Tan Jian Xin (0350784)

15.9.2023 - 22.9.2023 / Week 3 - Week 4 Tan Jian Xin / 0350784 Video and Sound Production / Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media Project 1 / Audio Editing Exercises Week 3 We were assigned to edit sound effects and audio dubbing to a muted video clip given to us by Mr. Martin. He  taught us how to pitch a man's voice to a woman's voice and vice versa by using the pitch shifter tool in Pr, Adobe Premiere Pro. Besides, he also taught us how to use add audio transition (crossfade) for each audio.  Sound effects are from  https://freesound.org/ Figure 1.1: Using effects workspace (audio transitions, time and pitch) Figure 1.2: Screenshot of timeline Before this, he told us to do an audio spreadsheet to record what type of sound we needed. Thus, I simply followed what I wrote in the spreadsheet and added ambient and sound effects. Ambient + sound effects + dialogues (Attempt #1) Week 4 We received feedbacks for our audio dubbing exercise. I made alterations to the...

7.9.2023 - 30.11.2023 / Week 2 - Week 14 Tan Jian Xin / 0350784  Design Research Methodology  / Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media  Research Proposal /  Critical review /  Primary Data / Reflection report and presentation INSTRUCTIONS We were required to select a topic of interest that is related to their BDCM specializations (UI/UX, Entertainment Design, Graphic Design, Digital Animation, and Immersive Design). Next, we will focus on a specific research area (research problem) within that topic. The selection should be based not only on interest but also on adequate and substantial research from reading relevant research articles. Topic chosen: Figure 1.1: first tutorial (slides) After receiving the feedbacks, I started doing more research on the topics chosen shown below. Topic chosen:  - Interactive sound design for animation - Sound effects and visual storytelling (effects of sound on narrative) - Narrative impact - The Emotional ...

1.9.2023 - 27.9.2023 / Week 1 - Week 5 Tan Jian Xin / 0350784 Video and Sound Production / Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media Exercises LECTURES Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 - Production shoot Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 - ILW Week 9 INSTRUCTIONS Week 1 Mr. Martin taught us how to use Adobe Premium Pro (Pr) in class. Figure 1.1: Mints (Week 1, 1/9/23) Mints Advertisement Then, we are required to arrange shots on timeline with proper order for the doritos advertisement by ourselves. Figure 1.2: Doritos (Week 1, 1/9/23) Doritos Advertisement Week 2 In this week, we are instructed to shoot the shot sizes below: - Low angle wide shot - Frontal MCU (soft background) - Frontal MS (soft background) - Extreme close-up shot - Side angle MS (soft background) -  ¾  angling MCU shot (with blurry/soft foreground) - Close-up shot - Eye-level medium-wide shot Shooting exercise: Framing However, I did an extra shot, over the shoulder shot (OS) as practice with my friend, Jia Er...

30.8.2023 - 20.9.2023 / Week 1 - Week 4 Tan Jian Xin / 0350784 Advanced Typography / Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media Task 1 / Exercise 1 & 2 List / Jump Link Lectures Instructions Feedbacks Reflections Further readings LECTURES Week 1: Typographic Systems 8 major variations - Axial - Radial - Dilational  - Random - Grid - Modular - Transitional - Bilateral 1. Axial system - All elements are organised to the left or right of a single axis Figure 1.1: Axial system 2. Radial system - All elements are extended from a point of focus Figure 1.2: Radial system 3. Dilational system - All elements expand from a central point in a circular fashion Figure 1.3: Dilational system 4. Random system - Elements appear to have no specific pattern or relationship Figure 1.4: Random system 5. Grid system - A system of vertical and horizontal divisions Figure 1.5: Grid system 6. Transitional system - An informal system of layered banding Figure 1.6: Transitional system 7...