Day 04

Went to another bigger class to watch some more examples. First one was something like a family video, but compiling everything from the past. It was about a happy family's life that changed because of one incident - not so sure what it is but it's quite serious. I guess the lecturers were trying to show us how people film, like, even if it's not properly done, it was okay as it suits the documentary. Plus, proper filming wouldn't look right. Anyway, the cameraperson recorded some personal scenes, like an argument, and he even recorded some scenes in the court, where it should be, erm, private I guess. Anyway, the videos showed to us today was supposed to be restricted, but it's in TP Library. HAH.

The lecturers wanted to show us ways we can approach things. For example, camera angles, and the way we compose them. They also wanted us to know that we can also use humour in our video, as shown in the other video which I can't remember very clearly. All I remembered was about a bank where when you register, you actually get a free gun. AHAHA. Kind of ridiculous. They also showed us a video about police officers using toy guns that actually looked and sounded real, and er, them being impressed? The last thing that I remember was about a dog that er, shot a person I guess? Ahaha.

Well anyway, the two classes that were gathered together were separated after that, and we were given time to discuss about our project. We had to get together and finalise some ideas and things we need to achieve. Alright,.. Anyway, Wahidah sensei said for our MOI P1 Day 04, we need to get things done like - the format, graphic style, presentation, and member's responsibility of our video. For the presentation, we need to at least include our theme, message, and objective. She also mentioned that they will be assessing us on Content and Presentation.

Aaron was absent today because he's sick. So, all of us went to the level 6 IMD lab of Mac PCs to go online to actually have an online discussion. We had a hard time going online because the internet connection was BAD. Yes, very bad. We wasted a lot of time trying to get online on ebuddy/meebo. After many many tries, we managed to get in but then there was this connection problem again. In the end, we didn't really manage to discuss much. All we did was finalise our group name and members' responsibilities.

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Group name: SPC (Stone Productions & Co)

Members' Responsibilities

Ting Yu - Group Leader , Storyboard

Aaron - Cameraman, Video Editing

Vivien - Scribe, Narrator

Me - Storyboard, Video Editing

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Er, forgot to add "Graphics" and "Animation" inside our list. But anyway, I guess all of us will be doing part of them, especially TY, VV, and I, since Aaron is more into video and he will be handling most of the camera work. 

ANYWAY,..IDEAS!

I came out with an idea about a collage of graphics/videos of the word MOI or SPC (It can be either or). Then, zooming in or out of it. Don't really know if you get what I mean.. but anyway, IF we use it, you'll know =).

Then, Vivien came out with an idea about an introduction where once we click the button, there will be something like a door opening, then there will be this "Get ready for the ride of your life"(something like that) audio, then it's like a roller coaster ride from the bridge to the TP Design School, then straight to our member's introduction.

Aaron then said to link both ideas. For example, from the collage, a video, there's this person in front of the PC, saying "Hey, look at this!"(something like that) where we actually zoom into the pc and then to Vivien's idea but with a little changes.

I then thought we could actually use still images like photographs to show some places around the school but er I guess we've dropped that idea =). Actually, I forgot the reason why it was rejected, but anyway, still, dropped. Ahaha! Nevermind. At home, I thought of the same idea but starting with pictures in black and white, and with the school empty. Then, the people gradually come in or fade into the picture, and yep, it becomes a video.

But then again, come to think of it, Vivien really likes and wants the roller coaster thing cause she got so impressed from watching the effects in the Body show. 

Er, yeah. I guess that's it for today. They actually planned a meeting tomorrow at Aaron's place or something? But I can't make it because I've my Design History and Culture Class Trip from 1-4pm, while TY would not be able to make it at night. Ahaha. OMG. It's hard to get the group together. BUT it would be worth it because online discussion..is...actually...not good. Yeah, because people wouldn't know what you're trying to say.

i.am.beginning.to.worry.

I hope I do my responsibilities well. Yeah, anyway, like Wahidah said, you can give me more work to do since I'll be absent next week. =S...

And PEOPLE. Suggestions are suggestions. It does not mean all suggestions must be used...?