Video and Sound Production-Final Project/ Stop Motion

Start From 27.10.2023

27.10.2023 -1.12.2023 /Week 9-Week 14
Kong Cai Yi / 0363862 
Video and Sound Production / Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media 
Final Project-Stop Motion

Google Drive Submission

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LECTURES

Week 9/ Stop Motion Editing Brief

• Stop motion is filmed one frame at a time.

Pre-production:

1. Prepare storyboard.
2. Clock every shots.
3. Calculating the Frames Needed (8-10 FPS).
4. Start collecting sound clips.
5. Prepare materials and build the puppets and background.

Set camera on tripod:

1. Use manual exposure & focus.
2. Shoot during the day, but use artificial lighting. 

Prepare for editing:

1. Separate sequences in different folders.

Editing Stop Motion(Premiere Pro):

1. Creating new project, choose this setting(1920x1080 24/25 frame per second):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYBxRMBzG-o
2. Before you import the photos sequences please change the setting:Premiere Pro CC--> preferences--->Timeline
3. Change "Still Image Default Duration": 5; Seconds to 2-5 Frames (Trial & error, change it first to 2 frames and play it; if movement is too fast, try 3 frames, and so on)
4. After decided the speed (2-5 frames per second), import all folders into Premiere Pro.
5. Toggle on “Insert and overwrite sequences as nests or individual clips”

Editing Stop Motion(After Effect):

1. Before import footage, change the import setting under “ Preference”:24 frames per second.
2. Import footage:Multiple files,Check 3 boxes
3. Adjust speed:Right click Layer in composition →Time → Time Stretch
4. Do remember to create ONE composition for editing (1920x1080, 24 frame. duration make sure long enough to cover whole video)

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INSTRUCTIONS

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FINAL PROJECT: STOP MOTION

WEEK 10/ Stop Motion test Shoots

In week 9, we were put into groups of 5 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. JANICE TAN WAN XUEN
2. TING WEN YI (BERNICE)
3. KONG CAI YI
4. LIM JIA ZHEN

We are required to use two type of tool for shooting exercise which is camera and stop motion app, 1 second should have 8-10 shoots, means each scene need to have 40 shoots.

Using Phone Camera

Our story is three different ghost start moving closer to him. When he realise, he be frightened and drop his head to the floor.

Fig 1.1 Phone Camera shoots (3.11.2023-Week 10)

Using Stop Motion App

One day, a kidnaper try to kidnapped barbie and keep moving closer to her, barbie beat back to him and step on him dancing for successfully defeated.

Fig 1.2 Stop Motion App shoots (3.11.2023-Week 10)

WEEK 12/ Storyboard

Since we have many Lego materials, we decided to use Lego as our props. Our storyline is about the hero rescued a beauty.

Storyline

It's a wonderful day at the amusement park, bustling with people. Everyone is eagerly waiting in line for entry, and inside, there are numerous attractions such as the Ferris wheel, bumper cars, Flyers, and the tower challenge. Excitement fills the air as everyone enjoys the rides. Suddenly... the Ferris wheel malfunctions. The Hermione is in a state of panic, unsure of what to do. At that moment, the Hermione on another Ferris wheel transforms into Harry Potter and uses magic to fly over and rescue the Hermione. Touched by his heroic act, she expresses her gratitude. News reporters arrive to cover and interview this unexpected hero. From that day forward, a statue of Harry Potter stands in the amusement park.

Fig 2.1 StoryBoard (17.11.2023-Week 12)

WEEK 13/ Proposal

Tittle: You Are My Hero

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.Kong Cai Yi (0363862)
2.Tan Zhao Yi (0363285)

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

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

FINAL STOP MOTION VIDEO

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

FINAL SUBMISSION

Fig 2.6 Final Submission (3.11.2023-Week 14)

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REFLECTION

Experience:

I find this project to be a very interesting process. The reason we chose LEGO as our material is that we have a lot of LEGO pieces readily available at home, and it happens to eliminate the need to spend money on other materials. All we need to do is come up with a story. Initially, we brainstormed ideas using LEGO sets depicting concerts, hospitals, and amusement parks. We decided on an amusement park as the backdrop and crafted a story of a hero rescuing a damsel in distress.On the day of the shoot, everything went smoothly. Worried that the video might be too short, we filmed additional scenes as a backup. For lighting, we utilized equipment provided by the school. After the shoot, I decided to record a few dialogue segments to incorporate into the final product. My teammate took charge of editing and adding music. Overall, it was a very enjoyable learning process.

Findings:

This project has taught me how to convey messages to the audience using various camera angles, and I've come to understand the importance of proper lighting. With a plethora of materials at our disposal, it was sometimes challenging to maintain focus, so we had to constantly ensure that the camera was centered on the protagonist. Moreover, the filming process helped cultivate our patience and logical reasoning skills. I am grateful for the guidance and assistance provided by Mr.Matin.