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21/4/2025 - 8/6/2025 / (Week 1- Week 7)

Aricia Man Yi Xuan / 0375026

Video and Sound Production 

Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media

Exercises

Google Drive Link

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Instructions

2. Lectures

3. Exercises

4. Reflection

INSTRUCTION

Fig.1.1 Module Information

LECTURES

WEEK 1 (23/4/2025) / Briefing
This week was our first introduction to the module (Link here), and our lecturer, Mr. Martin, briefed us on the Module and what to expect throughout the semester. During class, we had an editing exercise using Adobe Premiere Pro.
To-do lists:
  • Finish "mints" and "Doritos" editing exercise and post it in blog under "Exercise".
  • Study week 1 Asynchronous material & do the quiz
  • Watch Zach King's videos/ Animation short
  • Purchase Tripod.

Asynchronous Study (21/4/2025)

Study Materials Links:
1. Shot Size (Reading / Video)
2. Framing (Reading / Video)
3. Camera Angle (Reading / Video)
4. Composition (Reading / Video)
5. Additional Composition (video #1, video #2)

1. Shot Size

Fig..2.1.1 Shot Size Cheatsheet
  • Extreme Long Shot (ELS) 
    -     make the subject feel distant or unfamiliar, emphasizing the location/isolation
  • Long Shot (LS) or Wide Shot (WS)
    -     Whole body will be in view, but not filling the shot.
    - Should be a good deal of space above & below the subject.
    - Beautiful background imagery, making more cinematic.
  • Full Shot (FS)
    - Subject fill the frame while keeping emphasis on scenery.
  • Medium Wide Shot (MWS)
    - Frames the subject from roughly the knees up.
  • Cowboy Shot (CS)
    - Frames the subject from roughly mid-thighs up.
  • Medium Shot (Ms)
    - Most common camera shot.
    - Frames the subject from roughly the waist up and through the torso.
  • Medium Close Up Shot (MCU)
    - Frames the subject from roughly the chest up.
    - Face-to-face conversation.
  • Close Up (CU)
    - Reveal a subject's emotions & reactions.
    - Often shot their face.
  • Extreme Close Up (ECU)
    - The most you can fill in a frame with the subject.
    - Emphasize a specific features.

2. Framing

  • Single Shot - Capture 1 subject. "Dirty single" (over-the-shoulder single) - more than 1 person.
  • Two Shot / 2-Shot - Capture 2 characters; useful for comedy.
  • Three Shot / 3-Shot - Capture 3 characters; adventures films.
  • Over-The-Shoulder Shot (OTS) - Capture from behind the shoulder of another character; conversation scenes.
  • Over-The-Hip-Shot (OTH) - Camera is placed with a character's hip in the foreground.
  • Point of View Shot (POV) - Capture what the character sees.

3. Camera Angles

  • Eye Level Shot - Subjects are in a neutral perspective, mimics how we see people in real life.
  • Low Angle Shot - Emphasize power dynamics.
  • High Angle Shot - Creates feeling of inferiority.
  • Hip Level Shot - Camera is roughly waist-high.
  • Knee Level Shot - Camera is as low as your subject's knees, emphasizing superiority.
  • Ground Level Shot - Camera is on ground level.
  • Shoulder Level Shot - Camera is as high as your subject's shoulders, maximize superiority.
  • Dutch Angle/Dutch Tilt Shot - Camera is slanted to one side, create disorientation.
  • Bird's Eye View Shot/Overhead Shot - From way up high, looking down on subject.
  • Aerial Shot - Taken from a helicopter/drone, large expanse of scenery.
4. Composition
  • The Rule of Thirds - 3x3 grid; tic-tac-toe board.
  • Balance and Symmetry - Direct the viewer's eye to a specific place, reveal character traits.
  • Leading lines - Lead the eye to key elements in the scene; diagonal & straight line.
  • Eye-level framing - Positions the audience at eye-level with the characters.
  • Depth of field - Describes the size of the area in your image where objects appear acceptably sharp.
  • Deep space composition - When significant elements in a scene are positioned both near and far from the camera.

Quiz Result:

Fig.2.1.2 Quiz Result / (Week 1, 25/4/2025)

WEEK 2 (30/4/2025) / Framing & Storyboard 
Mr. Martin introduced us to the topic of "Framing & Storyboard," and we watched some video examples in class. He also asked us questions to enhance our knowledge and understanding of the topic. After that, we were given a shooting exercise in a group with 3 people, which we need to take 8 different shot size and compile them together.
To-do lists:
  • Shooting practice - add caption
  • Editing practice - Lalin
  • Read materials and do the quiz

Asynchronous Study (28/4/2025)

Study Materials Links:
1. Understand Storytelling
    - What is The Three Act Structure — And Why It Works
    - How to Write Three Act Structure
    - Video

1. What is The Three Act Structure — And Why It Works

Fig.2.1.3 Three Act Structure Chart

Act 1 - Setup: 
Introduction of the characters, their story world, and inciting incident.
Act 2 - Confrontation
The middle of the story should raise the stakes.
* Plot doesn't have to move in one direction.
Act 3 - Resolution
The end should bring catharsis or resolution.

Fig.2.1.4 Three Act Structure Broken Down

  • The Hook - Captivate the audience.
  • The Inciting Event - Gets the plot moving.
  • First Plot Point - The point of no return —after the character cross this barrier, they can't go back.
  • The First Pinch Point - The first obstacle, albeit minor, and typically involve the antagonist.
  • The Midpoint - Unsurprising, the halfway mark of the movie. A moment that redirects the plot.
  • Second Pinch Point - A setback.
  • Third Plot Point - The highest stakes of the story.
  • Climax - The moment the whole story has been leading up to.
  • Resolution - A moment to catch our breath & see how the journey has affected our characters.

2. How to Write Three Act Structure

  • Act 1: Exposition, inciting action, turning point into act 2.
  • Act 2: Rising action, midpoint, turning point into act 3 (often a "dark night of the soul")
  • Act 3: Pre-climax, climax, denouement.

Quiz Result:

Fig.2.1.5 Quiz Result / (Week 2, 1/5/2025)

Answer the questions (Based on the movies "Lalin" & "Everything, everywhere, all at once":

Lalin
1. Which part is act 1, act 2, act 3 respectively? Describe each act with ONE paragraph only.
Act 1: The movie introduced a young woman, Lalin, a Thai girl who moves to Japan to study abroad. She hides her real face by wearing a mask daily because of her acne. Lalin becomes more famous on social media, and she starts an online relationship with a boy. She talks to the boy every day, but she was scared he would find out the truth. 
Act 2: The boy suddenly arrives in Japan to meet Lalin in person. This surprises and stresses her because she has been lying about her appearance, and she refused to meet him.
Act 3: Lalin looked at the book the boy gave her, which talks about the memories of how Lalin once helped him and encouraged him when he was not welcome. The boy then started to work hard and do exercise to become a better person. Finally, she takes off her mask and accepts who she really is.

2. What is the inciting incident in the movie?
The inciting incident is when Lalin decides to move to Japan and starts pretending to be someone else. This is when her new life begins.

3. What is the midpoint scene in the movie?
The midpoint is when the boy tells Lalin that he has already come to Japan to meet her. This creates strong tension because she was scared that he would find out the truth.

4. What is the Climax scene in the movie?
The climax scene happens when the boy arrives in Japan and Lalin hides from him. Later, she finds the book he gave her, looks through it, and remembers those memories. This emotional moment helps her realize that she wants to be honest and live as her true self.

5. What is the theme of the movie?
The theme is about being true to ourselves and not hiding behind a fake image. It also shows that society focuses too much on aesthetic, which is reflected in whether being imperfect will be bullied.

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: The main character is Evelyn, who runs a laundromat and is stressed about her taxes, her husband, Waymond, and her daughter, Joy. Before a meeting with the IRS, they were in an elevator; her husband suddenly changed and told her she's the only one who can save the multiverse. Then, her normal life starts to fall apart.
Act 2: Evelyn jumps between many different universes and sees many versions of herself in different lives. She fights a powerful enemy called Jobu Tupaki, who is actually her daughter, but in another universe. She begins to unravel mentally and emotionally, thinking about the meaning of her life, her choices, and whether anything matters at all.
Act 3: Evelyn realized that even if her life is crazy and messy, love and kindness are important. She stopped fighting and chose to understand and care for her daughter. This helps bring peace back to all the universes.

2. What is the inciting incident in the movie?
Evelyn is told by a version of her husband that she must save the multiverse from a big danger.

3. What is the midpoint scene in the movie?
Evelyn becomes powerful and starts thinking like Jobu, believing nothing matters anymore.

4. What is the Climax scene in the movie?
Evelyn chose to love and understand Joy instead of fighting her, helping Joy come back from the dark place.

5. What is the theme of the movie?
The theme of the movie is about discovering the meaning in a chaotic life. It shows how love, kindness, and family can give life purpose, even when everything feels meaningless.


WEEK 3 (7/5/2025) / Framing & Storyboard 
Mr. Martin let us watched two videos and asked us some questions about the story. After that, he briefed us on our project 1 (link here). We worked into 1 group to do the exercise (Sheet link) and shot exercise 2 videos in class (Link).

To-do lists:
  • Project 1: Exercise 1 (record the dialogue)
  • Read materials and do quiz

Asynchronous Study (5/5/2025)

Study Materials Links:
1. What is a storyboard? (Reading link)
2. How to make storyboard? (Reading link)

1. What is a storyboard?

Storyboard is a visual representation of a film sequence and breaks down the action into individual panels.
  • Drawings, sketches, reference images or photographs to represent each frame.
  • A description of the shot — any relevant information of the action, dialogue, or composition.
  • Shot specs — shot size, lens length, two-shot, etc.
  • Arrows to indicate camera & character movement / how each shot connects to the next.
Traditional Storyboards
  • Basic pencil sketches that include detailed information (camera movement, characters, props)
Thumbnail Style Storyboards
  • Don't have any writing.

2. How to make storyboard?

6 Steps:

1. Identify key scenes in the script
- Break up the script/narrative/
- Highlighting major beats (actions, locations. wardrobe, staging, narrative arches, major plot points).

2. Map out the key scenes
- Give a number & relevant title for each scene.

3. Add images or sketches
- "Idea landscaping" — brainstorm the visual features of each beat within the landscape of a story.

4. Describe what happens in each frame
  • Composition and Framing — Use the rule of thirds or other techniques to create appealing, balanced frame.
  • Transitions — Plan smooth or dramatic transitions for cohesive scene flow.
  • Character Blocking — Define character positions, movement, and interactions within the scene.
  • Emotion and Expression — Show characters' feeling through facial expressions & body language.
  • Annotations — Add notes or captions to clarify visuals.
  • Dynamic Action — Break action into clear, sequential panels to maintain clarity in fast-paced scenes.
5. Share it with your team
- Review your storyboard and share feedback.

6. Reference it on the day
- Print out storyboards.
Quiz Result:

Fig.2.1.6 Quiz Result / (Week 2, 5/5/2025)

WEEK 4 (14/5/2025) / Storyboarding 
Mr. Martin demonstrated Project 1 audio dubbing to us this week and we continued doing it in class. Then, we were assigned a new task storyboard practice and separate to 2 teams. Later, we watched two videos of the senior's work. 

To-do lists:
  • Complete the storyboarding, physical or digital.
  • Read materials and do quiz #1 & quiz #2.

Asynchronous Study (14/5/2025)

Study Materials Links:
1. Stages of Film production (Reading link)
2. Beginner (Reading link)
3. Advance (Reading link)

1. Stages of Film Production — Overview of the Entire Process

1. Development
Starting point of making a movie, where an idea from a producer or screenwriter begins to take shape.
1.1 The Package
- Involves key creative elements like screenplay, intellectual property, a director, or some actors.
- Sell-ability (attracts financiers). If successful, the project gets "greenlit" by a studio. If not, it might fall into "Development Hell", where it gets stuck for years without moving forward.
1.2. Financing
- The producer secures the money needed to make the film
- Use methods like pre-sales (selling a film before it's made to local distributors), slate financing (getting money from investors for an entire roster of films), or loans.
- Independent film often rely on crowdfunding, grants, tax incentives, private equity investments, or personal funds — though the latter is risky.

2. Pre-production
All the preparation necessary before filming begins.
2.1 Budgeting
- The producer, with help from a line producer, creates a detailed budget and shooting schedule, including costs for location, cast, film crew, and equipment costs.
2.2 Getting the Team Together
- Producer and director hire heads of departments like the cinematographer, production designer, costume designer, etc.
- A casting directors fills out the rest of the cast through auditions and consultations with the director.
2.3 Pre-visualizing
- Director start planning out how they want their film to look.
- Making storyboard, shot lists, consulting with production designer and costume designer.
- Location scout find and evaluate filming location with logistical considerations in mind.

3. Production
Stage where the cameras roll and the footage is captured.
3.1 Call Sheet
- Sent out daily by the assistant director (Who shows up? When? Where? What tasks?).
3.2 The Set Up
- Before filming, crew members set up lighting, camera equipment, and prepare costumes and makeup.
- Actors rehearse blocking while sound and camera crews rehearse alongside them to avoid issues during shooting.
3.3 Shooting
- Steps: 1. Assistant Director: Picture is up", "roll sound", "sound speeds", "roll camera", "speed".
             2. Clapper loader slates, reading the clapperboard and marking.
             3. Director: "action", "cut".

4. Post-production
All the work is done after footage is captured to finish the film.
4.1 Picture Editing
- Editor cut and arrange the footage, progressing through assembly (review the footage, select takes, put them in order), rough cut (focus on pacing), fine cut (precise adjustments).
4.2 Sound Editing & Mixing
- Sound editors place all the sound effects, dialogue, and voice overs.
- Sound mixers getting all of the levels correct for exhibition.
4.3 Additional Visuals
- Visual effects (VFX) such as compositing and computer generated images (CGI) are added.
- A colorist adjusts the colouring.
- Title and credits (involve typography choices, motion designers).

5. Distribution
Final stage, get the finished movie in front of an audience. (Often overlooked but essential)
5.1 Marketing
- Promoting the film.
- Cut a trailer, make a poster, build an electronic press kit.
5.2 Securing Distribution
- Find a company to release your film.
- Major studios have an in-house distribution company, while indie studios often seek deals through film festival or hire a sales agent, or internet.

Quiz Result #1:
Fig.2.1.7 Quiz Result / (Week 4, 14/5/2025)

2. The Roles of The Production Team

1. Producer
  • Group leader.
  • Managing the production from start to finish.
  • Secures financing, hires the team, manages the schedule and budget.
  • Ensure the film is completed on time and on budget.
2. Director
  • Oversees the shooting and assembly of a film.
3. Screenwriter
  • Write the script and crafts the dialogue and sequence of events.
  • Ensure the story flows logically and engagingly.
4. Production Designer
  • First to translate the script into visual form.
  • Creates a series of storyboards as first draft.
  • Storyboard is a series of sketches on panels that shows the visual progression of the story.
5. Art director
  • Decorates sets and making the setting believable.
6. Costume Designer
  • Design costumes (economic status, occupation, attitude).
7. Cinematographer
  • Director of photography (DP)
  • Capture the script on film/video. (Lighting, film stock, camera).
8. Editor
  • Organize the footage and arranges shots into one continuous sequence.
9. Actors
  • Portraying the characters in a film.
10. Music Supervisor
  • Select the right music for the film.
Quiz Result #2:

Fig.2.1.8 Quiz Result / (Week 4, 14/5/2025)

WEEK 5 (21/5/2025) / Mise en Scene
Mr. Martin reviewed some of our Project 1 Audio Dubbing and gave feedback in class. Later, we were introduced to the topic "Storyboarding" and assigned a practice which is to sketch out the scene of the storyboarding using pencil/tablet. After half an hour, we went to the shooting classroom to do trial shoot with our team. 

To-do lists:
  • Completed the storyboarding (physical or digital).
  • Read materials and do quiz

Asynchronous Study (19/5/2025)

Study Materials Links:
1. 20 Mise en Scene Elements Every Filmmaker Needs to Know (Reading)
2. What is Mise en scene? (Video link)
3. Tim Burton's Eccentric Set Design and Art Direction Explained (Video link)
4. How location affects your scene. (Video link)
5. Colour in film (Video link)
6. Costume & Make-up (Video link)
7. Lighting (Video link)
8. Camera Placement (Video link)
9. Composition (Video link)
10. Acting (Video link)
11. Blocking (Video link)

20 Mise en Scene Elements Every Filmmaker Needs to Know

Mise en scene is the arrangement of scenery and stage properties in a play.
Elements include:
1. Sets
2.Props
3. Lightung
4. Costumes
5. Actor blocking
6. Shot composition

Process
1. How location affects your scene
- Location says about characters, intentions, obstacles, and themes.
- Budgeting is crucial.
2. Pick the right colour
- Malleable and subjective.
- Creating mood or effect.
3. Your set establishes your world
- Establish the world and anchor the characters
4. Props importance
- Lumped in with set or wardrobe.
5. Costume make the difference
- who they are within the world, how they feel, how they carry themselves.
6. Hair and Makeup
- Magnifying and externalizing character traits.
7. Lighting sets the tone
- Exemplify "seen and unseen" quality.
8. The medium — film vs. video
- Film is the material that records moving images.
9. Picking the camera
- Paint as distinct and unique a picture.
10. Camera placement
- Shot list
11. Speeding up or slowing down film
- Frame rate
12. Comprehending composition
- Rules of composition
- Rules of Thirds
13. Form and Frame
- How is your mise en scene communicated?
14. Depth of Field
15. Sound design
- Diegetic or non-diegetic sound, music, sound effects
16. Music
17.Know the talent
18. Blocking actors
19. Action in the background
20. Post-Production
- CGI

Quiz Result:

Fig.2.1.9 Quiz Result / (Week 5, 20/5/2025)
WEEK 6 (28/5/2025) / Color Theory, Color Correction V.S. Color Grading
Today we shoot our Project 2 scenes.

To-do lists:
  • Read materials and do quiz

Asynchronous Study (26/5/2025)

Study Materials Links:
1. Video color grading vs. color correction, explained (Reading link)
2. What is color Theory — A Guide for Image Makers (Reading link)

1. Video color grading vs. color correction, explained

Color Correcting - Process of correcting colors (way to get them back to what they should look like)
5 Steps:
1. Normalize footage as much as possible.
2. Fix saturation.
3. Fix brightness and contrast.
4. Set new white balance.
5. Double check skin tones.

Color Grading - Process of grading color (way to give them a stylistic look)
5 Steps:
1. Normalize folate as much as possible.
2. Follow the steps to correct colors.
3. Choose a desired look and style.
4. Make color adjustments in the editing program of choice.
5. Double check skin tones and vectorscope.

2. What is Color Theory — A Guide for Image Makers

Color Theory 
- A scientific principle that explains how color hues and saturations are created
- A creative discipline that examines how color is used to achieve emotional effect in visual art.
Types: 
- Color Wheel
Fig.2.1.10 Color Wheel / (Week 6, 28/5/2025)
- Color Context
- Color Harmony

WEEK 7 (4/6/2025) / Colour Correction
Mr. Martin demonstrated us how to use colour correction in Premiere Pro. Later, we applied it in our project 2. Then, we need to prepared a recorded 10 seconds of our voice speaking our first language for the next task.

To-do lists:
  • Do colour correction for Lalin exercise 
  • Read materials and do quiz
  • Download Adobe Audition
Week 9 (18/6/2025) / VFX Tutorial
Today we learned how to edit visual effects in Adobe Effects. Mr. Martin demonstrated how to do it and we followed him step-by-step according the tutorial link here. Later on, we choose our own partner for our final project.

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EXERCISE 1

WEEK 1 / EDITING (in class)

  • Download footage: Google Drive
  • Create NEW Premiere Pro Project
  • Import footage into Premiere Pro
  • Arrange shots on timeline with proper order
  • Export video
To begin, Mr. Martin guided us through a basic tutorial on how to use Adobe Premiere Pro. I learned how to import and organize video clips, create a new sequence, arrange shots on the timeline, and export the final video.

Fig.3.1.1 Final Outcome "Mints" / (Week 1, 23/4/2025)

EDITING (Independent learning)

After doing the "Mints" exercise, we were assigned the "Doritos" editing exercise, where we need to arrange a series of video clips in the correct sequence. Based on what I've learned, I began by importing all the given clips, and reviewing the footage to understand the storyline. I identified the beginning, middle, and end, then arranged the clips on the timeline accordingly. After finalizing the sequence, I reviewed it to ensure the visual storytelling made sense.

Fig.3.1.2 "Doritos" Exercise/ (Week 1, 23/4/2025)

Fig.3.1.3 Final Outcome "Doritos" / (Week 1, 23/4/2025)

    EXERCISE 2

    WEEK 2/ SHOOT & EDITING (in class)

    Fig.3.2.1 Shoot Requires / (Week 2, 30/4/2025)

    Reminder:

    • Use Cinematic. 
    • Shoot landscape format video, 5 seconds per shot.
    • Shoot wide shot with wide angle.
    • The rest ZOOM IN to get soft background.
    • Refer to the examples provided / google reference for GOOD compositions.
    • Avoid overexposed or underexposed (too bright/too dark)
    • Do the shooting during day time.
    • Edit with CAPTION (Mention the shot size), export video for submission.
    For this exercise, I worked with Alicia and Maya in a group. We shot our videos outside the classroom, and we took turns acting as the subject while the others handled the camera and direction. We ensured good lighting, especially for close-up size and different angles in the scene. Once all the footage was captured, I moved on to editing in Adobe Premiere Pro.

    Fig.3.2.2 Importing Footage / (Week 2, 1/5/2025)

    I began by importing all the clips into Premiere Pro, then organized the clips according their shot sizes.

    Fig.3.2.3 Timeline / (Week 2, 1/5/2025)

    Fig.3.2.4 Adding Caption / (Week 2, 1/5/2025)

    Then, I moved on to add the caption of each shot size of the clips. I also added a background box behind the text for a better visibility.
    Font Used: Britannic Bold (Regular), Century Gothic (Regular)
    Tools: Center align text, Vertical center & Horizontal center
    Effects: Video Transitions > Dissolve & Page Turn, Immersive Video > VR Spherical Blur, 

    Fig.3.2.5 Applied Tint Effect / (Week 2, 1/5/2025)

    I added an extra cover video and applied an effect (Color Correction > Tint) to the clips.

    Fig.3.2.6 Adding Audio / (Week 2, 1/5/2025)

    During the process, I noticed that the original background audio recorded had a lot of environment noise. Thus, I decided to mute the original audio and imported a background music for it.
    Audio Used: Wii Shop Channel (by kebe)

    FINAL OUTCOME

    Fig.3.2.7 Final Outcome / (Week 2, 1/5/2025)

    EXERCISE 3

    WEEK 3 / SHOOTING EXERCISE 2 (in class)

    Shot sizes required: Slides Link
    1. Foreground: Medium Close-Up, Background: Full Body
    2. Over-the-shoulder on Medium Shot
    3.     Over-the-shoulder on Medium Wide Shot
    4. Tight Medium Shot
    5. Tight Medium Shot Side Angle

    Google Drive with all the shot sizes we took: Link

    Fig.3.3.1 Progression #1 / (Week 3, 7/5/2025)

    After shooting all the shots, I compiled them together into 1 video. 
    Steps:
    1. Import footage
    2. Create a sequence and arrange timeline
    3. Add captions (shot names)

    Fig.3.3.2 Progression #2 / (Week 3, 7/5/2025)
    Because the scene was very awkwardly funny, I wanted to add a trending song to match the vibe and also make it interesting :).

    Fig.3.3.3 Final Outcome - MP4 / (Week 3, 7/5/2025)

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    EXERCISE 4

    Introduction:

    • Completed the storyboarding, physical or digital.
    • Storyboard template: Link here

    Fig.4.1.1 Shot Breakdown / (Week 5, 21/5/2025)

    FINAL OUTCOME

    Fig.4.1.2 Final Storyboarding / (Week 5, 21/5/2025)

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    EXERCISE 5

    Introduction:
    - Download Footage & AE project file (link here)
    - Edit visual effects shots

    Materials:
    1. Original video (link)
    2. Tutorial (link)

    Fig.5.1.1 Editing Breakdown / (Week 9, 18/6/2025)

    Process In Adobe Effects

    Steps:
    1. Import the footage 
    2. Trim the footage to the desired length and arrange the clips in sequence
    3. Leave a gap between both clips.

    Fig.5.1.2 Keying Tool / (Week 9, 18/6/2025)

    4. Use "Keying > Keylight (1.2)" tool to remove blue screen.

    Fig.5.1.3 Masking / (Week 9, 18/6/2025)
    5. Mask the main character using "Roto Brush" to separate the subject from the background.
    6. Adjust the transition (Position & Scale)
    7. Add an adjustment layer and adjust the color grading (Curves)

    Final Outcome

    Fig.5.1.4 Final Outcome / (Week 9, 18/6/2025)

    EXERCISE 6

    Tutorial Video: Click here

    My partner, Alicia, and I selected the Invisible effect tutorial on YouTube. We were aimed to ensure we would be able using this effect in our final project so we need to try shooting it and edit it in Adobe Effect.

    We first worked together to shoot the raw footage required for the effect. We found a place and start shooting a simple shot (Alicia puts on the rings and she turn invisible).

    Fig.6.1.1 Progression #1 / (Week 10, 25/6/2025)

    Later on, we followed the tutorial step-by-step in AE. 

    Steps:
    1. Imported footage > create a new composition
    2. Duplicate footage > Trim the footage > Rename (Roto) > Roto Tool brushing the object

    Fig.6.1.2 Progression #2 / (Week 10, 25/6/2025)

    3. Duplicate layer (Rename: Mask) > Draw a rough mask around subject (pencil tool)
    4. Set a key frame in every frame > Click Inverted button > Pre-compose
    5. Window > Content-Aware Fill > Generate Fill Layer
    6. Displacement Map effect > Apply to mask layer (Roto) > Source: Effects & Masks > Luminance  
    7. Increase "Max Horizontal & Vertical Displacement"

    Final Outcome

    Fig.6.1.3 Final Outcome / (Week 10, 25/6/2025)

    REFLECTION

    Experience:
    During these exercises, I learned how to use Adobe Premiere Pro to edit a video. I worked on creating a sequence and arranging the clips on the timeline. I also learned how to trim and move clips around to get a smooth flow. Besides, I added captions in the video and try out some basic effects, like adding a tint to the video to change the colour. Finally, I learned how to add an audio to the video and adjust the volume levels.

    Observation:
    I noticed that it was important to stay well organized while working with many clips. We should organize the clips in the right order so it won't get messy.

    Findings:
    Through these exercises, I learned how to use basic editing tools in Premiere Pro. It was interesting to see how all the clips come together in editing and came out a final video.



























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