Assignment 6: SUPERHERO (II) FINAL

I am finally done with my Superhero video. And here is the video!



I hope you liked it!

Anyways a short write up on the process of creating this video. First, I had to come up with the concept of it. Then I changed the concept according to the knowledge I have. The first concept was to have me vie with my opponent over a powerpoint just so I could charge my dying laptop. But after the fight, when I was walking back to redeem my victory, someone else took the plug and the same stare scene continues. This would lead to the end of the video.

Some of the comments of the video was that the ending could be improved. I agree and I would have definitely done that if given the time and ability to reshoot my scenes. I also thought the video looked alittle washed out. Hence a way for me would be to 'multiply' the videos together. I tried but did not go with it because some scenes are too dark to be used. Hence it once again leads back to, if I have more time I would be able to reshoot my scenes and produce a better quality video.

The initial superpower I was supposed to have was to throw paper cards. But after much thought and looking around online, I thought it would be so much cooler if I could control paper. And one thing led to another, I was introduced to the online tutorial on how to create a twister using CC particle world on After Effects. After spending alot of time on creating the twister to my liking, I had no time to edit the rest of the video. Hence I presented the unedited version of it during tutorial. But after that, I was driven to complete my video and to spruce it up with more effects. Hence I went through as many tutorials I could find on creating more interesting effects, and thus giving birth to the video I presented above.

The choice of songs are also used to build up and suit the theme of the video. I did not include the NG scenes because I thought it would have contradicted the coolness of the video. Another thing I would change to the video would be the start of the film. I would have filmed the main character acting all frantic and searching for an empty plug for his dying laptop. And also have a much dirtier look after the fight with BLACK to show the difference. (Because some people thought it was a flashback or something). Overall I wanted a manga/anime feel to the video. After the video, I was brainstorming for the name and the colors of our shirts (which was totally UNCOORDINATED crossed my mind) hence I decided to name it 'BLACK / WHITE'.

I learnt alot from this assignment. And this is so far my favourite assignment from this module. I am exceptionally proud of the credits part.

Overall, I am very VERY VERYYYYY HAPPY!!! with my video because I seriously think it is DAMN NICE!!!