film sound and music

Seeing as my allocated role is the sound manager, this makes me responsible for all the recording of sound and music that will be projected throughout our short-film.
Music, plays a vital part in films because the music that is projected in the film relatively creates the mood you want your audience to feel. People usually think music is not a major detail when it comes to processing films, but it really is. Think about it, if you muted a whole film would you get the same affect that you would with the sound and music ? I highly doubt. Music is the solely the single most important thing when it comes to creating the atmosphere of the film. Without music, our film would just be boring and also because our film has no narration or any formal speech, the music of our film must be chosen very carefully. Our group, wants to give off a positive, fun and enjoyable atmosphere and our music must reflect this. So the type of music we are looking for should be upbeat, catchy, and something with a lot of bass.
Here are a few examples of music that i thought would be suitable for our film project as they all display these entities.

However, as Alex mentioned before we will be playing a dj music mix aswell, but we are still uncertain. But we have many dj mixes to choose  from that also fit the criteria of sound we are looking for (sorry no examples of that) but here are a few other examples we are taking into consideration anyway.

-Bloc party has alot of good upbeat songs, theyre all really good but heres just one example:


- Klaxons golden skans
I'm still not sure about this one, it's also got a good beat but i'm just thinking about how it's gonna fit with our overall project and i'm not sure if it fits well:


Kids: Mgmt


The music for our film is still undecided and these are just a very few examples of music we are considering. These songs may also not be used as things may change during the course of the editing process of our film. But i'll be sure to keep you all updated :)

- Viv aka Arctic fox & Shinji aka pale fox

SYDENYNIGHTLIFE

Hey guys!;0
I made a shot video just using some photos and music :p
the title is a "welcome to Sydney"

I think many podcast producers overlook the power of still photography. In our experience, photos are a fantastic alternative to video. Photos are generally easier to find or acquire, and thus less expensive and more plentiful. But, mixing photos and video takes a little bit of work.
Enhancing images-some of the most common adjustments to photo intended for podcast screens are boosting the situation and adjusting the gamma or level for the image. One software application for these tasks in adobe Photoshop.
by.sora

Tempramental Tripods

I am of the opinion that when you go on a shoot, there should be nothing left to chance, there should be adequate lighting, microphones should work, there should be enough cables, and most importantly, THE TRIPOD SHOULD WORK

After booking out the camera and the equipment bag, assembling it in the security office, performing all checks and ensuring everything was present. I got to the location, began setting up and found out that the tripod was feeling a bit hormonal and did not want to work, just when i needed it, it let me down.

But as with most disappointments, you have to be able to improvise, some steady hands, two coffee tables and a couch and the makeshift tripod was ready.

I wish i had a still camera to take a photo of what the impromptu setup looked like.

Points should be awarded for effort, but if you saw what i saw, they would immediately be removed for execution.

Sincerely
TSF

TSF has been stricken ill

Thats right, TSF has been stricken ill, this has hampered my ability to gather a lot of the footage that is required for our editing to take place.

It is only temporary but it means that there will be a bit of down time to update the blog.

The arangements have been made for Pale fox and Arctic fox to take over in my absence.

sickeningly
TSF

*Cough *cough

Examples of what not to do with audio and video

This is a music vide from a while ago, the reason that i have picked this clip to post is due to the fact that even though the song and the clip are both quite cool, there is something about the song that really doesnt fit the visual, and as such it is important that this point is raised.

Startlingly
TSF

Korean ads

This is a advertising film of South korea which aims to inform to foreign people.

Especially, I like the style of film. It doesnt have any conversation, just including musics and types. In addition, I did this capture which is a MCU/MS shot.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOu0e3wHkyc

AUDIO...The new Video

I now understand the importance of Audio, After recording a whole DJ set on a Digital still camera and then watching it in playback with no sound, i have come to realise that the effect that the film is trying to send is done so just as much by the audio as it is by the visual.

The audio in our project has taken a different role, most people dont dream in Stereo quality sound, why should our protagonist be any different. What we have endeavoured to do is to create a backing track that will transfer the kind of emotion we are trying to convey to the audience and yet make it fun and enjoyable at the same time.

It is for this reason that we have decided to go with a Dj mix to play over the top of the visual, a lot of the footage is fast paced and we need the sound to reflect that. There are also parts where the frame rate has been slowed down to create some really fun light effects and as a result the mix will be designed specifically to reflect that.

Ahhh If Only I had the time

Washington, 'Clementine' from Dial Nine on Vimeo.

This clip is the music video for a song called Clementine by local artist Washington.

If only I had more time this would have been something we could have either tried outright as a project or at least incorporate in our film.

TYPE AND FONT OF FILM.

In my opinion, this working applies as much to the traditional use of next in the opening credits as to their use throughout the film, setting off other meanings or adding a layer of visual density that the images alone could not supply.

My designing credits
1. Take the central theme in the film and describe it. Devices did my use, such as colour, shapes, and mood.
2. Take the image that I think defines our film.
3. Try to do the design characteristics of the credits: font, size, allusions to other films, colour, and so on.

Shot and Angle.

You guys already have experiences about camera shot and angle as well. Last semester comm316, we learnt how to shoot each different angle and shots. I think this is the most importat of our major film production so i edited more essential parts and these photos are low angle shot and high angle shot respectively.

Angle refers to the position of the camera and the position of the camera and the direction in which it is pointing. The choice of angle significantly affects the way the images are perceived by the audiences, as well as the psychological effect of the composition.

Diefenbach (2008, p.34) explains about basic shot types which can be divided about 6 or more shots.

LS (long shot): The area of coverage contained, sometimes also called a side shop, can vary greatly depending on the context.

MS (medium shot): This shot of a human subject generally captures all of the person’s head, shoulders, and body from about the chest up. The exact cutoff marks for a medium shot vary depending on the artist and the content of the composition.

ECU (extreme close up shop): as defined by the scale of the objects in the frame which might call for an extreme close up isolates the details of a person or an object.

MLS( medium long shot): this shot is longer than a medium shot but tighter than a long shot.

MCU (medium close up shot): another variation of this type is this shot. Sometimes shots are defined by the number of characters in the composition, such as a two shot and a three-shot.

sound, audio visual!

Today, audio tracks are usually edited on computers. A fairly decent sound nonlinear picture editing system, but for best results, you should hire at least one sound editor and hand the, a copy of your edited film (on video) and the audio master.

Effects and Music: most sound editors, even those editing in their garages, have extensive effectives libraries.

Sound mixing is a big deal, usually requiring an established facility, a team of technicians and several days.

-record sound cleanly
-get to know about external mics
-know how to record ambient sound
-record any sound anywhere
-match camera with sound
-create a sound environment
-consistency and continuity in recording (Evan: 2006, p.162)

Light is one of essential part of our film!

Production: lighting for ‘night-foxx’

-What is the lighting situation on your set?
Does our room have mixed lighting, such as sunlight from windows combined with overhead fluorescent lighting? Alternatively, is the light coming from a single source? Your first consideration should be to assess what kind of light is present on your set.

-Can you control the colour temperature on your set?
Ideally, there is no natural light coming from windows or sky-lights. Additionally, you will have the ability to control the practical lights present in the room. If this is the cast then the room is easier to light the lighting fixtures in your kit. However, if you are in a room with windows, or lights that cannot be shut off, then you will need to identify the light present.

-What is the colour temperature on your set?
Light essentially has a visible colour, and this is particular true on camera. Think of a bright blue, sunny day or the warm, orange glow of a candle. In a basic sense, light takes o the following colours.
-sunlight=blue light
-standard light bulbs (tungsten)=orange light

-Which corrective action should you take?
Once you know what light is present, you will know what light to add to fix the room. For the example, if you are in a room with large windows and you have tungsten fixtures, you will need to take some corrective action.

Tip) do not use auto white balance. While you may be tempted to rely on an auto white balance feature on your camera, do not. The auto white balance can be overlay sensitive to things like a passing cloud. Instead, just keep an eye on your monitor or view finder while shooting.

Shooting space?!

Shooting space: Outside, in da CLUB/BAR

When directing a film, we have always gotta be somewhere. If we cannot afford it, hire an experienced location manager to scout sites and handle and related paper work.

If we cannot afford a location manager, look for a film student or other experience-seeking rookie to work for gas money and a location scout credit.

-check for excess traffic nearby (on land and the air), a mechanical noise or other unwanted sounds, including creaking floors.
-make note of available lighting.
-watch out for low ceilings, narrow doors and hallways, stairs without elevators.
-check for a hard level floor for dolly equipment. No carpet; no linoleum without ingrained patterns or deep cracks.

Stages-our typical sound stage has many advantages high ceilings, sound fording, cables, appropriate electrical power, wild walls, a sooth floor, convenient parking.

PREPARE OUR FILM PRODUCTION!

If we had a plan making a film, we need to prepare some research and plan as well.

Script
The script is the single most important component in our film. It is the foundation on which everything is built; financing, acting, locations, design, cinematic style, audience, identification and everything.
Moreover, the contract should contain a literary purchase agreement to go into effect when your movie begins production. This usually includes such elements as; right the title, plot, theme, and characters. In addition, a permission can use the property in various mediums like a film, TV, video, etc.
Often, with independent films, the director and (or) producer will also be the screenwriter. It will be our written story that we translate into pictures (photos) and spoken words.

Idea

When it comes to marketing films, the idea is paramount.
What makes your idea different from the standard Hollywood movie concepts?
What will make your future film stand apart from last tears independent releases?

If i said to define easily, stories should say something, a message, in the form of a theme our film should be contained in our screenplay.

Structure
Our scripts should have three underlying sections, called acts, a beginning (approximately the first thirty pages), a middle (the next fifty-five or more pages) and an end (the final fifteen to twenty-five pages).

According to Merritt (1998, p.8), the truth is that every screenplay needs a beginning, a middle and an end, but there are more crucial components than having plot point fall on a specific page.

Branching off from the main plot are sub spots. By highlighting emotional elements in our movies, they can be even more compelling than the main plot.

Conflict, is the essence of all dramatic writing-it is what really makes a script work. Conflict begets tension and it is what drives our movie forward.

The most crucial thing for the writer and director to have is an overall vision of the story and film cohesion comes about when we have such a vision. Methods for adding to script cohesions include recurring motifs (i.e. repeating, images, rhythms, and sounds).
Foreshadowing and payoff refer to a visual clue or spoken line that returns later.

Character
We must know our characters. Before we begin writing our scripts, we may want to create a personal history or list of traits for each main role. All significant characters should have something at shake and something they want. Knowing there will bring their motivation into focus.

Dialogue
Character traits and motivations are key factors in determining what a character says and how he says it. Another is the character’s emotional state.

Shooting script

As the director, you write the shooting script. In the shooting script, how each dialogue passage and action sequence will be covered is noted. Shots are numbered. I think that it is important that we work o the shooting script as soon as possible. Although it will undergo many changes, including during production, the shooting script is an important document for pre-production when it comes to elements such as scheduling, hiring the crew, establishing equipment needs and setting the budget.

OUR FILM IS DOCUMENTARY FORM.

ABOUT DOCUMENTARY, WHAT IS A DOCUMENTARY?

There is much debate over what exactly defines a ‘documentary’, stemming from the overlaps and hybridity exhibited by different modes. We examine some of the more commonly accepted modes or subtypes of documentary as a form, but first of all we need a working definition of the term ‘documentary’.

In my opinion, documentary is, broadly speaking, a sub category of nonfiction-it is a form that tells stories, makes assertions or observations about the real historical world, rather than the fabricated worlds of fiction.

It is often believed that a documentary must use literal ‘actuality’ footage-images and sounds recorded as they happened- and it is certainly the case that a great many documentaries do rest on this foundation of things observed and recorded.

Documentaries can and do use a variety of techniques as fits their aims and purpose-explicit argument, more allusive or associative connections between things, dramatic reconstruction, and different levels of filmmaker intervention in the reality they are interpreting.

first step, we should make sure about our audiences!

We should know about our Film Audience

The study of film audiences has emerged from a quite different academic base to that for spectatorship. Audiences exist in the each difference culture, as social phenomena, and it is through media sociology and cultural studies that much of the work on audiences has developed.

Before we explore other aspects of podcasting, let us first address the makeup of the podcasting audience. By knowing who is watching, we can better understand the opportunities that podcasting present. The podcast universe is diverse and constantly growing, meaning new opportunities continue to arise.

Obstacles, Obstacles and more Obstacles

As most people will tell you, filming is more than a one man job.

Well, I can tell you this, it's true BUT there is nothing more rewarding than when you go to a shoot with a camera and absorb the setting for what it really is and you capture the rawest emotion without making it look staged.

That being said, this can only be achieved by doing the filming alone, only one person can get into postitions that are precarious, dangerous, rickety, obstructed or off limits.

It is this ability that lets us capture the truest examples of human emotion and transfer, transpose and transmit them to a much larger audience.

The Hardships we suffer as artists and appreciators of art harden our resolve to get the results we require in order to advance indivdually....or something like that.

TSF has spoken

LOCATION CHECKLIST & SAFETY REPORT

This checklist is completed by the member of our group attending the filming of our video for each location by doing a site reccy before production starts. If
you tick NO to any question or have identified any hazards, you need to describe how/when this issue will be
resolved in the Hazard Description Table. The completed survey will form part of your assessment for this
subject and must be submitted before the indemnity/insurance forms can be signed.
When asking yourself the following questions bear in mind the hazards and risks to people and equipment.
Additional surveys must be completed for stunts and special effects and may be disallowed.
STUDENT NAME: ___________________________________________________________________
STUDENT NUMBER: _________________________________________________________________
PHONE: _________________________________EMAIL:_____________________________________
SUBJECT: __________________________________________________________________________
PRODUCTION TITLE: ________________________________________________________________
SYNOPSIS OF PRODUCTION: ________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
LOCATION DETAILS: (If more than one location, use a separate form for each, and submit them all together).
___________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
SCHEDULE SHOOTING DATES: ______________________________________________________



This is to insure that everything is put back in order and nothing gets lost. It is also a good way to keep track of your shooting schedules and happenings

film techniques video

Heres another example of a visual inspiration for our film, this video is a good reference for many filmmaking techniques. The video demonstrates a variety of camera techniques including shots, angles, framing, movement, focus, white balance, composition, lighting and other experiments, as well as editing effects including animation, blue/green screen, keying, colour adjusting, cloning, slow-motion, image effects, transitions and sound editing.
its sooooooo coooooool, you gotta watch it!



- Viv aka Arctic fox

Shooting a film....a cautionary tale

As we can all atest to, when using electrical equipment in public there are a few issues that must be taken into consideration.

1. Security - When using a camera that doesnt belong to you this is of paramount importance, lets face it, you dont want to get beaten up for a measily camera and then adding insult to injury be forced to pay for it.

and possibly more importantly

2. Maintainance - Borrowing a camera is all about goodwill. The institution is showing its faith in you by allowing you to take the camera off site and to use it in situations and circumstances that may jeopardise the pristine working order of the camera.


I rencently had to deal with both of these issues when taking the camera to shoot the nightclub footage for our film. As I said before, WATCH OUT FOR THE FOAM PIT!!!!

The footage is quite good, but the fact that there was always a sense of intense paranoia not only about the fact that it was about 100% humidity indoors surrounded by people and wondering how this was going to hinder the filming process.

I ended up covering the camera for most of the night with a towel or material or my T-Shirt just to make sure that it was all working.

Then after returning the camera to Insearch I had to shoot action shots for another segment of the film. This led me to use a different kind of camera to film it, I am realistic in my approach but I hope the quality is not compromised....We are shooting again on tuesday night, this time I am sure we shall get the shots we are looking for to round out the film in style.

Burrowing Optimistically
TSF

SYNOPSIS HELP!

Writing a synopsis is more difficult then it seems, especially if you have to narrow your whole synopsis down to one tiny sentence!
So i was probably blank out of ideas for about 15min trying to think of a sentence that should be able to give the most concentrated version possible of our film, or at least it's key event. As i was about to give up, i stumbled across the website which was very helpful and gave me a whole different outlook on how i should approach my "one sentence synopsis"

Anyways, the website basically said to consider these following questions:

* Who is the central character? Even if you have a set of main characters, often the story ultimately revolves around one of them. If not, if you really cannot separate them for some reason, then that also answers your question.

* If you have more than one central character, what qualities describe the main characters as a group? Are they all doomed? Are they all looking for something? Are they all too young or too old to be facing this challenge? A mix of the two? Is there something they must all overcome?

* What is the overall theme? Is this a tale of redemption? Loss? Coming of age? Love conquers all?

* What is the central driving force for your main character or group? Try to be specific here. If there's a prophecy, then that's a driving force, but what's the cost of failure? What are the external (to the world, community, and so on) and internal (to the character(s)) costs?

I don't know about you but it definitely helped me, and hopefully it helps you too!
- Viv Aka Arctic fox

good film treatment examples

So in the process of creating my very own film treatment, i thought i'd do a little research and read some other peoples film treatments,
and these are a very few out of the many that caught my eye. I like these ones because they have a lot of flare , enthusiasm and attitude and it actually didn't bore me to death. Hopefully i can some of this attitude and flare and apply it to my own treatment

- http://www.scribd.com/doc/4089756/Film-Treatment
-http://www.movieoutline.com/articles/sample_treatment.html
-http://209.85.173.132/search?q=cache:PBwcYLYtRgkJ:cmi.nmsu.edu/storycasting/documents/sample-treatment2.pdf+film+treatment+example&cd=6&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=au&client=firefox-a

I also found a really good website that gave good pointers to consider whilst creating your very own treatment, so take a look if youre interested.

-http://carltonross.tripod.com/write_treatments.html

- Viv aka arctic fox

Film Project Plan Q&A

PLANNING QUESTIONS

What is the topic?
How can we sum up our topic in a sentence? I guess you could say the topic for our film production is an insight on the Insearch: UTS Student union, and student activities.
We want to show students that Uni does not always have be stressful and we want them to discover that uni can be fun too.

Project Goals?
We want to produce a short film with a nice feeling, impressive material and a good story which will hopefully leave the viewer in this case most likely a student with the feeling of wanting to participate in student activities and the student union.
During the production of our film we will merge different sound tracks and other media environments and will be merged with filmed material and be corrected so that it blends nicely. The progress will also be all documented on our blog! NIGHT FOX.

Project Objectives?
To gain increased knowledge on how to create a short film, learn more on camera tracking and composting. Also to get more experience from planning, researching, coordinating and excuting a short film project


Strategy?
Lots of reference material collecting and research leading to better understanding of which tools and methods to use, trial and error and constant group meetings to ensure that all our group members get to give their opinion so that everyone is happy with the work and enjoys the final result.

How is it being presented?
Presented through film - first person view perspective so everything the viewers see through the video is basically what the person is seeing, kind of like a "through the eyes of...". The information and footage will be framed by music in the background there is actually no formal script therefore no dialogue or manuscript is needed.

Whos voices and positions are being expressed?
Student voices and positions are being expressed. Our video is meant to be a example of how a student can enjoy there university life.

Target Audience?
Teenagers, or individuals undertaking any form of study. Also, Insearch students, as this video will also be promoting the Student union.

Film Text?
The film is trying to inform, emote, unravel questions, show contrast, connect and make the audience inspired to found out more about student activities.


- Viv aka arctic fox

Group members and their roles

Oops ! This is kind of delayed but its worth mentioning, Shinji aka Pale fox previously brought up our individual roles, and i'm just going to elaborate on what the purpose of each role is:

ok, so repeating what shinji said here are the roles
We have:
Alexander Andrijanic: Director/ Camera operator: aka Tibetan Sand fox

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He is responsible for overseeing creative aspects of a film. He helps with the development vision for our film and carry guides us group members to the vision out. he also directs what tone it should have and what an audience should gain from the cinematic experience. Directing a film is a kind of storytelling. Alex is responsible for approving camera angles, lens effects, lighting, and set design He coordinates the actors' moves and is also involved in the writing, financing, and editing of a film.
Alex will work closely with the cast and crew to shape the film and may often take suggestions on pertinent issues.
He also plays a key role in post-production. Alex works with the editor (Shinji) to ensure that the emotions of the scene and the close ups, mid shots and wide shots appropriately reflect which character is driving the narrative. He will also advise on the (colour) grading of the final images, adding warmth or frigidity to the composition of the shots to reflect the emotional subtext of the character or environment.
As well as being the director Alex is also the camera operator, this role involves him being in charge of technical proficiency, pv equipment and making sure that everything is operational, the visual style and framing, as well as the story board and image reference file

Veronika Andrijanic: Producer aka red fox

As the producer, Veronika’s purpose is to create the conditions for our movie making process. Veronika initiates, co-ordinates, supervises and controls most matters. The producer is involved throughout all phases of the film-making process from development to completion of a project. She will be in charge of:
- bookings
- equipment (tapes, dvd’s etc)
- cast and crew
- catering
- shooting schedule/ call sheet
- budget
- props
- transport

Shinji Yamamoto: Editor aka pale fox

Shinji will be a responsible for all of our film editing, because Shinji is an expert at programming this makes him the perfect person for the job. He will be in charge of assembling all of our footage. However, Shinji’s job isn’t just simply to mechanically put pieces of a film together, cut off film slates, or edit dialogue scenes. He must creatively work with the layers of images, story, dialogue, music, pacing, as well as the actors' performances to effectively "redirect" and even rewrite the film to craft a cohesive whole. Shinji will play a dynamic role in the making of a film.

Viviene Gamboa: Sound manager aka arctic fox

As the sound manager/ sound recordist/ production sound mixer, I am responsible for recording all the sound and sound effects on set, for later inclusion in the finished product or for reference to be used for the editor.
This means I’m in charge of :
- Deployment of microphones
- Choice of recording media
- Mixing audio signals
It also includes being in charge of equipment such as
- microphones
- booms
- audio storage
- cables
- tools
- and small amounts of stationary for making notes and logs

Sora Son: Runner aka swift fox

Being the runner is one of the most integral parts of he production team, Sora is responsible for:
- fetching and carrying items, such as equipment, tapes, cable and scripts;
- helping set up a location for a shoot;
- clearing up after a shoot;
- undertaking basic research;
- transcribing production tapes
- sorting out the kit bags, for example checking that the camera bag contains all the necessary items
- writing down shot lists

Even though this is our allocated roles, we as a group understand that some group members may have more work loads then others, in saying this our roles may change during the course of process in our production and our work load will be shared around equally.

How are we going to deliever our content?

Our group thought about delivering our video online or distribute it as a DVD.
We considered, putting our content online because students obtain most of their data that relates to uni through online university institution or communal websites and even youtube. So putting our content online will reach a wider range of students.
I was reading an article called "the seamless video experience: how it is possible" and this article outlined important considerations for publishers when delivering online video content, and these are the kind of things our group needs to consider before releasing our content online.

Automatic bandwidth checking
Before delivering the online video content, it is important for the service provider to detect the bandwidth of an individual user. This ensures that a user will have an optimal viewing experience with no hesitation of video content because the file being streamed is too large for the bandwidth.

Auto pausing of video
Provide users with the ability to auto pause streaming videos as soon as another area is clicked. It often frustrates users as they view an online video and a click on a link will open up a pop up which will overlay the current video that is continuously playing.

Fail safe delivery option
It is always safe to have at least two content delivery networks, so in such circumstance that content delivery network A fails, there will be content delivery network B available. This ensures that users are provided with a service that has a high delivery and satisfaction rate.

Relevance
Content and relevance are the more important things to consider in delivering online video content. Most users rate a rewarding and quality experience a relevant one. Therefore it is important to ensure delivered video content is relevant. It is even suggested to go as far as understanding a users geographic location and timezone in order to deliver the most relevant content.


- Viv aka Arctic fox

Examples of other student life videos

I've been trying to look for a student union video which perfectly epitomizes a students life but it has been very difficult for me to find one that has specifically caught my attention and left a lasting impression on me. Most Student life / src / student union videos I've come across basically just sum up what activities their institution has to offer and why students should join with the ocasional first hand interview here and there from students who are involved in that particular activity.
Our video production sort of differs in this manner, as we want to show the perspective from only one student and kind of only give a preview of what student activities could be like and what to expect, and how fun it can be minus all the nitty gritty stuff. So basically, our video gives a sneak peak of what the student union can be like from one perspective and if our viewers like what they can see they can continue exploring what else the student union has to offer, and of course our video will contain all the information as to where students can seek out more information about Insearch: Uts student union.
I found this video on youtube, and it was really sort of like what our group is aiming for, (which was really weird) and similar to the vision we have. Essentially, this video is an insight on the typical day of a student and shows the things in which a student may encounter in a "normal" day. This video is also set out in a first person view perspective.

So take a looooooooook, and this is kind of what you can expect from our video , except ours will be better of course.

- Viv aka arctic fox

night fox has a new banner!

You could say i got abit carried away on this minor detail, but i thought i'd post this up cause as our video production is no longer on Sydney night life, then it obviously wouldn't be right if our banner had Sydney at night in the background.
Anyways, i think our new banner is pretty clever and not to mention cute :) haha

OLD IDEA ONE:


OLD IDEA TWO:


NEW BANNER:


- Viv aka Artic fox

production overview

Hiiiiii there everybody :]
I thought I'd formally introduce myself, I'm Viviene Gamboa aka Arctic fox.
so as previously mentioned by my other fellow night fox team members, as apart of our major project for our Communication Skills IV semester four class (COMM 416) class, we were asked to split into small groups and produce a small video project of high quality and portray original ideas and make this vision of ours happen.
Our group thought long and hard about what type of production we were going to create, we had many ideas in mind but these are the few that we all agreed on.
- A video on Sydney's night life
- An advertisement for a social awareness such as anorexia
- Student life (SRC)

After much deliberation we all decided on doing a video on Sydney's night life, but after having a few difficulties and downfalls with the process of the way our video on Sydney night life was heading we changed the vision of our video to Student life. We as students, know what it's like to experience the stress from uni and try to juggle uni work and a social life. Sometimes uni can get a bit to much with all the assessments, exams, deadlines etc, and the purpose of a student union or SRC is to develop a sense of community among its members and to provide a range of social, political, cultural, sporting and recreational activities in which students can fully participate as well as try and show students that hey, studying doesn't always have to be boring. So our video in which we are going to create is soley dedicated to showing students how fun student life can be by helping promote the student union and src aswell in our institution being Insearch: UTS.
Even though we had filmed some footage before having changed our mind on the direction our video was heading, the footage we have will not be put to waste! We are still able to use that footage and implement it to our new short production.

toodles noodles,
lots of love ♥ ♥
- viv aka artic fox

A source of Visual and Aural Inspiration =P

yO!^^ everyone, hope your enjoying our blog sooo far xD. The Night Fox team is doing their best to keep u updated and entertained. The Pale Fox has once again found another useful website for those in need of creating a good effective video. This website consist of ideas on Visual and Aural stylesas well as other examples in order for you to get started with some inspirations. Visual and Aural styles are an important aspect of video making as it allows the video to push towards a particular approach and style. The theme of the video is seen via its visual and aural styles. This website is extremely useful to the Night Fox team as various different Visual and Aural styles will take into consideration for us to create the best possible video to come. We hope u find this website as useful and exciting as it did for us.

Until then...Enjoy.

Human Resources - http://www.welcometohr.com/tag/video/

Video Production Table =]

Preproduction

Research & plan the project

Create storyboard & write narrative script

Gather and plan assets (video clips, still images, sound effects, music, etc.)

Production

Record narration

Create assets, if necessary (record original video, for example)

Post Production

Assemble assets in iMovie or MovieMaker

Add titles, transitions and special effects

Create final output (export your project as a compressed, standalone video file)


Until then...Enjoy.

~Shinji

Special Requirements

§ The video supports one of the objectives previously stated in the thematic unit description
§ The aim of the video and related activity is to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and/or support interaction in the classroom
§ Duration of video is between 5 and 10 minutes
§ Content of video is age-appropriate, accurate, and non-biased.
§ The video is a compilation of short video clips and/or images
§ Editing is evident by use of the following elements: Transitions, titles, and audio (narration, music or sound effects)
§ Written reflection follows the Reflection Guidelines. Additionally, you must include a brief explanation of the type of edits you made (name the titles, transitions and effects you used to create your video).
§ Sounds, transitions and special effects must complement the video's content. These should enhance and support the content, not detract from it.
§ Apply the principles of Contrast, Alignment, Repetition, and Proximity (C.A.R.P.). Visual design includes choices about colors, fonts, graphics, transitions, and any other visual element.
§ Copyright-protected materials (basically anything other than your own original work) are used in accordance with their individual licensing terms or conditions, and these materials are given attribution by citing their source (e.g., within closing credits).
§ Overall quality of video is sufficient to support learning (quality and clarity of images, video and sounds)

Until then...Enjoy.

~Shinji

Steps to Creating a good Video ^.^

PRE-PRODUCTION MEETINGS (BRAINSTORMING)

This is step where your video begins to take shape. Anyone can pitch ideas until they’re blue in the face, but, at some point, decisions have to be made about the things that need to be in your video. Oftentimes, the details of a video are established through a brainstorming session, performed either by yourself and your colleagues, or between your organization and Russell Video. This is the time when you want to consider all of the various elements that you could include in your video. From these options, you will choose those elements that will best communicate your message to your audience.

THE PROPOSAL

Once we’ve determined what you want in your final video production, we’ll submit a proposal that will cover the scope of the entire project. The proposal will outline all of the services that Russell Video will provide, the equipment that we will use, and even the price of the final copies. This document gives you an overview of what to expect during each phase of production, and all of the costs involved.

It’s important to realize that the creativity and effectiveness of your video is not always a result of a large budget. We hesitate quoting a video project based solely on a ‘per finished minute’ basis because it doesn’t take into account the details of your story or the creative and cost-saving methods we can use to tell it.
Once the proposal is accepted, it’s time to script the video.

SCRIPTING

The script provides a common point of reference for everyone involved in the production of the video, from the technical crew to the people paying for it. Think of the script as the master blueprint for your production: if something is in the script, it’ll be in your completed video.

In case you don’t know it, we’ve got a talented, well-read, handsome and sexy young man who can write whatever you need (in fact, he’s writing these very words you see right now. Scary, isn’t it…)
We can flesh out a script from just about any sort of printed materials that you supply, take a draft that you’ve written and spruce it up a bit, or start entirely from scratch. Of course, you’ll be involved in the entire process, from the selection of the best ‘concept’ to the approval of the final script before shooting starts. Once the script has been completed and approved, it’s time for the pre-production planning.

PRE-PRODUCTION PLANNING

This is the step where we determine how to shoot every element in the script, and design the video’s shooting schedule. Arrangements are made (when needed) for talent, costumes, locations, props, special equipment, transportation, etc. to make sure that your shoot is successful and as goes as smoothly as possible.
Once the script, budget, and shooting arrangements have been finalized, it’s time for Production (a.k.a Shooting).

Until then...Enjoy.

~Shinji

Creating and Using Storyboards =]

Storyboards are an essential tool when designing computer-based training systems. They help keep developers, graphic artists, and subject matter experts all on the same page while working together. This can save you large amounts of time and money while avoiding truly unpleasant surprises.

For every scene breakdown, you should create a shot list. A shot list is a detailed description of each shot you want to include in the scene. Your storyboards should correspond, and even expand on the shot list. If you have 30 scenes in a movie, and 20 shots per scene, then you can expect to have at least 60 different storyboards, or more. Usually more! Be as detailed and as creative as possible in this process.

Now, while you're shooting, you will have a step by step visual guide to follow for your film. Set your camera, set your lights, add your actors and scream action! You're making magic.
While shooting, when you call cut, make sure the script supervisor is taking detailed notes for each shot, specifically if you want to use a particular take.

This will help the editor assemble the cut once you begin editing. Again, storyboards can help the editor by giving them a visual element to follow along while cutting your story together.
Storyboarding can be a fun, but detailed process. It also will allow you to shoot the film in your head before you spend one cent on stock, actors or anything, which can end up saving you time, money and effort when you do roll camera!

Until the...enjoy.

~Shinji

Words from on high....Tibetan Sand Fox Speaks (Again)

to give you an idea of the motivation behind and style we are hoping to achieve through this projcet... please, enjoy these videos.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkMELCCKsTY

Nike Ad

and

http://www.vimeo.com/2715900

Smack My Bitch Up - The Prodigy


both of these movies, stylistically, arewhat we are aiming for, mix this with a little bit of individual flair and lo and behold we should have a winner on our hands.

With hot feet and a bushy tail
TSF

(warning....both containg footage of things that may offend or adversly affect some people....please be advised!!!!)

Tibetan Sand Fox Speaks - Thoughts from the fearless leader....

Ok....so here is where we stand at the moment.

Initially, our group set out to create a kind of "day in the life..." film about a club DJ.

Now, I know what you are all thinking, "send the Palm D'Or to them, we dont even need to see the film."

Well, we were unsatisfied with this, partially due to the feedback we got from the class and partially due to the fact that it was turning into a one dimensional project.

Here is the refurbished.....spangled......new and improved idea for our project in purely imaginative terms.

The film starts off with our main character sitting at a desk writing an essay on a computer. We never see the face (the film is shot in first person) it allows us to juxtapose the main character with any viewer who is enjoying the presentation.

The next part is set as a daydream/ memory of what he/she had done the day before, from waking up in the morning to going to watch movies at a friends place. A football match and a nightclub scene.

it is these three things that will be the focal point of our film, there will also be room for cameo appearances by our group members and other fellow students in the film to give the film a bit of togetherness and fun.

The main message that we are trying send is that....yes student life is mostly about study, but it doesn't have to be boring

..........WATCH OUT FOR THE FOAM PIT!!!!!!


Stealthily
TSF (Tibetan Sand Fox)

P.S.

No, seriously, watch out for the Foam Pit!!!!!!

Night Fox's Timeline for Video

Week 5: Ideas Deliberation, Brainstorm, Topic Chosen, Group member Allocations, Objectives, Division of Labour.

Week 6: Research on past video's, Past Post-productions, Past Pre-productions, Filming and Shooting, Video ideas, experiment with Camera functions.

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Week 11:

Week 12: Evaluation

Short Video Example Found by the Pale Fox >=]

yO!^^ this is Shinji aka the Pale Fox, as you know im the Editor of the Night Fox team. As we have mentioned before our objective was to create a video about the nightlife of Sydney. This is an example of the type of approach that the Night Fox wants to achieve. This video will help us know the type of perspective that we want to achieve as well as some ideas on how to edit and film.

Sydney Night Life Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJa5Jp_tuXQ

Until then...Enjoy.

~Shinji

What's on in Sydney Nightlife

The Pale Fox has found a neat website on the things to do during a night out in Sydney.

http://www.whatsoninsydney.com.au/attractions/night.asp

Here is the link to find what one can do in a night out. To as why this website is important to our Night Fox team is that it provides possibilities to as where our main character will take his journey upon. Also it is for those that are much unfamiliar with what goes around in the life of Sydney or perhaps those who already enjoy the night life of Sydney and want to find out the latest events and new places to visit.

"There are great pubs, jazz haunts, rock venues and nightclubs in most quarters of the city - from Darling Harbour to Kings Cross, Oxford Street to The Rocks." (Whats on in Sydney)

So much wonder and mystery within the Night of Sydney. And the Night Fox will be watching...
Until then...enjoy.

~Shinji

The Night Fox Team =]

Alex Andrijanic - Fearless Leader (Director) aka Tibetan Sand Fox

Veronika Andrijanic -Oracle (Producer) aka Red Fox

Viviene Gamboa - Mystic (Sound Manger) aka Arctic Fox

Shinji Yamamoto - Technomancer (Editor) aka Pale Fox

Sora Son - Siren (Runner) aka Swift Fox

Team Objective: Our objective is to create a first person video in the eyes of one man throughout his time during one night in Sydney. The Night Fox team will capture and record the things and events that happen during the night. We hope you enjoy our video when it is 100% complete. Look forward to each of our member's post as they reveal there own roles and process as well as contributions to the makings of the video. Until then...Enjoy.

~Shinji

Welcome to the Night Fox's Lair =]

Congratulation on entering into our Lair and we welcome you to our blog. Throughout our blog we will discuss to you the developing stages of our video. Our purpose is to inform and show you the steps and development of making a satisfactory video.

What really happens during one man's nightlife? There is not much time to tell the whole tale. Instead we summarize the nightlife of one man through his perspective during a night out. We seek to reveal the nightlife of Sydney and what actually happens in the night.

Keep visiting our blog for updates on the video development and other relevant images/videos used in the researching process. Until then...enjoy.

The Night Fox never sleep....

~Shinji