Author: saravipond

Tech EX 4 Split Screen

In this one we basically learned how to build a split screen from scratch in Premiere Pro and make it move instead of just sitting there. We copied and looped clips, nested them so they act like one piece, played with opacity to blend layers, removed audio, flipped footage, cropped and repositioned clips to create the 50/50 split, then used keyframes to animate the clips sliding on screen with ease in so it looked smooth. We also made a colour matte, added and animated text, dissolved it in and out, lined everything up, exported properly, and used Project Manager so none of the files break later.

MINI PROJECT SPLIT SCREEN

Intent:
This mini project came from the same kind of idea as my green screen piece — taking a small, real moment of daydreaming and fidgeting and turning it into something visual. I wanted the opening to feel soft and kind of inside my head, then shift into something real and grounded with the skateboarding. It’s basically a contrast between drifting and being present.

Explanation:
I filmed a split screen of my hands fidgeting and mixed it with some skateboarding footage to build that transition. I played with black and white, blur, and opacity to make the start feel dreamy and slowly fade out. I tried horizontal and vertical splits and spent way too long keyframing crop and position just to keep everything centered. I also tried not to overdo the sliding transitions because they started to feel cheesy. For audio, I used the original sound, added some reverb and fades to make the beginning feel spacey, then let it come into the Ollie and end on the “I’m just Cody” voice clip to shift the tone and close it out.

TECH EX 5 Masking

In this tech exercise we used a clip of a kettle pouring over a fire. we used the opacity effect and the pen tool to select the kettle, then making a duplicate of it and removing the mask. We reverted the mask so only the kettle was selected and adjusted the tint. i just added a bit of a grey blue to it, then feathered out the cut of the mask so it wasnt a harsh line.

TECH EX 7 Stop Motion

In this technical exercise, we learned the basics for a stop motion edit. The images were provided, and we imported them into premier, edited the time and duration so they were the same across all images. A separate grainy film layer was added on top with the opacity changed so it acted as an overlay like an old time video. We flipped and duplicated, nested and rearranged to make the edit longer and more fun. i added an apple crunch sound along with a crash sound with cartoon orchestra in the background.

Stop Motion Mini Project

this stop motion project is about a duck who is very clearly the worlds worst duck. the intent was to tell a short chaotic story using really simple materials and stop motion techniques. i used a stuffed duck, real eggs, paper flames, cotton smoke, and claymation eyes to give the character more personality while everything slowly starts going off the rails. i shot everything frame by frame using natural light and manual camera settings so the scene would stay consistent and feel a bit more cinematic.

about halfway through shooting the sun went behind a cloud and i didnt notice right away, so there is a slightly darker section in the middle of the sequence. i tried to correct it as best i could in post production, but im working with a pretty old camera (canon eos 50D) so there were some limits there. since i had already spent a full day shooting and was happy with the timing and sequence of the animation, i decided to keep the shots and focus on finishing the story rather than reshooting everything.

TECH EX 01

In this technical exercise, we refreshed our understanding of basic edits and learned how to navigate tools and effects in Premiere Pro. Sara provided a video tutorial that we followed, which covered removing clips, using the ripple edit tool to cut and shift the rest of the track, and adding transitions. As a bonus, we also learned how to create our own transitions using the color matte “new item” feature and applying a dissolve effect to either side. This custom transition is an excellent way to incorporate your own color palette into your edits.

Who knew I could fly! Check out my Green Screen Experimental Video! I am learning how the video magic works!

TECH EX 02

In this exercise, we learned how to edit a greenscreen video utilizing the effects panel and effects controls. specifically how to tidy up and play around with different settings and effects within the ultra key effect controls to remove green blur and green hue. we also did a horizontal flip to align the lighting better.

Greenscreen Mini Project

This project was a fun one, and I can confidently say I learned a lot through a few small mistakes along the way. The concept explored daydreaming using greenscreen effects. I filmed only my eyes and forehead to create the feeling of a window into my brain. Overall, the project was successful, and I gained experience with colour correction while using masks and keyframing movement so the window and masking stayed aligned. If I were to redo this assignment, I would avoid filming in any space where the green screen could reflect, since fixing those reflections took up most of my time. I would also use a tripod to prevent camera movement, which caused the window frame to shift and required me to adjust the mask frame by frame. I incorporated cute, royalty-free cartoons and used their audio, which added a unique and original touch to the final piece.

My initial intention was to lean into and reflect my new lifestyle following a traumatic brain injury. I wanted to highlight how I now lose focus more easily, while also embracing the unexpected perk of occasionally being a bit absent-minded. The piece explores that space between distraction and imagination, framing daydreaming not just as a challenge, but also as a creative and reflective state

TECH EX 3 SOUND EDITING BASICS

In this tech exercise we reviewed some core audio editing basics in Premiere Pro. I’ve worked with this audio before, but these edits were definitely more detailed than I remembered. The keyframing and removing unwanted sounds felt pretty straightforward, while experimenting with reverb and organizing clips was newer to me and helped expand my skills.

Formal Elements Image Sequence + Analysis

Analysis

Repetition

The sequence uses repetition to emphasize the orderly and serene atmosphere of the pottery studio. The visuals of neatly organized spinning wheels and stools placed in order, hint at a structured environment. The viewer is gradually introduced to this setting in a calm, rhythmic fashion, by keeping the subject matter in groupings of ones and twos, thus allowing the eye to move smoothly across the images. The second image captures repetition in depth, presenting a series of working benches stretching back into the studio. This sense of depth invites the viewer to observe and connect with the quiet moment before the studio becomes busy.

Perspective

The chosen perspective frames the sequence as though we are a quiet observer looking into the main subject’s life. One shot captures the potter through the paint rack, while another looks down at unfinished clay pieces from above. This viewpoint brings a sense of curiosity and intimacy as if the viewer is peeking into a private space. The angles invite the viewer to feel as though they’re looking in from the outside, observing the potter’s work process without full access to their world. The subtle foggy reflections in the glass suggest that there is more beyond what meets the eye, adding mystery to the setting.

Texture

The textures throughout the sequence add a tangible quality to each frame, connecting the viewer with the materials. The gritty, grainy final edits heighten this effect, while the images capture the contrast between rough, clay-covered tools and the smoother pottery pieces. The texture is explored across different surfaces: the smooth dining room floor to the rugged and dirty studio floor, the spinning wheel, and the clay-streaked pedal. The viewer is drawn into a tactile experience, allowing them to “feel” the space through the visual representation of texture.

Colour

The greyscale palette enhances the formal elements—such as texture, movement, perspective, and depth—by stripping away distractions, creating a unified and seamless visual experience. The lack of colour evokes a timeless, almost nostalgic quality that emphasizes the gritty textures, grounding the series in a raw and authentic atmosphere. This choice of monochrome not only ties the images together but also heightens the mood of solitude and introspection, allowing each image to feel like a preserved, quiet memory.

Movement

Movement in this sequence unfolds not only through physical actions but also through a narrative journey. The first image begins at the potter’s home, capturing them in casual morning attire with an open glass door, inviting the viewer inside. From there, the sequence guides us into the studio, where blurred lines at the spinning wheel and subtle gestures capture the motions of the potter’s craft. Each frame flows naturally into the next, following the potter through a day of focused work. The final image returns to the potter’s home, but now viewed from the outside through a blurred window. This hazy perspective creates a sense of movement and hints at the idea that things may not appear as they truly are, particularly when viewed from a distance. The blurred view suggests an element of mystery and the unknowable nature of another person’s world, emphasizing that the potter’s life, like their craft, has layers that are only partially visible to an outside observer.

Week 1

TECH EX 01: SOUND Editing Basics

Week 2

TECH EX 02 Foley Capture + Log + Archive

This Tech exercise explores the collection and organization of feild recordings and foley sound effects. As I travelled through Asia I tried to take interesting feild recordings to use in this course. The tearoom was recorded in Japan, the beach was in the Philippines and alarm was in Taiwan. I introduce each recording on its own, and also add a mix of just the recordings in a little “day dream” at the end. Enjoy.

Week 3

TECH EX 03 Radio Call 1

This practice work highlighted basic volume corrections and various ways to use essential sound tools like ducking.

TECH EX 03 Radio Call 2

“Wander Free” is a personal project that captures my journey of leaving the corporate world behind to embrace life’s true priorities—family, freedom, and the beauty of the unexpected. Using real sound I collected while travelling through San Francisco, like the clinking of glasses, the hum of a jazz bar, and the late-night chatter at a diner, I’ve recreated the atmosphere of these true stories to bring listeners right into the experience. I also sourced authentic sound effects from reputable online resources, blending them with my ambiance recordings to craft an immersive, sensory-rich narrative that truly reflects the spontaneity and magic of life on the road.

Week 4

TECH EX 04 Audio Repair

This audio file shows how different tools can repair various sounds in the audition editing process.