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Video and Sound Production: Lectures

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20/04/2026 - 13/05/2026 (Week 1 - Week 4) Chan Xin Yean, 0377851 Video and Sound Production Lectures Week 1 Types of Camera Shot Sizes Extreme Wide Shots (ELS):  Shows subject very small within a large environment Creates a sense of distance or unfamiliarity Effective for showcasing grand or expansive settings Long Shot (LS) / Wide Shot (WS): Shows the full subject, but not filling the frame (slightly closer than extreme wide shot) Highlights the subject within their environment Emphasises background and surrounding context Helps establish setting and show the character’s relationship to the space Full Shot (FS):  Frames the entire subject from head to toe Can include multiple characters in one shot Keeps focus on body language and movement Medium Long Shot (MLS) / Medium Wide Shot (MWS):  Frames the subject from roughly the knees up, sitting between a full shot and a medium shot Cowboy Shot:  Frames the subject from mid-thighs up and is commonly...

Video and Sound Production: Exercises

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20/04/2026 - xx/xx/2026 (Week 1 - Week x) Chan Xin Yean, 0377851 Video and Sound Production Exercises Week 1 In the first week, we were introduced to the basics of Adobe Premiere Pro. We were given 2 google drive files containing clips from advertisement videos named mints and Doritos. The exercise was to combine all the clips to create a complete advertisement. We were taught on creating sequences and some basic presets of editing. Fig. 1.0 Editing in Adobe Premiere Pro, Week 1 (20/04/2026) The Doritos clips took me more time as the clips were randomly arranged, thus I spent some time rearranging them to the right order. Teacher also said that we need to mark out the video to indicate the ending. Fig. 1.1 Marking out, Week 1 (20/04/2026) After that, I exported both of the completed videos. Fig. 1.2 Completed Mints Video, Week 1 (20/04/2026) Fig. 1.3 Completed Doritos Video, Week 1 (20/04/2026) Week 2  

Advanced Typography - Task 1: Exercises

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20/04/2026 - 13/05/2026 (Week 1 - Week 4) Chan Xin Yean, 0377851 Advanced Typography Task 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Lectures 2. Instructions 3. Process Work 4. Feedback 5. Reflection 6. Further Reading LECTURES Week 1 AdTypo 1: Typographic Systems Typographic systems are like the rules architects use to design shapes. They follow a set of guidelines that give structure and help guide decisions with a clear purpose. They actually provide a strong foundation and help learners explore with direction, while their creativity and intuition gradually grow over time. Types of Systems Axial: Elements are organised to the left or right on a single axis (does not have to be straight) Radial: Elements are extended from a point of focus  Dilatational: Elements expand from a central point in a circular manner (could have multiple rings) Random: Elements appear to have no specific pattern or relationship Grid: System of vertical and horizontal divisions Transitional: Informal system of...

Design Principles - Final Compilation

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09/02/2026 - 25/03/2026 (Week 2 - Week 7) Chan Xin Yean, 0377851 Design Principle Final Compilation TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. E-portfolio Links 2. Final Submission 3. Reflection E-PORTFOLIO LINKS Task 1: Exploration Task 2: Visual Analysis & Exploration Task 3: Development & Design Return to Table of Contents FINAL SUBMISSION Ghost Parade Chan Xin Yean Digital Illustration - Photoshop Design Decisions In my artwork titled “Ghost Parade” shows a crowd of ghost figures with different shapes and sizes gathered closely together, creating a condense atmosphere. Most of the ghosts are coloured in muted green tones with dark and creepy facial features, each expressing different emotions such as sadness, anger or eeriness. They blend into one another cause of their similar colour palette (green) and loose outlines, forming a unified crowd. In contrast, a single bright yellow happy ghost is positioned slightly off-centre that stands out prominently from the rest. This character ha...

Design Principles - Task 3 : Development & Design

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09/03/2026 - 25/03/2026 (Week 6 - Week 7) Chan Xin Yean, 0377851 Design Principle Task 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Lectures 2. Instructions 3. Process Work 4. Final Outcome 5. Feedback LECTURES All lectures are completed in Task 1 and Task 2 e-portfolio. Return to Table of Contents INSTRUCTIONS Figure 1.0 Module Assesment Task Figure 1.2 Module Information Return to Table of Contents PROCESS WORK From the initial sketch teacher chose, I changed the perspective of the sketch based on teacher's suggestions. Thus, I made a happy ghost thats flying high in a group of creepy looking ghosts. Besides that, I added the word Ghost Parade onto the top of the sketch.  Figure 2.0 Before and After chosen sketch, Week 6 (13/03/2026) Sketching Process (New Sketch) I started off with drawing the happy ghost as I already have and idea of a ghost with rounder edges and hands for its form. Besides that, I thought it could determine how the other ghosts should be designed to help me create a...

Intercultural Design - Task 3 : Final Project

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09/03/2026 - 20/03/2026 (Week 6 - Week 7) Chan Xin Yean, 0377851 Intercultural Design Task 3 INSTRUCTIONS Figure 1.0 Module Information PROCESS WORK Firstly we started on choosing which design we wanted to continue for our final project, we finally decided on the first as we wanted the retractable shade so that visitors could have more comfort if they want to enjoy the breeze on a windy day. After that, we discussed on what Malaysian culture elements that we could add to the design. We finally decided on adding batik patterns on the shade and after teachers suggestion we also decided to include Chinese and Indian cultures patterns too to promote inclusivity.  Figure 2.0 Final chosen shade design Then, we separated parts of final project with Cheyenne doing the contents and layout of the deck, me, Xi Tien and Nicole doing the 3 cultural pattern design of the shade, Yee Leng with creating the final sunshade with the drawn patterns and placing it onto photos that we took during...

Intercultural Design - Task 2 : Field Study

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23/02/2026 - 08/03/2026 (Week 4 - Week 5) Chan Xin Yean, 0377851 Intercultural Design Task 2 INSTRUCTIONS Figure 2.0 Module Information PROCESS WORK After teacher suggested that we proceed with the 1st idea (Braille Code on LRT signs) and the 3rd idea (Shaded Sitting Area in Titiwangsa Park). After some discussion, we decided to choose the 3rd idea for our field study. Besides that, we also decided on visiting Titiwangsa Park on Tuesday afternoon as it was the hottest time of the day. Figure 3.0 Group photo on Field Study, Week 4 (24/02/2026) It was my first time going to the park and it was bigger than expected. There were a few parts of the park with many activities to do, which includes horse riding, boat paddling and even dining restaurants. We mainly focused on the area surrounding the west lake. Although it was a weekday afternoon, there were still a handful of people visiting this park.  Figure 2.1 Picture of the Titiwangsa Park's map, Week 4 (24/02/2026) During our ...