Video and Sound Production - Project 2
Ting Wen Yi / 0361799
Video and Sound Production/Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media
Project 2:Shooting Practice & Editing
INSTRUCTIONS
PROJECT 2: VEDIO SHOOTING & EDITING
For this project, we were divided into two groups, with one group working on project B and the other on project S. In my team, we were assigned to work on project S. To kickstart our project, we began by delegating tasks and selecting our respective roles.
Exercise 1 - Production Shoot
Crew list:
Producer: Yeng Xu Guo
Director: Dominic Lim
Assistant Director 1: Ting Wen Yi
Assistant Director 1: Ting Wen Yi
Assistant Director 2: Tan Jian Xin
Art Director: Lim Jia Zhen
D.O.P: Ke Bo Zhi
Camera Assistant 1: Nitish
Camera Assistant 2: Agnes
Lighting Crew 1: Xing Yu
Lighting Crew 2: Sun Chao Ran
Location Sound: Chong Hui Yi
Boom Operator: Tan Ying Yi
Location Sound: Chong Hui Yi
Boom Operator: Tan Ying Yi
Actor 1: Liu Xiang Yi
Actor 2: Kong Cai Yi
Figure 1.1 Production Shoot Brief - Week 5 (29/9/2023)
Figure 1.3 Silent Storyboard - Week 5 (29/9/2023)
Production
After receiving instruction from Mr. Martin on equipment usage, our group commenced production shooting in campus. We also conducted a shooting practice session before starting. As the assistant director, my responsibility was to ensure that filming stayed on track while creating a conducive work environment for the director, actors, and crew. Throughout the shooting process, our team effectively managed time, completing the production shoot within the allocated 4-hour timeframe. To capture the swing scene, we relocated to DK.
Figure 1.4 Behind the Scene of Project S - Week 5 (29/9/2023)
Figure 1.5 Behind the Scene of Project S - Week 5 (29/9/2023)
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| Figure 1.4 Behind the Scene of Project S - Week 5 (29/9/2023) |
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| Figure 1.5 Behind the Scene of Project S - Week 5 (29/9/2023) |
Post - Production
After the production shoot, our producer uploaded all the selected videos to Google Drive for us to begin editing.
Figure 1.6 Raw Footage in Google Drive- Week 5 (2/10/2023)
I have edited the video and arranged the sequence to match the original video.
Figure 1.7 Edit and Arranged the Sequence - Week 5 (3/10/2023)
Mr. Martin said don't edit the video according to the original, as it is boring. Instead, he suggested making it more like a trailer to make it more interesting.
Video Transition
I use various transitions for different purposes in the video editing. I began with a "dip to black" transition. To convey the shift from the moment she sees the message (before) to the point where they mend their relationship (now/future), I utilized a "film dissolve" transition. I also uses different transitions depending on the scene.
After the production shoot, our producer uploaded all the selected videos to Google Drive for us to begin editing.
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| Figure 1.6 Raw Footage in Google Drive- Week 5 (2/10/2023) |
I have edited the video and arranged the sequence to match the original video.
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| Figure 1.7 Edit and Arranged the Sequence - Week 5 (3/10/2023) |
Mr. Martin said don't edit the video according to the original, as it is boring. Instead, he suggested making it more like a trailer to make it more interesting.
Video Transition
I use various transitions for different purposes in the video editing. I began with a "dip to black" transition. To convey the shift from the moment she sees the message (before) to the point where they mend their relationship (now/future), I utilized a "film dissolve" transition. I also uses different transitions depending on the scene.
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| Figure 1.8 Video Transitions - Week 6 (7/10/2023) |
Vignette Effect
I applied a vignette effect to the first two scenes by creating an adjustment layer and placing it over the respective videos. To achieve this effect, I searched for the circle effect and dragged it onto the adjustment layers. In the effect control panel, I changed the blending mode to "stencil alpha" and adjusted the radius and feather of the outer edge. I found a helpful tutorial on YouTube to guide me through the process.
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| Figure 1.9 Vignette Effect (Before & After) - Week 6 (7/10/2023) |
Color Correction
After finishing the addition of transition effects, I proceeded to fine-tune the basic color correction and color grading. I made adjustments based on the mood and feeling I wanted to convey in each scene. To maintain consistency within the same scene and match the desired effects, I saved presets and applied them to ensure uniform tones throughout the video.
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| Figure 1.12 Before & After - Week 6 (7/10/2023) |
Rolling Credits
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| Figure 1.13 Rolling Credits - Week 6 (7/10/2023) |
Finally, I added rolling credits to complete the video.
Final Outcome
Figure 1.13 Final Outcome - Week 6 (9/10/2023)
Exercise 2 - Tiktok
In this exercise we are instructed to shoot a TikTok video.
1. Ideas and Storyboarding
My idea is to create transition scenes that represent different places and incorporate dancing or movement into each transition.
Figure 2.1 Ideas and Moodboard - Week 4 (23/9/2023)
Figure 2.2 Ideas and Moodboard and Storyboard - Week 7 (9/10/2023)
2. Production
Because I had to shoot the video in one day, and I'm quite introverted, I chose a secluded location—my boyfriend's house—where there were no people around to film.
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| Figure 2.3 Video Clips Exported from iPhone - Week 8 (17/10/2023) |
All my scenes were shot with my phone, and I have exported them to my Google Drive.
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3. Editing
Music & Effects
After arranging the sequence, I edited the videos by cutting them to create smooth transitions. I also added effects such as dip to black and cross-fades to enhance the video's flow. Finally, I added music to complete the project.
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| Figure 2.5 Edit and Music - Week 8 (17/10/2023) |
Figure 2.6 First Attempt - Week 8 (17/10/2023)
I also noticed a problem: when I exported the video, it became overexposed, even though it appeared fine in Premiere Pro.
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| Figure 2.7 Color Adjustment 1 - Week 8 (17/10/2023) |
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| Figure 2.8 Color Adjustment 2 - Week 8 (17/10/2023) |
Color Grading
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| Figure 2.9 Color Grading- Week 9 (29/10/2023) |
After making color adjustments to each individual frame to enhance the video's color, I applied an adjustment layer for overall color grading. I used the same adjustments consistently throughout the entire video to maintain a uniform look.
4. Final Video
Figure 2.10 YouTube Reels- Week 9 (29/10/2023)
Tik Tok Link : Click Here
Camera: iPhone 13
Music: Another Day of Sun & Catch My Breath
FEEDBACKS
Week 7: So, if your video is ready for execution, you can start shooting.
Week 9: You can add wordings and color adjustments.
REFLECTION
I encountered difficulties while working with a large group during the video shoot. Although everyone had their designated roles, not everyone contributed effectively. Despite the time constraints, we managed to complete the shooting. Exercises 1 and 2 taught me color adjustment and grading, which made me feel like I was editing a Hollywood movie. However, I found shooting during exercise 2 challenging. As an introvert, I felt uncomfortable and intimidated by the presence of many people. This fear made the shooting experience quite awkward for me. Nonetheless, throughout Project 2, I learned valuable lessons in video editing and color adjustment.
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