Creating a Mood Project
The objective of this editing assignment is to realize with every decision made in your video such as: Editing Pace, Shot Angle, Music, or Lighting that you have the ability to create a mood. Usually a mood is within a single scene and begins slow and builds throughout the scene.
Music
Lighting
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Examples of Creating a Mood
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Requirements:
- Plan a scene to which relates to a particular Mood. Topics will include: dramatic, suspenseful, cheerful, romantic, and high action.
- In groups, choose a mood and create a scene that uses the four elements to create the emotion. (Editing, Sound, Camera Angles, and Lighting.)
- Shoot the production using the proper angles and perspectives. Try using a series of very creative angles and shot selections.
- Light the image according to the effect and the type of scene sought. Use the studio light kit or reflector at least once.
- Editing scene according to the tone of the piece.
- Add music to enhance the qualities of the images and actions. (Try making original sound effects)