Day 15 was interim assesment. Well, our group was able to gather all our work for presentation last min and i thought we did our interim pretty well. I mean at least we seen progress in someway.We showed the unedited version of our intro, storyboard, our charcter design, timeline and progress.
Well, we have to reshoot the introduction, the story is long long long. If you want to know what happen, look for me and ask me! LOL! i will be most glad to tell you.
Also, the group has done up a new timeline,will be typing it out for the rest, yup. Hopefully, this time round everything can go according to the plan and we will finish up our work on time. Germ and me realised we were quite behind time but we have decided as a group to really step up on it, we will start working from Mon onwards. Go Looney Bins productions! ((:
For now, we will take our break and when work starts rolling in next week, we will not fall under the stress. Animation is going to be tough, many sleepless nights, hahaha, but i'm sure we will be able to do a good job out of it.
So yes, lt's all try to keep on track for now and when P1's over we will all be like proud of our work and can go celebrate!
Thursday, February 21, 2008
DAY 14
Today, we shot the introduction. We had the reference video from yesterday and all the timings sort out from yesterday so the filming was actually quite smooth.
Other than the fact that radom people appeared along the way and some even looked into the camera which left us with no choice but to call for retake.
It was interesting because we learnt that although everything is well- planned,not everything will go smoothly because of different circumstances. So, we've got to learn to act on the spot. We tried to clear the people by having them walking on the other side where we were not filming.
Special thanxs to Raj, Jem, Yvonne and Rina for the casting.and wendy and greg for waiting.((:
tml is the interim, so yeah, will be showing storyboard, character design and stuffs.
Other than the fact that radom people appeared along the way and some even looked into the camera which left us with no choice but to call for retake.
It was interesting because we learnt that although everything is well- planned,not everything will go smoothly because of different circumstances. So, we've got to learn to act on the spot. We tried to clear the people by having them walking on the other side where we were not filming.
Special thanxs to Raj, Jem, Yvonne and Rina for the casting.and wendy and greg for waiting.((:
tml is the interim, so yeah, will be showing storyboard, character design and stuffs.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
DAY 13
The first day of FILMING!
It was fun, i've to admit. Although we faced some problems at the start, with the tape not being able to be played back, we solved it with the help of Whidah and the loan shop uncle. Thanks people!
We started filming on a used tape. It worked well and yeah, below is what we have done today.
- the shots of staircase, school and classroom for the animated figures
- brief reference shot for the introduction to guide us tml
So yeah, we did two parts today. Pretty good, thumbs up.
We had a few NGS for the classroom shot because we were observing the angles and the composition to make this sc more interesting. We tried a few variations of camera angle and shot size and finally finalized after 4 NGS. Perfection is important, ok!
Then, since we had some time, we decided to work on a brief reference shot for our introduction which we will be filming tml. As the group all agreed that timing was the most crucial for the introduction to turn out well, we all thought that it would be good to do a first trial where we jot down the various exact timing for different things happening along the way when jasmine enters into design school. The reference filming for today worked out pretty well, we got the timing for all the different parts and the first trial was smooth. Hope tmls' will be a success.
Keep going people, and it's just like around 30 more days left! ((:
It was fun, i've to admit. Although we faced some problems at the start, with the tape not being able to be played back, we solved it with the help of Whidah and the loan shop uncle. Thanks people!
We started filming on a used tape. It worked well and yeah, below is what we have done today.
- the shots of staircase, school and classroom for the animated figures
- brief reference shot for the introduction to guide us tml
So yeah, we did two parts today. Pretty good, thumbs up.
We had a few NGS for the classroom shot because we were observing the angles and the composition to make this sc more interesting. We tried a few variations of camera angle and shot size and finally finalized after 4 NGS. Perfection is important, ok!
Then, since we had some time, we decided to work on a brief reference shot for our introduction which we will be filming tml. As the group all agreed that timing was the most crucial for the introduction to turn out well, we all thought that it would be good to do a first trial where we jot down the various exact timing for different things happening along the way when jasmine enters into design school. The reference filming for today worked out pretty well, we got the timing for all the different parts and the first trial was smooth. Hope tmls' will be a success.
Keep going people, and it's just like around 30 more days left! ((:
DAY 12
DAY 12! The last day for final checking of scripts before the actual shooting begins tml.
We waited quite sometime for our script to be reviewed and comments to be given. Yes, for 2 hrs i guess. So, during this time, the team went to have lunch and chat and catch up and waited.
Then, after the long long wait, we finally could get comments from Wahidah regarding the scripts. Actually, this was already the second time she reviewed our script, so, the major problems she addressed the first time was all solved. Somehow, we took her suggestions and combined it with our own and changed some parts for the 2nd draft this time round. And, yes, we did improve it by introducing the animated figures not only in their own parts but also along the way throughout the video. Thought it was pretty interesting.
Anyway, after asking us some questions regarding the script, and hearing out comments on it, Wahidah approved it and we were given the go to start filming.
HAPPY LOONEY BINS! HAHAHA ((:
We waited quite sometime for our script to be reviewed and comments to be given. Yes, for 2 hrs i guess. So, during this time, the team went to have lunch and chat and catch up and waited.
Then, after the long long wait, we finally could get comments from Wahidah regarding the scripts. Actually, this was already the second time she reviewed our script, so, the major problems she addressed the first time was all solved. Somehow, we took her suggestions and combined it with our own and changed some parts for the 2nd draft this time round. And, yes, we did improve it by introducing the animated figures not only in their own parts but also along the way throughout the video. Thought it was pretty interesting.
Anyway, after asking us some questions regarding the script, and hearing out comments on it, Wahidah approved it and we were given the go to start filming.
HAPPY LOONEY BINS! HAHAHA ((:
DAY 9, 10, 11
As you all can see, this's a really late entry, but well, at least i am updating! Basically, these three days were all the last few stages of our pre-production before we start filming on Day 13. We had to ensure the neccesary stuffs were done up and ready so that everything can go smoothly during filming.
Below is the checklist of everything we have gathered and done so far for preproduction.
- Scripts (Drafts and final ones)
- Storyboard (Drafts and final ones)
- Site Recce (pictures)
- Timeline
- Shot list
- Equipment and location
So, the above are what we have done nd improved on over these three days. It was a lot of drafts, re-editing of previous drafts before we got to our final products for the pre-production.
For the storyboard, we faced problems with the scenes number being in the same timing as the script as for the first draft we forgot to add in some frames for what was mentioned in the script. We looked through it and added the required frames. In general, this problem was solved.
Due to the fact that the group had many ideas for the content, the script was constantly changing. So, we settled down and talk about it, discuss and finally came to the conclusion of how we want the video to be. We have also decided to use the small animated figures along the way in the film so as to make it interesting and allows the audience to feel connected and also the figures sort of guides the audience through our journey in year 1.
The Shot list was something Wahidah had us think about before we start actual production. She introduced this system to us whereby someone who jot down the start and end time of a particular sc and the number of takes for that sc. This is to ensure easy reference along the way when we need to track the correct take and also to ensure everything is in order. It was something new to me and i thought it was really a good invention. I mean jotting it down manually is a better way than remembering, at least at the end of the day, we have the information for smooth editing.
And, yes, we had a list of location and equipment required so as to facilitate the entire filming process, allowing us to gather what we need before we start.
In general, these three days were really useful. The group really got down to getting pre-production done up so that we can start fiming as scheduled.
Below is the checklist of everything we have gathered and done so far for preproduction.
- Scripts (Drafts and final ones)
- Storyboard (Drafts and final ones)
- Site Recce (pictures)
- Timeline
- Shot list
- Equipment and location
So, the above are what we have done nd improved on over these three days. It was a lot of drafts, re-editing of previous drafts before we got to our final products for the pre-production.
For the storyboard, we faced problems with the scenes number being in the same timing as the script as for the first draft we forgot to add in some frames for what was mentioned in the script. We looked through it and added the required frames. In general, this problem was solved.
Due to the fact that the group had many ideas for the content, the script was constantly changing. So, we settled down and talk about it, discuss and finally came to the conclusion of how we want the video to be. We have also decided to use the small animated figures along the way in the film so as to make it interesting and allows the audience to feel connected and also the figures sort of guides the audience through our journey in year 1.
The Shot list was something Wahidah had us think about before we start actual production. She introduced this system to us whereby someone who jot down the start and end time of a particular sc and the number of takes for that sc. This is to ensure easy reference along the way when we need to track the correct take and also to ensure everything is in order. It was something new to me and i thought it was really a good invention. I mean jotting it down manually is a better way than remembering, at least at the end of the day, we have the information for smooth editing.
And, yes, we had a list of location and equipment required so as to facilitate the entire filming process, allowing us to gather what we need before we start.
In general, these three days were really useful. The group really got down to getting pre-production done up so that we can start fiming as scheduled.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
DAY 8
I miss lesson today! Was feeling really sick and although i really wanted to go, i couldn't. But, in the afternoon i felt better after a nap and after eating my mum wonderfully cook porridge, i felt better and could go for my other lesson. BTW, my mum cooks really nice porridge, i guess i got my good cooking skills from her. NAH, kiddings, i dun really cook well.
Anyway,I then met up with the group first to check up what they had done in the morning. They showed me the script which they had written and i thought it was good. So i had it typed up and submitted a few hrs ago!
Well, nothing much for today, Kirin and Germ did the site reccee and tml they will show me and Jas the exact locations. Then, when we have submitted the proper formatted script and the audio visual thing, we would start shooting! Will show you guys some pics of the timeine, story board and our group logo by tml. Hopefully. Lol. See you all! ((:
Anyway,I then met up with the group first to check up what they had done in the morning. They showed me the script which they had written and i thought it was good. So i had it typed up and submitted a few hrs ago!
Well, nothing much for today, Kirin and Germ did the site reccee and tml they will show me and Jas the exact locations. Then, when we have submitted the proper formatted script and the audio visual thing, we would start shooting! Will show you guys some pics of the timeine, story board and our group logo by tml. Hopefully. Lol. See you all! ((:
Monday, February 11, 2008
DAY 7
Lessons again! But it was different, because most of us were still in the CNY mood, so school was kind of dreadful. HAHAHA.
But, we still managed to finish tons of stuffs today. Jas's still in Malyasia so the group got going with three members. We were cooperative, i meant really, and we got many stuffs worked out. The storyboard was completed and it made it easier for us to get the list which Alan told us about. The 'what we need' list. Most of pre production is done, what we need now is to write out the script and site reccee. We would do both tonorrow. In addition, the storyboard would be improved on, as in the drawings and all.
Btw, our group name is 'LOONEY BINS'. Cute name,isn't it? Still thanks to dictionary.com!
Oh yeah, the time line. We've done up the draft timeline, we still need Jas to confirm with us the dates.
We were on the task today although we drifted away with some discussions but we managed to get things done and today was really productive. Tomorrow will be better! ((:
But, we still managed to finish tons of stuffs today. Jas's still in Malyasia so the group got going with three members. We were cooperative, i meant really, and we got many stuffs worked out. The storyboard was completed and it made it easier for us to get the list which Alan told us about. The 'what we need' list. Most of pre production is done, what we need now is to write out the script and site reccee. We would do both tonorrow. In addition, the storyboard would be improved on, as in the drawings and all.
Btw, our group name is 'LOONEY BINS'. Cute name,isn't it? Still thanks to dictionary.com!
Oh yeah, the time line. We've done up the draft timeline, we still need Jas to confirm with us the dates.
We were on the task today although we drifted away with some discussions but we managed to get things done and today was really productive. Tomorrow will be better! ((:
DAY 6
DAY 6! Presentation.
Today, we had presentation, our group was kind of prepared and we each know what we had to present. It was pretty good just that we forgot some pointers which Alan told us to improve on. They are:
- include a list of props, actors/actress,location needed
We then realised that it was relly true as these stuffs ensures smooth filming for the group and we told ourselves we will get these stuffs down on Day 7. While for today, we have decided to work on the storyboard.
We saw how the other groups were kind of progressing fast and Germ and me were panicking. HAHAHA. Well, at least we are serious about our work ok. But, the two calm and steady Jas and Kirin told us not to worry because we will buck up and that we were actually on task.
The story board was done half way, which was pretty good progess. There was no hw for any of us as we all wanted to enjoy Chinese New Year. We told each other after Chinese New Year we would once again step up and make good progess.
Today, we had presentation, our group was kind of prepared and we each know what we had to present. It was pretty good just that we forgot some pointers which Alan told us to improve on. They are:
- include a list of props, actors/actress,location needed
We then realised that it was relly true as these stuffs ensures smooth filming for the group and we told ourselves we will get these stuffs down on Day 7. While for today, we have decided to work on the storyboard.
We saw how the other groups were kind of progressing fast and Germ and me were panicking. HAHAHA. Well, at least we are serious about our work ok. But, the two calm and steady Jas and Kirin told us not to worry because we will buck up and that we were actually on task.
The story board was done half way, which was pretty good progess. There was no hw for any of us as we all wanted to enjoy Chinese New Year. We told each other after Chinese New Year we would once again step up and make good progess.
Monday, February 4, 2008
DAY 5
HELLO!
Day 5 was kind of productive, or maybe i thought so, for my group. We started off with some notes from Wahidah informing us about what to include int he presentation. Actually, it was more like a checklist, cause wondeful Jasmine has already gotten the presentation done up.
Some points to note are:
. Evidence of orginazation and planning
- systematic, go through process and plan
. Design Aspect
- Graphic
- Sounds
- Effects
These are what should be shown in the presentation. We check back on ours and realised that we didn't include the individual responsibilty within the group and we took note of that. This points given by Wahidah was useful because it kept us on the right track for our first presentation.
Moving on, our group had discussions and realised that everything was pretty much done and we were left with storyboard before we start filming. We realised it was rather essential from Vid Fun. Storyboard allows us to make mistakes at that stage rather than making it wile filming. In addition, it improves planning anf ensures the smooth filming process. OK, enough about story boards' beauty! We did two page which was rather little. BUT, still it was good progress. Furthermore, along the way we changed the introduction of our video. We all thoguht that the into was kind of too abrupt. We have decided the new intro would be different and that it would consists of the journey from the bus stop to school. It would be pretty funny and nice. We had some discussion about whether to make the intro animated but thought that it would be wierd and decided to stick with video then animation.
Tml, we would still be working on story board after we have done our presentation. We would polish up the story board and finialise it. For the next week, Jasmine would be going to Malaysia for two days and we wold use this two days to make props and recce the location.
Yeah, so it's about all. So far, i am really pleased with the group beacuse every one dares to voice up and let our opinion be known, it is a good thing cause it prevents miscommunication along the way.
Well, my group is wonderful with wondeful peeps! ((:
Day 5 was kind of productive, or maybe i thought so, for my group. We started off with some notes from Wahidah informing us about what to include int he presentation. Actually, it was more like a checklist, cause wondeful Jasmine has already gotten the presentation done up.
Some points to note are:
. Evidence of orginazation and planning
- systematic, go through process and plan
. Design Aspect
- Graphic
- Sounds
- Effects
These are what should be shown in the presentation. We check back on ours and realised that we didn't include the individual responsibilty within the group and we took note of that. This points given by Wahidah was useful because it kept us on the right track for our first presentation.
Moving on, our group had discussions and realised that everything was pretty much done and we were left with storyboard before we start filming. We realised it was rather essential from Vid Fun. Storyboard allows us to make mistakes at that stage rather than making it wile filming. In addition, it improves planning anf ensures the smooth filming process. OK, enough about story boards' beauty! We did two page which was rather little. BUT, still it was good progress. Furthermore, along the way we changed the introduction of our video. We all thoguht that the into was kind of too abrupt. We have decided the new intro would be different and that it would consists of the journey from the bus stop to school. It would be pretty funny and nice. We had some discussion about whether to make the intro animated but thought that it would be wierd and decided to stick with video then animation.
Tml, we would still be working on story board after we have done our presentation. We would polish up the story board and finialise it. For the next week, Jasmine would be going to Malaysia for two days and we wold use this two days to make props and recce the location.
Yeah, so it's about all. So far, i am really pleased with the group beacuse every one dares to voice up and let our opinion be known, it is a good thing cause it prevents miscommunication along the way.
Well, my group is wonderful with wondeful peeps! ((:
DAY 4
Sorry for this really late entry, well was lazy and kind of tire to do this thing. But, i thought that procrastinating would be stupid and that i should really start working on these, so here i am today!
Well, 'Today' started of with Wahidah showing us some home videos and other stuffs. We learnt lots from the style about the background to observe when interviewing and how to make our videos more interesting by varying the cameras angles.
Moving on, our group had our usual discusson again. We finialised what each of us will be in charge of and also Jasmine agreed to work on the presentation slides for Tuesday. Was really nice of her. We then decided to come up with the points to include in the slides and some specific details so as to allow Jas to just collate instead of starting from stratch. Below are what we would include in our presentation:
. objectives
. aims
. effects
. choice of sounds
. target audience
. genre
. format
. different responsibility
. flow and content of the video
. how the introduction and ending would be
Yup! That's basically what we would include after much discussion.
In addition, we have decided to make our individual parts into a mesh where we would be showcasing the different modules. For some modules, we would be showcasing our works, others would be more of a play type of thing. We have decide to include:
. ComDi
. AniFun
. Photography
. 2d Art fun
Basically, that's about all. Oh yeah, we have also agreed to work on the flash back technique where every one would be chatting and then we warp into the past at the beginning. The story continues with us coming to sch and we would play with the angles to show the really huge school and then we warp back and start discussing about each individual. It would be a mesh and we would use interesting ways to showcase each modules.
Well, that is about it.See you all soon!
Keep going peeps!((:
Well, 'Today' started of with Wahidah showing us some home videos and other stuffs. We learnt lots from the style about the background to observe when interviewing and how to make our videos more interesting by varying the cameras angles.
Moving on, our group had our usual discusson again. We finialised what each of us will be in charge of and also Jasmine agreed to work on the presentation slides for Tuesday. Was really nice of her. We then decided to come up with the points to include in the slides and some specific details so as to allow Jas to just collate instead of starting from stratch. Below are what we would include in our presentation:
. objectives
. aims
. effects
. choice of sounds
. target audience
. genre
. format
. different responsibility
. flow and content of the video
. how the introduction and ending would be
Yup! That's basically what we would include after much discussion.
In addition, we have decided to make our individual parts into a mesh where we would be showcasing the different modules. For some modules, we would be showcasing our works, others would be more of a play type of thing. We have decide to include:
. ComDi
. AniFun
. Photography
. 2d Art fun
Basically, that's about all. Oh yeah, we have also agreed to work on the flash back technique where every one would be chatting and then we warp into the past at the beginning. The story continues with us coming to sch and we would play with the angles to show the really huge school and then we warp back and start discussing about each individual. It would be a mesh and we would use interesting ways to showcase each modules.
Well, that is about it.See you all soon!
Keep going peeps!((:
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