Creative Compositing

Aim:
This brief will allow you to explore compositing techniques through the
integration of various forms of digital and analog media including 2D/3D
media, special effects and video within a short motion graphic clip.

In this brief students will analyse the influence gathered from the theoretical
discussions and research precedents recorded in their workbooks, and
develop a series of effects and compositing tests that will inform their final
piece.
Students will then use concept development and storytelling techniques to
create a short scene making use of their successful test footage. This project
provides the opportunity for students to explore and test a number of existing
compositing techniques and aesthetics to inform an innovative and unique
1-2 minute motion graphics piece.


Project Brief:
Compositing has become integral to almost every type of commercial or
private production - television, film, music video, even amatuer, web-based
content. From full CG sets, to set extensions; character replacement,
animated characters, explosions and digital effect animation, physical models
and props, compositing lends a hand whenever it can, often cutting costs in
terms of set dressing and location filming.
Students are encouraged to experiment with a number of techniques and
make use of the green screen studio, audio facilities, HD video cameras and
computer labs.

Brief 1 (50%)

Pre-Production portfolio (concept / production techniques)
Your pre-production portfolio should include:
• Script (screenplay) or storyboard (shopping list)
• Concept and moodboards.
• Locations, characters, crew confirmed.
• Production schedule (internal deadlines rough-cut)
• Music, sound score, audio composition ideas and experimentation.
• Special Effects technical rider (animation/screen test)
• Rationale: Outlining concept of special effects references to compositing
and aesthetic choices (500 words).

Brief 2 (50%)

Final Video.
Produce an approximately 1-2 minute motion graphics scene that

incorporates advanced compositing tecniques and a solid design approach.