Video & Sound Production - Project 2 : Shooting Practise & Editing
30.10.2025 - 21.11.2025 (Week 6 - Week 9)
Lim Jia Yu 0357873
Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Digital Marketing l Creative Media Design (Minor)
VSP60104 Video & Sound Production (sec 03)
Project 2 (Shooting Practise & Editing)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Instructions
2. Tasks
3. Project 2
4. Reflection
Google Drive LINK
Instructions
Tasks
Task 1
"Mints" editing exercise
Task 2
"Doritos" editing exercise
Task 3
Knowledge on 3 act structure
1. Which part is Act I, Act II, Act III respectively? Describe each act with ONE paragraph only.
Act I :
Lalin, a Thai girl who wears a mask to cover her real face. She feels ashamed because of how others used to judge her looks. After moving to Japan, she tries to start fresh but still hides her face in real life. However, she creates a new version of herself online, a flawless "net idol" who gains fans and attention. This double life sets up the conflict as she is living behind a mask, both literally and digitally.
Act II :
As her online persona becomes more popular, the pressure to maintain this perfect image grows heavier. She carefully edits her photos and avoids letting anyone see her unfiltered face. During this time, she connects with a boy through messages, and he genuinely seems interested in her. But this new relationship becomes the biggest threat to her secret. She wants closeness, but she is terrified he will reject her once he sees her real self. Her fear builds and she keeps pushing him away even as she grows attached.
Act III :
The turning point comes when the boy shows up in person, wanting to meet her. Lalin refuses at first, hiding behind her insecurities, bur he leaves her a handmade book filled with kind words and encouragement. That gesture hits her deeply. He values her beyond just appearance. In the resolution, we see her start to accept herself. Life doesn't magically become perfect, but she takes the first step toward living honestly, no longer trapped by her mask.
2. What is the inciting incident in the movie?
The inciting incident is when Lalin begins chatting with the boy online. Their growing connection forces her to face the fear of someone discovering her true face. This moment pushes her story forward because it makes hiding impossible in the long run.
3. What is the midpoint scene in the movie?
The midpoint happens when her relationship with the boy gets deeper, and she realises she cannot just hide behind filters forever. The possibility of meeting him face-to-face becomes real, and that shifts the story. She is no longer just reacting by hiding, but now actively struggling with the question: "Do I let him see the real me, or do I keep living this lie?"
4. What is the climax scene in the movies?
The climax is when the boy comes to see her in real life. She refuses to meet him at first, afraid of being rejected, but after receiving his handmade book, she breaks down her walls. In the most powerful moment, she removes her mask in public, finally revealing her true face. This is the emotional peak of the story which is her biggest fear is confronted head-on.
5. What is the theme of the movie?
The theme is about self-acceptance and authenticity in a world obsessed with appearances. Lalin's story shows the pain of hiding behind masks and fake images just to be accepted, and how real freedom comes from embracing who you truly are. It is about the courage to be vulnerable, and how true connection can only happen when show our real selves.
Task 4
Colour correction exercise
Project 2
Exercise - (1) "Lalin" Video Editing
Before Editing
Step 1:
download footage
Step 2:
download chat bubbles
During Editing (Premier Pro)
Step 1:
insert video
Step 2:
add effects
Step 3:
shorten the video (to sharp 35 seconds), using Ripple Edit Tool
Step 4:
add chat bubbles
Step 5:
do colour correction
Final "Lalin" Video Editing
Submission Evidence
Exercise - (2) Movie Trailer
Pre-production
Step 1:
group formation
Our class was randomly divided by Mr. Kannan into two groups (Yellow and White), with 14 people in each group. I am part of the Yellow Group.
Step 2:
secure a production crew role
I volunteered to become "Assistant Director I" because I wanted to gain more experience in managing the production process and learn how to coordinate between the director and other crew members. I believe this role will help me improve my leadership, communication, teamwork skills while contributing to the success of our project.
Step 3:
storyboard provided
There was a storyboard provided, which included four scenes & 7 shots. We needed to go through all the scenes carefully to understand the storyline and prepare for the shooting process.
Step 4:
sample videos
Since we needed to shoot according to the storyboard provided, there were 7 sample videos given to us as references and guidance to help us understand the scenes better and make the shooting process easier.
Production
Step 1:
pre-shoot equipment introduction
Mr. Kannan demonstrated the camera, tripod, lighting, and sound recorder, explained safety steps, and had the assigned students share how to use their equipment. This helped everyone understand the technical basics clearly.
Step 2:
structured scene filming
We filmed each scene one by one, making sure every shot was properly framed and recorded before moving on to the next.
Step 3:
behind the scenes
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Step 4:
shooting schedule
The shooting schedule was recorded by our producer throughout the filming process.
Post-production (Adobe Premier Pro)
Step 1:
download footage
Step 2:
scenes selection
Step 3:
insert video (in 25 - 30 seconds)
Step 4:
add background music
Step 5:
add text / caption
Step 6:
add audio
Step 7:
add sound effects
Step 8:
do colour correction
Final Movie Trailer
Submission Evidence
Reflection
In Project 2 : Shooting Practise & Editing, I learned how important it is to connect planning, shooting, and editing together as one complete workflow. Compared to the earlier exercises, this project required me to think more like a filmmaker — not only recording footage, but also deciding how each shot, angle, and visual element contributes to the final story. I realised that good video production depends heavily on preparation and intention.
Through this project, I improved my technical skills in video editing. I learned how to arrange clips on the timeline, control pacing, adjust colours, and create a visual flow that feels smooth. Editing taught me how much impact small changes can make, such as trimming a few seconds, adjusting brightness, or correcting colour differences between shots. I also became more confident navigating the editing software and combining both visual and audio elements to make the video feel more complete.
However, there are still several areas I can improve. My pre-production planning could be stronger. Some shots would have turned out better if our team had tested the camera angles beforehand. I also realised that lighting and colour consistency are important — a few clips looked different because the lighting changed. Next time, I want to work in details with the team to control lighting more carefully or adjust it better during editing.
Time management is another area I want to improve. Editing took longer than expected, and I had less time for refining the final touches. In future projects, I will try to follow a clearer schedule and leave more time for polishing the video.
Overall, this project helped me understand the full process of video production. I learned to combine creativity with technical skills, and I can see my progress from Project 1 to now. Moving forward, I want to plan more carefully, record more intentionally, and refine my editing skills to produce cleaner and more professional-looking videos.
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