VSP - Final Project

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3rd September 2024 (Week 1)  - 20th May 2024 (Week 5)

Insha Thahirah Rajab - 0360671

Video and Sound Production - Section 04

Bachelor's Degree  in Creative Media (Honors) - Taylors University

Final Project



CONTENTS


Instructions

Final Project

        Research

        Proposal

        Process Pictures

        Final Video

Reflection


INSTRUCTIONS


FINAL PROJECT

 Stop Motion Video

Students are required to produce stop motion video by a given theme. Voice over, sound effects and music can be used, to tell a compelling story. Confine to no more than 2 characters/ locations 
and only 1 event in less than 15 shot 60 seconds in groups of two and 30 seconds for individual work. 

Storyboard must be presented and get approval before the principle shoot. Final video is to be submitted in digital format.

: research

After watching a couple stop motion shorts, here are 3 that I shortlisted as inspiration.





I loved the wooly dolls and the way in which the animation flows. It is a unique form of stop motion. But the main thing that drew me to this short animation is the overall message. The use of imagery and metaphorical devices is quite beautiful. I enjoyed the plot twist of the girl not being an actual "snake" but being perceived as such by her ungrateful partner.





This stop motion short has beautiful storytelling. I love the different angles, camera shots, and compositions, which keep the story visually pleasing and interesting. Again, has a deeper message which I appreciate, with lots of symbolism and simple dialogue. The pastel colour palette is calming and gorgeous, I appreciate the individuality of characters.






A rather dark and triggering stop motion, I fell in love with the art style and set pieces. I love the use of mixed media, starting from a stop-motion doll to paper drawings. This was created by a student, and watching the behind the scenes was equally as interesting. Each set piece and frame was handmade individually. She made the room using a shoebox, furniture using doll furniture, a custom will doll, and used foam for the bubbles, which is really creative and fuels me with inspiration. I liked the message as well because I believe "Art comforts the disturbed and disturbs the comfortable".

: proposal


: process pictures

I used clay models and a combination of tissue paper, cardboard, paint, and string for the set and other props.







Filming proved to be tough, I started off using my DSLR but it caused a lot of technical difficulties so I soon switched to a phone. 




I used Premiere Pro for all the editing, including the graphics which I first attempted on After Effects and soon switched. 




: final video



REFLECTIONS 

The Final Stop Motion Project was incredibly fun to do. I enjoyed making the set the most, It allowed me to be as creative as possible and use my artistic skills. I bought my products, formed my storyline, and created my storyboard early on the semester which took a huge burden off, I found that planning ahead in pre-production helps with time management. Overall, I loved this module, Video and Sound Production was something I was passionate about part-time, and this module helped me develop and learn many new skills.


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