the camera primarily focuses on their movements, and expressions. For example, during the beginning of the song the camera zooms onto the main vocalist's guitar fretboard to signify that he is indeed the main performer of the song. It cleverly moves the secondary performer out of the picture and thus effectively manages to tell as to who is the main performer in order to avoid confusion for the audience as the secondary performer also seems to be singing (as a backing vocalist that is) and since the camera movement is restricted, it might lead to confusion for the audience and they might fail to know as to who is the main vocalist here. However, many fine details have been missed in this low quality music video unlike the original one. No close-ups have been done on the performers, and the background has not been brought more clearly in focus. No change in camera angles has occurred, and panning from varying sides has not been done. Also, the names of the performers as it appeared in the original with each extreme close-up of the performer has been excluded. It is quite understandable that this is merely an option, however in the case that the video might be put up on YouTube, it is essential for the people to know more about the band (be it professional or amateur) and base their criticisms according to the level being represented.
Though it should be noted that towards the end, slight close-ups (though not sequential) have been done, this detail should have been evident throughout the play. It does not manage to effectively convey the mood as compared to the original one and the bad song quality does little to help. It seems that I will have to improve and refine the shooting techniques I am accustomed to in order to make a more professional music video with the resources available to me.
Though it should be noted that towards the end, slight close-ups (though not sequential) have been done, this detail should have been evident throughout the play. It does not manage to effectively convey the mood as compared to the original one and the bad song quality does little to help. It seems that I will have to improve and refine the shooting techniques I am accustomed to in order to make a more professional music video with the resources available to me.
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