VIDEO & SOUND PRODUCTION/(Project2)

VIDEO & SOUND PRODUCTION/(Project2)

Liu Chengrui (0370930)

Video and sound production
Instructions

Lecture
Week 5 (22/10/24)
 Asynchronous class materials
Colour Theory, Colour Correction V.S. Colour Grading

Color grading vs color correction: what’s the difference?
Color correcting is the process of correcting (or fixing) colors in a video or a film as a way to get them back to what they should look like for your project. 
Color grading is the process of grading (or editing) colors in a video or film as a way to give them a stylistic look.

How to color correct in 5 steps?
1.Normalize your footage as much as possible.
2.Fix your saturation first.
3.Then fix your brightness and contrast.
4.Set your new white balance.
5.Double check your skin tones.

Color correction before and after  


What is color grading?
Now, color grading is the next step, and this is where you can actually begin to create the aesthetic of your videos. 
However, the right color grading will always help convey a visual tone or mood to heighten the narrative. 

How to color grade in 5 steps?  
Normalize your folate as much as possible.
Follow the steps to correct your colors.
Choose your desired look and style.
Make your color adjustments in your editing program of choice.
Double check skin tones and vectorscope.

Color grading before and after
Color grading is often what one thinks about when color editing where the differences in the before and after examples can be quite extreme.


Colour Theory
1.A scientific principle that explains how color hues and saturations are created.
2.A creative discipline that examines how color is used to achieve emotional effect in visual art.
Types of Color Theory:
Color Wheel
Newton crucially argued that colors were divided into two categories: original and compounded
Original colors are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet, perhaps better known by the acronym ROYGBIV
Compounded colors are colors that are created by, you guessed it, compounding original colors. 

Monochrome utilizes varying tones of just one color (usually gray).

Analogous utilizes colors that are next to each other on the color wheel.

Complementary utilizes colors that are colors that are opposite to one another on a color wheel.

Triadic color utilizes colors that connect together on a color wheel to form an equilateral triangle.

Tetradic color utilizes colors that connect together on a color wheel to form a rectangle.

Color Harmony in Film

Kubrick’s color style relies on saturated reds and blues to communicate thematic tone. 


Zack Snyder is considered by some an auteur of modern filmmaking, in large part due to his use of color.


Snyder’s color style effectively uses monochrome cross-matched with complimentary color to create a style all its own. 

Guillermo del Toro utilizes a wide range of approaches to color in his works.


Guillermo del Toro’s color style is certainly varied, but triadic color is seen often. Look out for that “yellow/red/purple” look in films like Pacific Rim.

Kurosawa’s color style, at least in a later sense of his career, is perhaps best exemplified in the deep, saturated reds of Throne of Blood and the complementary/triadic schemes of Dreams.


Anderson’s color style is loud and audacious, which creates magically-realist film worlds that never quite match the visual bleakness of our own.


Quiz:

Week 6 (29/10/24)
 Asynchronous class materials

Mise en scène is a French term that translates literally to "placing on stage." In the realms of theater, film, and other visual storytelling mediums, it refers to the overall visual arrangement and presentation of a scene. This concept encompasses everything that appears within the frame or on stage and how these elements are organized to convey meaning, emotion, and narrative to the audience.

Key Components of Mise en Scène

Setting and Location:

Physical Space: The environment where the action takes place, whether it's a realistic setting like a living room or an abstract, symbolic space.

Time Period: The era in which the story is set, influencing costumes, props, and set design.

Props and Objects:

Items used by characters or present in the scene that can symbolize themes, indicate character traits, or advance the plot.


Costume and Makeup:

Clothing and makeup that reflect a character’s personality, social status, occupation, or psychological state.


Lighting:

The use of light and shadow to create mood, highlight specific elements, and guide the audience’s focus. For example, high-contrast lighting can create a dramatic or tense atmosphere.

 


 

Composition and Framing:

How elements are arranged within the frame or on stage, including camera angles in film or the positioning of actors in theater. This affects how the audience perceives relationships and power dynamics.



Performance and Acting:

The actors’ physical movements, facial expressions, and interactions contribute significantly to the mise en scène, conveying emotions and subtext.

Color Palette:

The selection of colors used in costumes, sets, and lighting can evoke specific emotions or symbolize thematic elements.

Spatial Relationships:

The distance and arrangement between characters and objects, which can indicate intimacy, conflict, or hierarchy.

Quiz:


Exercises 
Week6
EX1 Tiktok/ Insta proposal
Tiktok/ Insta proposal



EX2 Production Shoot 
The preliminary preparation work
The main content of this task is that we need to shoot the scene selected by Mr. Martin from the movie "Everything Is Everywhere". In the early preparation work at the beginning of shooting, we first assigned each person's team and responsibilities to facilitate the division of labor and cooperation in shooting work.
Below is a breakdown of the responsibilities of our team members
Group 1 Crew list: 

Producer           : Leia  
Director             : Zhi Yuan 
Assist. D.          : Minal 
D.O.P               : Safiya 
Assist. Camera: Melissa 
Lighting crew    : 1.Cheng Rui 
                          2.Leia 
Art Director       : Melissa  
Location Sound: May 
Boom Operator: May 
Main actors      :1.Minal 
2.Saif 

Extra                : 3. Cheng Rui

post-production
After the shooting, the student in charge of editing will send the audio and shooting clips to the group, which will be used for our personal editing work.

Shot footage

Recorded audio



According to the video teaching released by Mr. Martin, it is mainly divided into three methods, as follows:
Manual sync, sync, merge.


Results after syncing all the audio

Color correction
According to Mr. Martin's requirements, we need to apply six different color toning requirements to the film shot last week. The six color toning requirements are as follows:
  • Teal & Orange,

  • Bluish (cold), 

  • Greenish (cold), 

  • Brownish (warm),

  • Desaturation, 50%-70%,

  • B & W, High Contrast.

Teal & Orange

Bluish (cold)

Greenish (cold)

Brownish (warm)

Desaturation, 50%-70%

B & W, High Contrast

youtube link for color correction:


Project 2 TikTok/Insta video
Week9
During the week, I did TikTok/Insta video shoots, some of which I asked my friends to shoot.

Production process

During the production process, I added sound effects and filters according to different content, so that I can make my videos look more interesting.

Add different sound effects

Add appropriate subtitles

Final video
About my video, I am mainly based on the characteristics of my usual love to sleep adapted, the main content of the video is that I "accidentally" overslept, resulting in being late for class, and then made up my mind to get rid of the habit of sleeping, but finally failed to succeed in the funny video.
Reflection
The video production revolves around the theme of "I love to sleep in", and the style is light-hearted and funny, aiming to show this daily habit through a humorous way.
Although the theme of the video is simple, it is a challenge to make the habit of "sleeping in" more vivid and interesting through the lens language and details. I spent a lot of time experimenting with different ideas and eventually chose exaggerated movements and expressions to add comedy.
As the "star" of the video, I need to naturally present funny effects in front of the camera. This is a big challenge for me, who is not good at acting. Sometimes the expression is not in place or the action is too rigid, resulting in the need for repeated shots.
Through this work, I found that small habits in daily life can also be a source of inspiration for creation. Although sleeping in May seem ordinary, it is presented in a humorous way, but it can make people laugh and resonate. In addition, this production also allowed me to improve my camera expression, editing skills and acting abilities.
Making a funny video with the theme of "sleeping late" allowed me to find a way to express myself and share happiness in the creative process. Although I encountered difficulties in script design, shooting, performance and technical operation, the final work gave me a great sense of accomplishment.

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