6/10/2025 - /10/2025 / Week 5- Week 7
YANG SHUO / 0384037
Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media
Video and Sound Production / Project 2
INTRODUCTION
EXERCISE
Project 2: Shooting Practise & Editing
Exercise 1: Edit Lalin (35secs)
We need to edit the provided video, audio, and script dialogue materials to assemble them into a complete story.
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| Fig 1.1 Dialogues |
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| Fig 1.2 Footages |
First cut: version not trimmed to 35 seconds：
After the first editing, the video should be kept to 35 seconds. I edit in Premiere based on the storyboard. After editing, I color grade the video. Since the mood of this story is relatively gloomy, I tend to give the video a cool tone.
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| Fig 1.3 Editing process screenshot |
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| Fig 1.4 Screenshot of the color grading interface in Pr |
Final video: Lalin (35s):
Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19OfB0fPRIZKj-6U5tXBdmj4-LeTiw59m/view?usp=drive_link
Exercise 2: Movie Trailer
Production Shoot Editing (Movie Trailer – 25–30 secs)
Objective:
- Edit a 25–30 second movie trailer using provided footage and audio.
- Prepare for Week 7 colour correction and grading session.
Steps:
- Download all footage and audio from producer.
- Auto-sync audio and video in Adobe Premiere Pro CC.
- Tutorial: “How to Auto Sync Audio with Video in Adobe Premiere Pro CC.”
- Edit a draft trailer with synchronised dialogue.
- Be creative ( don’t follow the storyboard strictly )
- Focus on rhythm, pacing, and visual storytelling like a trailer or music
video.
Process:
Fig 2.1 Name list of Yellow Team
Fig 2.2 Crew List
In my role as the lighting technician, I focus on shaping the look
and mood of each scene through lighting. My responsibilities include
setting up lighting equipment, adjusting brightness and angles, and
responding to changes in the scene or camera setup. By working
closely with the camera and directing team, I ensure that the
lighting supports the story and keeps the visuals consistent during
filming.
We filmed all the required scenes as a group, with each member
assigned a specific production role. I took on the role of
lighting technician, where I learned how lighting choices affect
mood and visual clarity, and I adjusted the setup according to
different scenes and story needs. After filming, I worked on Task
2 by editing a 25–30 second film trailer in Premiere Pro,
synchronizing audio and video and exploring a more creative,
trailer-style editing approach, which helped me better understand
pacing and audience engagement.
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Fig 2.3 Shooting progress |
After the shooting is successfully completed, the next step is
editing.
Because we are making a movie trailer, we don't have to stick to the
chronological order of the plot. I chose to put the fast-paced
parts at the beginning, and the emotional parts of the main characters
at the end. I believe this will leave a strong impression on the
audience after quickly capturing their attention.
Regarding the color grading, I want to try imitating the yellow-green
tone of Hollywood and Hong Kong movies. The effect is quite good, but
I found that the white balance is a bit off, which may be due to a
lack of shooting experience. Fortunately, it was mostly corrected
during the color grading stage.
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| Fig 2.4 Editing process screenshot 1 |
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| Fig 2.5 Editing process screenshot 2 |
I also added subtitles between the storyboards, which is one of the essential elements of a trailer.
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| Fig 2.6 Editing process screenshot 3 |
Final product:
Reflection
This project allowed me to experience a clear learning progression in
video editing. At the beginning, working on Exercise 1 (Lalin) helped
me understand the basic workflow in Adobe Premiere Pro, especially
simple editing, color adjustment, and shading. Although the task
itself was not complex, it played an important role in helping me feel
more comfortable with the software.
In Exercise 2, my main learning came from the connection between
lighting decisions during filming and the issues that appeared later
in editing. During the shoot, my lighting approach focused on
keeping the subject clear and the image natural by adjusting light
angles and intensity. At the time, the shots seemed acceptable.
However, while editing, I noticed problems such as inconsistent
lighting between shots and weak separation between the subject and
background. These issues made color correction more difficult and
limited how much the footage could be adjusted. This experience
helped me realize that lighting is not only about visibility, but
also about preparing the footage for post-production.
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