Video & Sound Production - Project 2
6/11/2025-20/11/2025 / Week7-Week9
Tan Tzu Yu / 0374460
Video & Sound Production / Bachelor of Design (Honors) in Creative Media / Taylor's University
Project 2
Ex 1 (10%) - Edit Lalin & do color correction - submit Week 8 (Youtube Link in TEAMS & BLOG)
Ex 2 (20%) - Edit Movie Trailer (complete color correction) - submit Week 9 (Youtube Link in TEAMS & BLOG)
[PROJECT 2, EX1: LALIN VIDEO EDIT]
Link to my Lalin video edit: https://youtu.be/giSiDLSn8mQ
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| Fig 1.0: Lalin elements in google drive |
As the lessons went on, we started exploring more advanced techniques. One of the parts I found most interesting was colour correction — learning how to make every clip look consistent so the video feels smooth and professional. Before applying it to “Lalin,” we practiced color correction using footage from other seniors’ past projects, which really helped me get comfortable adjusting brightness, contrast, and color tones.
As you can see below, in the original footage, the color temperature was quite cold. Because the scenes were shot at different times of the day, the lighting varied a lot — it started with natural sunlight, but as filming went on and the sunlight faded, they switched to artificial lighting. So in this exercise, we had to carefully adjust each clip to have a similar color tone first, and then fine-tune everything together to create a consistent, balanced look.
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| Fig 1.1: Colour correction practice |
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| Fig 1.2: Colour correction comparisons (practice) |
Once we applied what we learned to the “Lalin” project, I could really see how much of a difference it made. Even small tweaks completely changed the mood and overall look of the video. Since Lalin is an advertisement that focuses on themes like insecurity and lack of confidence, it carries a rather sad and emotional tone. To match that feeling, I edited the video with a cooler color tone and added a slight green tint to give it more of a cinematic vibe. I also made some adjustments to the blacks, whites, and contrast to make the visuals feel more balanced and expressive.
Overall, this process made me realize that editing isn’t just about cutting and arranging clips — it’s really about setting the mood and shaping the story through colors and visuals.
 Fig 1.3: Lalin editing |
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[PROJECT 2, EX2: MOVIE TRAILER EDIT]
Link to my Movie Trailer edit: https://youtu.be/mbQHfmQE5Ik
For Exercise 2, we had to edit the footage we filmed ourselves by recreating scenes from the movie “Everything Everywhere All At Once.” Before we even started editing, our class was split into groups to handle the filming. Each person had a specific role — we had a director, actors, a boom operator, a lighting crew, and more. My role was part of the lighting crew.
We were given a storyboard beforehand, so we already knew what shots we needed, the angles, and the overall flow of the scene. The filming went pretty smoothly, although at first all of us were a bit unsure since it was our first time recreating movie scenes. But as we continued shooting, we slowly got used to it and everything started coming together more naturally.
Fig 2.0: Movie trailer storyboard
After we finished filming all the scenes, our next task was to combine everything and turn it into a 30-second movie trailer. This exercise required us to apply everything we’ve learned so far — from basic editing to color grading.
I started by importing all our footage into Premiere Pro. The first thing I did was clean up the clips by cutting out all the unnecessary parts like the “action” and “cut” moments. After that, I went hunting for background music and sound effects. I eventually found the soundtrack I wanted on YouTube from Soundridemusic. The only issue was that it was way too long for my 30-second trailer, so I chopped it up and rearranged it to create a shorter, more dramatic version.
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| Fig 2.1: Background music |
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| Fig 2.2 : Edit on background music Once I brought the music into Premiere Pro, I started arranging the clips according to the rhythm and beat of the soundtrack. I trimmed and adjusted the shots so they matched the flow of the music, and I left some gaps for text overlays to introduce the trailer and give a bit of context. For the text, I kept things simple by using a warm white color and the font Trajan Pro 3 Regular, which is one of the most iconic cinematic typefaces. It’s commonly seen in classic films, historical epics, and dramas because its Roman capital letterforms give off a sense of elegance and timelessness — perfect for creating that movie-trailer feel. |
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Fig 2.3 : Editing footages
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After adding all the text, organizing the shots, and syncing everything with the audio, it was time for color grading. For this trailer, I wanted to go for a suspenseful, slightly mysterious vibe, so I leaned toward cooler tones — more greens and blues instead of warm colors. I did basic corrections for each clip to make them more consistent, like adjusting contrast and shadows so the scenes felt unified and clearer.
For the creative color look, I experimented with some of the built-in LUTs in Premiere Pro and eventually chose SL IRON NDR. It matched the suspenseful mood I was going for and gave the trailer a nice cinematic atmosphere. After finishing the color grading, I was finally done with the edit — and it felt really satisfying to see everything come together.
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| Fig 2.5 : Colour grading of my scene 1 |
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| Fig 2.5 : Before vs After Colour Grading |
[REFLECTION]
Project 2 was a really eye-opening experience for me, especially when it came to editing and colour work. For EX1, we edited the “Lalin” footage from our seniors, and even though I’ve used Premiere Pro before, this was my first time trying something that felt close to an advertising-style edit. We practiced colour correction using different clips first, which really helped me when dealing with the actual footage. I decided on cooler tones with a bit of green to enhance the emotional atmosphere, and it made me realise how powerful colour is in shaping the mood of a story.
For EX2, we recreated scenes from “Everything Everywhere All At Once” and made a short trailer. I was part of the lighting team during the shoot, and it felt surprisingly professional to work with proper equipment and follow a real shooting flow. When editing, I synced the clips to the music, adjusted the pacing, added typography, and used a LUT that matched the suspenseful tone. Seeing everything line up with the beat was really satisfying.
Overall, this project helped me understand how visuals, lighting, colour, and sound all come together to create a strong emotional impact. It was challenging at times, but watching the final outcome made me feel proud of my growth and the effort I put into both exercises.
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