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Video Composition of the Mundane – Part 3

Video compositions from previous students.

Objective

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.

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Materials Required

• Computer with DaVinci Resolve (download here)

  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.

• Headphones (recommended for audio design)
• Access to royalty-free audio via Freesound.org

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Activities

Complete each step carefully during class. Ask your professor or TA for support as needed.

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[1h] Create Your Video Composition

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, transitions, and layering techniques to build rhythm and flow.

• Focus on:
  • Pacing and visual rhythm
  • Movement and transformation
  • Mood and atmosphere
  • Conceptual and aesthetic coherence

Review the tutorials: Video Editing in DaVinci Resolve

This is your time to bring your shared vision to life—start from scratch and build a complete, expressive video artwork.

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[30 min] Final Assembly: Audio + Titles

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

Keep text simple, clear, and stylistically consistent.

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[10 min] Export Final Video

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

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Submission Form

Create a 1-page PDF with the following:

1. Project Title

   A poetic or direct title that reflects your composition.

2. Still Frame / Screenshot / Thumbnail

   Choose a representative frame from the video.

3. Short Description (3–5 sentences)

   Describe the mood or concept behind the video and how visuals and sound work together.

4. Group Member Names + 3-line Bios

   Share a few lines about each contributor and their role.

➡️ Export as PDF
📄 Filename: Group-#-Submission-Info.pdf

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📤 Submissions

File Type	File Name	Who Submits
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.