Video and Sound Production - Project 2
21/04/2026 - 21/07/2026 (Week 01 - Week 14)
PHANG QI YU / 0385732
Video and Sound Production VSP60104 / Bachelor of Design in Creative Media / Taylors University
Project 2: Video Shoot & Editing
Table of Content
1. Instructions
2. Process Work
➼ Exercise 1: Lalin Video Editing
➼ Exercise 2: Production Shooting (Movie Trailer/Editing and Color Grading)
3. Feedback
4. Reflection
INSTRUCTIONS
PROCESS WORK
Project 2 - Exercise 1: Lalin Video Editing
In week 2, we were required to edit the provided video clips down to exactly 40-45 seconds. We were given a storyboard and a tutorial to guide us through the process. The aim of this project was to improve our skills in using Adobe Premiere Pro and to sharpen our visual awareness. It helped us better understand both the software and the creative material, preparing us for future tasks and the final project.
Provided Storyboard:
This week, we only need to arrange the clips in the correct order. We will continue the exercise next week in class with Mr. Kannan.
After arranging the video in order, in Week 3 Mr. Kannan asked us to edit it down to the required 40–45 seconds. We will then continue working on it in the upcoming week. I tried my best to keep the video within 45 seconds, as shown in the progress below, where it stops exactly at 45 seconds.
In Week 8, we learned about color correction and color grading, which we applied in this exercise. We first needed to adjust the color correction before moving on to color grading.
However, Mr. Kannan mentioned that we were only required to adjust the color correction for the Lalin video, as the original footage had already been color graded. Adjusting the color grading was optional. If we chose to adjust the color grading, we were advised not to apply too much to the Lalin video. Also, the original footages were shot in a flat format, so minimal adjustments were needed.
Other than adjusting the color correction, I also slightly graded the footage with warmer brownish-orange tones. As this is a heart-warming story, I wanted to create a warm and comforting atmosphere that enhances the overall emotional feel of the video.
Below shows the Lalin video after color correction and color grading!
Now, we are at the final stage of editing Lalin's video. The last task is to insert the text message captions into Lalin's timeline. To help us complete this step, Mr. Kannan provided a tutorial video on Microsoft Teams, which guides us through the process of inserting the captions correctly.
Below are the downloaded text message captions that will be used for this part of the editing process:
In addition, Mr. Kannan shared an extra tip on how to stabilize shaky footage. We can apply the Warp Stabilizer effect by navigating to the Effects panel and searching for "Warp Stabilizer." This effect helps to smooth and stabilize the shots.
After inserting the text message captions, I further adjusted the color correction and grading to improve the overall visual quality.
Final Outcome
Below is the final Lalin Video Editing outcome!
Project 2 - Exercise 2: Production Shooting
For the second part of project 2, we were given a storyboard from Everything Everywhere All at Once, where we had to remake the scenes in a group of 13 people. This exercise requires an individual submission that is 30 seconds to 1 minute long and created using your group’s video footage.
We are allowed to:
- Choose any background music (BGM) freely.
Include sound effects in the trailer.
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Add text or captions such as: Movie Title, End Credits, and other relevant trailer information
Apply color correction (to be taught later).
Not use every scene we shot in the final edit.
a) Pre-Production Planning
But first, we needed to assign roles and responsibilities to everyone. Below is the crew list for the production shoot.
Here is the movie trailer storyboard given to us for filming. It includes the script as well as the camera angles required for each scene to be shot.
b) Behind the Scenes Shooting (BTS)
On the day of shooting, we had a lot of fun filming despite the tight time constraints. However, we faced several challenges during the shooting process, such as having to retake some scenes many times. We worked together to make sure the camera angles and actors’ movements were in the correct positions.
Here are some of the photos we took behind the scenes during the shooting process!
On the actual shooting day, the first scene was quite challenging to film, requiring 7 takes and causing a slight delay to our overall schedule. We faced some difficulties with the scene where the pouch bag dangled from the finger because we tried our best to keep the angle and positioning consistent with the storyboard.
Another challenge we faced was the scene where the two actors spoke to each other. We spent quite a long time figuring out the correct camera angles, actor positions, and lighting setup. We rehearsed the scene several times and also needed many takes to achieve the desired result. However, we managed to complete every shot perfectly.
Once the shooting was completed, we selected the best footage for each scene and chose the correct audio to match it. We then transferred all the files to our computer and uploaded them to our group’s Google Drive folder for the editing process.
c) Editing Process
Before starting the editing process, I selected the best footage and audio for each scene. Below shows the Google Drive folder containing our original footage and audio files.
Firstly, I searched for the background music and sound effects for my movie trailer. I decided to edit the trailer in a suspense/thriller style, so I needed to find sound effects that matched the theme I wanted. I used Pixabay to search for sound effects. After that, I selected and downloaded several sound effects that suited my trailer.
Firstly, I decided to add the movie production logo at the beginning of the trailer. Therefore, I explored and searched for tutorials on how to apply animation effects to the logo.
YouTube Tutorial Video: Logo Reveal Transition
To create a smoother transition:
- First keyframe > Temporal Interpolation > Ease Out.
- Second keyframe > Temporal Interpolation > Ease In.
- Repeat these same steps for every set of keyframes. Apply Ease Out to the first keyframe and Ease In to the second keyframe.
I followed a tutorial video on YouTube. At the beginning, everything went smoothly, but I got stuck when using the mask tool to reveal the logo. I struggled with the mask tool because when I moved the mask path, it did not automatically add a keyframe. Therefore, I decided to find another method to create the logo reveal effect. I used the crop effect to create the logo reveal transition.
Crop Effect:
- Dragged the crop effect onto the logo clip > Choose the direction (Left, Top, Right, and Bottom) for the reveal effect > Create the first keyframe.
- Followed by the second keyframe > Adjust the keyframe smoother.
After finishing the production logo editing, I started arranging and trimming the clips into the sequence I wanted for the trailer.
Then, I proceeded to add audio, sound effects, and ambience sounds to the video clips. During this process, I faced difficulties in choosing suitable audio tracks, as some of the audio clips I selected earlier did not match well together. Therefore, I had to search for more audio and sound effects for each clip.
After adding most of the sound effects, I proceeded to add text and captions to the movie trailer. Instead of using plain text or captions, I wanted to explore different transition effects for them. Adding cinematic animations to the text made the trailer more interesting and engaging. Therefore, I also searched for tutorials on YouTube to learn more about cinematic text animations.
I first tried the easiest text animation transition, which was the fade-in and fade-out effect. I also added more cinematic effects to the text. I edited the Scale and Motion, added Gaussian Blur to the text, added Black Bars using the Crop effect, and adjusted the Lumetri Color settings.
Apart from that, I tried adding a flickering text effect in my movie trailer. Since my movie trailer theme is suspense/horror, I think adding this text effect makes it better and creates a scarier feeling. Also, I tried adding a glitch text effect on the word "HIDE," which made it look more cinematic. I found a tutorial that contained different text effects, and it was very useful for students.
YouTube Tutorial Video: Flickering Text Effect
YouTube Tutorial Video: 12 Amazing Premiere Pro Text Effects
Finally, I finished adding all the audio, sound effects, and ambience sounds that I wanted for the movie trailer. The next step was working on the color grading!
d) Color Correction & Color Grading
In this step, I started by adjusting the color correction for my movie trailer before moving on to color grading.
Before adjusting the color correction, Mr. Kannan gave us some tips on color adjustment. He explained that skin tone is a good reference point when correcting colors. If the skin tone looks unnatural, it usually means the color correction is not accurate. He also mentioned that different colors can represent different emotions and moods.
The image below shows that I used the comparison view to adjust the color correction. This helped to compare different scenes and ensure they had consistent color values and overall visual balance.
After completing the color correction, I moved on to color grading. Since my movie trailer has a thriller and suspense theme, I decided to explore cool tones to help create a tense and mysterious mood. However, I also experimented with different color grading combinations to determine which style best suited the trailer.
Here are a few types of color grading combinations Mr. Kannan listed in the tutorial slides that are commonly used:
- Teal & Orange
- Bluish (Cold)
- Greenish (Cold)
- Brownish (Warm)
- B & W, High Contrast.
The Teal & Orange color grading may not be very accurate in my previous attempt (fig 2.19), as I think it should be adjusted separately. However, I adjusted both colors together, which made the effect less noticeable and slightly messy!
After several experiments, I personally prefer the greenish (cool) tone for my movie trailer color grading, as it looks more natural compared to a bluish tone. Therefore, I will further readjust and refine the greenish tone.
The figure above shows the process of refining the color grading. I adjusted the overall video to achieve a greenish, cool-toned look that suits the thriller and suspense theme. However, I was careful not to make the image overly green, as this would look unnatural and negatively affect the actor's skin tone.
Final Outcome
Below is the final outcome of the movie trailer!
FEEDBACK
Week 06:
This week, we worked on Project 2 Exercise 2, which is a production shooting project. During the shooting process, Mr. Kannan gave us some suggestions on the camera angles and lighting placements. After the shooting session, he asked us to edit the footage and audio ourselves in the style of a movie trailer. The project requirements were already posted on Microsoft Teams.
REFLECTION
Experience
My experience in this project for Exercise 1 was good, as it involved learning how to trim videos as well as adjust color correction and color grading. However, I found the color adjustment part to be the most interesting but also challenging at the same time. It may seem like an easy task, but when adjusting the colors, we need to ensure that everything remains consistent and that skin tones are not over-adjusted. Overall, it was fun to learn about this process.
Other than that, the most enjoyable part of this project was Exercise 2 production shooting. I really enjoyed the shooting process as it gave me the opportunity to experience working in a production setting and preparing for a proper shoot. It was exciting to see everyone working together to ensure the final output was perfect. My role was an actor, and I was happy to take part, but at the same time I had to make sure I delivered the correct expressions and performance for my character. It was tiring, but overall, a great and valuable experience.
Findings
In this project, it can be said that teamwork is very important. Everyone cannot complete the work on their own, especially in a group project. It was very satisfying to see my teammates working hard together to ensure everything went smoothly. I also noticed that many people were very hardworking in completing their tasks, which is a positive attitude that we can all learn from.
Other than that, I found that video editing often looks simple and easy, but in reality, that is only the surface level of what we see. To produce good work, it requires time, observation, asking questions, learning, and most importantly, practice. Through this project, I learned many different editing skills that I did not know before by searching online for tutorials and teaching myself. Although the process was tiring and challenging, the outcome was definitely worth it.
Observations
My observation in this project is that self-discipline is very important. We need to stay motivated when doing tasks and avoid leaving things until the last minute. For the Lalin video editing, I finished quite late, but luckily I was still able to complete everything on time. This experience taught me the importance of discipline and time management.
In addition, I also observed that creativity is a very enjoyable aspect of this project. During the production shooting, we were required to edit a movie trailer using our own ideas. I noticed that even with the same raw footage, different groups produced very different styles of trailers. It was very interesting and amazing to see such creative variety in the final works.
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