Video and Sound Production / Exercises
28/03/2022 - 11/04/2022 (Week 1 - Week 3)
Reagan Val Adelbert Mahadi / 0349177
Video and Sound Production / Bachelor of Design in Creative Media
Exercises
LECTURES
Week 1
On our first week of this module, Mr. Martin started it off by explaining to us what are we going to do throughout this whole semester. He prepared a presentation to explain with details about the exercises and projects we are going to do. He showed some past works that were done by our seniors to give us a clue on how to make the project.
He then gave us exercises about combining clips in Premiere Pro, he also asked us to watch a movie called "Munich". In preparation for the final project, we are told to watch 3 stop motion short videos and 3 visual effect short videos to be picked and explained why we chose the videos.
Week 2
For the second week of this module, Mr. Martin presented to us about framing and storyboarding.
Rule of Thirds
Rules of thirds divide the frame into thirds both horizontally and vertically. The points where the vertical and horizontal lines cross are aesthetically pleasing spots to place subjects or to have perspective lines converge.
Composition
Facial modeling is best when the subject is turned 45° to the camera. The front and side of the face, if properly lighted will appear round and the eyes are displayed fully.
3 Dimensional solidity is most pronounced when 2 or more surfaces are photographed. Angling the camera in relation to the subject so that two sides of the objects are viewed, results in the most effective rendition.
Angle the camera so that parallel lines diminish and converge preferably toward the right. This is to ensure that the viewer's eyes are carried into the distance.
Fig. 1.3 Composition
INSTRUCTIONS
Editing Exercise Week 1
We were given several clips by Mr. Martin and were told to combine them together in Premiere Pro so that we can get used to the software.
After being given a tutorial on how to combine the clips in Premiere Pro, we then were told to combine another different clip that is not in order.
3 Act Structure
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FEEDBACK
No feedback was given.
REFLECTIONS
Getting to know this module is pretty fun. The exercises are all interesting to be learned and I look forward to get to know more about what are the things that I will be learning under this module!
Reagan Val Adelbert Mahadi / 0349177
Video and Sound Production / Bachelor of Design in Creative Media
Exercises
LECTURES
Week 1
On our first week of this module, Mr. Martin started it off by explaining to us what are we going to do throughout this whole semester. He prepared a presentation to explain with details about the exercises and projects we are going to do. He showed some past works that were done by our seniors to give us a clue on how to make the project.
He then gave us exercises about combining clips in Premiere Pro, he also asked us to watch a movie called "Munich". In preparation for the final project, we are told to watch 3 stop motion short videos and 3 visual effect short videos to be picked and explained why we chose the videos.
Week 2
For the second week of this module, Mr. Martin presented to us about framing and storyboarding.
Shot Size
The shot size determines how large the area that's visible within the frame.
Medium close-up films subject characters from approximately midway between waist and shoulders to above the head.
Over the Shoulder Shot
The over-shoulder shot shows the subject from behind the shoulder of another person.
Extreme Wide Shot
Shows a broad view of the surroundings around the character and conveys scale, distance, and geographical location. It's used to show where the character is in his/her environment.
Medium Wide Shot
A medium-wide shot shows a character usually cut off across the legs above or below the knees. It is wide enough to show the physical setting in which the action is taking place, it permits a nice balance of figure and surroundings.
Close-up Shot
A close-up is used to isolate the most important part of the subject. For a speaker, this is generally the head or small object. It emphasizes facial expressions and details of an object.
Extreme Close-up Shot
An extreme close-up single out a portion of the face magnifies a detail. The object is to focus on important detail either to increase the drama or impact on a situation or to allow the viewer to see necessary picture information more clearly.
The shot size determines how large the area that's visible within the frame.
- Extreme wide shot
- Wide shot
- Medium wide shot
- Medium shot
- Medium close-up shot
- Close-up shot
- Extreme close-up shot
- Over the shoulder shot
Wide Shot
A wide shot includes the entire subject and important objects in the immediate surroundings. If it's used at the beginning of a scene it's often called an "establishing shot".
Medium Shot
A medium shot shows the subject that is important to understanding - Gesture and expression, from the person's waist up, letting hands and the lower half of his body fall outside the frame.
Medium Close-up Shot
A wide shot includes the entire subject and important objects in the immediate surroundings. If it's used at the beginning of a scene it's often called an "establishing shot".
Medium Shot
A medium shot shows the subject that is important to understanding - Gesture and expression, from the person's waist up, letting hands and the lower half of his body fall outside the frame.
Medium Close-up Shot
Medium close-up films subject characters from approximately midway between waist and shoulders to above the head.
Over the Shoulder Shot
The over-shoulder shot shows the subject from behind the shoulder of another person.
Extreme Wide Shot
Shows a broad view of the surroundings around the character and conveys scale, distance, and geographical location. It's used to show where the character is in his/her environment.
Medium Wide Shot
A medium-wide shot shows a character usually cut off across the legs above or below the knees. It is wide enough to show the physical setting in which the action is taking place, it permits a nice balance of figure and surroundings.
Close-up Shot
A close-up is used to isolate the most important part of the subject. For a speaker, this is generally the head or small object. It emphasizes facial expressions and details of an object.
Extreme Close-up Shot
An extreme close-up single out a portion of the face magnifies a detail. The object is to focus on important detail either to increase the drama or impact on a situation or to allow the viewer to see necessary picture information more clearly.
Rule of Thirds
Rules of thirds divide the frame into thirds both horizontally and vertically. The points where the vertical and horizontal lines cross are aesthetically pleasing spots to place subjects or to have perspective lines converge.
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| Fig. 1.1 Rules of thirds |
Composition
Facial modeling is best when the subject is turned 45° to the camera. The front and side of the face, if properly lighted will appear round and the eyes are displayed fully.
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| Fig. 1.2 3/4 angling |
3 Dimensional solidity is most pronounced when 2 or more surfaces are photographed. Angling the camera in relation to the subject so that two sides of the objects are viewed, results in the most effective rendition.
Angle the camera so that parallel lines diminish and converge preferably toward the right. This is to ensure that the viewer's eyes are carried into the distance.
Fig. 1.3 Composition
Subject Height
Camera height is as important as camera distance and angle but is often disregarded. Artistic, dramatic, and psychological overtones may be contributed to the story-telling by adjusting the height of the camera to the subject.
Fig. 1.4 Subject height
Camera height is as important as camera distance and angle but is often disregarded. Artistic, dramatic, and psychological overtones may be contributed to the story-telling by adjusting the height of the camera to the subject.
Fig. 1.4 Subject height
Eye-level angle camera films from the eye level of an observer of
the average height from the subject's eye level.
The low angle shot is any shot in which the camera is tilted upward to view the subject. Low angle shot can make a character look bigger, stronger, or nobler. It also gives the impression of height.
A high angle shot is any shot in which the camera is tilted downward to view the subject. A high-angle shot can make a character look smaller, younger, weak, confused, or more childlike.
Dynamic Screen Direction
Constant screen travel depicts subject motion in one direction only. A series of shots of a person walking, a car driving, a plane flying - should move in the same direction to show progression.
The low angle shot is any shot in which the camera is tilted upward to view the subject. Low angle shot can make a character look bigger, stronger, or nobler. It also gives the impression of height.
A high angle shot is any shot in which the camera is tilted downward to view the subject. A high-angle shot can make a character look smaller, younger, weak, confused, or more childlike.
Dynamic Screen Direction
Constant screen travel depicts subject motion in one direction only. A series of shots of a person walking, a car driving, a plane flying - should move in the same direction to show progression.
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Fig. 1.5 Dynamic screen direction |
Static Screen Direction
When planning shots with two characters, we need to understand the camera movement in relation to the 180° rule. The rule enforces the camera to stay on a horizontal axis and not cross-sections so that it will disorient the viewer. The horizontal axis is called the "Line of Action".
180° Degree Rule
If camera 2 and camera 3 are used (Fig. 1.6), the audience stays on one side of the line of action. These shots are called, "reverse angle shots". If camera 2 and camera 4 are used, the audience crosses the line of action. It's disorientating and confusing.
Week 3
For our third week, Mr. Martin shared with us a presentation about "Storytelling in Film" and "Film Sound".
The lecture on "Film Sound" can be found here: https://reaganmahadi.blogspot.com/2022/04/video-and-sound-production-project-1.html
The story is the set of all the events in a cause-effect relationship occurring in time and space, both the ones explicitly presented and those the viewer infers, constitute the story.
The plot is everything visibly and audibly present in the film, and material that is extraneous to the story world.
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.
3 - ACT Structure
When planning shots with two characters, we need to understand the camera movement in relation to the 180° rule. The rule enforces the camera to stay on a horizontal axis and not cross-sections so that it will disorient the viewer. The horizontal axis is called the "Line of Action".
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| Fig. 1.6 Static screen direction |
180° Degree Rule
If camera 2 and camera 3 are used (Fig. 1.6), the audience stays on one side of the line of action. These shots are called, "reverse angle shots". If camera 2 and camera 4 are used, the audience crosses the line of action. It's disorientating and confusing.
Week 3
For our third week, Mr. Martin shared with us a presentation about "Storytelling in Film" and "Film Sound".
The lecture on "Film Sound" can be found here: https://reaganmahadi.blogspot.com/2022/04/video-and-sound-production-project-1.html
The story is the set of all the events in a cause-effect relationship occurring in time and space, both the ones explicitly presented and those the viewer infers, constitute the story.
The plot is everything visibly and audibly present in the film, and material that is extraneous to the story world.
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.
3 - ACT Structure
- Beginning (Setup/introduction of a story)
- Middle (Confrontation of a problem)
- End (Resolution of problems)
Plot Point I: "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
- A reminder of the narrative enigma; presents the possibility of a different outcome
Plot Point II: "the longest mile"
Middle confrontation:
End/resolution:
- The "Climatic Turning Point"
- The protagonist's quest reaches critical mass
- A possible solution is presented
- Biggest cliffhanger: will the protagonist win or lose?
Act 1
Beginning/setup:
Beginning/setup:
- To introduce the world
- To introduce the main characters
- To establish the dramatic situation
- This leads to an incident that complicates the story (Plot point 1)
Middle confrontation:
- Known as 'Rising Action'
- To develop obstacles / complications
- This leads to the climax of the story (Plot point 2)
End/resolution:
- Ending of climax
- Answer to all obstacles/problems
- Tying the loose ends
INSTRUCTIONS
Editing Exercise Week 1
We were given several clips by Mr. Martin and were told to combine them together in Premiere Pro so that we can get used to the software.
| Fig. 2.1 Mints video |
After being given a tutorial on how to combine the clips in Premiere Pro, we then were told to combine another different clip that is not in order.
| Fig. 2.2 Doritos video |
3 Act Structure
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FEEDBACK
No feedback was given.
REFLECTIONS
Getting to know this module is pretty fun. The exercises are all interesting to be learned and I look forward to get to know more about what are the things that I will be learning under this module!
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