Session 5 Production Project

The New ICON Dual-Operator System Offers Students the Most Up-to-date Features in Sound Design“The New ICON Dual-Operator System Offers Students the Most Up-to-date Features in Sound Design” by vancouverfilmschool is licensed under CC BY 2.0

SUMMARY

Role

Sound Designer

Intention (SMART Goal)

By May 10th, as part of Team 1, I will explore the realm of post-production audio by following Techniques for ADR: How to record dialogue in post-production by the Videomaker website and will have created audio that match the dialogue and atmosphere for our session 5 film project.

PRE-PRODUCTION – INQUIRY

Leader(s) in the Field / Exemplary Work(s)

Theo Green – an ASCAP Award-winning British composer and Oscar winning sound designer. He is known for his music for The Gambler, House at the End of the Street, his Academy Award nominated sound design for Blade Runner 2049. and his Academy Award winning sound design for Dune. – Wikipedia

Training Source(s)

Videomaker

CueNotes
goalrecreate the emotion, setting, and intensity of the original shoot – or possibly improve on it
supplies needed to succeedmic, as well as a way to plug in mic into computer
audio
editor
computer
voice actor
do it as many times as it takes to get it right, editing may be used if perfection is non-achievable
working with actorsnot all ADR sessions involve full dialogue replacements
try to record from same distance and angle and use the same microphone that was used when originally filming scenes
room toneadd background noise of the original location the scene was filmed at to make it seem more realistic

Project Timeline

DateThings to do
April 25Explore different locations to film at
April 26Start filming
April 27Film
April 28Film
April 29Film
May 2Film
May 3ADR
May 4Edit
May 5Edit
May 6Slideshow
May 9Finalize everything
May 10Make sure everything is done(project due)

PRODUCTION – ACTION

The (FILM, SOUND, or GAME Creation)

Skills Commentary

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1hnNaUdAU6zH3y5O8ByzuFqmWxrdA-ji7kfUNUfzCTlI/edit?usp=sharing

My name is Zane and I was the sound designer for this film session. Evidence of what I did is included in the slideshow.

POST-PRODUCTION – REFLECTION

21st Century Skills

Ways of Thinking (Creativity, Innovation, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving)

I showed ways of thinking by helping to come up with the sounds in the film.

Ways of Working (Communication & Collaboration)

I showed ways of working by collaboration by collecting fingernails for the film.

Tools for Working (Info & Media Literacy)

I used the Videomaker website for tools for working on ADR.

Ways of Living in the World (Life & Career)

Using complete ADR opened up more opportunities for me because of my new skillset.

Reactions to the Final Version

“I love the utilization of the sound effects and eerie music in the film” – Jack

“This is very cool what you put together. You should have confidence going into the next film…Keep going, great job” – James

“You did the eerie comedy part really really well…tighten up transitions…Keep doing more like this to find yourself improving.” – Tim

Self-Evaluation of Final Version

The film was simple because it was pretty easy to follow.

It was unexpected when the protagonist got saved by the hero.

It was emotional because the community is gone.

It had a story of the last remnants of the community coming together to defeat a common enemy.

Grammar and Spelling

I used edublogs spell check.

Editor

Ethan

Last Minute Savior Scene Research

Megamind (2010) – Metro Man Returns Scene

This is a good scene to study because it can help my group film a scene where a character is saved at the last second.

CueNotes
Still do not yet know what our antagonist will carry as a weaponStart with the character almost about to be harmed
Show the object being stopped, but not the person doing it
Show reaction of the one being saved first, and then the savior
Insert heroic dialogue and heroic music
Antagonist wears a mask so reaction will have to have dialogueShow reaction of antagonist
Epic fight scene

Summary

To make this work in our film, we have to follow certain steps in order to get the same effect as the scene that was researched. We have to start with the character about to get hit, show that they don’t get hit, show reactions of characters, and insert music that match the feel of the scene.

Andrew Stanton Storytelling

Storytelling, Concord Library“Storytelling, Concord Library” by Local Studies NSW is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0

CueNotes
Make me careStorytelling is joke telling, knowing your punchline
Beginnings of stories should give a promise, something to make people care to keep watching
Unifying theory of 2+2Don’t give the audience “4” – make the audience put things together with 2+2
Change is fundamentalWithout change, a story is boring
Drama is anticipation mingled with uncertainty
Storytelling has guidelines, not rules
Summary

Storytelling only works if the audience actually cares about the story. To make them care, start with a promise, make them put things together rather than just handing them the story, and make sure to have change because without it, it’s boring.

Story of Film-Episode 2-The Hollywood Dream

Hollywood“Hollywood” by adriandanganan is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

1918-1928: The Triumph of American Film…

…And the First of its Rebels

Production Project Session 4

Ministry Of Sound - Laser Light Show with DJs Deep Dish“Ministry Of Sound – Laser Light Show with DJs Deep Dish” by Anirudh Koul is licensed under

SUMMARY

Role

Sound designer

Intention (SMART Goal)

By March 2nd as part of team 1, I will explore the visual story element of rhythm by following “The Visual Story” book by Bruce Block and will have created rhythmic scenes in our session 3 project.

PRE-PRODUCTION – INQUIRY

Leader(s) in the Field / Exemplary Work(s)

Gary Rydstrom is an American sound designer, re-recording mixer, and a director. Rydstrom has won 7 out of the 20 Academy Awards he has been nominated for because of his sound designing skills.

Training Source(s)

The Visual Story by Bruce Block

Rhythm

  • Alteration, repetition, tempo
  • Rhythm of stationary objects: accented and unaccented
  • Rhythm of moving objects: primary rhythm, passing another object, moving and stopping, changing directions, secondary rhythm, editorial rhythm,
  • The event: continuous event, fragmented event
  • Rhythmic patterns
  • Contrast and affinity: slow/fast, regular/irregular

Project Timeline

February 18Brainstorm, Write Script
February 23Finish script
February 24Film Scenes
February 25Continue Filming Scenes
February 28Record ADR
March 1Compose Music
March 2Edit Scenes
March 3Create slideshow, Continue editing
March 4Finish Editing

PRODUCTION – ACTION

The (FILM, SOUND, or GAME Creation)

Skills Commentary

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1t8v1zrEnytwyiI9J4Nre2C65_2X3WNUa0wUHCeiYLuE/edit?usp=sharing

In this session, I was in charge of sound in the film. I used 2 audio sources, recorded room tone, and made some sound effects after filming was done. I also recorded the dialogue of the characters after shooting scenes as well. The director and I collaborated with composing the background music in the film.

POST-PRODUCTION – REFLECTION

21st Century Skills

Ways of Thinking (Creativity, Innovation, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving)

I was innovative in creating sound effects for the film after shooting the scenes.

Ways of Working (Communication & Collaboration)

I collaborated with the actors in recording ADR after shooting the scenes.

Tools for Working (Info & Media Literacy)

I leaned about the multiple visual story elements through the book The Visual Story by Bruce Block.

Ways of Living in the World (Life & Career)

I now have more knowledge about sound design that I can carry forward and possibly make a career out of.

Reactions to the Final Version

“I liked that the beginning, middle, and end was clear” – Michelle

Self-Evaluation of Final Version

Our film this session was Simple because the plot was easy to follow, Unexpected because the plot twist at the end, Emotional because the main character ends up getting caught, and it is a Story because it contains a beginning, middle, and end.

What I Learned and Problems I Solved

I learned a little about all the visual story elements and I used the rhythm element in our group’s film this session. I have grown as a person because I can now use these elements that I have learned in future projects yet to come.

Grammar and Spelling

Edublogs spell checker.

Editor

Ethan

Visual Story Structure Research

A Paper Bag Story (#95752)“A Paper Bag Story (#95752)” by mark sebastian is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0

Seven Visual Story Components

CueNotes
 Space –
Primary subcomponents: deep space, flat space, limited space, ambiguous space
The Frame: aspect ratio, surface divisions, closed and open space, contrast and affinity
 Line and Shape –
Line: line, intersection of planes, imitation through distance, axis, track
Linear Motif
Contrast and affinity: orientation, direction quality
Shape: basic shape recognition
Contrast and affinity: 2D(circle and triangle), 3D(sphere and 3-sided pyramid)
 Tone –
Controlling the gray scale: reflective control, incident control, exposure
Coincidence and non-coincidence
Contrast and affinity
 Color –
Light – illuminate objects
Color systems – additive system, subtractive system
Basic component of color: hue, brightness, saturation
 Movement –
Actual movement
Apparent movement
Induced Movement
Relative movement
Simple and complex
Contrast and affinity
Continuum of movement
 Rhythm –
Alteration, repetition, tempo
Rhythm of stationary objects: accented and unaccented
Rhythm of moving objects: primary rhythm, passing another object, moving and stopping, changing directions, secondary rhythm, editorial rhythm,
The event: continuous event, fragmented event
Rhythmic patterns
Contrast and affinity: slow/fast, regular/irregular

Summary

Resources

Production Project Session 3

SUMMARY

Role

Director

Intention (SMART Goal)

By January 28, as part of team 1, I will explore the skillset of a director by referring to Cinematic Storytelling to create several scenes that guide the audience’s eye during the film of our session 3 project.

PRE-PRODUCTION – INQUIRY

Leader(s) in the Field / Exemplary Work(s)

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1vdVDf_fvBTjvIenaHFmXIO7nzp4_lgGykeviLOdlg-M/edit?usp=sharing

Training Source(s)

Cinematic Storytelling

Project Timeline

  1. Review script written by screenwriter
  2. Gather props needed
  3. Assign actor roles
  4. Film scenes
  5. Film audio
  6. Edit scenes and audio together
  7. Fill out slides presentation
  8. Fill out blog post

Proposed Budget

PRODUCTION – ACTION

The (FILM, SOUND, or GAME Creation)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/12pi5HPwV3JxVJeS1H4gneNxZDGtqB9gO/view?usp=sharing

Skills Commentary

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1vdVDf_fvBTjvIenaHFmXIO7nzp4_lgGykeviLOdlg-M/edit?usp=sharing

POST-PRODUCTION – REFLECTION

21st Century Skills

Ways of Thinking (Creativity, Innovation, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving)

I showed ways of thinking by helping the screenwriter to write and edit the script.

Ways of Working (Communication & Collaboration)

As being the director, I said no to a lot of stuff my group suggested.

Tools for Working (Info & Media Literacy)

I used multiple youtube videos as well as the book Cinematic Storytelling.

Ways of Living in the World (Life & Career)

I now know how to say no to people. I struggle with going against people because I’d rather just go along with it, but the director role taught me a lot.

Reactions to the Final Version

“I like how you chose to put Travis tied up onto the wall” – Daniel

Self-Evaluation of Final Version

Our film was pretty simple being only 45 seconds long. The motive of Scott was very unexpected. It was also emotional as shown in the character Travis.

What I Learned and Problems I Solved

I have learned a lot of film techniques and it will influence me in the future because I can incorporate these techniques into more films to come.

Grammar and Spelling

Google Docs Spell check

Editor

Ethan

Marxism Film Theory Research

Film theories from this article here

CueNotes
“Getting and keeping economic power is what Marxists would argue motivates all social and political activities, including education, philosophy, religion, government, the arts, science, technology, the media, and so on”
A marxist analysis on a film might focus on how parental figures play a role in a character’s decisions. For a marxist, it’s the parents’ behavior that influences the character to do what he/she does.
Dr. Tyson stated that marxist forms of art in the west requires consideration of the social class system(underclass, lower class, middle class, upper class, and the aristocracy)
Marxists aim to expose the “American dream” as only a way at looking at the world. They think the pursuit of money and wealth is a good thing. Marxists also believe the poor are poor only because they didn’t apply themselves.

Summary

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Story of Film-Episode 1-Birth of the Cinema

Ricoh Singlex. Mystery Camera.“Ricoh Singlex. Mystery Camera.” by pumpkinpies is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Introduction

1895-1918: The World Discovers a New Art Form or Birth of the Cinema

1903-1918: The Thrill Becomes Story or The Hollywood Dream