VSP : EXERCISES
04/21/2025 - 07/28/2025 (Week 1 - Week 14)
Katherine Alexandra Sutanto / 0373585
Video & Sound Production / Creative Media / School of Design
Exercises
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Lectures
2. Instructions
3. Exercises
4. Reflection
LECTURES
- Week 1: Asynchronous Study
Before understanding further about cinematography, we are introduced to understand the basics, such as shot size , camera angle , and composition . These three elements are crucial to practice shooting, which are typically used for visual storytelling used in film, television, and other visual media.
SHOT SIZE , as in the width of space that is shown visibly within a single frame.
- Shot comes with various sizes and is used in filmmaking to communicate different kinds of information or create emotional effects.
- For example: a close-up shot captures a small part of the scene in great detail and is typically used to highlight a character's feelings or expressions. In contrast, a wide shot shows a bigger area and is commonly used to set the scene or provide context.
Types of camera shot sizes:
- Extreme Long/Wide Shot (ELS/EWS) :
An extreme long shot (also known as an extreme wide shot) shows the subject as very small in comparison to their surroundings. This type of shot can be used to create a sense of distance or make the subject seem unfamiliar or isolated. - Long/Wide Shot (LS/WS) :
Similar to ELS, but a subject's whole body will be in view but not the filling shot. - Full Shot (FS) :
A shot when there is camera movement featured throughout the shot. - Medium Long/Medium Wide Shot (MLS/MWS) :
A medium long shot that captures the subject from approximately the knees upwards. - Cowboy Shot:
A shot that frames the subject from roughly mid-thighs up. It's called a “cowboy shot” because it is used in Westerns to frame a gunslinger's gun or holster on his hip. - Medium Shot (MS):
One of the most commonly used camera shots. Similar to the cowboy shot, it frames the subject from the waist up, focusing on the torso. It emphasizes more of the subject while still showing the surroundings. - Medium Close Up (MCU):
A shot that frames your subject from roughly the chest up. - Close Up (CU):
A close-up camera shot that fills your frame with a part of your subject, mostly the face. - Extreme Close Up (ECU):
A shot that captures the tightest shot possible, filling the frame with a very small part of the subject. It often focuses on details like eyes, mouths, or objects such as a gun trigger. - Establishing Shot:
A shot at the head of a scene that clearly shows us the location of the action.
Types of camera shot frames:
- Single Shot:
A single shot can be set and framed in any shot size you prefer, as long as there is only one subject featured within the frame. - Two Shot:
A camera shot with two subjects featured in the frame. - Three Shot:
A camera shot with three subjects featured in the frame. - Over-the-Shoulder Shot (OTS):
A shot that shows your subject from behind the shoulder of another subject within the frame. - Over-the-Hip Shot (OTH):
Similar to over-the-shoulder, the camera is placed with a character's hip in the foreground. - Point-of-View Shot (POV):
A shot that shows the viewer exactly what a subject sees.
CAMERA ANGLE , as in the camera's placement and position in relation to the subject it is capturing.
- Different perspectives within a scene can be established through different angles in filming, typically used to emphasize or convey different types of situations.
- For example: a higher angle shot looks down on the subject from above and can create a sense of vulnerability or powerlessness, in contrast to a low-angle shot looking up at the subject from below and can create a sense of power or dominance.
Types of Camera Shot Angles:
- Eye Level Shot:
A shot that captures your subject at eye-level perspective. - Low Angle Shot:
A shot that frames the subject from a low camera height looking up at them. - High Angle Shot:
A shot when the camera points down at your subject. - Hip Level Shot:
A when your camera is roughly waist-high. - Knee Level Shot:
A shot when your camera height is about as low as your subject's knees. - Ground Level Shot:
A shot when your camera's height is on ground level with your subject. - Shoulder-Level Shot:
A shot when your camera is roughly as high as your subject's shoulders. - Dutch Angle Shot:
A shot when the camera angle is slanted to one side. - Birds-Eye-View Shot / Overhead Shot:
A shot that is captured from an angle that is from way up high, looking down on your subject and a good amount of the scenery surrounding them. - Aerial Shot / Helicopter Shot:
A shot that is taken from way up high in order to establish a large expansion of scenery.
COMPOSITION, as in the way of visual elements are arranged within a shot or frame.
- A composition involves how characters or objects are positioned in the frame, how color and lighting are used, and the overall balance or symmetry of the image.
- Composition helps capture the viewer's attention, direct their focus, and express emotion or meaning.
Parts of Composition:
- The Rule of Thirds:
- Balance and Symmetry
- Leading Lines
- Eye Level Framing
- Depth of Field
- Deep Space Composition
WEEK 1 QUIZ:
- Week 2: Asynchronous Study
The three-act story structure is a widely used narrative model in storytelling, especially in film and literature. It breaks the story into three key sections: The setup, The confrontation, and The resolution.
Act 1 - The SetupThe act introduces the protagonist, their environment, and the circumstances they are facing. It usually concludes with an inciting incident, a pivotal event that kicks off the story and presents the protagonist with a challenge they must address. This incident can be either a positive or negative event, but it needs to be impactful enough to shake up the protagonist's world and compel them to act.
-The kickstart of the story, occurs at the first 20-30 minutes.Act 2 - The ConfrontationThe second act is the longest and most intricate of the three. It’s where the protagonist confronts a series of obstacles and challenges while striving to achieve their goal. This act is often split into two halves: the first half, where the protagonist makes progress, and the second half, where they face setbacks and complications. It usually concludes with a major turning point, where the protagonist experiences a significant setback or crisis that forces them to reconsider their strategy.
-When up and downs start to occur within the story, usually starts as a conflict.Act 3 - Resolution
The third act is where the story culminates in its climax and resolution. The protagonist faces their final challenge or conflict and must overcome it to achieve their goal. The climax is the most intense and dramatic moment, with the highest stakes and maximum tension. The resolution follows, serving as the denouement, where all loose ends are resolved, and the protagonist’s journey concludes in a fulfilling way.
-When a resolution occurs to the existing conflict, either in a good or bad way.
Making Sense of The 3 Act StructureWEEK 2 QUIZ:
The Hook
The opening or the first act of the story, it's purpose is to captivate the audience's interest.
The Inciting Event
The Inciting event is when the plot of the starts to engage, once the audience is captured, the characters are there to take the plot further.
First Plot Point
The first plot point, often called the break into Act 2, marks the point of no return. Once the characters pass this moment, there’s no turning back.
The First Pinch PointThe first pinch point occurs roughly a quarter of the way through the second act. It's usually the first obstacle, though minor, and often involves the antagonist. Most importantly, this pinch point sets the stage for the midpoint.The Midpoint
The midpoint, as the name suggests, occurs at the halfway point of the story. It’s usually a pivotal moment that shifts the plot, where the hero believes they have everything under control, only to have everything suddenly turn upside down.
Second Pinch Point
Similar to the first pinch point, this moment isn't as significant as the break into Act 2 or the midpoint, but it plays a crucial role in setting up the third act. Typically, the pinch point represents a setback. The protagonist finds themselves in deep trouble, and the audience begins to question how they’ll possibly overcome the situation.
Third Plot PointAlso referred to as the break into Act 3, this plot point transitions the story into its highest stakes yet.Climax
The climax is the culmination of the entire story. It’s the pivotal moment, the explosive event, the final confrontation, or the dramatic kiss.
Resolution
The resolution provides a moment to pause and reflect on how the journey has lasting impacts on the characters.
- Week 3: Storyboard
What is a storyboard?
A storyboard is a visual tool used in filmmaking, animation, video games, and other forms of visual storytelling. It serves to pre-visualize a motion picture, animation, motion graphic, or interactive media sequence before production begins.
Visuals: Drawings, sketches, reference images, or photos to represent each frame.A Storyboard Includes:
Shot Description: Notes on the action, dialogue, and composition.
Technical Details: Information like shot size, lens length, camera angles (e.g., two-shots), etc.
Movement Arrows: Indicate camera moves, character movement, and how shots transition from one to the next.
Types of Storyboards:
Traditional Storyboard: Includes detailed drawings and information for each frame.
Thumbnail-Style Storyboard: A simplified version with minimal or no imagery, often just rough sketches or text.
How to Create a Storyboard:
- Identify Key Scenes in the Script
Break down the script to highlight major story beats. Look for key actions, locations, wardrobe notes, staging, character arcs, and pivotal plot points.
- Map Out the Key Scenes
Assign a number and title to each scene you've identified, organizing them in sequence.
- Add Visual References or Sketches
Brainstorm the visual style of each scene. Use sketches, reference images, or illustrations to explore the "visual landscape" of the story.
- Describe Each Frame
Provide detailed notes for each frame. Include information on composition, framing, transitions, character blocking, emotional cues, dynamic action, and annotations that clarify movement or tone.
- Share the Storyboard with Your Team
Collaborate by sharing the storyboard with your team and gathering feedback to refine it further.
- Use It During Production
Bring the storyboard on set—either printed or on a digital device—as a reference throughout filming.
WEEK 3 QUIZ:
- Week 4: Film Production
Stages of Film Production:
- Development
The process begins when a producer or screenwriter conceives an idea and starts shaping it into a potential film. During this stage, the producer assembles the core creative components known as “packaging.”
This package typically includes the screenplay, intellectual property (IP), director, and key cast members.
A strong package enhances the marketability of the project and increases the likelihood of securing financing.
- Pre-Production
Pre-production involves all the essential planning and logistics before filming begins.
Key activities include:
-Budget planning-Assembling the production team-Pre-visualization tools like storyboards
- 3) Production
This is the phase where the actual filming takes place.
It includes:
-Call sheets: daily schedules outlining responsibilities for each department-On-set setup: such as lighting, camera placement, makeup, costumes, and more-Principal photography: the process of capturing the scenes on camera
- Post-Production
Once filming is complete, the focus shifts to editing and finalizing the project. Post-production shapes the raw footage into a cohesive, polished film.
This stage includes:
-Picture editing-Sound design and mixing-Visual effects (VFX) and CGI
- Distribution
Often overlooked, distribution is a crucial final step.
This stage involves:
-Marketing the film-Securing distribution deals to ensure the film reaches its intended audience—whether through theaters, streaming platforms, or other channels.
- Roles of the Production Team
- Producer
The producer acts as the overall project leader, managing the film from concept to completion. Key responsibilities include:
-Developing the project from the initial idea-Finalizing the script-Securing financing-Assembling and managing the production team-Overseeing the entire filmmaking process to ensure it stays on schedule and within budget
- Director
- Director
The director is the creative visionary of the film, responsible for guiding the artistic and dramatic aspects. Duties include:
-Supervising the shooting process-Directing actors and crew
-Shaping how the story is visually told-While central to the creative vision, the director relies on collaboration with many skilled professionals to bring the film to life.
- Screenwriter
- Screenwriter
The screenwriter crafts the narrative structure of the film. Responsibilities include:
-Developing the storyline and characters-Ensuring smooth transitions between scenes-Creating a logical and engaging narrative flow
- Production Designer
- Production Designer
The production designer translates the script into a visual format.
-Create storyboards that visually map out the film-Work closely with the director to establish the film’s overall look-Provide a visual reference that guides both production and editing
- Art Director
- Art Director
The art director handles the design and construction of the film's physical environment.
-Designing sets, interiors, and landscapes-Sourcing props and set decorations-Ensuring that settings appear authentic and support the story’s context
- Costume Designer
- Costume Designer
The costume designer develops wardrobes that reflect the film’s era, setting, and characters. Costumes help convey:
-Time period-Character traits (such as occupation or social status)
-Personality and emotional tone
- Cinematographer
- Cinematographer
Also known as the director of photography (DP), the cinematographer is responsible for how the film is visually captured.
-Select lenses, cameras, and lighting setups-Compose and frame each shot in collaboration with the director-Play a crucial role in setting the visual tone and mood
- Editors
- Editors
The editor assembles the raw footage into a cohesive narrative. Tasks include:
-Selecting the best takes-Organizing shots into a logical sequence-Controlling pacing, rhythm, and transitions-The editor’s choices have a major impact on the film’s storytelling and emotional impact.
- Actors
- Actors
Actors bring the characters to life on screen.
-Memorize and deliver scripted lines-Perform actions and convey emotions as directed-Help embody the story through their performances
- Music Supervisor
- Music Supervisor
The music supervisor is responsible for choosing music that enhances the emotional and narrative elements of the film. Tasks include:
-Selecting appropriate songs or scores-Coordinating music licensing-Ensuring that the soundtrack aligns with the film’s tone and themes
WEEK 4 QUIZ:
INSTRUCTIONS
EXERCISES
Week 1 : Introduction to Premiere Pro
As we enter our first class of this module, we're immediately being introduced by Mr. Martin about the editing software, Premiere Pro. As he guides us through the basics of Premiere Pro, we're also being assigned 2 videos to be edited in the same software.
Our editing assignments are these following clips that we are to assemble.
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FINAL OUTCOME
Week 2 : Shooting, Trimming, & Editing
- Low angle Wide shot
- Frontal MCU (soft background)
- Frontal MS (soft background)
- Extreme Close-Up shot
- Side angle MS (soft background)
- ¾ angling MCU shot (with blurry/soft foreground)
- Close-Up shot
- Eye-Level Medium-Wide shot
Week 2 : Lalin - Editing & Trimming
The storyboards are as following:
The video clips are as following:
The graphics are as following:
Editing Sequence :
I'd import the downloaded clips to a new file as the very first step. After that, I'd insert the clips one by one and trimmed the unwanted shots, the red line shows the borderline of the clips that can be trimmed.
Fade Transition
Week 3 : Framing Exercise
Week 9: VFX editing
In class, we practiced VFX editing under Mr. Martin’s guidance. I began by downloading the footage and importing it into After Effects.
During the class VFX editing exercise guided by Mr. Martin, I started by downloading the footage and loading it into After Effects.
Editing Sequence:
FINAL OUTCOME
REFLECTION
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