Video & Sound Production | Lecture

- 22/04/2026 ~ 0/0/2026 (Week 1 - Week 0)

- Video & Sound Production

- Takeguchi Shunta/0386416/Bachelor of Design in Creative Media




WEEK 1


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The first week's lecture was about shooting techniques. Specifically, shot size, framing, camera angle, and composition. I watched all the videos attached, and as a movie fan, it was interesting because they used many popular movies as references. 
Here I write the short summary of each video

- Shot Size: wide, distance shot, used to explain the situation, and geographical traits. As the shot became closer to the object, it can express the detailed emotion.

- Framing: other than the single, two, and three-shot, over-the-shoulder, and POV shots are used to make the audience feel included in the movie scene.

- Camera Angle: low and high angles are used to show the hierarchy. Overhead and Dutch angles can make various effects depending on the scene. Head and shoulder level shots are used to screen the characters on equal footing, and knee, ground level shots are commonly used to show the movement of the character. 

- Composition: Using the Rule of Thirds and Golden Triangle, it's able to make the focal point. Furthermore, by carefully arranging the objects, able to create depth and balance.

I could learn a lot of the basics of shooting. But I'm not sure how I can use them effectively, depending on the scene. 




WEEK 2


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Three-Act Structure (from lecture)
- applying the stories of LaLin and Everything, Everywhere, All at Once to a Three-Act Structure.

1. LaLin

- Which part is Act 1, Act 2, Act 3, respectively? Describe each act with ONE paragraph only.
Act 1: from the beginning until Summer in Japan.
Act 2: from Summer in Japan until she starts reading his book.
Act 3: from when she starts reading his book to the end.

- What is the inciting incident in the movie?
She started Instagram in Japan and began uploading edited selfies.

- What is the midpoint scene in the movie?
He came to Sapporo to see her.

- What is the Climax scene in the movie?
She goes out of the store and looks for him.

- What is the theme of the movie?
It means that you don't need to worry too much about your insecurities, and that it's okay to be yourself.


2. Everything, Everywhere, All at Once

- Which part is Act 1, Act 2, Act 3, respectively? Describe each act with ONE paragraph only.
Act 1: from the beginning to the scene Evelyn told about multiverses.
Act 2: from the scene where Evelyn fights in the IRS building to Evelyn looking into the Bagel and behaving cruelly.
Act 3: from the scene where Evelyn hears Waymond and starts fighting again, to the end.

- What is the inciting incident in the movie?
Evelyn meets Alpha-Waymond.

- What is the midpoint scene in the movie?
Evelyn collapses after Jobu kills Alpha-Waymond.

- What is the Climax scene in the movie?
Evelyn starts to bring happiness to those around her by using multiverse power.

- What is the theme of the movie?
Kindness makes the world go round, and family relationships are irreplaceable.




WEEK 3


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I learned about the storyboard and how to create it. 
A storyboard is a visual representation of a video sequence, breaking down action into individual frames and serving as a rough sketch for filmmaking. However, the method and structure of storyboard creation vary flexibly depending on the director and the film.
As a beginner, I felt it would be difficult to create a storyboard based solely on imagination. If I were to create one, I'd like to start by simply planning which scenes advance the story and what emotions to convey.




WEEK 4


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This week, there were 2 themes: production stages and production crew. 

Production stages are mainly divided into 3. 
First, there is Pre-production. It is a stage of preparation before starting shooting. Budgeting, hiring crews, and storyboard creation happen in this stage.
The second stage is Production. It is where the footage is captured. Production includes not only shooting, but also the call sheet (the planning paper of each department member) and setup. 
Lastly, there is Post-production. It is the stage where the film is completed. A lot of work is included, such as sound editing, VFX, and picture editing. 

The production crew consists of Producer, Director, Cinematographer, Production Designer, Sound Designer, and Editor. 
Explanation of each role,
Producer: the leader of the crew, who is responsible for the whole movie production.
Director: responsible for the shooting and editing process.
Cinematographer: responsible for capturing the script on film or video.
Production Designer: translate the script into visual form. They create a series of storyboards.
Sound Designer: responsible for the audio aspects of the film. From dialogue to music.
Editor: responsible for organizing the footage and arranging individual shots into one continuous sequence. They make decisions on which shots to use and the order in which to place them.

From these documents, I could learn about the people and processes of film production. Next week will be the shooting preparation, so I would like to utilize the knowledge here. 




WEEK 5


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This week, I learned about Mise en Scène. Mise en scène is a french refers to the visuals of a film. Specifically, it refers to everything in front of the camera, including set design, lighting, and actors. In film, mise-en-scène is the overall effect that all of these elements combine to create for the audience.
Mise en scene elements include: Sets, Props, Lighting, Costumes, Actor blocking, and Shot composition. These elements are skillfully manipulated to construct the overall atmosphere of the film. Sets, props, and costumes tailored to each scene contribute to naturally drawing the viewer into the film's world and also play a role in conveying the characters' emotions.

Other subtle elements are also introduced in the document, making me realize how important the refinement of details is in filmmaking. Thinking about it, if there are out-of-place props or unnatural elements in a scene, the audience cannot concentrate on that scene. I realized that this attention to detail is necessary to allow the audience to smoothly enjoy the film and the story without any cognitive burden.




WEEK 6

No lecture this week.

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It was about color this week. I learned two important words, color correction and color grading.　While color correction is a technical process of adjusting white balance, contrast, and saturation to create a natural and consistent look, color grading is a creative process of adjusting the entire image to a specific atmosphere by paying attention to hue. By manipulating the colors on the screen, viewers can become more immersed in the film and also perceive emotional fluctuations.

Personally, I feel that films like Blade Runner and Dune excel in color grading, which contributes to their sophisticated feel. I also feel that unifying the hue establishes the image of the film and contributes to making it a memorable work for people.

Using highly saturated, striking colors requires careful consideration and seems to be advanced, but creating a sense of depth by lowering saturation seems relatively easy, so I would like to try it during the process of Exercise 2.




WEEK 8

No lecture this week.




WEEK 9






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