VIDEO & SOUND PRODUCTION - EXERCISES

 April 22, 2024

Week1-Week

Li Jingbu/0367209

Video And Sound Production/Bachelor of design(honours) in creative media



Instruction



Week 1 Exercise

 In Week 1, Mr. Martin gave us an overview of what we should be doing this semester and showed us some great assignments.

The first clip video has been numbered accordingly to the order and we can finish the clip looking at it in order, but the second video needs to be sorted by ourselves.

Here are my exercises.


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Week1 asynchronous class materials

In the first week, I learned the basics of cinematography, including lens size, camera Angle, and composition.

Week1 Asynchronous Classroom Quiz Results

Reflection:

Lens size refers to the amount of space visible within a single shot or frame. Different lens sizes can be used to convey different types of information or create different emotional effects. For example, close-ups show a small area of a scene in great detail and are often used to emphasize a character's mood or reaction, while wide-angle shots show a larger area of a scene and are often used to establish an environment or context.
Camera Angle refers to the position of the camera relative to the subject being photographed. Different camera angles can be used to create different perspectives and convey different types of information. For example, a high-angle shot looking down on a subject from above can create a sense of vulnerability or powerlessness, while a low-angle shot looking up at a subject from below can create a sense of power or dominance.
Composition refers to the arrangement of visual elements in a shot or picture. This can include the position of the person or object in the picture, the use of color and lighting, and the balance and symmetry of the overall image. Composition can be used to create visual interest, direct the viewer's gaze, and convey meaning or emotion.

Week2 Exercise

The second week required eight different shots.
Low-angle wide shot (WS)
Frontal medium close-up (MCU) - soft bg
Frontal medium shot (MS) - soft bg
Extreme close-up (ECU)
Side angle medium shot (MS) - soft bg
3/4 angling medium close-up (MCU) - soft/blurry bg
Close-up (CU)
Eye-level medium-wide shot (MW)
As an exercise at the end of the class, we need to edit eight short videos, adding subtitles and transitions to them.



In the second exercise, we need to watch the original video and edit it according to the storyboard. The limit is 35 seconds. Here is my work.

Lalin

Video watch - Lalin

Act 1 Scene
Lalin is an internet celebrity girl from Thailand who chose to come to Japan to study due to her low self-esteem and negative comments on the internet. She posted a lot of retouched photos and received favorable comments, then Lalin received an invitation from a Thai novelist, Nut, to translate her work and publish it in Japan, which she agreed to do and started talking to him on the internet.

Act 2 Scene
Their relationship began to heat up and they started video chatting, but Lalin always wore a mask because of her lack of facial confidence, but when asked why, she always answered it was because she was allergic.

Act 3 Scene
Lalin reads Nut's book and realizes that the story is about her and Nut's first meeting, and even though Nut is fat, Lalin hugs him, and when Lalin tries to see Nut, Nut has already left

 What is the inciting incident in the movie?

Lalin fled to study in Japan because of the many bad reviews of her appearance on the internet and posted glorified pictures of her online.

 What is the midpoint scene in the movie?

When Lalin was asked on a video chat with Nut why she was wearing a mask, she used the excuse of allergies to avoid it.

 What is the Climax scene in the movie?

When Nut arrives in Japan to try to meet Lalin, Lalin avoids it because of her inferiority complex due to her appearance.

 What is the theme of the movie?

The movie tells people to be confident and not to feel inferior because of their appearance.

Video watch -Everything, everyone, all at once


Act 1 Scene
The protagonist of the first act is a middle-aged woman. She balances her wife, mother and boss on a daily basis, but when she has an unfortunate family crisis, she realizes that it is made up of multiple parallel time periods. And she exists in each of these different time-spaces.

Act 2 Scene
 
In Act II, Evelyn is plunged into a chaotic parallel time and space, where she must grapple with the different existences of different time and space, and different versions of her loved ones. Along the way, exploring different time periods, she learns about her past, her relationships, and her reality. Each begins to realize the true extent of her power and the importance of her choices in shaping her destiny
Act 3 Scene

In Act III, Evelyn needs to confront the darkest corners of her heart as she realizes the importance of her newfound knowledge and her great responsibility. Her decision determines the fate of not only her, but everyone else. Faced with a huge wager, Evelyn discovers the true power of love and contact and wins by a landslide. Saving Everyone.

 What is the inciting incident in the movie?

Evelyn discovers that she exists in multiple parallel universes with different states of life and different versions of her family in different time periods.

 What is the midpoint scene in the movie?

Evelyn finds herself facing a huge obstacle, while she realizes her great responsibilities and abilities


 What is the Climax scene in the movie?

When Evelyn is faced with that great challenge, her decision determines the fate of everyone.

 What is the theme of the movie?

The movie is about how one small act can change destiny.

Week2 Asynchronous Class Quiz Results



Reflection: This week I learned how to tell a story. 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.
Act One: The Setup The first act establishes the protagonist, their world, and the situation they find themselves in.
This act typically ends with an inciting incident, which sets the story in motion and creates a problem that the protagonist must solve. The inciting incident can be a positive or negative event, but it must be significant enough to disrupt the protagonist's world and force them to take action.


Week3 Asynchronous Class Quiz Results




Reflection: Week 3 I learned what a storyboard is. 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.


Week4 Asynchronous Class Quiz Results



Reflection: In week four I learned about the four stages of filmmaking. .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.


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