The document contains research notes for time-based media projects. It describes several 15-second videos, noting details like length, number of shots, camera work, and use of sound. Example shots, sequences, and sounds are listed for potential short films about making a cup of tea and traveling to college. Later, development notes are provided for a 15-20 second film about the rush to tidy a bedroom within a few minutes.

1. Time Based Media
Amy-Jane Patrick
Wednesday, 29 January 14

2. Research
Sounds of New York - Kofa
https:/
/vimeo.com/73527362
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3. Research
Sounds of New York - Kofa
- 15 seconds
- 19 cuts/shots
https:/
/vimeo.com/73527362
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4. Research
Sounds of New York - Kofa
- 15 seconds
- 19 cuts/shots
- Natural cuts
https:/
/vimeo.com/73527362
Wednesday, 29 January 14

5. Research
Sounds of New York - Kofa
- 15 seconds
- 19 cuts/shots
- Natural cuts
- Good cinematography
- Use of depth of field/focus
https:/
/vimeo.com/73527362
Wednesday, 29 January 14

6. Research
Sounds of New York - Kofa
- 15 seconds
- 19 cuts/shots
- Natural cuts
- Good cinematography
- Use of depth of field/focus
- Organic, natural sound
https:/
/vimeo.com/73527362
Wednesday, 29 January 14

7. Research
Beat You - 15SecFilms
http:/
/www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlppA5skmq0
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8. Research
Beat You - 15SecFilms
- 15 seconds
- 18 cuts
http:/
/www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlppA5skmq0
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9. Research
Beat You - 15SecFilms
- 15 seconds
- 18 cuts
- Off tripod, kinetic shots
- Transition (e.g. whip pan)
http:/
/www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlppA5skmq0
Wednesday, 29 January 14

10. Research
Beat You - 15SecFilms
- 15 seconds
- 18 cuts
- Off tripod, kinetic shots
- Transition (e.g. whip pan)
- Mostly diagetic sound
http:/
/www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlppA5skmq0
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11. Research
The Paper Kites - Young
https:/
/vimeo.com/76253725
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12. Research
The Paper Kites - Young
Each shot is the basis for the next one.
https:/
/vimeo.com/76253725
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13. Research
- Camera work can create
immediate understanding
-
Movement
Focus
Framing
- Sound can tell a story
alongside the visual
-
Diagetic
Non-diagetic
- The most important element of a 15-20
second film is immediate understanding
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14. Development
Cuts
30 edits
(at least)
Dynamic
Fast-paced
Travelling
A ‘journey’
Time Based
Media
Accomplishing
a task
Emotionally
15-20 seconds
Storyboard
Optional intro &
end screen
Variety of shots
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15. Development
Cuts
30 edits
(at least)
Dynamic
Fast-paced
Travelling
A ‘journey’
Time Based
Media
Accomplishing
a task
Emotionally
15-20 seconds
Storyboard
Optional intro &
end screen
Variety of shots
Wednesday, 29 January 14

16. Development
Everyday
Action
Food
Ordering
Baking
Shopping
Getting
ready
Cakes
Physical
Journey
Cleaning
Hair
Tidying
Perfectly
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Make up
Dressed
College
Against the
clock
Work
Home
Running

17. Development
Everyday
Action
Food
Ordering
Baking
Shopping
Getting
ready
Cakes
Physical
Journey
Cleaning
Hair
Tidying
Perfectly
Wednesday, 29 January 14
Make up
Dressed
College
Against the
clock
Work
Home
Running

18. Development
Everyday
Action
Food
Ordering
Baking
Shopping
Getting
ready
Cakes
Physical
Journey
Cleaning
Hair
Tidying
Perfectly
Wednesday, 29 January 14
Make up
Dressed
College
Against the
clock
Work
Home
Running

19. Development
Everyday
Action
Food
Ordering
Baking
Shopping
Getting
ready
Cakes
Physical
Journey
Cleaning
Hair
Tidying
Perfectly
Wednesday, 29 January 14
Make up
Dressed
College
Against the
clock
Work
Home
Running

20. Development
Making A Cup of Tea
Shots
- Cup from cupboard
- Steam from kettle
- Milk from fridge
- Pouring water
- Grabbing tea bag
- Stirring
- Turning on kettle
- Impatient expression
Sound
- Kettle whistle
- Clink of mugs
- Milk pouring
- Impatient exhale
- Fridge opening
- Liquid swirl
- Cupboard doors
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21. Development
Travelling to college
Shots
- Bus stop sign
- Bus interior
- Looking at watch
- View out of window
- Bus pulling up
- Getting off bus
- Buying ticket
- Feet walking
Sound
- Engine
- Bus doors opening
- Feet tap
- Impatience
- Money
- Feet on concrete
- General ‘city’
- Dialogue to driver
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22. Development
Tidying Bedroom
Shots
- Making Bed
- Tripping over shoes
- Hoovering
- Panicked eyes
- Polishing
- Arms full of clothes
- Dusting
- Stuffing items away
Sound
- Hoover sound
- Sweeping on floor
- Panicked breath
- Scraping
- Feet on wood floor
- Pens & Pencils
- Clock ticking
- Spritzing sound
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23. A 15-20 Second Film that follows the
rush of tidying a bedroom when
you’ve only a few minutes to spare.
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29. What direction shall I follow?
- The room is tidied with no problems
- The room does not get tidied in time
- The room is tidied, only to be ruined at the end
- Consistently failing at tidying the room (e.g.
constantly dropping things, tripping over etc)
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