Radiohead Test Footage.

Quick Test footage of technique used in Radiohead's 'Street Spirit' video. I really like the effect this technique creates as it's quite interesting as to the different things you could use it for. Here we did it quite simply and just as a way to explore the technique. The video does not relate to the music and no editing was done to try and achieve and 'on the beat' effect. i like the outcome of the video as i think that the two different pieces of footage are blended quite well on each of the three sequences. however a slight line of connection is seen when looking very carefully however i think that if it wasn't pointed out to the viewer they wouldn't necessarily be able to notice this. This technique is done by filming two different happenings whilst keeping the camera in the same position and other factors such as the lighting as similar as possible. It is a much easier technique to control when done inside as, obviously, sunlight is subject to change and the same lighting conditions cannot be guaranteed. After filming the two shots you then crop one so that the other can be seen through it, being careful not to overlap the action within the two shots, unless this is the desired effect. If the camera moves just a little during filming then it is subject to change how the two are overlaid and create a visibile line between the two which can also be created due to changes in lighting.


The Original Radiohead Street Spirit video.