Video and Sound Production Project 2 / Shooting Practice & Editing

26.9.2022 - 24.10.2022 (Week 5 - Week 9)

Takuto Hozumi / 0354047 / Bachelor Of Design (Hons) In Creative Media

Video and Sound Production

Project 2 / Shooting Practice & Editing

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LECTURES

Week 3 Shooting Practise

Frame size vs Choice of lens

Lenses should be changed depending on the application, such as frame size.

Fig.1-1: Lenses

Able to select various focal lengths within the lens range.

Fig.1-2: Range

Comparing differences between  wide angle/ standard/ tele lenses by shooting same subject 

Fig.1-3: Comparing Differences

Different lenses produce differences between wide/standard/tele angle, even if it is the same subject.

Fig.1-4: W.S Example

Wide Shot- W.S

Shoot wide angle (18mm-30mm)

Fig.1-5: M.S Example

Medium Shot- M.S

Shoot standard angle (40mm-50mm)

Fig.1-6: M.C.U Example

Medium Close-up Shot- M.C.U

Shoot standard angle (45mm-55mm)

Headroom

Headroom refers to enough room for the subject's head. Space around their head yet not too much. Too low in the frame (too much headroom) makes them appear short. Not enough headroom makes them look tall and scrunched. Correct headroom gives the subject just enough space around their head to make them look comfortable.

Fig.1-7: Headroom

Fig.1-8: Bad Example of Headroom

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INSTRUCTION

Assignment Goals

This assignment aims to explore students to production shooting and editing environment.

Project 2 consist of:

• 4 Editing exercises (Individual)
• 1 Shooting exercise (Individual)
• 1 Shooting & Editing exercise (Shooting: Group; Editing: Individual)

Technical and Digital Media Competencies - Demonstrate creative use of software, and effective use of digital media skills to promote or communicate design concepts or solutions.

Strategic Communication Competencies - Conduct oral and verbal presentation to persuade and illustrate ideas and concepts in a multidisciplinary setting as a team or an individual.

Week 2 Shooting Exercise: Framing

We shoot 8 videos of the following angles.

1. Low angle Wide shot
2. Frontal MCU (soft  background)
3. Frontal MS (soft  background)
4. Extreme Close-Up shot
5. Side angle MS (soft  background)
6. ¾ angling MCU shot (with blurry/soft  foreground)
7. Close-Up shot   
8. Eye-Level Medium-Wide shot

Precautions

• Shoot wide shot with wide angle.
• The rest ZOOM IN to get soft background.
• Refer to the examples provided or google references for GOOD composition.
• Avoid overexposed or underexposed (too bright or too dark).
• Do the shooting during day time.
• Shoot landscape format video, 5 seconds per shot.
• Edit with CAPTION (Mention the shot size), export video for submission.

On campus, we shot videos of our friends and each other.

Fig.2-1: Shot Videos

Fig.2-2: Editing

Fig.2-3: Week 2 Shooting Exercise: Framing, Final (8/9/2022)

Week 2 Premiere Pro Editing Exercise 1 Lalin

Fig.2-4: Editing

Edit the video according to the order of the given storyboard.

Fig.2-5: Storyboard

Add environmental sounds, sound effects, and image materials to the video.

Fig.2-6: Week 2 Premiere Pro Editing Exercise 1 Lalin, Final (30/8/2022)

Week 3 Trimming in Premiere Pro by using Ripple Edit

Fig.2-7: Ripple Edit

Ripple edit is a useful feature that closes the gap between videos placed in a sequence.

Fig.2-8: Trimming in Premiere Pro by using Ripple Edit (15/9/2022)

Week 3 Music Video 1st draft

Fig.2-9: Video clips

Collect video materials.

Following the instructions, the shots list below were taken.

• Wide Shot - high angle (You, Solo)
• 3 single full body shots - eye level (You at the middle+2 of your team members)
• Medium Shot - Eye level (You)
• Medium Close-up Shot - Eye level (You)
• Close-up Shot - Eye level (You)
• Extreme Close-up Shot - Eye level (You)
• Wide Shot - Low angle (You, Solo)

Fig.2-10: Music Video in Progress W4

Regarding the choosing of the music

This music can be reproduced "provided that all the terms and conditions of the source material used are adhered to and the name of the composer is not used".

It must specify the author essentially, but for this reason, I respect the music creator's wishes and will not name it here.

Week 4 Music Video

Fig.2-11: Premiumbeat.com

https://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/free-premiere-pro-lumetri-looks/

Tried editing color using Premier Pro's free presets.

1. Start Premier Pro and import a preset file.
2. Apply to a sequence from "Effects"

Fig.2-11: Preset File

File Name .prfpset = Preset File

This time, I decided to set up my own filter.

This is because simple effects are easier to edit.

The free presets already have complex settings installed, so applying them to all parts will harmonize the overall atmosphere.

Fig.2-11: Project 2 Music Video (W5 Final)

Week 6 Editing Production Shoot Video

Fig.2-12: Marge

This video shoot was a group assignment and was conducted at University. The environments varied, including outside and inside, and the sound was recorded separately with special microphones for recording, not the camera microphones. Therefore, audio sync is required first to match the video and audio.

Fig.2-13: Combined Data

There is a function that automatically aligns the data if there is a certain degree of misalignment. If that is not enough to adjust, you will need to composite manually.

Fig.2-14: Project 2  Production Shoot Video & Audio Sync (W6 Final)

Above is the audio-synced video and the finished product with other effects, titles, etc. added.

Week 7 Color Correction & Grading

Fig.2-15: Color Wave

Premier Pro can edit color. Although you can edit the video directly, it is convenient to use an adjustment layer to facilitate later editing.

Fig.2-16: More Vivid Color (Right)

Fig.2-17: Week 7 Color Correction & Grading (Lalin)

Week 11 Color Correction & Grading (In-class Lecture)

Fig.2-18: Original

A more detailed explanation of color correction was given in the Week 11 class. The figure above is the original video data. The waveforms show blue as strong and red as weak.

Fig.2-19: After Color Correction

The colors are now balanced. This is color-neutral, from which effects and other elements can be added to even out and unify the overall atmosphere.

Fig.2-20: Added Blue

There are multiple ways to edit color, but it's recommended using curves among them.

Fig.2-21: Color Editing Using Curves

Fig.2-22: Add Multiple Colors

Multiple color filters can be added by setting the highlights and shadows to different colors. The colors to be selected should be especially complementary related (more obvious). This can create a unique atmosphere in the video.

Fig.2-23: Color Correction & Grading - 2

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REFLECTIONS

Experiences

In this Project 2, we learned more practical methods in video production. From how to use the equipment for filming to how to edit with software, I felt that I learned a whole range of things that will be helpful to me when I produce videos in the future.

Observation

I had never really thought about the angle of view when watching movies. When I finished the class and watched movies and dramas, I discovered once again that they use angles effectively. It was interesting to learn that video works are created with consideration for viewer comprehensibility in even the most casual aspects, such as the unification of the direction of screen transitions, for example.

Findings

I was really impressed by the established methods for video production such as these. I feel the history that since the development of recording equipment, various films have been made and brushed up little by little.