Video and Sound Production - Project 2

19.09.2023 - 25.10.2023 (Week 4 - Week 9)

Sorcha Griselda / 0353056 

Video and Sound Production / Bachelor of Design in Creative Media / Taylor's University

Project 2 Shooting Practice & Editing

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INSTRUCTION

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PROJECT 2A | SILENT

Specification:

• Students will practice shooting with DSLR or smartphone, online/offline editing with Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects and Adobe Audition. 
• Regarding the editing, please do not follow the order of the storyboard; try something different.

1 | Shooting Process

For this project, I got assigned as an assistant director 2, and it was a pretty crucial role which includes:

• tracking daily progress against the filming production schedule
• arranging logistics
• preparing daily call sheets
• checking cast and crew
• maintaining order on the set

Before starting with the camerawork for the 'SILENT' project, we started by editing the storyboard template and added in crucial details for the filming process, including dialogue and estimated timeframes for each scene. This adjustment was to ensure that we stayed on track with our schedule. 

Fig 1.1 Storyboard of 'SILENT' | 25/09/2023

I also decided to create a schedule breakdown for the shoot as to make sure that we have enough time to shoot the whole scenes. We were given four hours of class time to finish the whole shooting.

Fig 1.2 'SILENT' Filming Timetable | 25/09/2023

Fig 1.3 'SILENT' Filming Timetable | 25/09/2023

In the fifth week, we went ahead with the production shoot, and it was actually quite exhausting. However, I did also have some fun and enjoy the overall experience, as it was my first time to film video using professional equipments.

Fig 1.4 Production Shoot Evidence #1 | 26/09/2023

Fig 1.5 Production Shoot Evidence #2 | 26/09/2023

2| Editing Process

After getting all the video and audio clips up on my laptop, I went through each one carefully, and making sure to label them properly. I have to admit that I was still not sure on what kind of trailer concept that I'm going to apply for this project, so I did some online research. Once I had a clearer idea, I started to edit both audio and video clips on Adobe Premiere Pro. 

During Week 6, we learned about color grading, which turns out to be really useful than what I had in mind.

Fig 2.1 Color Correction Process #1 | 03/10/2023

I made scene 2 to have darker color grade compared to the other clips, as I wanted the scene 2 clips to be viewed as a 'reminiscence of old memories' or also known as flashbacks.

Fig 2.2 Color Correction Process #1 | 03/10/2023

Fig 2.3 Color Correction Process #2 | 03/10/2023

Final:

Fig 2.4 Final SILENT | 03/10/2023

PROJECT 2B | SELF-TITLED TIKTOK

Fig 3.1 PPT (consisting of ideas, mood board, visual references, storyboard) | 18/10/2023

Before filming, I had to plan out about how each shot is going to be set up and the composition. I opted for wide and close-up shots in order to produce a more personal feel. 

For this assignment, we were given two choices between creating an Instagram reel or TikTok. I chose to create a TikTok video as I am more familiar with it. The theme for this project is "Self-Titled", which means that it needs to portray our personality or even showing what we personally like to do. We were also given the creative freedom on the style of the video shots.

Fig 3.2 PremierePro Editing Process | 25/10/2023

Fig 3.2 Color Correction Process | 25/10/2023

During the editing process, I was struggling to shorten the duration of the video shots that I took. I filmed too much shots, and I was kind of confused on which one to cut off. Nonetheless, I managed to cut off some shots and made the final into a 2 minutes TikTok video.

After finishing with the cuts, I continued with adjusting the color as some shots have different lightning as they were taken in several places. I also decided to add some graphic elements in order to create a visual appeal in my video. 

Final

Fig 3.3 Final "Self-Titled" TikTok Video | 25/10/2023

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REFLECTION

Getting involved in this project was truly a fascinating experience. While I had a prior experience with creating storyboards, this was my first time diving into the real-word shooting production. One significant takeaway from this experience was a deepened understanding and appreciation for the intricacies of camerawork. Bringing a scene to life involved a comprehensive process, including conceptualizing the shot, capturing references images, documenting settings, setting up for test shots, adjusting the final shot, incorporating sound, and of course, color grading. Beyond these technical aspects, what stood out was how the project guided me through each step. This systematic approach significantly contributed to its effectiveness in fulfilling my goal. I plan to incorporate this framework into my future shooting endeavors as it will undoubtedly elevate the overall production value of my work.