Video and Sound Production - Exercises
SHIMANLIN,（0375858)
BACHELOR OF DESIGN(HONOURS)IN CREATIVE MEDIA || TAYLOR'S UNIVERSITY
VIDEO AND SOUND PRODUCTION
INSTRUCTIONS
LECTURE
Week 1
- Extreme Wide Shot
The subject appears very small in the picture, emphasizing the environment or background, and is often used to show a wide scene or the isolation of the character.
- Long Shot
The subject is fully presented from head to toe, with rich background information, suitable for showing the relationship between the character and the environment.
- Full Shot
The subject is presented from head to toe, but the background information is relatively less, emphasizing the character itself.
- Medium Wide Shot
The subject is from above the knees to below the waist, suitable for showing the interaction between the character and the environment.
- Cowboy Shot
Usually from above the knees to below the waist, originated from westerns, and is often used to show scenes where the character is wearing a gun.
- Medium Shot
The subject is from above the waist to below the chest, often used in dialogue scenes, balancing the display of the character and the background.
- Medium Close Up
The subject is from above the chest to below the shoulders, emphasizing the facial expression of the character.
- Close Up
A part of the subject (such as the face or hand) fills the frame, highlighting details and emotions.
- Extreme Close Up
The frame only contains a very small part of the subject, such as the eyes or mouth, emphasizing details and emotions.
- Establishing Shot
Usually located at the beginning of a scene, it is used to show the geographical location and time background of the scene and provide contextual information to the audience.
Week 1 Asynchronous Study Test Results : Shot size, camera angle, and composition
Week 2
- Setup
Introducing the characters, setting, and conflict, usually including an "Inciting Incident" that drives the story forward.
- Confrontation
The characters face the main conflict, experience challenges and turning points, usually including a "Midpoint" and a "Second Plot Point".
- Resolution
The conflict is resolved, the characters experience a climax, and the story reaches its ending.
Week 2 Asynchronous Study Test Results ：Three-act story structure
- 1. Lalin
Act 1:Establishes Lalin background, the people around her, and the mundane aspects of her life.
Act 2:Lalin pushes against the limitations of her relationships and personal circumstances.
Act 3:Brings a resolution to Lalin's emotional journey.
Inciting Incident:
Lalin meets someone who challenges her view of relationships and opens the door to emotional intimacy, making her question her life choices and the way she isolates herself from the world.
Midpoint:
Lalin realizes she can't keep avoiding her own emotions and must face the consequences of the choices she's made.
Climax:
Lalin must make a difficult choice between embracing her vulnerability and pushing away her emotional needs to protect herself.
Theme:
The film explores how fear of intimacy and unresolved past trauma shape relationships, and how self-acceptance can be both a painful and liberating journey.
- 2.Everything Everywhere All At Once
Act 1: Introducing Evelyn, a middle-aged Chinese-American woman who owns a laundromat with her husband, Waymond.
Act 2: Evelyn jumps through different versions of herself, each reflecting different paths her life could have taken.
Act 3: Evelyn's internal and external conflicts.
Inciting Incident:
A version of Waymond from an alternate universe appears and tells Evelyn that she must save the multiverse by tapping into the different versions of herself.
Midpoint:
Evelyn realizes the full depth of Jobu Tupaki's pain and power.
Climax:
Evelyn faces Jobu Tupaki in a final confrontation. Instead of fighting, she reaches out with empathy and love, breaking the cycle of destruction and chaos Jobu seeks to create.
Theme:
The movie is about the importance of love, connection, and finding meaning in an often chaotic and overwhelming universe.
Week 3
- What is a Storyboard?
A storyboard is a visual tool that breaks down a film sequence into individual frames or panels. It shows each shot with details like camera angles, character actions, and dialogue. Storyboards can be created through drawings, sketches, photos, or images. They often include specific shot information such as shot size, lens type, and composition, with arrows indicating camera movements or character motions.
- Types of Storyboards
Traditional Storyboards: These are pencil sketches with detailed notes on camera movements, props, and other elements.
Thumbnail Storyboards: These consist of small, simple images without any text, focusing purely on visual storytelling.
- Animation Storyboards
In animation, storyboards are used to illustrate movement, emphasize key story moments, and show how characters behave throughout the scenes.
- Storyboards in Action Films (Example: Mad Max)
Mad Max is known for its almost silent storytelling and graphic novel-like style. The storyboard is created before the script, emphasizing visual storytelling to convey the narrative mainly through images rather than dialogue.
Week 3 Asynchronous Study Test Results ： Storyboard in Film making
Week 4
- Film Production Overview
- Film Crew Roles
Week 4 Asynchronous Study Test Results ：
Week 5
"Mise en scène" Main components :
- Set and location
The place where the story takes place, which can be a real room or an abstract symbolic space. The time setting also affects costumes, props, and scenery.
- Props
Objects used by characters to help express the theme, characterize the characters, or move the story forward.
- Costumes and makeup
The clothes and makeup used to reflect the character's personality, social status, occupation, or psychological state.
- Lighting
Use light and shadow to create atmosphere, highlight key points, and direct the audience's attention. For example, strong contrasting lights can make a scene more tense or dramatic.
- Composition and layout
The placement of various elements in the picture, such as the position of characters and objects, the angle of the camera, etc., which will affect the audience's understanding of the relationship between characters and power.
- Performance
The actions, expressions, and interactions of the actors help convey emotions and subtext.
- Color matching
The color selection of costumes, sets and lighting can inspire emotions or symbolize specific themes.
- Spatial relationships
The distance and arrangement between characters and objects, which can express intimacy, conflict or hierarchy.
Week 5 Asynchronous Study Test Results ：Mise en scène
TASK
Week 1：Editing Exercise - Mints and Doritos
Mints Edit
Doritos Edit
Week 2：
Exercise 1 - Class shooting exercise video
Here we had to do a short simple class exercise based on shooting angles in
campus, then we had to compile each of the 5 second shots into one video in
Adobe Premier pro and add captions:
Week 3：Shooting Exercise 2
Week 5
In preparation for next week's official shoot, our group conducted a practice shoot in the studio.
REFLECTIONS
Experience
In the first few weeks of the course, I participated in many editing and shooting exercises, including the editing of "Mints" and "Doritos" videos, the shooting and synthesis of short videos on campus, and the simulated shooting of the group. Through repeated practice, I mastered the basic editing skills of Premiere Pro, understood the use of shooting angles, and experienced the shooting process of team collaboration.
Observation
During the shooting process, I noticed that the camera angle and the connection of the picture have an important impact on the rhythm and expression of the video. Different editing techniques and color adjustments can also significantly change the atmosphere of the video. The simulated shooting made me realize the key role of on-site layout and equipment coordination in shooting efficiency and effect.
Discovery
I found that good preparation and practice are essential for formal shooting. Through many practices, I realized that editing is not only a technical operation, but also an art of telling stories through pictures and rhythm. Effective communication and cooperation among team members can greatly improve the quality and efficiency of shooting and editing.
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