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Video & Sound Production / final project

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22/4/2026 - 18/7/2026/ Week 1 - Week 14 GUAN YAXIN / 0370687 Information Design / Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media LECTURES&PROCESS week 9  I. Pre-planning Core principle: Visual effects shots need accurate pre-planning. Any problems found in Shoot stage (color, composition, action matching, etc.) should be solved at this stage, which is exactly the purpose of Shoot. Key note: similar colors and tones in the scene will bring troubles to AE's Rotobrush tool and increase the difficulty of keying. Therefore, VFX lens should pay special attention to the color contrast between the background and the main body. Second, the material preparation Download footage and AE project files from Google Drive link. Watch the reference video to see the final effect. Follow the tutorial video step by step. Third, the lens synthesis workflow Overall steps: Import all shots into After Effects. Arrange the shots in the Composition according to the order of the tutorial videos. Key points...
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Video & Sound Production / project 2

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22/4/2026 - 18/7/2026/ Week 1 - Week 7 GUAN YAXIN / 0370687 Information Design / Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media LECTURES&PROCESS week 6 -  week 7 Color Correction 1. What is Color Correction? Color Correction is the process of adjusting footage to make it appear natural, balanced, and consistent.Its primary purpose is to correct technical problems such as: Exposure issues White balance inconsistencies Color casts Contrast adjustments Saturation corrections Matching colors between different shots For example, if one shot appears too blue and another appears too yellow, color correction ensures that both shots look consistent and belong to the same scene. 2. What is Color Grading? Color Grading is the creative process that takes place after color correction. It involves manipulating colors to create a specific mood, atmosphere, or visual style that supports the story. Examples include: Warm orange tones for nostalgia and comfort Cool blue tones for loneliness or mys...
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Video & Sound Production / project 1

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22/4/2026 - 18/7/2026/ Week 1 - Week 7 GUAN YAXIN / 0370687 Information Design / Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media LECTURES&PROCESS week 3 Storyboard What is a Storyboard A storyboard is a visual planning tool that looks similar to a comic strip. It uses a sequence of images to preview scenes, shots, and the flow of a film, animation, or video before production begins. It helps creators:  Visualize shots/Plan storytelling flow/Organize visual narratives Purpose of a Storyboard The article emphasizes the importance of storyboards during pre-production. Storyboards help: Directors communicate ideas/Cinematographers understand shots/Production teams collaborate effectively/Identify problems before filming/Save time and production costs What a Storyboard Usually Includes Common storyboard elements include: Shot numbers/Camera angles/Character movements/Dialogue/Notes/Timing Types of Storyboards The article introduces several storyboard formats: Traditional hand-drawn stor...
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