The beginning

So today is the start , from looking at the brief in which Dom sent me a more summarised up version showing the key points here is what i have learned from it.
The brief is split into 3 main parts.

-Film production and editing techniques
-3D compositing techniques
-Formatting requirements of Broadcast output

In the first few weeks it seems we will be encouraged to form groups, once groups have been formed we will then begin to gather live action footage and from that footage we need to integrate 3D aspects within it creating a short film.we will then be introduced to essential digital effects techniques and group working.

so i was told by dom who's group I'm part of for this project that we were to come up with ideas by Monday, so that it could then be posted onto the group blog and within the next lesson we would discuss all the ideas we had and from there and come out with the strongest one.

You are also required to produce an individual piece of work incorporating live action and 3d animation (to be agreed individually with your tutor).

Basically means they want one video clip, but they want to be able to clearly highlight your contribution to the group.

The last few weeks of the project will concentrate on developing your editing techniques as well as utilizing the effects available to you on your compositing software. You will also be introduced to industry workflow practices such as filing conventions and formatting requirements for broadcast content.

so here is from the brief the way it would be marked and to give me an idea of how it should be done and what i must include within it.

The finished piece demonstrates a thorough understanding of the role of postproduction in the animation production process. (A1)

The finished piece demonstrates an understanding of the file convention and formatting requirements of broadcast output. (E1)

Demonstrates competency in basic editing, compositing, special effects and audio functions. (B1, D1)

Demonstrates the competent use of editing techniques and conventions to structure the video narrative competently.
(B1, C1) In other words show your progress and how you’ve contributed to the final piece.

Assessable Elements Percentage of Final Grade
Group Movie File 40%
Individual Movie File 40%
Learning Journal 20%


Students will submit their work on the College’s media asset management system. All movie files should output as quick time files and suitably compressed using H264 codec. Students must submit in digital form evidence of their original source and any research material.

Submission must be on Friday 25th March no later than 4pm.

It is suggested to back up your work on a disk as well, in case anything was to go wrong.



Any submission after this time will be considered a late submission and assessed as a bare pass grade