The document provides notes from research on short time-based media works. It examines characteristics of two 15-second films found on Vimeo and YouTube, such as shot length, number of cuts, camera work, and use of sound. Key elements for 15-20 second films are identified as immediate understanding through camera movements, focus, framing and use of diegetic and non-diegetic sound. Examples of potential story ideas for a 15-second film are provided, such as making a cup of tea, travelling to college, and tidying a bedroom within a tight timeframe.

1. Time Based Media
Amy-Jane Patrick

2. Research
Sounds of New York - Kofa
https://vimeo.com/73527362

3. Research
Sounds of New York - Kofa
- 15 seconds
- 19 cuts/shots
https://vimeo.com/73527362

4. Research
Sounds of New York - Kofa
- 15 seconds
- 19 cuts/shots
- Natural cuts
https://vimeo.com/73527362

5. Research
Sounds of New York - Kofa
- 15 seconds
- 19 cuts/shots
- Natural cuts
- Good cinematography
- Use of depth of field/focus
https://vimeo.com/73527362

6. Research
Sounds of New York - Kofa
- 15 seconds
- 19 cuts/shots
- Natural cuts
- Good cinematography
- Use of depth of field/focus
- Organic, natural sound
https://vimeo.com/73527362

7. Research
Beat You - 15SecFilms
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlppA5skmq0

8. Research
Beat You - 15SecFilms
- 15 seconds
- 18 cuts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlppA5skmq0

9. Research
Beat You - 15SecFilms
- 15 seconds
- 18 cuts
- Off tripod, kinetic shots
- Transition (e.g. whip pan)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlppA5skmq0

10. Research
Beat You - 15SecFilms
- 15 seconds
- 18 cuts
- Off tripod, kinetic shots
- Transition (e.g. whip pan)
- Mostly diagetic sound
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlppA5skmq0

11. Research
The Paper Kites - Young
https://vimeo.com/76253725

12. Research
The Paper Kites - Young
Each shot is the basis for the next one.
https://vimeo.com/76253725

13. Research
- Camera work can create immediate
understanding
-
Movement
Focus
Framing
- Sound can tell a story alongside the
visual
-
Diagetic
Non-diagetic
- The most important element of a 15-20 second film is
immediate understanding

14. Development
Cuts
Dynamic
Fast-paced
30 edits
(at least)
Travelling
Accomplishing a
task
A ‘journey’
Time Based
Media
Emotionally
15-20 seconds
Storyboard
Optional intro & end
screen
Variety of shots

15. Development
Cuts
Dynamic
Fast-paced
30 edits
(at least)
Travelling
Accomplishing a
task
A ‘journey’
Time Based
Media
Emotionally
15-20 seconds
Storyboard
Optional intro & end
screen
Variety of shots

16. Development
Everyday
Action
Food
Ordering
Baking
Shopping
Cakes
Getting
ready
Physical Journey
Cleaning
Make up
Hair
Tidying
Perfectly
Dressed
College
Against the clock
Work
Home
Running

17. Development
Everyday
Action
Food
Ordering
Baking
Shopping
Cakes
Getting
ready
Physical Journey
Cleaning
Make up
Hair
Tidying
Perfectly
Dressed
College
Against the clock
Work
Home
Running

18. Development
Everyday
Action
Food
Ordering
Baking
Shopping
Cakes
Getting
ready
Physical Journey
Cleaning
Make up
Hair
Tidying
Perfectly
Dressed
College
Against the clock
Work
Home
Running

19. Development
Everyday
Action
Food
Ordering
Baking
Shopping
Cakes
Getting
ready
Physical Journey
Cleaning
Make up
Hair
Tidying
Perfectly
Dressed
College
Against the clock
Work
Home
Running

20. Development
Making A Cup of Tea
Shots
- Cup from cupboard
- Milk from fridge
- Grabbing tea bag
- Turning on kettle
- Steam from kettle
- Pouring water
- Stirring
- Impatient expression
Sound
- Kettle whistle
- Clink of mugs
- Milk pouring
- Impatient exhale
- Fridge opening
- Liquid swirl
- Cupboard doors

21. Development
Travelling to college
Shots
- Bus stop sign
- Bus interior
- Looking at watch
- View out of window
- Bus pulling up
- Getting off bus
- Buying ticket
- Feet walking
Sound
- Engine
- Feet tap
- Money
- General ‘city’
- Bus doors opening
- Impatience
- Feet on concrete
- Dialogue to driver

22. Development
Tidying Bedroom
Shots
- Making Bed
- Hoovering
- Polishing
- Dusting
- Tripping over shoes
- Panicked eyes
- Arms full of clothes
- Stuffing items away
Sound
- Hoover sound
- Panicked breath
- Feet on wood floor
- Clock ticking
- Sweeping on floor
- Scraping
- Pens & Pencils
- Spritzing sound

23. A 15-20 Second Film that follows the rush of
tidying a bedroom when you’ve only a few
minutes to spare.

27. QuickTime™ and a
'avc1' decompressor
are needed to see this picture.

28. What direction shall I follow?
- The room is tidied with no problems
- The room does not get tidied in time
- The room is tidied, only to be ruined at the end
- Consistently failing at tidying the room (e.g. constantly dropping
things, tripping over etc)