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Video & Sound Production - Exercises

26/09/2024 — 17/10/2024 (Week 01 — Week 04)
JING KEYAO / 0370732
VSP 60104 / Video and Sound Production / Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media / Taylor's University
Task 1 / Exercises

Table of Contents:

1. INSTRUCTIONS
2. ASYNCHRONOUS CLASS
3. EXERCISES
    Ex_1: Editing Mint Advertisement
    Ex_2: Editing Doritos Advertisement
    Ex_3: Shooting Practice, Shoot & Editing
    Ex_4: Lalin Editing Practice
    Ex_5: Storyboard Exercise
    Ex_6: Stop Motion Shooting Exercise

4. ASYNCHRONOUS REFLECTION

INSTRUCTIONS:
ASYNCHRONOUS CLASS:

WEEK 1 -  Shot size, Camera angle, and Composition

   - Refers to the amount of space visible within a shot or frame.  
   - Different shot sizes convey different information or emotional effects.  
     - Close-up shot: Focuses on a small area to emphasize emotions or reactions.  
     - Wide shot: Shows a larger area to establish setting or context.  

   - Refers to the camera's position relative to the subject.  
   - Creates different perspectives and conveys varying information.  
     - High-angle shot: Looks down on the subject, suggesting vulnerability or powerlessness.  
     - Low-angle shot: Looks up at the subject, suggesting power or dominance.  

   - Involves arranging visual elements within a shot or frame.  
   - Includes placement of characters/objects, color, lighting, balance, and symmetry.  
   - Used to create visual interest, guide the viewer's eye, and convey meaning or emotion.  

4. Integration of Shot Size, Camera Angle, and Composition
   - Filmmakers use these elements to create meaning and communicate ideas to the audience.

Fig 2.1 Week 1 Quiz Result


Week 2 – Understanding Storytelling

1. Three-Act Story Structure Overview
   - A narrative framework used in storytelling, especially in film and literature.  
   - Divides a story into three parts: the setup, the confrontation, and the resolution.  

2. Act One: The Setup
   - Introduces the protagonist, their world, and the situation they face.  
   - Ends with an inciting incident that disrupts the protagonist's world and creates a problem to solve.  
   - The inciting incident forces the protagonist to take action, whether it's a positive or negative event.  

3. Act Two: The Confrontation  
   - The longest and most complex part, where the protagonist encounters obstacles and challenges.  
   - Often split into two halves:  
     - First half: The protagonist makes progress toward their goal.  
     - Second half: They face setbacks and complications.  
   - Ends with a major turning point, where the protagonist encounters a significant crisis that forces them to rethink their approach.  

4. Act Three: The Resolution
   - The story reaches its climax and resolution.  
   - The protagonist confronts the final challenge or conflict to achieve their goal.  
   - The climax is the most intense and dramatic, with the highest stakes and peak tension.  
   - The resolution (denouement) ties up loose ends and brings the protagonist's journey to a satisfying conclusion.  

5. Purpose of the Three-Act Structure  
   - Provides a clear and effective framework for storytelling.  
   - Helps writers create engaging and well-structured narratives that resonate with audiences.

Fig 2.2 Week 2 Quiz Result

Understand Storytelling

In week 2, we were instructed to watch the short film LALIN, and the movie Everything Everywhere All at Once. After watching these, we need to answer some questions Mr. Martin gave.



1. Which part is act 1, act 2, act 3 respectively? Describe each act with ONE paragraph only.
    Act 1
The story starts with Lalin sharing her experience of growing up facing online bullying due to her skin condition. This constant judgment from those around her leads her to relocate to Japan during her college years, where she feels a sense of relief as the culture's emphasis on privacy allows her to be more at ease. In this new environment, she starts sharing carefully edited photos on social media, quickly gaining popularity.
    Act 2
The narrative shifts during the summer when Lalin is approached by a graphic novelist named Astronaut Nut, who seeks her help to translate his upcoming book into Japanese. As they exchange daily messages, their bond deepens, but when Nut unexpectedly arrives in Japan to meet her in person, Lalin feels insecure without her social media "mask" and decides not to meet him.
    Act 3
Feeling let down, Astronaut Nut leaves after Lalin refuses to meet him. However, when Lalin reads the book he left behind, she realizes he was actually an old classmate from her past. Determined to reconnect, she sets out to find him, but their paths do not cross again before the story concludes.
2. What is the inciting incident in the movie?
The turning point that sets the story in motion is Lalin's decision to move to Japan after enduring repeated online bullying due to her skin condition.
3. What is the midpoint scene in the movie?
The midpoint occurs when Lalin learns that Astronaut Nut has come to Japan to meet her, forcing her to confront her fear of revealing her true self.
4. What is the Climax scene in the movie?
The climax unfolds when Lalin discovers that Nut is her former classmate who transformed himself to reunite with her, prompting her to chase after him in an attempt to reconnect.
5. What is the theme of the movie?
The film explores themes of self-acceptance and self-esteem, emphasizing that true worth goes beyond appearance. It also delves into the influence of social media on one's identity, contrasting Lalin's experiences of being bullied and later finding validation through online fame.



1. Which part is Act 1, Act 2, and Act 3 respectively? Describe each act with ONE paragraph only.
Act 1 — Everything
The story starts with Evelyn and her family, who are struggling with strained relationships and the looming issue of a tax audit threatening their family business. The initial focus is on these personal and financial conflicts, setting the stage for the story's deeper exploration.
Act 2 — Everywhere
As the plot unfolds, Evelyn encounters Alpha Waymond from an alternate universe and learns about the multiverse's larger problems, particularly the chaos caused by Jobu Tupaki, a version of her daughter Joy. Evelyn discovers that she holds the unique potential to save the multiverse by acquiring skills and abilities from her counterparts in other universes.
Act 3 — All at Once
In the final act, Evelyn resolves the conflict with Jobu Tupaki and prevents the multiverse from being consumed by the black hole-like bagel. She also mends the fractured relationships within her own family, achieving peace both across the multiverse and in her personal life.
2. What is the inciting incident in the movie?
The story takes a significant turn when Evelyn meets Alpha Waymond and is introduced to the concept of the multiverse, realizing the existence of a greater threat beyond her immediate problems.
3. What is the midpoint scene in the movie?
The midpoint occurs when Evelyn understands that she is the key to resolving the multiverse's issues and begins actively tapping into her alternate selves' skills.
4. What is the Climax scene in the movie?
The climax is reached when Evelyn, through multiverse jumping, learns to empathize with Jobu Tupaki and accept different perspectives, leading to mutual understanding and resolution.
5. What is the theme of the movie?
The film explores themes of acceptance, generational trauma, and family bonding, highlighting the significance of understanding each other and healing strained relationships across different realities.

Week 3 – Storyboard

1. Definition of Storyboard
   - A visual representation of a film, animation, or video game, resembling a comic strip.  
   - Consists of a sequence of illustrations or images for pre-visualizing motion pictures, animations, motion graphics, or interactive media.  

2. Purpose of Storyboarding 
   - Used to plan shots and understand the narrative flow.  
   - Helps communicate ideas to the production team.  

3. Storyboard Details  
   - Can include camera angles, character movements, dialogue, and notes about special effects or sound.  
   - Aids the director, cinematographer, and crew members in visualizing scenes and preparing for shooting.  

4. Importance in Pre-Production
   - Allows experimentation with different visual approaches.  
   - Helps identify potential problems and make adjustments before filming.  
   - Saves time and resources by planning ahead.

Fig 2.3 Week 3 Quiz Result

Week 4 – Production


1. Pre-Production  
   - The planning stage where all necessary preparations are made before filming.  
   - Includes writing the script, creating storyboards, casting, scouting locations, designing sets and costumes, and hiring crew members.  

2. Production
   - The stage where actual filming takes place.  
   - The production team captures all the footage using the plans made during pre-production as a guide.  
   - Involves coordinating a large team and managing a complex schedule, making it physically and logistically challenging.  

3. Post-Production  
   - Involves editing and assembling the footage into the final film.  
   - Tasks include cutting and arranging scenes, adding music and sound effects, color grading, and visual effects.  
   - Requires careful attention to detail to ensure a polished final product.  

4. Additional Stages (Beyond Production)
   - After post-production, the film may undergo distribution and marketing, which are not considered part of the production process.

Fig 2.4 Week 4 Quiz Result


1. Director 
   - Oversees the entire production and ensures the creative vision is realized.  
   - Works with cast and crew to block scenes, direct performances, and make creative decisions.  

2. Producer  
   - Manages logistical and financial aspects.  
   - Secures funding, hires the crew and coordinates schedules and locations.  

3. Cinematographer (Director of Photography)  
   - Responsible for the visual aesthetic.  
   - Chooses cameras, lenses, and lighting to achieve the desired look and mood.  

4. Production Designer 
   - Manages the visual design, including sets, costumes, and props.  
   - Collaborates with the director and cinematographer to create an immersive visual world.  

5. Sound Designer
   - Handles the audio aspects, including dialogue, sound effects, and music.  
   - Ensures seamless integration of sound and picture with the director and editor.  

6. Editor  
   - Assembles footage into a coherent story.  
   - Shapes pacing, tone, and structure in collaboration with the director and sound designer.  

Fig 2.5 Week 5 Quiz Result

EXERCISES:

Week 1 – Exercises 1 & 2

Arranging video clips in Adobe Premiere Pro.

Process:
1. Download footage
2. Create NEW Premium Pro Project
3. Import footage into Premium Pro
4. Arrange shots on timeline with proper order
5. Export video

Exercise 1: Editing Mint Advertisement

Fig 3.1_Process

Week 1_Editing Exercise 1_JING KEYAO

Exercise 2: Editing Doritos Advertisement

Fig 3.2_Process

Week 1_Editing Exercise 2_JING KEYAO

Week 2 — Exercises 3 & 4

Exercise 3: Shooting Practice, Shoot & Editing

In exercise 3, we were instructed to use different shot sizes:

1. Close-Up shot
2. Frontal MCU (soft background)
3. Frontal MS (soft background)
4. Extreme Close-Up shot
5. Side angle MS (soft background)
6. 3/4 angling MCU shot (soft/blurry background)
7. Low-angle Wide shot
8. Eye-Level Medium-Wide shot


Exercise 4: Editing Practice

Fig 3.3_Process

Week 2: Editing Practice

Week 3 
Ex.5 - Storyboard Practice

We need to make a storyboard according to these two pictures of the story. 

Fig. 3.4_Shot size and Scene

Week 3: Storyboard Exercise

Ex_6: Stop Motion Shooting Exercise

Fig.6.1_Group Stop Motion

REFLECTION:

Week 1 ：

The first week focused on understanding shot sizes, camera angles, and composition. Mr. Martin used stills from short films to help us distinguish different shot sizes, making it easier to grasp the concepts. We also participated in a hands-on activity where we paired up to shoot videos using various shot sizes, experimenting with camera angles and composition. Adding captions to the videos was an enjoyable part of the editing process.

Week 2 ：

During the second week, we explored the three-act structure in storytelling and learned about key plot elements such as the inciting incident, midpoint, and climax. Analyzing the storylines of the films "Lalin" and "Everything Everywhere All at Once" helped deepen my understanding of their themes and narrative structure.

Week 3 ：

This week introduced the role of storyboards in guiding the production process. Although I had some prior experience with storyboarding, it was my first time learning about its detailed use in filmmaking, including how directors rely on them to visualize scenes and plan shots effectively.

Week 4 ：
In week four, we learned about the stages of production and the various crew roles involved. Watching behind-the-scenes footage and learning about the many contributors to a film's creation was eye-opening. It was especially interesting to dive into aspects I hadn’t considered before, such as budgeting and financial planning.

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