Video and Sound Production - Exercises W1-W10

Video and Sound Production - Project 1

22.4.2024 - 00.7.2024 (Week 1 - Week 14)

Aidi Rafiq | 0353422 | Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media  

VIDEO AND SOUND PRODUCTION

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INSTRUCTIONS

 

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LECTURER

Week 1 - We were to introduce ourselves and brief the MIB together. Then we were to practice or attempt on an exercise that sir gave by using Adobe Premiere Pro. The exercise is a few cut out clips from an advertisement for us to put it back together. We have to watch watch 3 stop motion film and share our favorite bit from them.

Week 2 - The lecture was busy but he did sent us a task/ exercise on teams that we have to do a short quiz and understand the names of the angle shots. Few exercises that we have to do in slides as well.

Week 3 -  We learn about Framing and Storyboarding. Briefing about cinematography in films and how filmmaker uses storyboard to visualize their scenes.

Week 4 - We were introduce to audio dubbing in films. Learning and listen closely in movies on how sound effects and dialogue were used. Our lecturer also shows us how to apply sound effect on a silent scene.

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EXERCISE

Week 1

fig 1.0 Mint Advertisement (edit by aidi)

fig 1.1 raw clip

fig 1.2 re-coloring the scene

This advertisement is an old clip, so I therefore touch up sum color-correction and make the video more color. I play around with the highlights, contrast etc. 

fig 1.3 Sharpening

The sharpen adjustment is also been added because it's a low quality video that has been imported but using sharpen can added a few adjustment with its quality.

fig1.4 Doritos Advertisement (edit by aidi)

fig 1.5 Cropping

I noticed every time i place a new clip, there's a silent at the end or an intro.

I cropped them and overlap each other, sometimes I add a default transition to make the audio smoothly combine together.

Working on these exercise wasn't a huge challenge, even though sir will said on week 2 will be working on a tougher exercise with editing, but I've used premiere pro or after effect which I will be very comfortable to edit and try few challenges.

STOP MOTIONS 

fig 2.0 Fresh Guacamole by PES | Oscar Nominated Short

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This stop motion short was film by PES (Adam Pesapane), it is about making a fresh guacamole without using real food. This animation looks and feels like it's a 24 frames per second video without stop motions but after watch the behind the scenes I saw how they break down in each frames. Each frames the object/subject constantly moves and a lot of object being sacrificed to be cut open. I chose this part to dissect is because they use a grenade as an avocado which the colors and texture are very similar. It's very interesting and creative.

fig 2.1 Under The Winter Sun | Award Winning Stop-motion Animated Short Film

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This stop motion short was film by Thomas Bolles and Ethan Spitanley. This stop motion is about a lonely snowman builds himself a friend but their friendship does not last long. Along the way their friendship were building, the sun became to rise and as they are seeking shelter to prevent melting, one of them were late to seek shelter. Therefore he lost his friend. This short stop motion film is simple but the storyline for this is sad and touching. Since it won the award winning, this shows that everyone at any age can produce a masterpiece. 

fig 2.2 Archie and his pet dog go on a long journey. 

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This stop motion short film is directed by Ainslie Henderson. This is about Archie is devastated to learn of the death of his beloved aunt. He makes a long journey to the home she left him in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland and new day brings renewed hope for Archie and his dog. This animation looks very professional and neat when they use fabric for the dogs. I can feel how struggle the main character as they going through a hard storm just to meet his beloved aunt and going through the memory that he had at her home. 

Exercise 2

shot size, camera angle, and composition quiz

Understanding Framing

fig 3.0 John Lewis Christmas Advert

fig 3.1 "Unsung Hero", Thai Life Insurance Ad

fig 3.2 example of Foreground, Midground, Background

Foreground - RED

Foreground is what is happening up close to the camera as being in the foreground. Is the opposite of the background.

Midground - YELLOW

This is where the most important action that is taking place within their scene most of the time. This part is where most action is going to be taking place within their frame.

Background - PURPLE

      

Background is the space further away, behind both the foreground and midground.  

Depth of Field

This is the range of distance within which all object will be in acceptable sharp focus.

fig 3.3 example of Deep Depth of Field

Deep Depth of Field

Deep depth of field is a larger area in focus, as it keeps more of the image sharp and clear

fig 3.4 example of Shallow Depth of Field

Shallow Depth of Field

Shallow depth of field is having a plane that's in focus and everything else is out of focus.

180 Degree rule ( Static Screen Direction)

180 degree rule is when the camera should kept on one side of an imaginary axis between two characters, so that the first character is always in frame, when the second character would be on the right.

fig 4.0 example of static screen direction

What is dynamic screen direction?

A dynamic screen direction is the direction that characters and object move in the scene in relation to the frame. Maintaining a cohesive sense of direction is important to the clarity of a scene and for preserving the continuity of motion.

fig 4.1 example of dynamic screen direction

fig 4.1.1 8 angle shots

Week 2

Storytelling

The three-act story structure is a popular narrative framework used in storytelling, particularly in film and literature. It divides a story into three distinct parts: the setup, the confrontation, and the resolution.

Editing: Lalin exercise

fig 5.0 Lalin edit process

fig 5.1 Lalin final cut. 35 second edit.

When editing this video, I relies there's a lot of problems with camera movement, after they said shoot and a lot of scenes are way too short. It's also hard when the task required a 35 second cut when the preview shows 55seconds.

Lalin

1-3 act Structure

Act 1

In the first scene, a young teenage girl (Lalin) about shows herself by pulling her mask but then she stops there and let her introduce herself towards her audience. Flashback during her highschool, she was face bullying in her own country. Which she decide to find herself a new home in Japan where she continues her undergraduate study. 

Act 2

She then create an account then lie about her identity,. Suddenly she grows in a popularity on her Instagram among her native country. She is featured to be "net idol" which inspires for her kawaii look and dreamy lifestyle. She received a text from unknown Thai account about his upcoming book that is about to publish in Japan and wanting Lalin to translate for him (Nut). Meanwhile waiting for Nut's book to turn into a hard copy, they both remain in contact and face timing; updating their lives. 

Act 3

Nut has arrived to Japan with his hard copy book. Nut decide to ask Lalin out for a date since they both have been contacting each other everyday but Lalin is afraid of rejection. As Nut were waiting for Lalin in the cafe, he left her a book.  Lalin reads the book; its about him and Lalin. Then come to notice that Nut is the one who bullied her when they were in highschool.  She begins to take off her mask and chase after Nut as her confidence rose.

What is the inciting incident in the movie?

Lalin went to japan without anyone which means she has no seeking for close help

What is the midpoint scene in the movie?

She meet Nut through Facebook and helping him with his project

What is the Climax scene in the movie?

Nut left the book on the table for Lalin to read which is about them together.

What is the theme of the movie?

A lovable person will love you for your personality and will not judge you base on your appearance.

Everything, everywhere, all at once

1-3 act Structure

Act 1

Every Wang, overwhelmed by her failing laundry, personal problems, and an IRS audit, she encounters a different Waymond who discloses the existence of the multiverse. She discovers that she can recall and use abilities from her previous identities. She quickly learns that Jobu Tupaki, a reincarnation of her daughter Joy, poses a threat.

Act 2

Evelyn travels across strange realms and acquires talents from her other incarnations in an attempt to defeat Jobu Tupaki, the man behind the nihilistic "Everything Bagel." She fights several bouts and learns that using violence won't help. She adopts Waymond's compassion attitude, seeing that it holds the solution to facing the turmoil.

Act 3

Joy is able to recognize the worth of their connections in spite of the chaos when Evelyn approaches Jobu with compassion. Their familial ties are restored by this. After returning with a newfound sense of purpose, Evelyn tackles the IRS audit with her family's support, focusing on compassion and love in life.

What is the inciting incident in the movie?

The opening scene of "Everything, Everywhere, All at Once" is when Evelyn Wang is contacted by an Alpha Universe counterpart of her husband, Waymond, while meeting with IRS agent Deirdre Beaubeirdra. He tells her that the mighty and chaotic Jobu Tupaki poses an immediate threat and discloses the existence of the multiverse. Only she can stop it. The narrative begins when Evelyn discovers this, sending her on a voyage across other realms.

What is the midpoint scene in the movie?

The scene where Evelyn confronts Jobu Tupaki at the halfway point of "Everything, Everywhere, All at Once" is when she finds out about the "Everything Bagel," a black hole-like object that represents Jobu's nihilistic resolve to destroy everything. The story's trajectory is changed and the stakes are raised by this discovery.

What is the Climax scene in the movie?

Evelyn faces Jobu Tupaki for the first time, but she does it with empathy and understanding instead of hostility. Despite the turmoil of the universe, she reaches out to Jobu (Joy) and helps her understand the worth in their relationships and the little things in life. In the end, the multiverse is stabilized and their quarrel is resolved because to this act of empathy and connection.

What is the theme of the movie?

"Everything, Everywhere, All at Once" is about accepting flaws, finding personal progress by empathy and understanding, and finding purpose in the midst of turmoil. It emphasizes the value of love, links to family, and the ability of compassion to get through difficult times in life.

fig 6.0 Three-act story structure

Week 3

Storyboard

Storyboard in filmmaking is a visual representation of a film, animation, or video game, much like a comic strip. It's made up of a series of illustrations or images displayed in sequence for the purpose of pre-visualizing a motion picture, animation, motion graphic or interactive media sequence.

Storyboards are used to plan shots, understand the narrative flow, and to communicate ideas to the production team. They can include details such as camera angles, character movements, dialogue, and even notes about special effects or sound. This helps the director, cinematographer, and other crew members visualize the scenes and prepare for the shooting process.

Storyboarding is a crucial part of the pre-production process because it allows filmmakers to experiment with different visual approaches, identify potential problems, and make necessary adjustments before the actual filming begins, saving time and resources.

fig 6.1 Storyboard in Film making quiz

Asynchronous class materials reflection (Week 3)

As I study film school for 3 months, this is just like a recap for me of what happens in pre-production, shooting day, and post-production etc. On other hand, I learned about dynamic screen direction because I've never heard of that before when I was in film school.

Week 4

Production stages

The production stages in filmmaking can be broken down into three main phases: pre-production, production, and post-production. Here's a brief overview of each stage:

1.Pre-production: This is the planning stage of filmmaking, where all the necessary preparations are made before filming begins. This includes tasks such as writing the script, creating storyboards, casting actors, scouting locations, designing sets and costumes, and hiring crew members.

2.Production: This is the stage where the actual filming takes place. The production team will work together to capture all the footage needed for the film, using the plans and preparations made during pre-production as a guide. This stage can be physically and logistically challenging, as it involves coordinating a large team of people and managing a complex schedule.

3.Post-production: This is the stage where the footage is edited and assembled into a final product. This includes tasks such as cutting and arranging scenes, adding music and sound effects, color grading, and visual effects. Post-production can be a time-consuming process, as it requires careful attention to detail and a keen eye for storytelling.

After post-production, the film may go through additional stages such as distribution and marketing, but these are not considered part of the production process.

fig 6. 2Production Stages quiz

Asynchronous class materials reflection (Week 4)

This brought me back when I had a project assignment where we had Pre-production, production, post-production. It is important to understand the production stages because it tracks on film project which stages are they on and to let anyone be prepare for certain stages.

Week 7

Color Correction/ Grading

The process of coloring digital video footage involves three main tasks: establishing a picture profile, color correcting the footage, and color grading the footage. Color correction is a technical process that aims to make the footage look as natural and realistic as possible, while color grading is a creative process that adds atmosphere and emotion to the shots.

The basic color terms used in color grading software and cameras are hue, saturation, and brightness (HSB). Hue refers to the color itself, saturation refers to the intensity of the color, and brightness refers to the lightness or darkness of the color. HSB color theory is used to create mood and color schemes in films and videos.

fig 7.0 quiz test on color correct/grading

fig 7.0 before the process of the color correcting

fig 7.1 process of the color grading 

fig 7.2 process of the color grading 

fig 7.1 & 7.2 is where I highlight the skin part to attempt a teal and orange color grading 

but the scene is dark and hard to detect the subjects skin so therefore it would be difficult to color correct 

fig 7.3 final part of the color correction

Week 10

Stop motion Trial

This is where students have to attempt a stop motion animation using clay and paper. Using a DSLR and PHONE APP to compare which is more suitable for quality. 

Stop motion that we have to replicate

Clay: The Cost of the Call 1st scene: 00:04-00:13

Paper cut: Adopt Don't Shop 2nd scene: 00:19-00:43

fig 8.0 Stop Motion Trial