VIDEO AND SOUND PRODUCTION : FINAL PROJECT
18/06/2025 - 23/07/2025 (Week 9 - Week 14)
Bachelor of Design in Creative Media
Video and Sound Production
Final Project
Table of Content
1. Instruction
2. Process Work
3. Feedback
4. Reflection
1. Instruction
Document 1: Module Information Booklet.
2. Process Work
For the final project, we are required to create a visual effects video based
on the given theme. This task was completed as a team of two people.
My teammate and I chose tarot card number 2 and received 'What do you want the
most?' as our main theme. After receiving the theme, we began creating the
proposal, starting with references, the music we used, and the storyboard. The
Google Slides presentation is shown below:
In Week 10, the 'cloning' visual effect was tested and edited using Premiere
Pro, guided by a tutorial video from the following link: David Manning.
First, three separate shots were filmed from different positions and imported
into Premiere Pro. Each clip was placed on a different timeline layer to
create the cloning effect, arranged sequentially.
Fig 2.1: Process work #1, Week 10 (25/06/2025).
Next, masking was used to isolate the first clone, and the same
steps were repeated for the third clone.
Fig 2.2: Process work #2, Week 10 (25/06/2025).
Fig 2.2: Process work #2, Week 10 (25/06/2025).After adjusting the positions and masking, I added an adjustment
layer for color correction and grading to make the footage more
cinematic and smooth.
Fig 2.3: Process work #3, Week 10 (25/06/2025).
Here is the final outcome for the testing:
Below is the one with a sound in it:
THE FINAL PROJECT
After proposing the story for our final project, we began creating a shooting
schedule and preparing the props we would need during filming. Below is the
shooting schedule, along with our notes on the “OK” takes and the selected
take for each scene.
Storyboard
Fig 2.4: Shooting schedule, Week 11(04/07/2025).
Fig 2.5: Shooting preparation, Week 11(04/07/2025).
Shooting process
With all the preparations completed including the character looks, we
began shooting. Below is our documentation during the filming
process.
Fig 2.6: Shooting documentation, Week 11(04/07/2025).
Editing process
After we finished shooting, we began exporting all the footage along
with the sound effects. We are using Premiere Pro and After effect to
edit.
Fig 2.7: Edited footage for title, Week 11(05/07/2025).
Fig 2.8: Visual effect #1, Week 11(05/07/2025).
For the first visual effect, I used a basic 3D effect and applied the
swivel tool to distort the work. Then, I used the multiply blending
mode to create a transparent effect.
Fig 2.9: Visual effect #2, Week 11(05/07/2025).
For the second visual effect, I used After Effects to create an
enveloped drop effect. I use transform --> position. After
that I use the motion blur.
Fig 2.10: Visual effect #3, Week 11(05/07/2025).
The last visual effect I used is cloning. I used the masking tool
along with the path tool to outline each character.
Fig 2.11: Ending footage, Week 11(05/07/2025).
After receiving feedback, we need to make some adjustments,
especially by fixing the work's overlay to make it more overwhelming
and visually pop.
Fig 2.12: Making the overlay color more pop, Week 13
(16/07/2025).
Fig 2.13: Adding more overlay for works, Week 13
(16/07/2025).
Color grading
Our story consist of three color grading. The first color grading is
neutral pink, which embraces subtle femininity. This choice was
inspired by our tarot card and sets a gentle, calm tone at the
beginning of the story.
Fig 2.14: Neutral Pink color grading, Week 13 (16/07/2025).
The second color grading is yellow. Since our story revolves around
someone who is overwhelmed with work and assignments, we chose
yellow to represent a sense of chaos and madness. It visually
conveys the emotional pressure experienced by the character.
Fig 2.15: Yellow color grading, Week 13 (16/07/2025).
Lastly, we use purple color grading to express a feeling of
illusion. In the story, there are elements of cloning, which is
something that unreal and imagined. The purple tone supports this
surreal and dreamlike atmosphere.
Fig 2.16: Purple color grading, Week 13 (16/07/2025).
In our final week’s feedback section, we need to make some
adjustments to make our story feel smoother. First we need to change
our yellow color grading to black and white. Mr. Martin suggest this
to make a good flow for the other color grading. So I keyframe the
color grading from pink to black and white. We also add vignette to
make it more intense.
Fig 2.17: Black and white color grading, Week 14 (23/07/2025).
I also adjust the warm color on character face, so I desaturated it
with basic correction.
Fig 2.18: Desaturate color, Week 14 (23/07/2025).
To keep the contrast color for the works, I make a new sequence for
all the works and put it at the top of the color grading adjustment
layer.
Fig 2.19: New sequence for works, Week 14 (23/07/2025).
Final Outcome
What If I Clone Myself? by Madeline and Ashley
3. Feedback
Week 11:
We need to clarify the storyboard and add necessary scenes to better explain
the purpose of our story.
Week 13:
The overlay needs to be adjusted to make it stand out more and convey a messy,
overwhelming feeling for the character.
4. Reflection
This project was a truly enjoyable experience, as it allowed me to create a
short video using visual effects as one of the key elements. It opened my eyes
to the behind-the-scenes process of the filmmaking industry and gave me a
deeper appreciation for the teamwork and creativity involved. One of the most
valuable parts of this project was learning how to use software like Adobe
Premiere Pro and After Effects. I discovered how visual effects can
significantly enhance storytelling by adding mood, depth, and imagination to a
scene. From color grading to compositing, I was able to experiment with
techniques that brought our short film to life. This experience not only
improved my technical skills but also sparked my interest in the world of
visual effects and film production.
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