Video and Sound Production: Final Project
| 23.05.2024 - 25.07.2024 (WEEK 5-WEEK 14)
| Tang Chin Ting [ 0366473 ]
| Tang Chin Ting [ 0366473 ]
| Video and Sound Production / Bachelor of Design in Creative Media
| Final Project: Stop Motion
INSTRUCTIONS
SUBMISSION
References:
We need to watch the short stop-motion film and select our top three choices to help us prepare for the final project. I look it up on YouTube and these three examples come up:
- I really enjoy using Lego to create stop-motion videos, as shown in this example. However, before I can complete this task, I may need to purchase more Lego sets that I like.
- This example is quite challenging, but each shot appears seamlessly smooth. Because it uses clay to model the characters, making it easier for me to source the materials.
- This video is quite intriguing, it focuses on reducing paper usage to save trees, which really caught my eye. They used paper to create the characters, making the process seem easier. I'll explore a similar topic for my final project.
Conclusion:
Referring to the stop-motion example videos, I've decided to use Lego as my medium for the final project. While I still need to finalize the storyline I anticipate it will take some time. Additionally, I've opted to complete this project independently rather than in pairs. This decision allows me to better manage my time and focus on the detailed process of creating the stop-motion video.
Final Project Proposal:
Figure 1.1 Idea Proposal PDF
Progress
Shooting Day
I booked the studio with Mr. Martin for my final project shoot on July 11. While I decided to work on this project individually, I asked a friend to help press the shutter while I arranged the LEGO pieces.
On the shooting day, it took us about three and a half hours to complete the shoot, and we were quite tired. I hadn't prepared a specific background setup because I thought the studio's background was sufficient. However, I overlooked the issue of the fluttering curtains.
Figure 1.2 Behind The Scene
Figure 1.3 Behind The Scene
Figure 1.4 Behind The Scene
Figure 1.5 Behind The Scene
Editing in After Effect
Mr. Martin provided us with a tutorial on editing stop-motion videos using Premiere Pro and After Effects. After experimenting with both, I found Premiere Pro more challenging, so I opted to use After Effects for my video editing.
First, I transferred all the images to my MacBook and organized them into folders for each scene. Since the video consists of six scenes, I created six corresponding folders.
Figure 1.6 Separate Images into Different Scenes Folder
Figure 1.7 Editing Timeline
Figure 1.8 Editing Timeline
Scene 01 Time Stretch
Figure 1.9 Scene 01 Time Stretch
Scene 02 Time Stretch
Figure 1.10 Scene 02 Time Stretch
Scene 03 Time Stretch
Figure 1.11 Scene 03 Time Stretch
Scene 04 Time Stretch
Figure 1.12 Scene 04 Time Stretch
Scene 05 Time Stretch
Figure 1.13 Scene 05 Time Stretch
Scene 06 Time Stretch
Figure 1.14 Scene 06 Time Stretch
When adjusting the timeline, I discovered that setting each scene's stretch factor to around 600-700 resulted in the most suitable speed for the movement. After exporting the video, I added sound effects and ambient sound in Premiere Pro.
Additionally, after importing the video into Premiere Pro, I added transitions between some scenes to ensure smooth changes. I chose the "dip to black" transition for these scenes.
Figure 1.15 Adding Transition in Premiere Pro
Figure 1.16 Adding Transition in Premiere Pro
I used a website that Mr. Martin had previously recommended to find sound effects. The site offers a wide variety of sound effects, which I plan to incorporate into my video to make it more engaging and interesting.
Figure 1.17 Searching for Sound Effects
Figure 1.18 Searching for Sound Effects
Figure 1.19 Adding Sound Effects to The Video
Figure 1.20 Adding Sound Effects to The Video
Figure 1.21 Adding Sound Effects to The Video
Ending Scene
For this part, I looked at examples from seniors' videos and decided to add some text at the end of my video. I included the video's title and a "created by" credit. To keep it engaging, I added transitions to each text, choosing "dip to black," which I found to be quite suitable.
Figure 1.22 Adding Ending Scene
Figure 1.23 Adding Ending Scene
Figure 1.24 Adding Ending Scene
Figure 1.25 Adding Ending Scene
Final Video on YouTube
Figure 1.26 Final Video MP4
FEEDBACK
Week 14
The video has no sound, you need to add sound dubbing like Project 1 Exercise 1. Add in surrounding sound, sound effects, and dubbing for dialogue if there is dialogue. Besides, the cartoon sound for the Lego talking part is ok. Gibbering is ok if cute but not annoying.
REFLECTION
For me, the Lego Stop Motion Video Project has been a really memorable experience. It has not only demonstrated my technical proficiency in audio and video creation, but it has also given me the chance to express my creativity and discover the virtually limitless potential of Lego as a medium. It was very satisfying to watch the drama play out frame by frame and to watch the Lego characters come to life. I'm really happy with how everything turned out and believe it speaks everything about my commitment, problem-solving skills, and enthusiasm for this well-liked toy brand.
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