Video & Sound Production - Exercises

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24/9/2024 - 26/11/2024
Week1 - Week 14
Lim Pei Jiun / 0372548
Video & Sound Production / Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media
Exercises
INSTRUCTION


Exercises

Week 1 (24.9.2024)

Scenes Arrangement (Mints)


 
Scenes Arrangement (Doritos)



Fig 1.1 quiz result (week 1)

Reflection: 

For this exercise, this was my first time using Adobe Premiere Pro software and also my first time contact with video editing. But this exercise was not complicated. It only required putting the separated videos together, which was not difficult for me. I learned how to use the new software and how to put the videos together, so this exercise was very helpful to me.

Week 2 (1.10.2024)

Editing Practise 1 (Lalin)

Fig 2.1 progress of Lalin

Fig 2.2 progress of Lalin

I first connect the plot together and shorten the time of each frame as appropriate. After editing the time, I added a fading effect to the character.


YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/1v9bbjHcthE

Shooting practise, shoot & editing


Fig 2.3 quiz result (week 2)

Understand Storytelling:

1. Lalin

Fig 2.4 Original video of Lalin

1. Which part is act 1, act 2, act 3 respectively? Describe each act with ONE paragraph only.

Act 1: There is a girl in Thailand named Lalin, she was ridiculed and bullied by people around her                     because of her bad skin condition, so she went to Japan where no one knew her and started a                   new life. Then, she posted retouched pictures online and became a net idol.

Act 2: There was a graphic novelist named Nut contacted Lalin and asked her to help translate his                      upcoming book into Japanese. Their relationship grew closer with frequent text messages and                  video chats. Suddenly one day, Nut proposed to meet Lalin, but Lalin rejected him because of                her bad skin condition.

Act 3: After being rejected, Nut left Japan. Lalin, after reading Nut's book, realized that he was a                       former classmate whom she had once treated kindly. Upon learning the truth, Lalin anxiously                 ran to find Nut, but he had already left.

2. What is the inciting incident in the movie?

    The inciting incident is when Nut contacts Lalin to ask for her help with translating his book, which        sparks the development of their relationship and leads to the subsequent events.

3. What is the midpoint scene in the movie?

    The midpoint scene in the movie is Nut proposed to meet Lalin, but Lalin rejected him because of          her bad skin condition.

4. What is the Climax scene in the movie?

    The Climax scene in the movie is while Lalin know that Nut is classmates she had treated kindly            before. He lost weigh and came Japan just want to see her. Upon learning the truth, Lalin anxiously        ran to find Nut,

5.What is the theme of the movie?

   The theme of the movie is  around self-acceptance and the impact of insecurity on                                   relationships. It depicts people excluding anyone who doesn't meet the standards of so-called beauty,     emphasizing the importance of embracing your true self.

2. Everything Everywhere All at Once

Fig 2.5 "Everything Everywhere All at Once" movie

Act 1: The protagonist Evelyn Wang’s mundane life, where she struggles to balance her family,                         business, and IRS audit.

Act 2: Evelyn’s world is about to expand when she is approached by an alternate version of Waymond,
who explains the concept of the multiverse and hints at an impending threat that only she can stop. As she fights to stop the villainous Jobu Tupaki, who threatens all realities, Evelyn experiences multiple versions of her life, leading to an existential crisis.

Act 3: Evelyn solves the conflict as confronts Jobu Tupaki. By reconciling with her daughter and                       reconnecting with her family, Evelyn restores balance to her world and the multiverse, finding                 meaning in her relationships amidst the chaos.

2. What is the inciting incident in the movie?

    When Evelyn is confronted by an alternate version of her husband, Waymond, from the                          "Alphaverse"    while they are at the IRS office. He said Evelyn is the key to saving all realities.

3. What is the midpoint scene in the movie?

    The midpoint scene in the movie is Evelyn access the skills of her alternate selves across the                  multiverse and starts fighting back against Jobu Tupaki’s forces.

4. What is the Climax scene in the movie?

    The Climax scene in the movie is Evelyn chooses to reconcile with Joy, affirming their bond and            helping her daughter realize that, despite the vastness of the multiverse, their relationship has                  meaning.

5.What is the theme of the movie?

   The theme of the movie is focusing on the reconciliation between Evelyn and her daughter Joy as           they navigate their fractured relationship amidst the multiverse.

Reflection: 

For editing practise 1, it is a bit more complicated than the previous one. It requires us to cut out unnecessary scenes and condense the video to 35 seconds. Through this exercise, I learned how to distinguish the more important scenes. Besides, the shooting practise exercise was my first time trying to shoot videos from various angles and add music to the videos. Everything was a very novel experience.

Week 3 (8.10.2024)

Fig 3.1 quiz result (week 3)

Reflection: 

For week 3, we required to do audio dubbing. We need to edit the recorded audio and convert part of the audio into the tone of the opposite sex. I finally figured out how to change the tone of my voice because I would always been curious about it. Besides, it is fun to search for sound effect online. It allows me to more intuitively understand the specific sounds made by various objects.

Week 4 (15.10.2024)

Fig 4.1 storyboard

Fig 4.2 quiz result (week 4 - Production Stages)

Fig 4.3 quiz result (week 4 - Production Crews)

Reflection: 

For week 4, we create a storyboard in class. I learned that storyboard is indispensable in the early stage of shooting. It can helping filmmakers plan how scenes will be shot, including camera angles, composition, and transitions. They assist in understanding the timing of each shot and how the sequence of scenes will flow together, which is crucial for pacing the film effectively. Besides, storyboards can help identify specific locations, props, and special effects needed, which aids in budgeting and logistical planning.

Week 5 (22.10.2024)

Colour Theory, Colour Correction V.S. Colour Grading

Color correction is the first step in the post-production process where the aim is to fix or balance the colors in footage. In an ideal video setting, footage will be shot as flat and undersaturated as possible. If footage is oversaturated or too bright or dark, valuable information could be lost which can make the footage unusable. The real end goal of color correction is simply to make sure footage looks exactly the way the human eye sees things.

How to color correct in 5 steps:
  1. Normalize your footage as much as possible.
  2. Fix your saturation first.
  3. Then fix your brightness and contrast.
  4. Set your new white balance.
  5. Double check your skin tones.
Color grading comes after color correction. It’s the creative process where the footage is adjusted for stylistic purposes. This can involve changing the mood, atmosphere, and tone of the video through the use of colors. Filmmakers use color grading to give a particular "look" to their film, often to evoke specific emotions or align with the visual aesthetic of the piece.

How to color grade in 5 steps:
  1. Normalize your folate as much as possible.
  2. Follow the steps to correct your colors.
  3. Choose your desired look and style.
  4. Make your color adjustments in your editing program of choice.
  5. Double check skin tones and vectorscope.
Some great options for both color grading and color correcting are these popular video editing programs:
  1. Adobe Premiere Pro
  2. Final Cut Pro
  3. Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve
  4. Magic Bullet Colorista
  5. Fylm.ai
Fig 5.1 quiz result (week 5)

Reflection: 

For week 5, we learned the different of Color Correction and Color Grading. Color Correction is making footage look natural and consistent and Color Grading is Adding a stylistic, emotional, or cinematic look. Besides, we also learned about what is color theory. We understand that how artists use color to convey emotion, mood, and style.

Week 6 (29.10.2024)

Fig 6.1 quiz result (week 6)

For week 6, what we learned is Mise en Scène. It refers to everything within the frame that contributes to the visual storytelling, including the arrangement of actors, scenery, lighting, costumes, and props. It encompasses all the visual elements that contribute to the mood, atmosphere, and meaning of a scene.

Week 7 (5.11.2024)

Fig 7.1 quiz result (week 7)

Reflection: 

For week 7, we start using Adobe Audition. We learned how to give audio different textures through tuning and make the audio echo by adding reverb. This is my first experience with these and I find them very interesting. Besides, I also learned about new software and how to use it effectively. This knowledge allows me to better improve myself.

Week 10 (26.11.2024)

Fig 10.1 process (week 10)

Fig 10.2 vfx video (week 10)

Reflection: 

For week 10, we learned how to use After Effect. This is an additional knowledge. I learned more about the function of After Effect from this exercise and increased proficiency in After Effect.

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