In this final session, you and your partner will create and complete a experimental video composition from start to finish.
You will use the photographs captured in Part 1 to produce a cohesive, non-linear video artwork. Through collaborative editing in DaVinci Resolve, you will incorporate rhythm, transitions, sound design, and titles to craft a visually and conceptually engaging composition.
The goal is to produce a polished, intentional piece of visual storytelling that reflects your creative and technical decisions.
⚠️ Restrictions and requirements:
You may only use photos taken during Part 1 using the assigned techniques (medium close-up, close-up, extreme close-up).
You must include royalty-free music or ambient sound that supports your mood or concept.
You must add a title screen and end credits with your names.
This is a non-linear, experimental composition—do not follow a traditional narrative or slideshow format.
DaVinci Resolve is also available for Tablets through the corresponding App Store, but editing on tablets is not recommended due to limited screen space and functionality.
Complete each step carefully during class. Ask your professor or TA for support as needed.
[20 min] Conceptualize Your Composition (Group Work)
With your partner, open a document (Word or Google Docs) and answer the following questions. Use this time to develop a strong conceptual direction for your video.
Conceptual
What story, mood, or atmosphere might we want to convey?
How could the photographs from Part 1 support this?
Artistic
What visual strategies (transitions, rhythm, layering) could you explore?
What experimental - nonlinear editing approaches are you interested in?
What kinds of effects, juxtapositions, or disruptions interest you?
Technical
What aspect ratio might suit your concept (e.g., vertical, square, or widescreen)?
What tools or effects in DaVinci could help achieve your goals?
⚠️ Restrictions and requirements:
your video must be 1-2 minutes long.
You may only use photos taken during Part 1 using the assigned techniques (medium close-up, close-up, extreme close-up).
Include at least 4 keyframed animation.
No default animated behaviours (Dynamic Zoom, auto-transitions, etc.).
This is a non-linear, experimental composition—do not follow a traditional narrative or slideshow format.
You must include royalty-free music or ambient sound that supports your mood or concept.
You must add a title screen and end credits with your names.
➡️ Export your responses as a PDF
📄 Filename:Group-#-Notes2.pdf
Include both names + student numbers
[1h20m] Create Your Video Composition (Individual Work)
Collaborative Editing & Assembly
Divide your timeline into two parts—each student must edit approximately half of the video.
This ensures both members contribute equally while maintaining a unified composition.
Import, arrange, and animate your photographs.
Use keyframe animation and layering techniques to build rhythm and flow.
Focus on:
Pacing and visual rhythm
Movement and transformation
Mood and atmosphere
Conceptual and aesthetic coherence
Important: All animations must be created using manual keyframes. Do not use DaVinci Resolve’s default animated behaviours. Your goal is to demonstrate control over timing, motion, and visual changes through intentional keyframe editing. Review DaVinci tutorials: Video Editing in DaVinci Resolve.
Final Assembly: Audio + Titles (Group Work)
Sound Design
Add royalty-free background music or ambient audio from Freesound.org
Ensure sound supports the atmosphere—don’t overwhelm the visuals.
Adjust volume levels for balance and clarity.
Titles & Credits
Begin your video with a title screen
Choose something expressive, poetic, or direct.
End with a credit screen that includes:
All group members’ names
Music source credit
Export Final Video (Group Work)
Final Checks:
Ensure both parts are smoothly integrated
Audio plays correctly throughout
Minimum resolution: 720p
Format: MP4
➡️ Export a single final file.
📄 Filename:Group-#-FinalVideo.mp4
Submission Form (Group Work)
Create a 1-page PDF with the following:
Project Title
A poetic or direct title that reflects your composition.
Still Frame / Screenshot / Thumbnail
Choose a representative frame from the video.
Short Description (3–5 sentences)
Describe the mood or concept behind the video and how visuals and sound work together.
Group Member Names + 3-line Bios
Share a few lines about each contributor and their role.
Example Alex Chen — Second-year Humanities student interested in visual storytelling. Shot most of the close-up footage and organized the project’s file structure.
➡️ Export as PDF
📄 Filename:Group-#-Submission-Info.pdf
📤 Submissions
File Type
File Name
Who Submits
Group
Group-#-Notes2.pdf
One per group
Final Video
Group-#-FinalVideo.mp4
One per group
Submission Form
Group-#-Submission-Info.pdf
One per group
⚠️ Follow the submission protocols carefully. Incorrect submissions may result in lost points.