Video & Sound Production : Exercises

24.10.2024 

Kiew Ting Yi (Nicole) / 0361143 / Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media
Video & Sound Production
Exercises

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Table of Contents:

1. Lectures
2. Instructions

3. Weekly Exercises

• Week 1 Exercises (Mints & Doritos)
• Week 2 Exercises (Shooting Exercises, Lalin)
• Week 3 Exercises (Storyboard)
• Week 4 Exercises (Production Team)

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INSTRUCTIONS

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WEEK 1 EXERCISE

My Final Project Ideation: https://nicoleqdesignblog.blogspot.com/2024/09/video-sound-production-final-project.html

Mints Exercise:
For Mints, we had to rearrange the tracks accordingly to the number.

We were to export, and this is the result:

Doritos Exercise:
As For Doritos, even though there were track numbers, but we had to realign according to the story instead.

This is the final result:

WEEK 1 ASYNCHRONOUS EXERCISE

In cinematography, understanding shot size, camera angle, and composition is key to mastering visual storytelling. Shot size defines how much of the scene is visible in the frame, ranging from wide shots that capture large environments to close-ups focusing on fine details like emotions. Camera Angle alters the viewer's perception of a subject; high-angle shots can suggest vulnerability, while low-angle shots can convey dominance. Composition involves the deliberate arrangement of elements within a frame, using balance, symmetry, and lighting to guide the audience's attention and evoke emotions effectively. These tools work together to enhance narrative and visual impact.

WEEK 1 QUIZ RESULTS

My mistakes: 

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WEEK 2 EXERCISE

We were tasked to practice some shots for us, but I was absent that week so I did my shots at home.
I managed to do everything correctly except Low Angle, I mistakenly read it for Low Angle Mid Close Up.

Here are all my test shots!

This is my Lalin video exercise:

WEEK 2 ASYNCHRONOUS EXERCISE

My thoughts on Lalin and Everything Everywhere All At Once:

1. Lalin

Act 1: The film opens by establishing the protagonist’s everyday life in a village, showing their interactions with family and friends. This act sets the peaceful, rural atmosphere, giving the audience a sense of normalcy before the central conflict begins.

Act 2: The protagonist is confronted with a dramatic turn of events, likely tied to environmental or social issues that disrupt the harmony of the village. They must now navigate this new reality, creating tension and emotional stakes.

Act 3: The protagonist resolves the conflict, leading to either a restoration of balance or a deeper understanding of the challenges they face. The story reaches its emotional and narrative climax, wrapping up with a resolution that reflects the central theme of resilience or change.

Inciting Incident: The moment when the protagonist’s normal life is disrupted, usually linked to a specific external challenge.

Midpoint Scene: When the protagonist takes decisive action to confront the central issue, realizing the gravity of their situation.

Climax Scene: The final confrontation or resolution that determines the fate of the protagonist and their environment.

Theme: The impact of modernization or external forces on traditional village life, and the emotional journey of adaptation and resilience.

2. Everything, Everywhere, All at Once

Act 1: The film introduces Evelyn, a struggling laundromat owner, and her complex family dynamics. While dealing with an IRS audit, she discovers the existence of the multiverse and her ability to access skills from alternate versions of herself.

Act 2: Evelyn dives into the multiverse to stop a powerful force that threatens all realities. She faces emotional and existential challenges, questioning her purpose, relationships, and identity as she confronts different versions of herself.

Act 3: In the climactic battle across the multiverse, Evelyn learns to embrace love, empathy, and acceptance. She reconciles with her family and overcomes the antagonist by choosing compassion over conflict, leading to a heartwarming resolution.

Inciting Incident: When Evelyn learns about the multiverse and her unique role in saving it, throwing her into an interdimensional conflict.

Midpoint Scene: Evelyn experiences a profound existential crisis, realizing the vastness of the multiverse and questioning her place in it.

Climax Scene: The showdown where Evelyn chooses love and empathy to defeat the antagonist, reuniting her family across the multiverse.

Theme: The film explores themes of family, identity, and the choices that define us, highlighting the power of love and acceptance in the face of overwhelming chaos.

WEEK 2 QUIZ

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WEEK 3 EXERCISE

WEEK 3 ASYNCHRONOUS EXERCISE

Storyboarding in filmmaking is like crafting a comic strip to visualize how a movie, animation, or game will unfold. It helps the production team plan scenes through sequential images, showing camera angles, movements, and dialogue. Storyboards are vital for testing ideas and identifying potential problems before filming starts, saving time and money.

The article on storyboarding highlights its importance in clear communication among the production team. It offers steps for creating effective storyboards, emphasizing shot types, angles, and composition, while recommending digital tools like Milanote for organization and collaboration.

WEEK 3 QUIZ

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WEEK 4 STORYBOARD EXERCISE

WEEK 4 ASYNCHRONOUS EXERCISE

Filmmaking has three key stages: pre-production, production, and post-production. In pre-production, b prepare everything, including writing the script, casting actors, and scouting locations. This phase ensures all plans are set before filming. During production, the crew films the scenes according to the pre-production plans, which requires teamwork and careful scheduling. Post-production is where editing occurs; editors arrange scenes, add sound and music, and finalize visual effects. This phase turns raw footage into a polished film ready for distribution and marketing.

WEEK 4 QUIZ

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WEEK 5 ASYNCHRONOUS EXERCISE

Color theory and color grading play a vital role in visual storytelling. Color theory refers to the science and art of using color, focusing on how different hues interact to create certain emotions, moods, and aesthetics. It covers aspects like primary, secondary, and tertiary colors, and includes principles like color harmony and contrast.

Color grading and color correction are post-production processes in filmmaking. Color correction adjusts for consistency and accuracy, while color grading enhances the mood or atmosphere, aligning the visuals with the director’s vision through deliberate stylistic choices.

WEEK 5 QUIZ

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WEEK 6 ASYNCHRONOUS EXERCISE

Mise en scène refers to the arrangement of everything that appears within a frame in film and theatre, encompassing elements like setting, lighting, costume, and the positioning of actors. It literally means "placing on stage" in French and is used to control how the audience interprets a scene or story visually. This includes how props are used, the color palette, the direction of light, and even the actors' movements. Together, these elements create a visual language that conveys mood, character dynamics, and thematic undertones in a film.

WEEK 6 QUIZ

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WEEK 7 ASYNCHRONOUS EXERCISE

Diegetic Sound refers to sounds that originate within the world of the film or animation, meaning the characters can hear it. Examples include:

• Dialogue spoken by characters.
• Sounds made by objects in the story (e.g., footsteps, door closing).
• Music playing from a radio within the scene.

Non-Diegetic Sound refers to sounds that do not exist within the story world and are added for the audience's benefit. The characters do not hear these sounds. Examples include:

• Background music or soundtrack.
• Narration or voice-over.
• Sound effects added for dramatic effect (e.g., a suspenseful sound as a character approaches danger).

In short, diegetic sound is heard by characters in the story, while non-diegetic sound is heard only by the audience.

WEEK 7 QUIZ

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REFLECTIONS

The editing exercises and quizzes in this course were instrumental in refining my technical skills and understanding of post-production workflows. The exercises allowed me to explore various editing techniques, from basic cuts to more advanced transitions and effects. Each task pushed me to consider not only the mechanics of editing but also the narrative choices behind them. For example, choosing when to cut, how to pace a scene, or how to align sound with visuals all have a significant impact on the storytelling.

Through the quizzes, I reinforced my theoretical knowledge of editing principles, such as the importance of continuity, the role of pacing, and how different editing styles evoke different emotions. The quizzes tested both my understanding of technical terms, like keyframing and color correction, and my ability to apply these concepts to real-world scenarios.

These exercises also emphasized the importance of attention to detail. Small tweaks—such as adjusting timing by a few frames or fine-tuning audio levels—can greatly improve the final output. Overall, the editing exercises and quizzes helped me develop a more thoughtful approach to editing, combining both technical proficiency and creative decision-making to enhance the overall quality of my projects.