Exercises and Lectures - Video and Sound Production
26/09/2024 - 29/10/2024 (Week 1 - Week 6)
Alya Rahima Zahra (0363588)
Video and Sound Production / Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media
Video and Sound Production
Weekly Task: Exercises
◈ WEEK 1
LECTURE NOTES:
Mr. Martin gave us the briefing module slides and explain about things that we have to prepare in order to do our project. He recommended us to buy good headphones for detail sound listening, and we are required to own a tripod (preferably with Bluetooth remote). We also need to install the Adobe Premiere Pro app in our laptop/pc.
TASKS:
1. Document Editing exercise 1 & 2 (Mints & Doritos) in your blog under Exercises section
2. Watch stop motion short, share 3 of your favorites in your blog under Final Project section.
3. Purchase Tripod for Phone (with Bluetooth remote control)
4. Watch Everything, everywhere, all at once (before week 3)
Week 1 asynchronous class materials: The reading materials and video provided are to prepare students for the week 2 activities, where students need to understand the basics of cinematography, including shot size, camera angle, and composition, in order to practice shooting.
- Exercise: In class Activity 💻
Part 1 - Mint
First of all, I have to download the footage from google drive.
and these are the next following steps:
Part 2 - Doritos
I downloaded the Doritos footage from google drive.
Then just like the mints editing exercise, I did the same steps:
- Lectures 📚
Asynchronous class materials: Camera shots & angles.
▸Shot Size
The term 'shot size' describes the scope of the scene captured within a single frame. Varying the shot size is a powerful tool in visual storytelling, allowing filmmakers to deliver specific information and evoke certain emotions.
▸Camera Shot
According to studiobinder.com, camera shot is composed of the series of frames that are shot uninterrupted from the moment the camera starts rolling until it stops.
Camera shots are an essential aspect of filmmaking and video productions, because by combining different types of shots, angles and camera movements, the filmmakers are able to emphasize specific emotions, ideas and movement for each scene.
Fig 1. Camera shot size Overview by studiobinder
▸ Types of Cameras Shot Sizes: The Different Types of Shots
1. Extreme Wide Shot (ELS)
2. Long Shot (LS) / Wide Shot (WS)
3. Full Shot (FS)
4. Medium Long Shot (MLS) / Medium Wide Shot (MWS)
5.Cowboy Shot
6. Medium Shot (MS)
7. Medium Close Up (MCU)
8. Close Up (CU)
9.Extreme Close Up (ECU)
10. Establishing Shot
More explanation and examples:
- Week 1 asynchronous class, my Quiz result: 📝 https://forms.gle/e6KcRP2wnABmED7M8
We are given a mini quiz to do in order to see if we truly understand the lesson.
Fig 1.2 My quiz result
◈ WEEK 2
Exercises:
• Watch video on PAGE 3: John Lewis Christmas Advert, and name the shot size of each shots in PAGE 6-7.
• Understand O.S shot to answer question in PAGE 9.
• Watch video on PAGE 10: Unsung Hero and name the shot size of each shot in PAGE 11-14.
• PAGE 15: Research on “Depth of field”, answer the questions.
• PAGE 16: Research on “180 Degree rule (Static Screen Direction)”, answer the questions.
• PAGE 17: Research on “Dynamic Screen Direction”, answer the questions.
• PAGE 18: Use your phone to shoot 8 videos according to the requested shot size (You are encourage to work in pair for this shooting exercise). Page 19 explains what is ¾ MCU angling, Page 20 provides detail instruction for the shooting exercise. Edit your videos, add caption (Adobe Premiere Pro CC - Basic Titles for Beginners).
• PAGE 21: Week 2 Editing: Editing Practice 3 (Lalin)
- Lectures 📚
Week 2 asynchronous class materials:
Understand storytelling
The three-act story structure is a popular narrative framework used in storytelling, particularly in film and literature. It divides a story into three distinct parts: the setup, the confrontation, and the resolution.
Act One: The Setup The first act establishes the protagonist, their world, and the situation they find themselves in. This act typically ends with an inciting incident, which sets the story in motion and creates a problem that the protagonist must solve. The inciting incident can be a positive or negative event, but it must be significant enough to disrupt the protagonist's world and force them to take action.
Act Two: The Confrontation The second act is the longest and most complex of the three acts. It's where the protagonist faces a series of obstacles and challenges as they work towards their goal. This act is often divided into two parts: the first half, where the protagonist makes progress towards their goal, and the second half, where they encounter setbacks and complications. The second act typically ends with a major turning point, where the protagonist faces a significant setback or crisis that forces them to reevaluate their approach.
Act Three: The Resolution The third act is where the story reaches its climax and resolution. The protagonist must confront their final challenge or conflict and overcome it in order to achieve their goal. The climax is the most intense and dramatic part of the story, where the stakes are highest, and the tension is at its peak. The resolution, on the other hand, is the denouement, where loose ends are tied up, and the protagonist's journey comes to a satisfying conclusion.
Overall, the three-act story structure provides a clear and effective framework for storytelling, allowing writers to create engaging and well-structured narratives that resonate with audiences.
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