Special and visual effects in audio-video production

Diplomsko delo z naslovom Posebni in vizualni učinki v avdio-video produkciji prikazuje potek izdelovanja videa, ki je kombinacija avtorskih posnetkov in računalniško generiranih elementov. Za končen enoten izdelek je bilo potrebno temeljito poznavanje teorije nastanka in izdelovanja videoposnetkov ter natančno praktično načrtovanje, izdelovanje in kombiniranje posameznih delov. Za dosego želene končne kreacije je ključna pravilna izbira računalniških programov. Diplomsko nalogo sestavljata dva dela. Teoretični del vsebuje zgodovino in razvoj filma ter začetke in napredek posebnih in vizualnih učinkov. Opisanih je nekaj primerov posebnih in vizualnih učinkov, uporabljenih v različnih scenah znanih slavnih filmov. Eksperimentalni del prikaže namene in cilje diplomske naloge ter poudari proces izdelovanja videa z vključevanjem posebnih in vizualnih učinkov. Eksperimentalni del sestavljajo predprodukcija, produkcija in postprodukcija. Predprodukcija vsebuje idejo, izdelavo zgodbe in zgodborisa ter vse ostale priprave na snemanje. V tem delu je je bilo potrebno izbrati tudi prostor za snemanje, glavni lik in kaj bosta 3D modela predstavljala. Produkcijo gradijo snemanje avtorskih posnetkov, izdelava 3D modelov in animiranje le-teh. Za ta proces sta bila v uporabi kamera in mikrofon telefona iPhone 11 ter računalniški program Blender za izdelavo 3D modelov. Postprodukcija vključuje potek izvedbe uresničitve zastavljene ideje z uporabo posebnih in vizualnih učinkov. Za ta del procesa so bili uporabljeni računalniški programi DaVinci Resolve za barvno korekcijo, After Effects za montažo in Audacity za obdelavo zvoka. Diplomska naloga se zaključi z analizo videa, ki vsebuje študijo filmske forme, zgodbe, osvetljave, zvoka ter uporabljenih posebnih in vizualnih učinkov. Podana je kritična ocena videa in uporabljenih pripomočkov za njegovo izdelavo. Uporabljeni pripomočki in računalniški programi zadovoljivo omogočajo izdelavo amaterskega videa. Izdelek je v celoti realiziran. Za konec je navedenih nekaj možnih izboljšav za delo v prihodnje.This diploma thesis titled Special and visual effects in audio-video production includes the process of making a video, which contains a combination of recorded footage and computer generated elements. It is necessary to have a profound understanding of the theoretical component in creating and recording videos and understanding how to plan, make and combine separate parts into one coherent finished creation. This thesis is made of two parts. First, the theoretical part, that describes the history and early beginnings of film alongside the evolution and growth of special and visual effects. Included are a few examples of special and visual effects, that were used in creating various famous movie scenes. The second, experimental part, demonstrates the purpose and goals of this thesis, with emphasis on the process of creating a video, which includes special and visual effects. It is comprised of preproduction, production and postproduction. Preproduction includes the idea, creation of the story and the storyboard with the addition of all other preparations for the recording process. The place of recording, main character and what the 3D models will represent were also selected at this time. In the production section the recordings, the 3D models and their animations were made. In this part of the process the iPhone 11 camera and microphone were used, alongside the computer program Blender in which the 3D models were created. Post-production includes the process of implementing the set idea using special and visual effects. In this segment the programs used were DaVinci Resolve for colour correction, After Effects for video editing and Audacity for sound editing. The diploma thesis concludes with a video analysis, which includes a discussion of the film form, story, lighting, sound and the used special and video effects. A critical assessment of the video and the used equipment for its creation was given. It was concluded that the used equipment and programs were sufficient for producing an amateur video. The product was fully realized. At the very end some options for better work in the future are suggested