Video and Sound Production - Final Project

27.10.2023 -1.12.2023 /Week 9-Week 14

Low Li Vern/ 0362678

Interactive Design / Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media

Final Project

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INSTRUCTIONS

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Final PROJECT

In week 9, we were put into groups  to conduct our test shoot. The props and sets were provided. Each group should bring:

1. Camera or Phone(stop motion app installed)

2. Tripod

3. Blue tooth remote or ear piece with volume control

Group members:

1. Low Li Vern

2. Lim Jun Teng

3. Lee Wing Kie

4. Lee Jia Rou

For the shooting exercise, we need to utilize two types of tools: a camera and a stop-motion app. Each second of the footage should consist of 8-10 shots, implying that every scene should comprise 40 shots in total.

Fig 1.1 Stop Motion Exercise (3.11.2023-Week 10)

WEEK 12/ Storyboard and Storyline

Christmas is just around the corner, and Santa Claus is getting busy. One day, children write their wishes on paper and give them to an angel. The angel delivers the wish letter to Santa Claus. Santa Claus is delighted and starts preparing gifts earnestly. After preparing the gifts, Santa summons his companions – reindeers and an advanced sleigh. Due to technological advancements, Santa now uses the latest technology, a car. Santa sits in the car and embarks on his Christmas journey.

Driving through mountains and rivers, enduring a long and arduous journey, Santa experiences diverse landscapes until he finally reaches the homes of the children. The children are overjoyed and moved by Santa's arrival, proving that fairytales do come true. The children gather around Santa, and he begins to distribute gifts. After the gift-giving, everyone poses for a photo under the Christmas tree, eagerly anticipating what the next Christmas will bring.

Fig 2.1 Story Board (17.11.2023-Week 12)

WEEK 13/ Proposal

Tittle: JINGLE JUBILEE

Fig 2.2 Proposal (17.11.2023-Week 12)

WEEK 14/ Stop Motion Shooting Day

Date: 27/11/2023

Time: 1.00p.m.-6.00p.m.

Venue: Photo Studio (E1.01)

Members:

1. Low Li Vern (0362678)

2. Lim Jun Teng (0362890)

Fig 2.3 Stop Motion Shooting Progression (27.11.2023-Week 14)

Fig 2.4 Stop Motion Shooting Progression (27.11.2023-Week 14)

Final Project 3: Stop Motion Submission :

Fig 2.5 Final Stop Motion Video (3.11.2023-Week 14)

Final Project 3: Stop Motion Youtube Link : 

https://youtu.be/_qKdEfT3rRM?si=9wC2chJXa5ZmZsos

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REFLECTIONS

Experience

Engaging in the stop-motion shooting project was an incredibly enjoyable experience. It allowed me to unleash my creativity and bring my own miniature movie to life. While a bit challenging to perfect the positioning of every element, the process taught me valuable lessons. Witnessing my ideas materialize on the screen filled me with pride, despite the patience required to capture each intricate movement. Overall, it was a rewarding and educational journey into the world of stop-motion.

Observations

I've come to appreciate stop motion as a distinctive avenue for expressing ideas. It's less about relying on sophisticated equipment and more about leveraging creativity with available resources. Taking the time to make deliberate choices in each frame significantly enhanced the quality of the animation. This exploration has been a fascinating journey, and I can envision applying these newfound skills to enhance various projects in the future. The simplicity and effectiveness of stop motion have opened up a realm of creative possibilities for me.

Findings

Throughout the project, I observed that minor adjustments in the manipulation of objects wielded a substantial impact on the ultimate video outcome. Diligence in attending to particulars, such as lighting nuances and varying angles, significantly heightened the visual appeal of the scenes. Witnessing the cumulative effect of each frame contributing to the narrative was genuinely fascinating. Additionally, I came to understand that foresight and organizational skills played a pivotal role in streamlining the entire process, adding an extra layer of coherence to the project.

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