Video and Sound Production - Tasks & Exercises

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Video and Sound Production - Lecture / Tutorials / Exercises
Week 1 - Week 10
Hong Ze Yee / 0335678
Bachelor of Design in Creative Media
INSTRUCTION


WEEK 1
Lecture 1 : Introduction to module
WEEK 1 |  25/08/2020

Today is the first lecture with Mr Martin. After the module briefing, we were require install two software which is Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects and Audition for our next coming exercises. Therefore, Mr Martin asked us to finish the editing exercises and post three favorite stop motion videos.

Fig 1.1 Lecture slides

Three favorite stop motion video :

Fig 1.3, first favorite stop motion video

Fig 1.4, second favorite stop motion video

Fig 1.5, third favorite stop motion video

WEEK 2
Lecture 2 : Framing &Storyboard
WEEK 2 |  01/09/2020

This week we learn about cinematography of how to take motion picture, films and video are made up of many shots. We learned how to place the camera in the best position for that particular moment in the narrative.

Fig 1.1, lecture slides

A shot size determines how large the area that's visible within the frame. There are 7 different shot sizes which are :
  1. Extreme wide shot
  2. Wide shot
  3. Medium wide shot
  4. Medium shot
  5. Medium close-up shot
  6. Close-up shot
  7. Extreme close-up shot
Fig 1.2

The Rule of Thirds 
Camera angles are also very important for shooting a good film. The rule of thirds divides the frame into thirds both horizontally and vertically. The points where the vertical and horizontal lines across are aesthetically pleasing spots to place subjects or to have perspective lines converge.

Fig 1.3, rule of thirds

Fig 1.4, examples of rule of thirds

Fig 1.5, examples of rules of thirds

Screen direction
Dynamic screen direction :
Constant screen travel depicts a subject motion in one direction only. A series of shots of a person walking, a car driving, a plane flying - should move into the same direction to show progression.

Fig 1.6, screen direction

Static screen direction:
When planning shots with two characters, you need to understand the camera movement in relation to the 180 rule. The rule enforces the camera stays on a horizontal axis and not cross-sections so that it will disorient the viewer. The horizontal axis is called "Line of Action".

The 180 degree rule :
The 180 degree rule is a basic guideline that usually states two characters in a scene. By keeping the camera on one side of an imaginary axis between two characters, the first character is always frame right of the second character. If you don't follow the 180 degree rule, it disrupts the scene disorient the audience.

Fig 1..7, static screen direction

WEEK 3
Lecture 3 : Film Sound
WEEK 3 |  08/09/2020

This week is film sound. Its about the mixing of sound elements creates an audio setting that supports the action and engages the spectators.
  1. Speech - dialogue, voice over, the converstation between two characters in the movie
  2. Sound effect - ambience (backgrounds), refers to the background noise present at a given scene or a location.
  3. Music - to enhance the dramatic narrative and the emotional impact
Dubbing
Can be called as Automated Dialog Replacement (ADR), is the process of re-recording dialogue after filming process to improve audio quality or reflect dialogue changes.

Foley
A sound effects technique or synchronous effects or live effects. The Foley technique are named for Jack Foley, a sound editor at Universal Studios.

Fig 1.1, lecture slides

WEEK 4
Lecture 4 : Storytelling in Film
WEEK 4 |  15/09/2020

Fig 1.1, lecture slides

Storytelling in film is :
"I write in picture, I show what others tell" by Jean Cocteau.

Story = what happened?
Plot = Why they happen and how?

What is plot segmentation?
The best method for understanding a film's narrative system is to create a plot segmentation, a scene-by-scene outline of the entire film.
  • Each scene should be described briefly in a separate line.
  • The plot segmentation helps to reveal a film's overall structure and it's smallest details.

Fig 1.2, three act structure

The three act structures which are :
  • Beginning -  set up or introduction of the story
  • Middle / climax - the climax, confrontation of a problem
  • Ending - resolutions of problem
ACT 1 - Beginning
The "inciting incident" which turn the story in a new direction
  • To introduce the main character
  • To introduce the world
  • To establish the dramatic situation
  • Leads to an incident that complicates the story
ACT 2 - Middle / climax
The "risking action" of the story develops complications which will lead to the climax of the story
  • Known as "risking action
  • To develop obstacles / complications
  • Leads to climax of the story
At the end of this act is the "Climactic Turning Point" where a possible solution is presented and the protagonist's quest reaches critical mass.

ACT 3 - Ending
Act 3 resolves all obstacles / problems and ends the climax
  • Answered to all obstacles /  problems
  • Trying the loose ends
  • Ending of climax

EXERCISE

Fig 1.1, first exercise

Fig 1.2, second exercise

Fig 1.3, shooting exercise

Fig 1.3, audio editing exercise

Fig 1.4 , Exercise for us to learn '"input" and "output"

Week 5 :
We have a class exercise this week which is to come out with the three act structure of the video that are given in google classroom. We were require to write down the plot points, the beginning, middle and the climax of the story to make sure that we all are clear about three act structure.


Fig 1.5, three act structure exercise.

REFLECTION
I have no knowledge no filming video and editing audio. So, this subject is very new for me and I was wondering on how people film a good video. After few lectures, I think it was very easy just have to look for a good angle with sufficient lighting. However, when come to the projects, things become harder as I think. It is very hard to film a good quality video. After trying many times, I finally got a little familiar on filming skills but I think have a lot to improve. However, it was a good try for me to start to learn video shooting, I did learned a lot from this module and I will try my best to improve my filming skills enhance my technical skills in future.



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