Video & Sound Production | Exercises
26.04.2024 - 18.05.2024 Week 1 - Week 4
Tracy Angeline Tio / 0362222 / Bachelor of Design ( Honors ) in Creative Media
Video & Sound Production / Taylor's University
EXERCISES
1. Extreme Wide/Long Shot : Make your subject appear small against their location. It's used when you need to emphasize the location or isolation.
1. Rack Focus vs Focus Pull : A rack focus is an emphasized focus pull, where the acceptable focus range is intentionally shifted from one subject to another. This is an aggressive use of focus as a story telling device : Focus Pull = Passive vs. Rack Focus = Aggressive.
- The production crew is a team of professionals who work together to create a film or video. Each member of the crew has a specific role and set of responsibilities, which are essential to the overall success of the production. Here are some of the key production crew members and their tasks:
Exercises 02 : DORITOS Video
Final Outcome
Why The Bottom shot is NOT an Over the Shoulder Shot?
On the scene where astronaut nut is gone, I edit it using effect and choose Cross Dissolve. To applied the effect, select 2 videos that we want to put the transitions and drag it to the video.
After that, I downloaded the graphics bubble chat and iPhone notification sound and add it to the video. Due to my laptop storage is full, I could not edited the graphic in premiere pro. As a result, I edited it using my phone.
Quiz 2 : Production Crew
Continue the Progress on = Video & Sound Production | Project 1
Video & Sound Production / Taylor's University
EXERCISES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LECTURES
LECTURES 1 (WEEK 1 Shot Size, Camera Angle and Composition)
1. CAMERA SHOTS
- A camera shot is composed of the series of frames that are shot uninterrupted from the moment the camera starts rolling until it stops. Camera shots are an essential aspect of filmmaking and video productions.
- The different type of camera shots consist of :
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| Fig 1.1 Type of Camera Shot Size Week 01 26/04/2024 |
2. Long Shot/Wide Shot : Same with extreme wide shot but a bit closer. This shot gives us a better idea of the scene setting and how the character fits into the area.
3. Full Shot : Used to feature multiple characters in a single shot.
4. Medium Wide Shot : Frame the subject from roughly the knees up, Any angle is fine.
5. Cowboy Shot : Frames the subject from roughly mid-thighs up. Called "cowboy" because it is used to frame a gunslinger's gun or holster on his hip.
6. Medium Shot : Standard/Common shot. Frames roughly the waist up and through the torso to emphasizes more of your subject.
7. Medium Close Up Shot : Frames the subject from roughly the chest up. It keeps the characters eerily distant even during their face to face conversation.
8. Close Up : Fills the frame with a part of your subject. Is near enough to register tiny emotions but not so close that we lose visibility.
9. Extreme Close Up : The most we can fill a frame with your subject. It often shows eyes, mouth and gun triggers. Smaller objects get great detail and are the focal point.
10. Establishing Shot : A shot at the head of a scene that clearly shows us the location of the action, used to show where everything will happen.
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| Fig 1.2 More Example of Camera Shot Week 01 26/04/2024 |
2. CAMERA SHOT FRAMING
- Camera Shot Framing is the art and science of placing subjects in your shots. It is all about composition.
- There are many type of shot framing which is :
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| Fig 1.3 Camera Framing Example Week 01 26/04/2024 |
1. Single shot : When your shot captures one subject. It can be set and framed in any shot size you like as long as it is only one character featured.
2. Two Shot/ 2-Shot : Two characters featured in the frame. It is often really useful for allowing performances to play out in a single take, which can be especially useful for comedy.
3. Three Shot/ 3-Shot : Three characters in the frame. It is really important in adventure films, or really any film that has a group of characters, because it is an enormous time drain to shoot 3 singles just to show every character.
4. Over-The-Shoulder Shot : Shows the subject from behind the shoulder of another character. It is common in conversation scenes. It is common in conversation scenes and could connect the characters on an emotional level.
5. Over-The Hip Shot : Similar to over the shoulder in that the camera is placed with a character's hip in the foreground.
6. Point of View Shot : A camera shot that shows the viewer exactly what that character sees. Many ways in various genres the point of view shot can be used.
3. CAMERA SHOT FOCUS
- Depth of Field is the term used to describe the size of the area in the image where objects appear acceptably sharp. The area in question is known as the field and the size of that area is the depth of that field.
- Types of camera shot focus are :
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| Fig 1.4 Camera Focus in Film Example Week 01 26/04/2024 |
2. Shallow Focus Shots : The subject is in crisp focus while the foreground and background scenery is out of focus. It is limiting the depth of field to create emphasis on your subject.
3. Deep Focus Shot : Everything in the frame is in focus. This is when you need your audience to feel the scenery or particular scene elements.
4. Tilt-Shift Shot : It rotates perspective within the lens and emulates selective focus. It can make parts of your image appear in sharp focus while others are out of focus.
5. Soft Focus : Soft Focus shots keep nothing in 100% sharp focus. This is caused by either a flaw in the lens itself or through special filters. It is perfect when filming a dream or memory.
6. Split Diopter : An Additional lens element that allows for two simultaneous focal lengths. We can achieve shallow focus in the foreground and in the background while the middle remains out of focus.
4. CAMERA SHOT ANGLES
- Camera Shot angle is used to specify the location where the camera is placed to take a shot. The position of the camera in relation to the subjects can affect the way the viewer perceives the scene.
- Types of camera shot angles :
1. Eye Level Shot : When your subject is at eye-level they are in a neutral perspective. Our eye line connecting with theirs.
2. Low Angle Shot : Frames the subject from a low camera height looking up at them. These camera shots most often emphasize power dynamics between characters.
3. High Angle Shot : The camera points down at your subject. It usually creates a feeling of inferiority or looking down on your subject.
4. Hip Level Shot : When the camera is roughly waist-high.
5. Knee Level Shot : When your camera height is about as low as your subject's knees. They can emphasize a character's superiority.
6. Ground Level Shot : When your camera height is on ground level with your subject. It captures what is going on the ground your subject stands on.
7. Shoulder Level Shot : When your camera is roughly as high as your subject's shoulders. Shoulder level shots are actually much more standard than eye level.
8. Dutch Angle or Dutch Tilt Shot : The camera is slanted to one side, with the horizon lines titled in this way, we can create a sense of disorientation.
9. Bird Eye View/Overhead Shot : From way up high, looking down on your subject and a good amount of the scenery surrounding him or her.
10. Aerial Shot : Whether taken from a helicopter or drone, this is a shot from way up high. It establishes a large expanse of scenery.
5. COMPOSITION
- Composition refers to the way elements of a scene are arranged in a camera frame. Shot composition refers to the arrangement of visual elements to convey an intended message.
- The Rules of composition consist of :
1. Rule of Thirds : One of the most common camera framing techniques used in film or photography. It is about positioning a character to show their relation to other elements in the scene.
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| Fig 1.6 Rule of Thirds Week 01 26/04/2024 |
2. Balance and Symmetry : Understanding frame composition rules is invaluable knowledge for directors and cinematographers. Shooting a perfectly symmetrical shot, breaking the rule of thirds, is used for very specific reasons.
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| Fig 1.7 Balance and Symmetry Week 01 26/04/2024 |
3. Leading Lines : Are actual lines in a shot, that lead the eye to key elements in the scene. Artists use this technique to direct the viewer’s eye but they also use it to connect the character to essential objects, situations, or secondary subjects.
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| Fig 1.8 Leading Lines Week 01 26/04/2024 |
4. Eye Level Framing : It positioned the audience at eye-level with the characters, which plants the idea that we are equal with the character. Leading the eye and the mind to consider how we would feel if we were there.
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| Fig 1.9 Eye Level Framing Week 01 26/04/2024 |
5. Depth of Field : It describes the size of the area in your image where objects appear acceptably sharp. That area is called the field and the size of that area is the depth of that field.
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| Fig 1.10 Depth of Field Week 01 26/04/2024 |
6. Deep Space Composition : It is called deep focus and used when significant elements in a scene are positioned both near and far from the camera. By deep focus scene, it is the best examples of knowing the rules of shot composition can help to tell a deeply personal story.
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| Fig 1.11 Deep Space Composition Week 01 26/04/2024 |
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Class Activity :
On the first week, Mr. Martin introduced us the module and the task we are gonna do through this semester. There were four task are gonna given which is exercises, project 1 , 2 and final project. He then told us about time base project that consist of three which is :
- Pre Production : Idea development, storyboard, visual references and location
- Production : Lighting, costume, principal shooting
- Post Production : offline editing, online editing, audio editing
LECTURES 2 (WEEK 2 Understand Storytelling)
- The three-act story structure is a popular narrative framework used in storytelling, particularly in film and literature. It divides a story into three distinct parts: the setup, the confrontation, and the resolution.
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| Fig 1.12 Three Act Structure Week 03 10/05/2024 |
1. Act One: The Setup
- The first act establishes the protagonist, their world, and the situation they find themselves in. This act typically ends with an inciting incident, which sets the story in motion and creates a problem that the protagonist must solve.
- The inciting incident can be a positive or negative event, but it must be significant enough to disrupt the protagonist's world and force them to take action.
2. Act Two: The Confrontation
- The second act is the longest and most complex of the three acts. It's where the protagonist faces a series of obstacles and challenges as they work towards their goal. This act is often divided into two parts: the first half, where the protagonist makes progress towards their goal, and the second half, where they encounter setbacks and complications.
- The second act typically ends with a major turning point, where the protagonist faces a significant setback or crisis that forces them to reevaluate their approach.
3. Act Three: The Resolution
- The third act is where the story reaches its climax and resolution. The protagonist must confront their final challenge or conflict and overcome it in order to achieve their goal.
- The climax is the most intense and dramatic part of the story, where the stakes are highest and the tension is at its peak. The resolution, on the other hand, is the denouement, where loose ends are tied up, and the protagonist's journey comes to a satisfying conclusion.
- Overall, the three-act story structure provides a clear and effective framework for storytelling, allowing writers to create engaging and well-structured narratives that resonate with audiences.
LECTURES 3 (WEEK 3 Storyboarding)
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| Fig 1.13 Storyboard Week 03 10/05/2024 |
- Storyboard in filmmaking is a visual representation of a film, animation, or video game, much like a comic strip. It's made up of a series of illustrations or images displayed in sequence for the purpose of pre-visualizing a motion picture, animation, motion graphic or interactive media sequence.
- Storyboards are used to plan shots, understand the narrative flow, and to communicate ideas to the production team. They can include details such as camera angles, character movements, dialogue, and even notes about special effects or sound. This helps the director, cinematographer, and other crew members visualize the scenes and prepare for the shooting process.
- Storyboarding is a crucial part of the pre-production process because it allows filmmakers to experiment with different visual approaches, identify potential problems, and make necessary adjustments before the actual filming begins, saving time and resources.
- There are 2 type of storyboard which is Traditional and Thumbnail .
- Traditional : are what we see above — basic pencil sketches that include detailed information like arrows for camera movement, characters, props, etc.
- Thumbnail : do not had any writing and focus on the images.
LECTURES 4 (WEEK 4 Production)
- Production is sometimes also used to refer to one of three steps in the filmmaking process, where the cameras are actually rolling — but more on that later.
- The production stages in filmmaking can be broken down into five main phases, which is :
- The production stages in filmmaking can be broken down into five main phases, which is :
- Development : Is usually overseen by a producer, as they are the person who is responsible for getting the initial pieces together (creatives, financing, general schedule)
- Pre-Production : All the preparation necessary before filming begin. This is the planning stage of filmmaking, where all the necessary preparations are made before filming begins. This includes tasks such as writing the script, creating storyboards, casting actors, scouting locations, designing sets and costumes, and hiring crew members.
- Production : This is the stage where the actual filming takes place. The production team will work together to capture all the footage needed for the film, using the plans and preparations made during pre-production as a guide. This stage can be physically and logistically challenging, as it involves coordinating a large team of people and managing a complex schedule.
- Post - Production : This is the stage where the footage is edited and assembled into a final product. This includes tasks such as cutting and arranging scenes, adding music and sound effects, color grading, and visual effects. Post-production can be a time-consuming process, as it requires careful attention to detail and a keen eye for storytelling.
- Distribution : The process of making a movie available for viewing by an audience. It allows you to identify your target audience, choose the best distribution channels, and create effective marketing strategies.
- The production crew is a team of professionals who work together to create a film or video. Each member of the crew has a specific role and set of responsibilities, which are essential to the overall success of the production. Here are some of the key production crew members and their tasks:
- Director: The director is responsible for overseeing the entire production and ensuring that the creative vision for the project is realized. They work closely with the cast and crew to block out scenes, direct the actors' performances, and make creative decisions about the look and feel of the film.
- Producer: The producer is responsible for the logistical and financial aspects of the production. They secure funding, hire the crew, coordinate the schedule and locations, and ensure that the project is completed on time and within budget.
- Cinematographer: The cinematographer, also known as the director of photography (DP), is responsible for the visual aesthetic of the film. They work closely with the director to choose the right camera, lenses, and lighting to achieve the desired look and mood for each scene.
- Production Designer: The production designer is responsible for the overall visual design of the film, including the sets, costumes, and props. They work closely with the director and cinematographer to create a cohesive and immersive visual world for the story.
- Sound Designer: The sound designer is responsible for the audio aspects of the film, including recording and editing dialogue, sound effects, and music. They work closely with the director and editor to ensure that the sound and picture are seamlessly integrated.
- Editor: The editor is responsible for assembling the footage into a coherent and compelling story. They work closely with the director and sound designer to shape the pacing, tone, and structure of the film.
INSTRUCTIONS
MIB BOOKLET :
EXERCISES
WEEK 1 - COMBINING A VIDEO
We were given a footage of a cut out video and our exercises is to combine all the footage into one video using Adobe Premiere Pro. This task is to introduced us how to import, editing and exporting some project in Adobe Premiere as a beginning.
Exercises 01 : MINTS Video
There are 19 Footages given (Footage Here) and we need to combine it all sequentially into one video.
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| Fig 3.1 Footage Downloaded Week 01 26/04/2024 |
Move to the premiere pro, firstly click a new project then click file - import and add all the footage to it. Drag to the edit site and export it on the header bar after finished.
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| Fig 3.2 Progress Week 01 26/04/2024 |
Same with exercises one, we need to combine all the footages but on this task, the footage is not sequent so we need to sort it based on the situation and the audio on the video. There are 21 footages could be accessed on here.
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| Fig 3.4 Progress of Exercises 02 Week 01 26/04/2024 |
Link : https://youtu.be/n-ezhgjsbJo
Vid 3.5 DORITOS Exercises 1 Part 2 Week 01 26/04/2024
WEEK 2 - IDENTIFYING, SHOOTING AND EDITTING PRACTICE
On Week 2, We were given an images that we need to identifying what type of shot it is. Moreover, there are quiz given on form that we need to do.
Shot Size, Angle Quiz and Three Act Structure :
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| Fig 3.6 Quiz 1 Shot Size, Camera Angle and Composition Week 02 03/05/2024 |
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| Fig 3.7 Quiz 2 Three Act Story Week 02 03/05/2024 |
PAGE 6-7 & 11-14 NAME THE SHOT :
Fig 3.8 Page 6-7, 11 & 14 Week 02 03/05/2024
PAGE 9 QUESTION :
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| Fig 3.9 Page 9 Images Questions Week 02 03/05/2024 |
= Because Over the shoulder shot should include the shoulder and characters perspective. Based on the example images, Yes it had the lady shoulder but the camera angle is placed on the subject, not on the lady back, so it is not categorized as OTS Shot.
PAGE 15, 16, 17 QUESTION :
PAGE 18 SHOOTING PRACTICE
On this shooting practice, we were tasked to shot eight type of shot given :
- Low angle Wide shot
- Frontal MCU (soft background)
- Frontal MS (soft background)
- Extreme Close-Up shot
- Side angle MS (soft background)
- ¾ angling MCU shot (with blurry/soft foreground)
- Close-Up shot
- Eye-Level Medium-Wide shot
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| Fig 3.11 Editing and add the Caption Week 02 03/05/2024 |
Final Video : Link Here
Vid 3.12 Type of Shot Practice Week 03 10/05/2024
PAGE 21 LALIN EDITTING EXERCISES
We were given a footage of Lalin video (recreate by Taylor's student) and we had to edit and crop it to made it 35 seconds.
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| Fig 3.13 Editing Progress Week 02 03/05/2024 |
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| Fig 3.14 Insert Effects Week 02 03/05/2024 |
Final Video : Link Here
Fig 3.15 Final Outcome Lalin Editing Exercises Week 03 10/05/2024
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WEEK 2- ADDITIONAL LECTURES ACTIVITY :
" 1. Lalin "
Watch Video Here
1. Which part is act 1, act 2, act 3 respectively? Describe it with ONE paragraph only.
Act 1 :
The story began by Introducing a girl from Thailand, Named Lalin, that is suffers from low self-esteem because of negative comments on her social media. She wants to escape the judgement and find acceptance, so she chooses to study abroad in Japan, aiming for a fresh start. In Japan, Lalin constantly wears a face mask to conceal her identity. Desiring validation and popularity, she creates a new social media account where she posts edited photos, which garner many likes from the online community.
Act 2 :
On a day, Nut, a graphic novelist from Thailand asked Lalin by messaging her to help translating his work into Japanese. Lalin accepted the offer and they began to connected together and gain a relationship until one day, Nut visits Japan and want to meet Lalin in person. Lalin was afraid and did not ready to meet him because he would hate her if she her faces.
Act 3 :
Nut finally goes without seeing Lalin. He left his book in table so Lalin could read it. Lalin read the book and she realized that Nut had the same fate like her, which is being bullied by his appearance. On the book also told that Lalin was the one who made him inspired and stand up to make a new start. Lalin regrets herself and tried to catch up Nut but she failed. She took out the Nut's book message and started to embrace her true self.
2. What is the inciting incident in the movie?
= Lalin always got bullied in her life because her face looks like a meteor. She wants to ran away all the problem by going to Japan to starting her new life.
3. What is the midpoint scene in the movie?
= The midpoint is when in one day, Lalin suddenly encountered the man called "Nut" they started to gain relationship each others.
4. What is the Climax scene in the movie?
= Nut suddenly came to Japan and want to meet Lalin in person. Lalin should make a decision by herself if she wants to meet him and show herself or regret the chance to show a confidence.
5. What is the theme of the movie?
= Love and Society (Real life and Media life).
" 2. Everything, Everywhere, All at Once "
Watch Video Here
1. Which part is act 1, act 2, act 3 respectively? Describe it with ONE paragraph only.
Act 1 :
Evelyn Wang is a weary laundromat owner burdened by her failing business, troubled marriage to Waymond, and strained relationship with her daughter, Joy. During a meeting with an IRS auditor, Evelyn is suddenly contacted by an alternate universe version of Waymond, who reveals the existence of the multiverse and her crucial role in saving it from an impending threat.
Act 2 :
Evelyn begins to explore and harness the abilities of her alternate selves across different universes. She learns that her daughter Joy, in another universe, has become Jobu Tupaki, a powerful entity capable of accessing the multiverse at will. As Evelyn battles bizarre and dangerous enemies, she confronts the depth of her own regrets and missed opportunities, all while trying to prevent Jobu Tupaki from collapsing the multiverse into chaos.
Act 3 :
The emotional and physical conflicts reach their peak as Evelyn fully embraces her multiverse potential. She uses her newfound understanding to connect with and heal her fractured relationships, particularly with Joy. Through love and empathy, Evelyn defies the nihilistic despair embodied by Jobu Tupaki, ultimately restoring balance to the multiverse and finding a renewed sense of purpose and connection in her own life.
2. What is the inciting incident in the movie?
= The inciting incident is when Evelyn Wang suddenly approached by an alternate universe version of her husband, Waymond. This version of Waymond reveals the existence of the multiverse and informs Evelyn that she is the key to stopping a great threat. This unexpected revelation thrusts Evelyn into the central conflict of the story, setting her on a path to discover her abilities and confront the impending danger posed by the multiverse's collapse.
3. What is the midpoint scene in the movie?
= Evelyn begins to understand the true extent of the multiverse and her unique ability to access the skills and experiences of her alternate selves. Evelyn's realization that she must confront and potentially save her daughter from this existential despair marks a significant shift in the narrative.
4. What is the Climax scene in the movie?
= Evelyn's compassionate approach helps bridge the gap between them, showing Joy that despite the infinite possibilities and inherent chaos of the multiverse, personal connections and love can provide meaning and purpose.
5. What is the theme of the movie?
= Sci-fi, Action and Adventure
WEEK 3 - INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT 1
Quiz : Storyboarding W3 :
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| Fig 3.16 Quiz 3 Storyboard Week 03 10/05/2024 |
On week 3 activity, we were divided into a group consist of 5-6 people to do the analyzed on video given. We had to create a spreadsheet and data all the information in a dialog which is sound effect, dialog, characters, timestamp, etc.
View our spreadsheet discussion result on Here!
WEEK 4 - CLASS TASKS
We had to continue our project 1 and doing the quiz given by our lecturer.
Quiz 1 : Production Stages
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| Fig 3.17 Quiz 4 Part 1 Production Stages Week 04 18/05/2024 |
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| Fig 3.18 Quiz 4 Part 2 Production Crew Week 04 18/05/2024 |
REFLECTIONS
WEEK 1
On the first week, I learned about the basic of adobe premier pro and the type of shot. We were given a task to combining all the clip using premiere pro as an opening and a quiz about camera shot, angle, composition, etc. I think the first week learning is quite fun and a little difficult because the material is a lot.
WEEK 2
We did not had face to face class because our lectures are not in campus, so we do the activity based on online using teams as the platform. We were given a google slides that contain our task. Firstly is the images and we had to identify the type of shot is it. Next is the question and the last to activity is shooting and editing task. We had to shot the type given and we also given a video called "Lalin" that we need to edit and put the graphic on it. Through this week 2 activity, I gain a lot of information about using premiere pro for example add the text, add the sound and graphics.
WEEK 3
We were introduced to the project 1 which is audio dubbing. Before we do our work, we were given a quiz that taught me a lot to understanding the storyboard. As our opening to the project 1, we were divided into group of class to do the sheet together. From the group activity, I learned more from my teammates to do the work correctly and faster.
WEEK 4
On week 4, we continued the activity on week 3 and started to do the Project 1. Still the same like the usual things were we recap the materials and do the quiz. The material given were all clear so we could do the quiz without a problem. On this week, I also learned that we need to work faster because the deadline is near.
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