VSP: PROJECT 1

28/04/2025 - 26/05/2025 (Week 2 - Week 6)

Katherine Alexandra Sutanto / 0373585
Video & Sound Production / Creative Media / School of Design
PROJECT 1

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Lectures

2. Instructions

3. Task

4. Reflection

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LECTURES

Week 4-5: 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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:

 

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INSTRUCTIONS

 

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TASK 1 - AUDIO DUBBING & EDITING

For this task, we were divided into groups of four. Our group is responsible for finding a suitable sound to use for the audio dubbing of the film Everything Everywhere All at Once. Other than that, we have to dub the dialogues based on the scene provided.

List of sound effects found:

 

Sources : 

https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/   

https://freesound.org/

After gathering sound effects, i then proceed to record my dub of the dialogues provided.

The next step would be exporting and arrange the audios in the correct position. Process is as following:

After putting in the dialogues, I'd proceed to edit in the sound effects:

As the final touch, I'd lower the pitch of the male character dialogue:

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FINAL OUTCOME

Youtube link

Google Drive Link

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TASK 2 - SOUND SHAPPING

Sound Shaping (02/06/25 - 16/06/25)

Instructions:

-Record 10 samples of your voice speaking in your first language.

-Download and install Adobe Audition.

-Using the software, edit and transform your voice recordings to match the following sound profiles:

Assignments:

-A phone call voice (as if heard through a telephone)

-A voice that sounds like it's coming from inside a closet

-A voice echoing in an underground cave

-A transformed voice to sound like an alien or orc

I'd then proceed to record my voice with the voice recorder app on my mobile phone. Hokkien is one of the first languages i grow up with other than Indonesian, so I'd pick the dialect as the language of the recording.

Editing sequence:

Phone Call Mixdown: Rack Effect --> Filter and EQ --> Parametric Equalizer 

Closet Muffled Mixdown: Rack Effect --> Filter and EQ --> Parametric Equalizer 

Alien Mixdown: Rack Effect --> Time & Pitch --> Reverb

Cave Echo --> Rack Effect --> Reverb

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FINAL OUTCOME

Fig. 3.1 Phone Call Mixdown 

Fig. 3.2 Closet Mixdown

Fig. 3.3 Alien Mixdown

Fig. 3.4. Cave Echo Mixdown

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REFLECTION

Observation

Throughout both tasks, a structured and methodical workflow is evident. From sound collection and dubbing to exporting and editing, each step is approached with careful attention to detail. The use of reputable sound libraries such as Pixabay and Freesound ensures quality, while the breakdown of the editing process in Adobe Audition for sound shaping demonstrates a growing familiarity with professional audio tools. Additionally, the selection of a film like Everything Everywhere All at Once for dubbing reflects an understanding of complex sound environments, which adds depth to the learning process.

Findings

One of the key findings from the project is the transformative power of sound design in storytelling. Simple voice recordings, when manipulated with filters, pitch, and reverb, can convincingly simulate various environments such as a cave, a phone call, or even an alien voice. This illustrates how digital tools can alter perception and emotion in multimedia. The project also highlights the importance of synchronization in dubbing work — accurate alignment of dialogue and effects is crucial for immersion and believability.

Experience

This project was both a technical and creative journey. Recording dialogue in Hokkien added a personal and cultural layer to the process, making the task more engaging and authentic. Navigating Adobe Audition for the first time came with a learning curve, but hands-on experimentation helped in understanding the effects and tools available. Overall, the process deepened appreciation for sound in media production and developed practical skills in voice editing, synchronization, and digital sound manipulation.