Video & Sound Production: Project 2

Video & Sound Production (VSP 60104)

NAME: Adeline Wong Chyn Nee (0344017) I.D: 0344017 COURSE: Bachelors of Design in Creative Media MODULE: Video & Sound Production

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LECTURE NOTES

WEEK 2 (01.4.2022)

During the second week, we were introduced to shot sizes in cinematography, which determines how large the area that’s visible within the frame. During class, we were shown how cinema started and introduced to the shot sizes, screen directing, and the rule of thirds. Lastly, we were tested on determining the shot sizes to make sure we were understanding the lecture.

Types of Shots (according to the distance from the subject)

- Extreme wide shot

Fig. 1.1 scene screenshot from movie "Django Unchained"

- Wide shot

Fig. 1.2 scene screenshot from movie "The Martian"

- Medium wide shot

Fig. 1.3 scene screenshot from movie " Wonder Woman"

- Medium shot

Fig. 1.4 scene screenshot from movie "The Princess Diaries"

- A medium close-up shot

Fig. 1.5 scene screenshot from movie "Django Unchained"

- Close-up shot

Fig. 1.6 scene screenshot from movie "Whiplash"

- An extreme close-up shot

Fig. 1.7 scene screenshot from movie "The Night Of"

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WEEK 2 (08.4.2022): Shooting Exercise

Later that day, we were tasked with a new shooting exercise that required us, the F2F students to pair up with 2 other students to work as a group to capture different shot sizes with locations around the area right outside of our classroom. I paired up with Adena and Kai Jun for this exercise, we went up a floor to find space to film.

We were all required to film clips for the respective shot sizes, and there are a total of 8 shot sizes that were needed to film by us.

Fig. 3.1 List of shot sizes, week 2 (8/4/22)

When doing the exercise, we were reminded of some things to be cautious about, such as:

- Shoot the wide shot with a wide angle

- The rest ZOOM IN to get a soft background

- Refer to the examples provided or google references for good composition

- Avoid overexposed or underexposed (too bright or too dark)

- Do the shooting during the daytime

- Shoot landscape format video, 5 seconds per shot

- Edit with CAPTION (Mention the shot size), export the video for submission

Fig. 3.2 Shooting Exercise Compilation, week 2 (8/4/22)

Starting with this exercise, I, Adena, and Kaijun went out of the classroom to the 8th floor to start our shooting. We first found a good spot for filming and taking turns, we filmed each other with our own phone cameras. At first, we were uncertain about the camera angles and their outcome, however, we guided each other and learned as we filmed.

Exercise 1

After that, we were tasked to stitch together video clips inspired by the short film, LALIN. The video clips which were filmed by our seniors have to be edited based on the storyboard given in the Google drive. We were to utilize Premiere Pro for this exercise as well.

Fig. 2.1 LALIN timeline, week 2 (08/4/22)

Fig. 2.2 LALIN exercise video, week 2 (08/4/22)

WEEK 3 (15.4.2022): MV shooting exercise

In week 3, we were tasked to shoot and edit an MV with the provided shots, we can work with a song of our choice as long as we followed the given of shots. We then came down to some song options, it was either Run2U by Stayc or WA DA DA by Kep1er (케플러), in the end, we all agreed on WA DA DA because the style of the song provided more elements for MV shooting and editing.

Fig. 5.1 WA DA DA by Kep1er (케플러)

We planned out some shots for the MV shooting during a meeting call.

- Wide Shot - high angle (Solo) - 3 single full body shots - eye level (Members at side) - Medium Shot - Eye level (Solo) - Medium Close-up Shot - Eye level (Solo) - Close-up Shot - Eye level (Solo) - Extreme Close-up Shot - Eye level (Solo) - Wide Shot - Low angle (Solo)

After the planning, we proceeded with our individual shooting where we set a deadline for every group member to finish shooting. The footage will then be uploaded onto a shared Google folder where we can all access it.

Fig. 5.2 Screenshot of timeline, week 3 (29/4/22)

I added captions when the song name comes on to add more effect.

Fig. 5.3 Screenshot of workspace, week 3 (29/4/22)

I also added cinematic black bars on some parts of the video to enhance the overall look of the MV.

Fig. 5.4 Screenshot of workspace, week 3 (29/4/22)

Fig. 5.5 Final MV exercise, week 3 (29/4/22)

WEEK 3 (15.4.2022): 3 act structure case study

In week 3, we were introduced to the 3-act structure in storytelling, which consists of a beginning, middle, and end. After learning about this, we attempted to write our own 3-act structure with the short videos shown. In the given google document, we had to watch and identify the acts and plot points of the story, and then write them down accordingly.

The 3-act structure case study:

1) Burrow - Short animation

2) Guang (光) - A musical short film about Autism

3) LALIN - Short film

Fig. 4.1 Screenshots from short films, LALIN and Guang, week 3 (15/4/22)

Fig. 4.2 Screenshot from Burrow - Short animation, week 3 (15/4/22)

Fig. 4.3 PDF of 3 act-structure exercises, week 3 (15/4/22)

WEEK 5 (27.4.2022): Group Shooting Exercise

This week, we were tasked to have a group shooting where we have to film some clips shown from the Korean drama "Hapiness". We were given the selected shots that has different types of shot such as W.S, M.C.U, and C.U.

Fig. 5.1 Wide Shot - Happiness, week 5 (27/4/22)

Fig. 5.2 Medium Close-up - Happiness, week 5 (27/4/22)

Fig. 5.3 Close-up - Happiness, week 5 (27/4/22)

A. Group shooting day

Fig. 5.4 Group Shooting BTS, week 5 (27/4/22)

Fig. 5.5 Group Shooting BTS, week 5 (27/4/22)

Fig. 5.6 Group Shooting BTS, week 5 (27/4/22)

Fig. 5.7 Group Shooting BTS, week 5 (27/4/22)

Fig. 5.8 Group Shooting BTS, week 5 (27/4/22)

After we were done with the shooting, the clips were imported into a Google Drive which were then shared to every group member. 

Fig. 5.9 Shared clips in a Google Drive, week 5 (27/4/22)

B. Editing Process

Fig. 5.10 Screenshot of editing process in Premiere Pro, week 6 (5/5/22)

Fig. 5.11 Screenshot of timeline in Premiere Pro, week 6 (5/5/22)

Fig. 5.12 Screenshot of imported clips in Premiere Pro, week 6 (5/5/22)

When editing the video, I used several effects to enhance the clips and audio, for example, I applied 'Warp Stabilizer' effect to the clips that were wobbly and unstable.

Fig. 5.13 Screenshot of imported clips in Premiere Pro, week 6 (5/5/22)

When editing the video, I also did some color correcting to balance the colour out and make them match with he rest of the video clips. In this case, I made the clip cooler as the tone were too warm on the Vectorscope.

Fig. 5.14 Screenshot of Vectorscope in Premiere Pro, week 6 (5/5/22)

Fig. 5.15 Screenshot of Lumetri color in Premiere Pro, week 6 (5/5/22)

As for the audio, we filmed some shots outdoor so there would naturally be some outdoor noise recorded, to get rid of that or to decrease the noise, I added the 'DeNoise' effect to the audios which were filmed outdoor.

Fig. 5.16 Screenshot of 'DeNoise' effect in Premiere Pro, week 6 (5/5/22)

Fig. 5.17 Screenshot of outdoor audio effect in Premiere Pro, week 6 (5/5/22)

C. Final Result

Fig. 5.18 Final result of group shooting video, week 6 (5/5/22)

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Reflection:

This project was a whole new learning experience for me because I have never participated in a project where the main task is to film and edit, and that task was the main elements for this project 2. During this project, I have tried filming myself, filming my friends, and even being in a filming crew as a sound girl. The experience was new, but the result and filming outcome is just as satisfying if not more satisfying than other projects ever, because not only did we have to do editing work but also physical work such as filming and other physical tasks. This project also in a way pushed me to be more comfortable in working as a group, although I was nervous at first, I made many new friends and grew closer with my friends while we were working on the tasks in this projects.