Video & Sound Production / Project 2

  

22.9.2021 - 20.10.2021  (Week 5 - Week 9)
Lew Se Win / 0347637 / Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media
Video and Sound Production
Project 2


LECTURES 

Week 3

Narrative

  • Chain of events in cause-effect relationship occurring in time and space
  • Series of events
  • Causality, time and space
Story & Plot
  • Story = who & why
  • Plot = what happened? how that happened? when and where?
Plot Segmentation
  • Best method for understanding a film's narrative system
  • A scene-by-scene outline of the entire film
  • Major changes within the narrative
  • Short and succinct with key points only
Week 4

3-Act Structure

  • Beginning: setup/introduction of a story 
  • Middle: confrontation of a problem
  • End: resolution of problems
Plot Point 1 "the plot thickens"
  • The "inciting incident"
  • Turn the story in a new direction
  • Sets up what Act Two is going to be 
  • Raises the stakes 
  • Reminder of the narrative enigma; presents the possibility of a different outcome
Plot Point 2: "the longest mile"
  • The "climatic turning point"
  • Protagonist's quest reaches critical mass 
  • Possible solution is presented
  • Biggest cliffhanger: will the protagonist win or lose?
    What is the Three Act Structure - Diagram
    Figure 4.0 3-act structure, 15.9.2021
Act 1 (beginning/setup)
  • To introduce the world
  • To introduce the main characters
  • To establish the dramatic situation
  • Leads to an incident that complicates the story (plot point 1)
Act 2 (middle/confrontation)
  • Known as 'Rising Action'
  • To develop obstacles / complications
  • Leads to climax of the story (plot point 2)
Act 3 (end/resolution)
  • Ending of climax
  • Answer to all obstacles / problems
  • Tying the loose ends

Week 5

Storyboarding 
  • Invented by Disney
  • Functionality involves converting a script into a comic that depicts the action visually  
  • Apply in film provides a layout of events as seen through the eyes of the camera
  • Well accepted (wide variety of multimedia projects)
Purpose of storyboard
  • show important action
  • continuity/editing point
  • shot composition
  • indicate camera angle/movement
  • map out the scene
Animatic
  • series of images played in sequence, often with a soundtrack
Advantage of Animatic
  • timing of every shot
  • rhythm of the scene
  • audio & music added

INSTRUCTIONS

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Week 1

We are assigned to watch Zach King videos and select 3 of his visual effects for Project 2. 

  1. A Speedy Card Trick


    Figure 1.0 Visual effect #1, 27.8.2021

    I like this visual effect because the cards are distrusted out smoothly. 

  2. Most Realistic Painting Ever


    Figure 1.1 Visual effect #2, 27.8.2021

    I like the way he reconstructs the famous paintings. Besides, the angles and speed of the camera moving to shot this video are all well planned. 

  3. Stealing through video chat


    Figure 1.2 Visual effect #3, 27.8.2021

    I think that this effect is very cool because the straw is well connected through the screen. 

Week 4 

We are required to submit a proposal for Project 2.

Figure 4.0 Proposal #1, 11.9.2021

Week 5

After the feedback, I decided to modify my storyboard. 

Figure 5.0 Modified Proposal, 15.9.2021

Following that, I begin shooting and editing the first draft of my Project 2.

Figure 5.1 Editing Visual Effects in Adobe after Effects, 17.9.2021

After that, I realize that my angle of shooting is not capable to archive a good masking. Hence, I reshot this part of the video. 

Figure 5.2 Masking in Adobe After Effects, 18.9.2021

Then I import all of the film footage into Adobe Premium Pro to edit the video.

Figure 5.3 Project 2 Draft, 18.9.2021
Week 6
Figure 5.4 Progress, 26.9.2021
Figure 5.5 First Outcome, 26.9.2021

Week 7

Following the feedback, I removed all of the video transitions between the clips, made some colour adjustments and added the title in front as well as the end roll credits

Figure 5.6 Progress, 6.10.2021

Figure 5.7 Second Outcome, 9.10.2021
Final Submission 

Figure 5.7 Final Project 2 Video, 9.10.2021


FEEDBACK

Week 5
Mr. Martin said that there is a lack of motivation in finding poker cards. Mr. Martin also suggested that I change the front part to other events, such as the character becoming bored while playing online games. 

Week 6
Mr. Martin said that the draft is fine, but that there should be no transition between the clips.

Week 7
Mr. Martin said that the outcome is good, but there are still transitions between the clips. Besides, I have to do some color correction then is good to submit. 


REFLECTION

This is an interesting project, but I still feel awkward in front of the camera. I also found that creating a storyboard before to shooting scenes is extremely important. It was highly beneficial to me in this project. Following that, the masking procedure is excruciating. To make it smooth, I have to mask my hand and phone frame by frame. 😨 Besides, I believe I still need to work on color correction. I'm looking forward to the lectures.

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