Video & Sound Production / Exercise

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 1

Shot size, camera angle, and composition are all elements of visual storytelling used in film, television, and other visual media.

Shot size refers to the amount of space that is visible within a single shot or frame. Different shot sizes can be used to convey different types of information or create different emotional effects.

For example, a close-up shot shows a small area of the scene in great detail and is often used to emphasise a character's emotions or reactions, while a wide shot shows a larger area of the scene and is often used to establish the setting or context.

Camera angle refers to the position of the camera in relation to the subject being filmed. Different camera angles can be used to create different perspectives and convey different types of information. For example, a high-angle shot looks down on the subject from above and can create a sense of vulnerability or powerlessness, while a low-angle shot looks up at the subject from below and can create a sense of power or dominance.

Composition refers to the arrangement of visual elements within a shot or frame. This can include the placement of characters or objects within the frame, the use of colour and lighting, and the balance and symmetry of the overall image. Composition can be used to create visual interest, guide the viewer's eye, and convey meaning or emotion.

Together, shot size, camera angle, and composition are all important tools that filmmakers and other visual storytellers use to create meaning and convey ideas to their audience.

 

Shot size:

 

Reading: https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/ultimate-guide-to-camera-shots/#shot-size Video: https://youtu.be/AyML8xuKfoc?si=_xLVEotEBZG9VQk2

 

Framing:

 

Reading: https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/ultimate-guide-to-camera-shots/#camera-framing Video: https://youtu.be/qQNiqzuXjoM?si=uMiCewr3kG-jVfsm

 

Camera Angle:

 

Reading: https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/ultimate-guide-to-camera-shots/#camera-angles Video: https://youtu.be/wLfZL9PZI9k?si=vr9Crx7oT86yrEbd

Composition:

 

Reading:

https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/rules-of-shot-composition-in-film/#:~:text=What%20is%20com position%3F,to%20convey%20an%20intended%20message.

Video: https://youtu.be/hUmZldt0DTg?si=2WBYvavmbtN9_fnL

 

Additional:

 

Composition:

 

1. https://youtu.be/GtPqDPhx-EI?si=z05Yj20285VtVVph

 

2. https://youtu.be/GKzdP8cupH4?si=OFQlQPTBil46wgi0

 

Quiz: https://forms.gle/iXpjHHqvZbq4M9ZbA

week 2

Understand storytelling

The three-act story structure is a popular narrative framework used in storytelling, particularly in film and literature. It divides a story into three distinct parts: the setup, the confrontation, and the resolution.

Act One: The Setup The first act establishes the protagonist, their world, and the situation they find themselves in. This act typically ends with an inciting incident, which sets the story in motion and creates a problem that the protagonist must solve. The inciting incident can be a positive or negative event, but it must be significant enough to disrupt the protagonist's world and force them to take action.

Act Two: The Confrontation The second act is the longest and most complex of the three acts. It's where the protagonist faces a series of obstacles and challenges as they work towards their goal. This act is often divided into two parts: the first half, where the protagonist makes progress towards their goal, and the second half, where they encounter setbacks and complications. The second act typically ends with a major turning point, where the protagonist faces a significant setback or crisis that forces them to reevaluate their approach.

Act Three: The Resolution The third act is where the story reaches its climax and resolution. The protagonist must confront their final challenge or conflict and overcome it in order to achieve their goal. The climax is the most intense and dramatic part of the story, where the stakes are highest and the tension is at its peak. The resolution, on the other hand, is the denouement, where loose ends are tied up, and the protagonist's journey comes to a satisfying conclusion.

Overall, the three-act story structure provides a clear and effective framework for storytelling, allowing writers to create engaging and well-structured narratives that resonate with audiences.

 

Reading:

https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/three-act-structure/ 

Video:

https://youtu.be/tvqjp1CxxD8?si=sgTSKNpGdkeSKgbq

 

Reading:

https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-write-three-act-structure

  

After read and watch the articles and video, do the quiz below to test your understanding on 3-act story structure:

https://forms.gle/WXCFTPw6Ayxkyb5j9

 

Now, give your knowledge on 3-act structure a run for the money.

INTRODUCTION

Week 1

Editing Exercise 1（in class） : Mints

Editing Exercise 2（independent） : Doritos

Quiz: https://forms.gle/iXpjHHqvZbq4M9ZbA

Week 2

Film analysis

1.Lalin

Act 1 (beginning)

The first scene establishes Lalin's background and realistic situation. When she was in Thailand, she was ridiculed and bullied for a long time because of her appearance, so she felt inferior. In order to escape from the past, she went to Japan to start her life again. In Japan, she used a mask to hide her true face, and created the image of "perfect girl" on social media through retouching software, and gradually became an online celebrity. This stage not only explains the character's motivation, but also shows her desire for "recognition".

Act 2 (confrontation)

In the second act, Lalin gets more and more attention and praise in the virtual world, but the contradiction between reality and virtual gradually intensifies. She maintains a perfect image by retouching, and at the same time always covers her true face with a mask, living in anxiety and anxiety. The turning point appeared after she established a real emotional connection with a net friend (Nut)-the other person wanted to meet, which made her have to face her long-hidden real identity. At this time, the conflict escalated from "external evaluation" to "self-identity and real relationship".

Act 3 (ending)

The third act is an emotional climax. Nut came to Japan to meet her, but Lalin refused to meet her for fear of revealing her true face. In the emotional breakdown, she finally uncovered the mask in front of the camera and showed her real face. This behavior symbolizes her face-to-face and acceptance of herself. The story ends in this frankness and fragility, and at the same time conveys the affirmation of the true self.

Inciting Incident 

Lalin decided to leave Thailand, go to Japan to start a new life, and began to create false images on social media, which was the key starting point to promote the development of the whole story.

Midpoint 

The middle point is that she establishes contact with Nut and produces emotion. When the other party proposed to meet, the story changed from "maintaining a false image" to "having to face the true self", and the conflict escalated significantly.

Climax

The climax is the moment when Lalin finally takes off her mask and shows her true face. This moment is the highest point of emotion and theme, and it is also an important change of her self-identity.

Theme 

The film discusses the false image, self-identity and the conflict between truth and appearance of social media, emphasizing that external recognition cannot replace real self-acceptance.

2.Everything, Everywhere, All at Once

Act 1 (beginning)

The first scene establishes Evelyn's real life: she runs a laundry, faces a tax audit, and has to deal with the marriage problem with her husband Waymond, the generation gap with her daughter Joy, and the arrival of her father. Her life is full of pressure and chaos, showing a state of being overwhelmed by reality. On the way to the tax bureau, "Alpha Waymond" suddenly appeared, telling her about the existence of multiple universes and the upcoming threats. This incident completely broke her original realistic logic and involved her in a bigger conflict.

Act 2 (confrontation)

In the second act, Evelyn begins to travel through different universes and learn various skills against the villain Jobu Tupaki. In the first half, she gradually mastered the ability and seemed to be making continuous progress; But as the plot progresses, she discovers that the enemy is actually her daughter Joy in another universe, which changes the conflict from "saving the universe" to "facing family relations". The midpoint appeared after she understood the infinite possibilities of multiple universes, and she began to feel nothingness and gradually collapsed. In the second half, she was almost swallowed up by this nihility, and her emotions and conflicts escalated in an all-round way.

Act 3 (ending)

The third act is the climax of emotion and theme. Evelyn finally stopped relying on violence to solve the problem and chose to respond to her daughter's pain with understanding and tolerance. In the confrontation with Jobu Tupaki, she used "goodwill" instead of "confrontation" to resolve the conflict and gradually repair the relationship with Joy and Waymond. The story is wrapped up in the reconstruction of family relations, and it also responds to the problem of existence significance brought by multiple universes.

Inciting Incident 

In the tax bureau, Alpha Waymond controls the real Waymond, reveals the existence of multiple universes to Evelyn, and gives her the task to stop Jobu Tupaki, which officially starts the main story.

Midpoint 

The middle point is that Evelyn realizes that Jobu Tupaki is her daughter Joy and understands the sense of nothingness she has experienced. This discovery turns the conflict from external threat to internal and emotional level, and makes the story enter a deeper confrontation.

Climax

The climax occurred when Evelyn faced her daughter. Instead of continuing to fight, she chose to understand and accept. She used goodwill to resolve conflicts in multiple universes and finally reached an emotional connection with Joy. This moment is the highest point of emotion and theme.

Theme

The film explores the relationship between existentialism and family: in the infinite universe and possibility, everything seems meaningless, but the love and connection between people is the real way to fight nothingness.

Editing Exercise 1（in class） : the shot size

Editing Exercise 2（independent） : Lalin

Quiz: https://forms.gle/WXCFTPw6Ayxkyb5j9

FEEDBACK

WEEK 1

General Feedback : Mr.kannan introduced the course to us and taught us how to do some basic operations in pr.

Specific Feedback : no

WEEK 2

General Feedback : This week, our teacher explained the relevant knowledge about the frame and storyboard in detail, and let the students deepen their understanding of the concepts such as lens category and camera angle through practical operation, and also let us know the basic logic of the three-act structure in advance.

Specific Feedback : no

WEEK 3

General Feedback : no

Specific Feedback : no

REFLECTION

Experience

Observation

Findings