Applying Visual Effects P4 (c)

Speed/Duration

First of all,the total length of my music track is about 2 minutes and 51 seconds,this song is not long and in my storyboard,I have got 4 different sections need to fill in.Therefore,I speed up some videos such as many high shots and it could up to 130%.This allows me to have more time to fill more videos from different sections to make my music video more interesting.

before speeding up

after speeding up

Dissolve

I added a dissolve (dip to black) effect between shot 14 and shot 15.Shot 14 is the last video of location 1(room) and shot 15 is the first shot of location 2(bookshop).This effect would let viewers notice that the first section is finished after shot14 and section 2 begin with shot 15.

This effect would allow the end of shot 14 become darker till black and beginning of shot 15 become lighter from black image.

I also added an additive dissolve effect between shot 13 and 14.Because according to storyboard,shot 14 is the memory or actress and shot 13 is actress sitting on the desk and she was recalling memory.Therefore,this effect would let viewers notice the shot 14 was happened in the past and it's the actress' memory.

Purpose and meaning of applying visual effects

In filmmaking, visual effects (abbreviated VFX) are the processes by which imagery is created and / or manipulated outside the context of a live action shot.

Visual effects involve the integration of live-action footage and generated imagery to create environments which look realistic, but would be dangerous, expensive, impractical, or simply impossible to capture on film. Visual effects using computer generated imagery have recently become accessible to the independent filmmaker with the introduction of affordable and easy-to-use animation and compositing software.

Visual effects are often integral to a movie's story and appeal. Although most visual effects work is completed during post-production, it usually must be carefully planned and choreographed in pre-production and production. Visual effects primarily executed in Post-Production with the use of multiple tools and technologies such as graphic design, modeling, animation and similar software, while special effects such as explosions and car chases are made on set.

In my video product,the time of my basic video is tight (How long will I love you less than 3 mins).And I gave 4 different sections to this videos.That means I have to cut some parts and speed many parts up.

Also,this is a romantic song and video.It shouldn't play too fast,the main style should be relatively slowly.Therefore,I can't speed up some parts too much (max 140% speed up).