VSP: PROJECT 2

 04/21/2025 - 07/28/2025 (Week 1 - Week 14)

Katherine Alexandra Sutanto / 0373585
Video & Sound Production / Creative Media / School of Design
Project 2

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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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EXERCISES

Week 2 : Shooting, Trimming, & Editing

As we enter the second week, we were reviewing the first week's lecture regarding the shot sizes, frame, etc. Which comes to the second assignment, shooting/filming ourselves in different shot sizes, angles and frames.

Shooting Exercise: Framing

• 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  

The video clips are as following:

Importing sequence:

Editing sequence:

Exporting Sequence:

FINAL OUTCOME

 

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Week 2 : Lalin - Editing & Trimming 

As we enter the second week, we were introduced to another new assignment in exploring other features in Premiere Pro. Which is trimming video and inputing graphics + audio. We were assigned to watch the clinic advertisement, Lalin, it acts as a storyboard reference to this assignment.

The storyboards are as following:

The video clips are as following:

The graphics are as following:

Editing Sequence :

Importing & Trimming
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

In the 9th clip, we are assigned to transition the scene in a fading animation to connect to the 10th scene. Therefore, I'd put the 10th clip in a layer below the previous clip and proceed to lower the opacity of the 9th clip with a keyframe to match with the desired timing.

Inserting the graphics

After the process the inserting and trimming each clips, i then proceed to insert the graphics needed for few selected clips accordingly to the storyboard. Each graphic was settled to have a fading animation at the end.

Inserting the audio

As the final step, I'd insert the audio/sound effects to match up with the graphics that appeared in the few selected clips. The audio itself came with a variant sound compiled into a longer clip, I then choose one from the many sound effects then trimmed it.

The final look of the clips, graphics and audio combined are as following:

Exporting Sequence:

FINAL OUTCOME

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Week 6-7 : Production Shoot & Colour Correcting

Pre-Production

Mr. Martin briefed us on the upcoming production shoot. He provided us with a storyboard and reference clips to guide our preparation.We were divided into two groups and assigned specific production roles. Our task was to recreate scenes from the movie Everything Everywhere All at Once.

One week prior to the shoot, Mr. Martin took us to the studio lab for a hands-on practice session. We familiarized ourselves with the equipment, including the camera, tripod, lighting, and sound setup. The producer was responsible for purchasing the camera batteries.

Crew list:

Producer: Shu en
Director : Katherine
Assist. D. 1 : Gwendalyn
Assist. D. 2 : Hui Xuan
D.O.P: Daphne
Assist. Camera: Felice
Lighting crew 1: Jesslyn
Lighting crew 2: Shiqing
Art Director : Jahlani
Location Sound: Eric
Boom Operator: Shu is
Main actors:
1. Kimberly
2. Tan Zhen Hong
Extra : Eric (security guard actor)

Shooting

On the day of the shoot, everyone focused on their respective roles. The process went smoothly, and to our surprise, it was incredibly enjoyable.

Post-Production

Editing

I began the editing process by reviewing all the recorded clips and selecting the best takes. I also searched YouTube for creative inspiration.

Next, I arranged the scenes in the following sequence:

1. Eyes opening

2. Mandarin dialogue

3. "you are incredible"

4. Man in suit smiling

5. I've been watching you.

6. Bag pulling

7. Fight scene
   
   

I imported both video and audio files into Adobe Premiere Pro. All original clip audio was removed and replaced with separate audio files for better sound quality. I trimmed and cut the clips accordingly, followed by color correction adjustments (contrast, shadows, highlights, exposure, and RGB levels). Then, I applied the color grading styles as planned.

FINAL OUTCOME

Google Drive

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REFLECTION

Observation

During these threee phases of the project, a clear progression in technical skill and creative understanding can be observed. In Week 2, you demonstrated a solid grasp of Premiere Pro fundamentals from trimming and sequencing video clips to layering graphics and applying transitions. By Week 6–7, your responsibilities expanded into full-scale production, showing involvement in both shooting and post-production workflows. The transition from simple video edits to collaborative filmmaking reveals a growing confidence and fluency in multimedia storytelling.

Findings

One major takeaway from this process is how crucial pre-production and teamwork are in determining a project's success. Having a structured storyboard and defined roles allowed for a smooth and organized production shoot. Additionally, the importance of audio quality became evident replacing raw camera audio with higher-quality sound significantly improved the final product. In editing, techniques like fade transitions, trimming, and color grading were not just aesthetic decisions but tools to maintain narrative flow and emotional tone.

Experience

These tasks offered a hands-on, immersive experience in both solo and team-based media production. Week 2 provided a sandbox for building confidence in editing tools, while Week 6–7 pushed your skills further through collaborative shooting, directorial communication, and advanced post-processing. Being part of a crew, handling real equipment, and contributing to a recreated film scene made the process both challenging and rewarding. This journey reinforced not only technical ability but also the value of planning, cooperation, and creative problem-solving in video production.