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Video and Sound Production - Project 2

16.05.2024 - 30.06.2024  / Week 4 - Week 10

Siang Huey Yee / 0369549

Video and Sound Production / Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media         

Project 2

OUTLINE

LECTURES


Week 3 Asynchronous Class Materials Reflection (Lecture Notes)

1) Storyboard:

  • What is a Storyboard?
- A storyboard is a visual representation of a film sequence and breaks down the action into individual panels.
- It is a series of ordered drawings, with camera direction, dialogue, or other pertinent details.
    • can contain as much information as you want
    • a tool to help you with the pre-production process, so don't feel completely tied to one storyboard format over another
  • Two basics versions of storyboard format:
    • Traditional storyboards
      • basic pencil sketches that include detailed information like arrows for camera movement, characters, props, etc.
    • Thumbnail style storyboards
      • don't have writing
      • not used as often as detailed ones, but if it's just for you or a small team, writing might not be necessary

2) How to make storyboard:
  1. Identify key scenes in the script
    • The best starting point is to break up the script or narrative that will be working from
    • mark up the key parts of the story by highlighting major beats such as actions, locations, wardrobe, staging, narrative arches, and major plot points
    • help to form the frames for the storyboard and figure out how you’ll move from one scene to the next
Figure 3.1 Step 1

        2. Map out the key scenes

    • map out the scenes that identified in the script
    • give one a number and a relevant tile so it's easy to link them back to the broader story in the script

Figure 3.2 Step 2


        3. Add images or sketches

    • referred as "Idea Landscaping"
    • a place to brainstorm the visual features of each beat within the landscape of a story

Figure 3.3 Step 3



        4. Describe what happens in each frame

  • although each frame is a static image, but try to communicate how it will look and feel as a moving sequence
  • describes the style, mood, and behaviour of characters
    • Composition and Framing: Decide how characters and objects will be framed within each shot. Use the rule of thirds and other compositional techniques to create visually appealing and balanced frames.
    • Transitions: Plan how each shot transitions to the next. Smooth transitions create a cohesive flow, while abrupt changes can be used for dramatic effect.
    • Character Blocking: Determine character positions and movements within each shot. Show how they interact with each other and the environment.
    • Emotion and Expression: Define a character's facial expressions and body language to capture their emotions and reactions.
    • Annotations: Use additional notes or captions for things that can't be easily conveyed in the visuals.
    • Dynamic Action: For action scenes, break down fast-paced movements into a sequence of panels to ensure clarity.

Figure 3.4 Step 4


        5. Share it with your team

    • invite your team to review your storyboard and share their feedback
    • make adjustment based on everyone's feedback
Figure 3.5 Step 5



        6. Finally, reference it on the day
    • can reference it with ease as you prepare for each scene
    • can be accessed on phones or laptops by using online storyboards
Figure 3.6 Step 6



Materials Source Links:

What is storyboard?

Reading: https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/what-is-a-storyboard/


How to make storyboard

Reading: https://milanote.com/guide/film-storyboards


Week 4 Asynchronous Class Materials Reflection (Lecture Notes)

1) Production Stages

  • Five distinct stages:
    • Development
      • Development is the spark, where it all begins
      • a producer or a screenwriter has an idea and begin yo make that idea into a movie
      • usually overseen by a producer, as they are the person who is responsible for getting the initial pieces together - the creatives, the financing, the general schedule, and so on
    • Pre-production
      • Pre-production is where the rubber hits the road
      • refers to all the preparation necessary before filming begins
      • three major things that have to happen: Budgeting, Getting the Team Together, Pre-visualizing
    • Production
      • when the cameras roll and the footage is captured
      • moving elements within the production stage: The Call Sheet, The Set Up, Shooting
    • Post-production
      • refers to all the work that is done after footage is captured to finish the film
      • breakdown of the post process: Picture Editing, Sound Editing, Additional Visuals
    • Distribution
      • many beginning filmmakers tend to be caught off-guard by this process, which is under- discussed and can be costly and time-consuming
      • Distribution is a huge umbrella term that encompasses dozens of different tasks and steps

2) Production Crew

  • Roles of the Production Team:
    • Producer
      • this person is essentially the group leader and is responsible for managing the production from start to finish
      • develops the project from the initial idea, makes sure the script is finalized, arranges the financing and manages the production team that makes the film
    • Director
      • primarily responsible for overseeing the shooting and assembly of a film
    • Screenwriter
      • provide dialogues
      • shapes the sequence of events in a film to ensure that one scene transitions to the next so that the story will unfold logically and in an interesting way
    • Production Designer
      • the first artist to translate the script into visual form
      • creates a series of storyboards that serve as the film's first draft
    • Art Director
      • responsible for the film's settings: the buildings, landscapes and interiors that provide the physical context for the characters
      • responsible for acquiring props, decorating sets and making the setting believable
    • Costume Designer
      • costumes convey a great deal about the film's time period and the characters who wear them, including their economic status, occupation and attitude toward themselves
    • Cinematographer
      • responsible for capturing the script on film or video
      • must pay attention to lighting and the camera's technical capabilities
    • Editor
      • organize the footage and arranges individual shots into one continuous sequence
      • the editor's choices about which shots to use, and the order in which to place them, have a profound effect on the appearance of the final film
    • Actors
      • responsible for portraying the characters in a film, actors work closely with the director and cinematographer

    • Music Supervisor
      • responsible for selecting the right music for the film will intensify the story for the audience.


Class Summary (Week 5 - 23/5/2024)

  • Mr. Martin asked us to separate into three large groups to form production crews.
  • He also instructed us to assign roles to each member, including Producer, Director, Assistant Director, Actor/Actress, D.O.P, Camera Assistant, Lighting Crew, Location Sound, Boom Operator, and Art Director.
  • Mr. Martin recommended that we prepare any necessary materials in advance for the next week shooting session at the studio. This includes preparing a shooting schedule, costumes, makeup cosmetics, and equipment such as batteries.


Class Summary (Week 6 - 30/5/2024)

  • Mr. Martin required us to be punctual and arrive on set 20 minutes before the scheduled time, which was from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
  • He guided us through our shooting session from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. to ensure we adhered to the schedule and conducted the shoot smoothly.
  • Mr. Martin also asked us to edit our production shoot videos with a creative style, such as a movie trailer or a music video teaser.
  • Additionally, Mr. Martin reminded us to purchase a tripod for upcoming assignments, including Project 2B - Insta/TikTok Video, an individual task where a tripod is necessary, and the Final Task - Stop Motion Video, where a tripod is also required.

    Week 7 Lecture: Colour Correction (Premiere Pro)



    Class Summary (Week 7 - 6/6/2024)

      • Mr. Martin asked us to complete our production shoot video with colour grading, upload it to YouTube, and submit the video link via the Project 2 submission slides before 11:59 p.m. on June 9th. 
      • Mr. Martin also requested that we complete our Project 2B - Insta/TikTok Video proposal slides before 11:59 p.m. on June 9th.

      Week 7 Asynchronous Class Materials Reflection (Lecture Notes)

      1) Color Correction:

      • Objective: Make footage look natural and realistic.
      • Process: Adjusts technical aspects to correct issues such as exposure, white balance, and contrast.
      • Goal: Ensure that colours are accurate and consistent across shots.
        2) Color Grading:
        • Objective: Add atmosphere and emotion to the footage.
        • Process: Uses creative adjustments to enhance mood, tone, and style.
        • Key Terms:
        • Hue: The colour itself.
        • Saturation: The intensity of the colour.
        • Brightness: The lightness or darkness of the colour.
        • Effect: Creates distinctive looks and colour schemes, contributing to the film's or video's emotional impact.

        • White Balance:
          • Describes the color temperature of an image.
          • Essential to correct in-camera for accurate colors.
          • Adjust in post-production if needed.
        • Scopes:
          • Tools include Waveform, Parade, Histogram, Vectorscope.
          • Display colour and light information on graphs.
          • Help in analyzing and balancing colour and light.
        • Curves:
          • Useful for precise colour correction and grading.
          • Adjust shadows, midtones, and highlights with precision.
          • Changes are interconnected, allowing gradual adjustments.
        • Colour Match:
          • Analyzes and applies reference image colours to a target image.
          • Best used after colour correction to apply consistent adjustments.
          • Avoid using for initial colour correction to prevent inaccuracies.
        •  Three-Way Corrector:
          • Balances shadows, midtones, and highlights using color wheels.
          • Allows setting numerical values or adjusting by dragging.
        • Colour Qualifiers:
          • Adjust specific colours or ranges without affecting the whole image.
          • Helps in isolating and fixing colours.
        • Colour Masks (Power Windows in DaVinci):
          • Isolate colours within designated shapes.
          • Similar to masks in Adobe Photoshop for selective adjustments.

        Materials Source Links:


        INSTRUCTIONS

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        Module Information Booklet

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        PROJECT 2A - PRODUCTION SHOOT

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        Week 5

        Mr. Martin separated us into three large groups to form production crews. After allocating all the students to their respective groups, each group discussed the roles they would take on. There are various roles in the production crew, such as Producer, Director, Assistant Director, Actor/Actress, D.O.P, Camera Assistant, Lighting Crew, Location Sound, Boom Operator, and Art Director.

        I have taken the role of Assistant Director, where I have planned the shooting schedules.


        Figure 2.1a Shooting Schedule


        After completing the shooting, we proceeded to the editing phase. Mr. Martin wanted us to use all the footage shot by our respective groups and create a video with a creative editing style, such as a movie trailer or music video teaser.


        Week 7

        During the Week 7 class session, we learned about colour correction and colour grading. We were required to apply the six colour correction skills from the provided list that shown below to our production shoot video.

        Figure 2.1b Colour Correction Task Requirements

         

        Figure 2.1c Progress 1 - Adding Audio (by members who acted as the Location Sound and Boom Operator) 



        Figure 2.1d Progress 2a - Applying Colour Correction 



        Figure 2.1e Progress 2b - Applying Colour Correction 



        Figure 2.1f Progress 3 - Adding Video Transitions



        Figure 2.1g Progress 4 - Adding Video Effects



        Figure 2.1h Progress 5 - Adding Text (at the beginning and ending)




        FINAL OUTCOME:

        Figure 2.1 Production Shoot Video


        YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/1vRvq-GtHk4

        PROJECT 2B - TIKTOK / INSTA VIDEO


        Week 6

        A) My Favourite Video Trend

        Show us 3 of your favourite video trend in TikTok / Insta with simple explanation why/what do you like about them.

        1. A Day in My Life Trend


        I like this video trend because it helps capture a day we've been through, and I get a chill feeling when watching this kind of video.


        2. Transitions Trend



        https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSYFfsJVG/ (Scene Transition)

        I like this video trend because the transition effects used look cool and interesting. They allow me to enjoy multiple scenery of destinations and see different clothing on a person in one video.


        3. Dance Challenges Trend


        I like this video trend because I enjoy watching people dance, and at the same time, I get to explore and listen to some newly released songs.




        B) My Creativity

        If one of the idea/ theme/ trend is chosen, how do you make it better and unique?

        If I were to choose one of the ideas, I would opt for the first video trend I showed in the previous slide, which is "A Day of My Life". I plan to enhance the video with cool transition effects, especially during moments like changing clothes, moving to different destinations, and waking up from my bed. Additionally, I might shoot the video from different angles to offer varied perspectives, making it different from the original, which has a chill vibe and simple records a day of someone's life. My aim is to inject some fun into in by incorporating different transitions or effects.



        C) ABOUT THE IDEA

        DESCRIPTION: 

        ONE paragraph only

        I plan to shoot a video about my daily life, incorporating cool transition effects, especially during moments like changing clothes, moving to different destinations, and waking up from my bed. The video might be shot from various angles to offer varied perspectives, aiming to inject some fun into it by incorporating different transitions or effects.



        MUSIC: 
        Suggest a music/song that compliment the idea/theme (provide Youtube or Spotify link)




        D) THE MOODBOARD

        A Collage that represents idea/theme/you/your feeling

        Figure 2.2a Moodboard  


        Figure 2.2b Colour Palettes

        Week 7

        E) STORYBOARD


        Figure 2.2c Storyboard



        Week 8

        F) VIDEO FILMING & EDITING (PROCESS)

        I used CapCut to edit my video, which I filmed in my bedroom and on school compounds. I also added video transitions, effects, and filters to complete the final outcome for Project 2B. After finishing the editing, I uploaded the video to TikTok for my final submission.

        Figure 2.2d Progress 1 - Importing Video Clips into CapCut


        Figure 2.2e Progress 2 - Adding Audio


        Figure 2.2f Progress 3 - Adding Video Transitions


        Figure 2.2g Progress 4 - Adding Video Effects


        Figure 2.2h Progress 5 - Adding Video Filters



        FINAL OUTCOME:


        Figure 2.2 My TikTok Video Final Submission (YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/Ng1BosNSpE8)



        TikTok Video Link: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSYxNWDp4/


        CLASS ACTIVITY - QUIZ

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        Week 4

        Quiz (in Google Form) - Production Stages

        Figure 4.1 Quiz Result: Production Stages - PDF


        Quiz (in Google Form) - Production Crew

        Figure 4.2 Quiz Result: Production Crew - PDF


        Week 7

        Quiz (in Google Form) - Colour Correction and Colour Grading

        Figure 7.1 Quiz Result: Colour Correction and Colour Grading - PDF


        FEEDBACK

        Week 6

        Mr. Martin assured us that if the overhead shots are a bit shaky, it is not a big deal. We used a camera crane and jib arm to shoot this scene, and the stability was a bit poor. This issue can be overcome by stabilizing the video later using the stabilizer effect in Adobe Premiere Pro.


        Week 7

        Mr. Martin reviewed my proposal for Project 2B and approved my idea. He suggested that we ask our friends to film the shots and help each other if we are unable to film them ourselves. This will help prevent the process from becoming too time-consuming.


        Week 8

        Mr. Martin reviewed the first cut of my video for Project 2B and noted that it was slightly lengthy, running about 1 minute and 30 seconds where the submission only required about 1 minute. He also advised me to trim some of the longer sections and suggested that I adjust the speed of the video to decrease its overall duration.

        REFLECTION

        BACK TO OUTLINE

        Through Project 2A, I learned new skills and gained knowledge about the production crew, understanding that all roles within the crew are extremely important for ensuring the production shoot runs smoothly. I also delved deeper into the role of the assistant director, as I acted in this role for the Project 2A production shoot task. Additionally, I learned how to adjust colour correction and colour grading to enhance the specific effects that different colour grades symbolize. I had the opportunity to produce and create a creative edit, crafting my own movie teaser by rearranging the sequence of the scenes we shot.

        While completing Project 2B, I had the chance to conceptualize a theme and content for a 1-minute Instagram or TikTok video and to film and edit the video myself. I received help from a friend when filming on the school compounds to achieve transition effects when swiping my hand. I also learned how to create a storyboard for my video content to ensure it met my expectations, which helped me better organize my video. Furthermore, Project 2B allowed me to utilize video transitions, effects, and filters to enhance my video. I explored various transitions and effects, ensuring that the final outcome of my video was satisfactory.



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