My film/video piece is about my passion for exploring new cities, with a particular focus on the vibrant energy of London. I chose to film in a vertical format (9:16) to be in the style of short-form content on platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels. To create a captivating experience, I combined both on-screen and off-screen sound. For off-screen sound, I added background music and a small clip of my voice introducing the video at the beginning. I chose an uplifting beat for the background music to create a fun, engaging vibe for the audience. For on-screen sound, I incorporated the natural audio of some clips, like the faint spray-painting noise of the graffiti artist, however, I wasn’t able to include these diegetic sounds in every clip.
To keep the video engaging, I experimented with multiple camera angles and movements, attempting to create a fun and upbeat tone. Looking back, I would have liked to incorporate more on-screen sound, maybe even by filming myself speaking in parts of the video. To add on, this could have enriched the atmosphere and made the video feel more personal.