Video and Sound Production Project 2 - Mise En Scene

Week 4 - Week 9
Marcus Leong Ka Shing 0363643
Video and Sound Production / BA of Design (HONS) in Creative Media / Taylor's University
Project 2 - Mise En Scene and Insta Tiktok Video

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INSTRUCTIONS

Project 2A

For this task, we were separated into 2 groups to film 2 different types of video. I was in group S and was tasked with filming scenes from the movie 'Silent'. During our initial meeting, we were delegating tasks and roles. My role was to hold up the boom mic to record the actors voices as well as ambience. 

We shot and recorded a total of 8 shots for 3 scenes. These scenes would then be trimmed and audio dubbed in Premier Pro. 

Firstly, I imported the files over to Premier Pro and started trimming the clips and audio to match. 

After that, I continued to edit the clips so there was no extra seconds that drag the scene long with no benefit. 

To finish off the video, I switched up the order of the clips so it makes more sense and has a flow. 

Final Mise En Scene Video

Project 2B Self Titled

For this task, I had to create a self titled short reel that depicts my personality/my day to day. I decided to go with a more moody theme, showing an average day to day of my life. I titled in My version of Groundhog day. 

I planned out and got the equipment ready to film. I decided on creating medium close up shots with my back as the subject, to give a POV type of vibe. 

Moving on to the editing phase, I inserted music as well to pair with my video. The song is titled 'Nothing's New' by Rio Romeo. I find the song matching well with the idea and meaning behind this video. 

I played with the placement of the music and clips to show a little sense of mystery. I timed the different clips and scenes with the beat of the music. Then, I color coded each clip. I made sure that the colors are suitable with the overall theme and idea behind it. Overall I am happy with the result it showed. 

And to conclude the video, I added some text/credit to close it out. 

Final Video

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Reflection 

The tasks opened my eye on filming. It helped me realize that there are also many other aspects to consider besides angles and shooting. Aspects like lighting and sound was very crucial as well. Working together as a crew was also fun and a good experience. We learned how to work together and delegate different tasks and roles. The further editing was also interesting as I learned how to color code and create a general theme and vibe for the whole video. The process of bringing a scene to life unfolded systematically, encompassing tasks such as conceptualizing the shot, capturing reference images, documenting settings, conducting test shots, refining the final shot, integrating sound, and, notably, color grading. Beyond the technicalities, what impressed me most was the project's step-by-step guidance, following a structured approach that significantly bolstered its effectiveness in realizing my objective. Moving forward, I aim to incorporate this systematic framework into my future shooting endeavors, convinced that it will undeniably enhance the overall production value of my work.