Video and Sound Production | Exercise

22/04/2024 - 24/06/2024 (Week 1 - Week 10)
Yong Xiao Tong / 0368290
Video and Sound Production / Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media 
Exercises

Instruction

Lectures

Week 1

week 2



Week 1 

Video Editing 1
Fig 1.1 Process

Fig 1.2 Final Mints

Video Editing 2
Fig 1.3 Process

Fig 1.4 Final Doritos
Class materials reflection

This class material covers shot size, camera angle, and composition, all of which are crucial for visual storytelling. Each of them sets a different mood in a scene.

Understanding how composition affects the mood of a scene gives me lots of ideas to try out. I'm looking forward to getting better at visual storytelling and finding my own style in filmmaking.

Overall, learning about cinematography has made me see movies in a whole new way. I now know how much thought goes into every shot.

Quiz result
12/15


Week 2 

Exercise 1: Shooting practise

Fig 2.1 Process

Fig 2.2 Final Shooting Exercise

Exercise 2: Editing Practise (Lalin)

Fig 2.3 Process

Fig 2.4 Final Lalin

Class materials question

Lalin
1. Which part is act 1, act 2, act 3 respectively? Describe each act with ONE paragraph only. 
Act 1 introduces Lalin as an internet influencer. Act 2 reveals her struggle with a serious skin problem. Act 3 unfolds as Lalin is determined to face her true self, and the number of her followers decreases to zero.

2. What is the inciting incident in the movie?
Lalin presents herself as a confident internet influencer, showcasing her curated life to her followers.

3. What is the midpoint scene in the movie?
A boy wants to meet Lalin in person, but she gets cold feet when she considers meeting him.

4. What is the Climax scene in the movie?
Lalin recalled that the boy was her classmate, remembering him as someone who used to be fat.

5.What is the theme of the movie?
The movie's theme revolves around self-confidence, self-acceptance and authenticity.

Everything, Everywhere, All at Once
1. Which part is act 1, act 2, act 3 respectively? Describe each act with ONE paragraph only. 
Act 1 begins with the introduction of Evelyn's chaotic life, balancing her struggling laundromat business, her demanding family, and her fraying marriage. Act 2 follows Evelyn's exploration of the multiverse as she learns to harness the abilities of her alternate selves. Act 3 brings the characters back to their reality.

2. What is the inciting incident in the movie?
The first appearance of Alpha Waymond, who warns Evelyn of the grave danger to the multiverse. 

3. What is the midpoint scene in the movie?
The midpoint scene is in the bagel scene where Evelyn gives up on life and becomes like her daughter Joy.

4. What is the Climax scene in the movie?
The climax scene takes place in an IRS building where Evelyn Wang and other agents of the Alphaverse take their last stand against Jobu Tupaki.

5.What is the theme of the movie?
The movie explores many themes like memory, loss, and the impact of immigrating to the U.S. and pursuing the American dream. In short, it's about a family struggling to make ends meet in a tough economy.

Quiz result
9/10


Week 3 

Class materials reflection

Storyboarding is like making a plan for a movie or animation. Instead of just talking about ideas, we can first draw pictures of each scene to show what will happen. So, everyone can understand the story better before starting filming.

Moreover, storyboarding can ensure that everyone is on the same page and working together towards the same goal. When everyone understands the plan, it makes the movie-making process better and smoother.

Furthermore, storyboarding also helps reduce risks and solve problems. Filmmakers can fix potential issues early on before they become big problems. This saves time and money and makes the project more likely to succeed. Overall, creating a storyboard is a must to make great movies.

Quiz result
9/10

Week 4 

Class materials reflection

Filmmaking has three main stages: pre-production, production, and post-production. Pre-production focuses on planning, involving tasks like writing the script and casting actors. Production is where the crew captures footage, realising the director's vision. In post-production, raw footage undergoes transformation into a final movie through editing, music, and effects.

Every person in the production crew has their own role in making a movie. The director leads the team alongside the producer, cinematographer, and production designer to create the film's look and feel. Meanwhile, the sound designer and editor work behind the scenes to ensure the movie sounds good and looks right.

Overall, filmmaking is all about teamwork and creativity, from planning to the final touches, all done with lots of passion and hard work.

Quiz result
4/5








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