Video & Sound Production | Final Project: Visual Effects Video
16/6/25 - 27/7/25 (Week 9 - Week 14)
Kimberly Miaw Jya Nee | 0366836
Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media | Taylor's University
Video & Sound Production
Final Project: Visual Effects Video
[Table of Contents]
1. Instructions
3. Feedback
4. Reflection
5. Quick Links
[Instructions]
[Final Project]
For our final project, we were required to create a 1 minute video of
special effects (VFX) OR stop motion animation (animation students only) in
pairs.
Group Members:
1. Jesslyn Octavia Tjong (0374562)
2. Kimberly Miaw Jya Nee (0366836)
Process Work
In class, Mr Martin let us pick a card from a tarot card deck to decide our
topic. The card we got was The Star, upright. We had to base our storyline around the main theme, Fear.
Research
Fig. 1. The Star Tarot (Upright)
The Star (Upright)
Meaning:
When the Star card appears, you are likely to find yourself feeling inspired. It brings renewed hope and faith and a sense that you are truly blessed by the universe at this time.
Keywords:
hope, inspiration, positivity, faith, renewal, healing, rejuvenation
Shooting
We did the video shooting on two separate days.
11/7/25 (Week 12): Shot indoor scenes
18/7/25 (Week 13): Shot outdoor scenes (Location #1, #2, #3)
Task Distribution
Actor: Kimberly
Videographer: Jesslyn
Editor(s): Jesslyn, Kimberly
VFX Editing
For the editing process, Jess handled the beginning part of the video, while I was responsible for the ending section and compiling all the final files.
Jess's VSP Final Project Blog:
VFX Used:
1. Teleportation
2. Floating Polaroid
3. Morphing
Premiere Pro Effects Used:
1. Intro Zoom-in Effect
2. Whip Pan Transition
Location #2 Scene
My part of the video begins after the scene where the girl falls into a portal in her house. She lands at Location #1: her favourite restaurant. In this scene, I added a zoom-in effect right at the beginning.
Fig. 3. Editing Zoom-in Effect in Premiere Pro
Next, I used a morphing VFX to quickly transition from her full bowl of noodles to an empty one.
Even though the tutorial was straightforward, I ended up spending the most time fine-tuning the mask between the full and empty bowl scenes to make the transition smoother.
Fig. 5. Editing Morphing VFX in After Effects
In this scene, the Polaroid she was chasing also appeared in frame. I used the Polaroid Freeze VFX to create this effect.
Fig. 6. Editing Polaroid VFX in After Effects
For Location #2 and Location #3, I mainly trimmed the clips and arranged them in Premiere Pro.
Compilation & Sound Effects
Once Jess finished editing her part, I combined both of our videos in Premiere Pro and trimmed any extra clips. I also added additional sound effects to her section and adjusted the volume levels for both the sound effects and background music to make sure everything blends smoothly.
Fig. 7. Trimming Extra Scenes and to Shorten Duration of Video
Fig. 8. Adding Sound Effects and Background Music
Final Outcome
Fig. Final VFX Video - Chase for Hope
Final Project VFX Video Google Drive:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SB35_6e0Jxhp3v1WirUi6GNaEUTmsSDU?usp=sharing
[Feedback]
Week 9 (16/6/25)
Chosen theme and started brainstorming for storylines.
Week 10 (23/6/25)
Trial VFX shoot in class.
Week 11 (30/6/25)
Received feedbacks from Mr. Martin in class.
Week 12 (7/7/25)
Consultation with Mr. Martin.Week 13 (14/6/25)
Video shootingWeek 14 (27/6/25)
[Submission Week] Editing
[Reflection]
Experience
Overall, this project was quite fun. I enjoyed learning new editing tools in Premiere Pro and exploring special effects in After Effects (though my laptop was burning up like a grill). VFX editing was definitely the trickiest part, and it took us the longest to get used to. I'm really glad I teamed up with Jess for this project. We were a bit stuck during the brainstorming stage, but I’m proud that we managed to make it work in the end.
Observation
We noticed that even simple storylines can become more engaging with the right editing and effects. The creative process took more time than expected, especially when figuring out how to visually bring our ideas to life. Small things like transitions, masking, and timing really changed the overall flow and feeling of the video.
Findings
Good editing can turn almost any footage into something impactful. When used thoughtfully, effects and transitions can enhance the story and hold the viewer’s attention. This project taught us that strong visuals often come down to planning, patience, and experimenting with different techniques.
[Quick Links]
Thank You
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