Video and Sound Production FINAL PROJECT

  

April 22, 2024 - (Week 9 - Week 14)

ZHANG HANYUAN 0363727

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

Video and Sound Production - FINAL PROJECT

Introduction

Lecture

Week 10

In this week, we tried out shooting stop motion video with groups assigned by Mr. Martin. We work together as groupmates to prepare the materials needed like papers, clay, tripod etc. for the trial shoot. In this trial shoot, we used DSLR camera and phone to shoot to experience two different ways to shoot a stop motion video.

Freeze Test Shoot:

Prepare all materials below for Week 10 shoot. For Paper Cut, prepare all characters, props for shoot.

Each group has 4-5 members and attends only one hour Class Time: 

VSP APL24 Final Project Test Shoot

Clay: The Cost of the Call 1st scene: 00:04-00:13 

Paper cut: Adopt Don't Shop 2nd scene: 00:19-00:43

Stop motion animation shot with a cell phone

Stop motion animation shot with DSLR

Images google drive link

Clay：

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Y79oCmK-H5pcj0PkfN-QtLcM2NCteIjq

Paper Cut：https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12QymbQymaR-fCrh7A1BQO9ifOBLySy31

Week 1 Practice 3 different stop motion videos

1.Russian fun stop-motion animation "The Little Priest and the Old Nun"

"The Little Priest and the Old Nun" is a charming Russian stop-motion animation that tells a whimsical story about the interactions between a young priest and an elderly nun. Set in a quaint, picturesque village, the animation explores their everyday lives, highlighting humorous and heartwarming moments as they navigate their responsibilities and form a unique bond. The animation is characterized by its intricate craftsmanship, detailed miniature sets, and the clever use of traditional Russian folklore elements, making it a delightful and visually engaging experience.

 2. HAPPIER ALONE, Multi-Award Winning stop motion animation

This animation portrays an introverted man who fully embraces his nature and enjoys a lifestyle that he prefers. The setting is very cozy and filled with natural elements, creating a tranquil atmosphere. The lighting design is excellent, perfectly enhancing the overall warmth. Additionally, the segment includes various camera transitions, such as switching from flat shots to overhead shots, making the visuals more diverse and dynamic.

 3.The Kitchin

This delightful piece weaves a captivating story set in the kitchen of the Vizcaya Palace. The stop-motion animation features a variety of rich shots, including close-ups and medium shots, adding depth to the visuals. The transitions in the video are very smooth, using subtitles for frame changes. The special effects are also aptly added, further enhancing the viewing experience.

Final Project - Stop Motion

Indicate your prefer medium for final project (You can change your mind later)

Solo or Pair (You can change your mind later).

Week 11

After the trial shooting in week 10, Mr. Martin conducted a lecture about editing stop motion video using Premiere Pro and After Effects. We can choose between these two software to edit our final stop motion video. The instruction is given by Mr. Martin through the Google Slide below.

In the Final Project, we are assigned to create a stop motion video. Before creating it, we need to do research on it and share 3 of our favorite Stop Motions rationale.

Shooting Stop Motion Animation

1. Pre-production: Prepare storyboards, record each shot, collect sound clips, prepare materials, make puppets and backgrounds

2. Shooting:

Shooting with mobile phone camera: Shoot with Stop Motion Animation App

- Mount the phone on a tripod

- Use manual exposure and focus

- Shoot in daylight, but use artificial lighting

- Choose JPEG L/Fine

Aspect ratio: 16:9

Editing Stop Motion Animation

- Can be edited (cut) in Adobe Premiere Pro or Adobe After Effects

- Resolution size: 1920 x 1080

Funny metaphorical animation proposal:

In week 12, we bought clay and spent hours making different versions of the figurine, eventually settling on white and discarding one of the designs.

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When I made the figurine, I added toothpicks to hold it in place or to make it easier to pose.

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The shooting was done at night without considering the lighting problem. The shooting was repeated halfway and the lighting was adjusted so that the subject had only one direction of light source and shadow.

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week 13

Stop Motion Editing

Before I started editing, I collated the clips into one video, making sure they were in the same place to avoid losing files. Then, we added clips to the clip, making sure the frame size was 1920 x 1080 pixels.

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A black background with subtitles was added in the front to better understand the metaphor.

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Week 14 

Final stop motion video：

fig.13.3.Metaphorical fun animation

YouTube Link:

https://youtu.be/ogKsc9-4KO8

Google Drive Link:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1d7aLQ2Eph171fixnWuH7JAbUtNfrNBUD?usp=sharing

Reflection

During the various stages of this stop-motion animation project, we tried our best to keep the positions of objects and cameras consistent. However, despite our care, there were still cases where objects were in different positions in the clips. Through post-editing, we adjusted the speed and duration of the clips and added sound effects to make the video content more coherent. These adjustments helped us to solve the problems that occurred and made the final result more attractive and interesting. The entire video production process was challenging but very fun. We learned a lot in each step and are very happy with the final result. This project not only allowed us to exercise our skills, but also deepened our understanding and love of stop-motion animation.