ICM508: Audio & Video Design

ICM508 Module 6 (Mini Doc I)

Summary After going through this week’s material, I feel like I understand the basics of video storytelling much better. The lighting chapter showed me how lighting can guide the viewer’s attention and set the mood of a scene, even with a simple setup. The chapter about actually shooting reminded me that planning matters, but being…

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ICM508 Module 5 (Continuity)

Summary This week’s module helped me better understand how to put shots together so that a story flows naturally and the action stays clear for the audience. I learned that every shot needs a purpose, whether it’s showing action, highlighting details, or capturing emotion, and that filming a scene from multiple angles gives editors more…

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ICM508 Module 4 (Montages II)

Summary This week’s assignment felt like stepping into a different part of the filmmaking process, one that really opened my eyes to how much happens after the camera stops rolling. I started by diving into Chapter Ten of The Bare Bones Camera Course for Film and Video, which guided me through the editing stage and…

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ICM508 Module 3 (Montages)

Summary This week’s module helped me better understand how visual composition and camera techniques work together to tell a story. I learned how important it is to plan out shots ahead of time and think intentionally about framing, focus, and movement. These elements all affect how the audience feels and what they pay attention to…

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ICM508 Module 2 (Audio Design)

Reading & Writing As I continue my second week learning about audio design, I’ve become much more familiar with the production and post-production process. This week’s readings helped deepen that understanding and gave me new insights into how sound shapes the overall listening experience. More importantly, I learned how to make my own audio projects…

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ICM508 Module 1 (Audio Design)

Summary This module gave me a much better understanding of what goes into planning and producing a strong podcast. Through the readings and research, I learned how much structure and preparation affect a podcast’s final outcome. I also realized that things like testing equipment, setting levels, and planning out each element ahead of time make…

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