Laboratory Safety Videos

After receiving the safety declaration sample questions that we requested for, we related our safety video animations to it and realized that we still have some things to complete before the developed video can be used as an alternative to the safety manuals.

Our safety video lacks some information that can be found in the manual. These information, that were initially considered as redundant by us, will now be researched on and then included in the video.

Developing the Videos

Software for Video Editing:

Even thought the group went to Sim Lim Square to scout for videos, we have decided to use the video editing software, Adobe Premiere Pro 2.0, which was provided by the department of Chemical Life Sciences. This is due to the fact that we had a tight budget. After purchasing the drawing tablets, which was of a higher priority, we realized that we didn't have sufficient budget to purchase the costly video editing software, Adobe Premiere Pro CS3.

However, there was a slight added advantage for us as Adobe Premiere Pro 2.0 was more user friendly for beginners like us. Although Adobe Premiere Pro CS3 has more functions and is much more updated, the group felt lost at times and encountered much difficulties while running the trial version. Due to this reason, we decided to carry out the video editing using Adobe Premiere Pro 2.0.

Software for Animation:

The drawing tablet was mainly used while creating cartoon animations. The software used is Macromedia Flash 8.

Shooting of Videos

Shooting of Experiments:

Equipments used:
- Digital Camera: S5700 FinePix Fujifilm 7.1 MP 10X Optical Zoom
- Tripod: Sony VCT - R640


- Microphone : Sony ECM-MS907

We had help from Mr Yeo Yeow Chong, the Technical Support officer for workshop W315. He assisted us while we were filming the experiments, giving notes and feedback.

Experimental Videos

Familiarizing with Experiments:

Before shooting any videos regarding experiments, the group went to the workshop W315 and did a trial run on all the 7 experiments. This was done so that we could familiarize and put ourselves in the shoes of the students. Laboratory manuals for the modules CP5047 (Chemical engineering Principles B and CP5034 (Chemical Process Principles A) were requested for in both hard and soft copy. After the experiment, results were recorded and we did a discussion and summary, which includes precautions and advices, for each experiment. We also took down notes on which part has to recorded as a video and which part has to be taken as a photo before inserting into the video.

Week 23 - 25

First character was developed on the 16th of September, Tuesday.
Character Name: Professor Dumbo

Professor Dumbo was created and labeled as the main animated character of the safety videos. After researching on cartoon images regarding laboratory coats, scientists, laboratory equipments and safety, we came to a conclusion that Professor Dumbo would be the culprit and victim for some laboratory accidents. As shooting real life videos of accidents would be very dangerous, we have decided to make a re-enactment via animation.

The professor would initially be animating clumsy actions or being careless, before facing the consequences of his actions. The precaution will then be shown in the animation to bring across the message to the viewers that precaution is better than cure.

The character was created after much familiarizing with Macromedia Flash 8.

Week 22

Monday, 8 September '08
- We went to Sim Lim Square to scout for video editing software & drawing
- Conclusion: Buy drawing tablet, but download video editing software online

Tuesday, 9 September '08
- We completed all the practicals, achieved data for each practical
- Noted down remarks regarding safety related to the experiment & things that are important has to be in the experimental videos that we would be making

Wednesday, 10 September '08
- Tested out downloaded flash program

Friday, 12 September '08
-We went around snapping photographs for our videos' background and video animations.








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Week 21

Updates:
-One of our FYP members was away for the whole week ,namely Sanee :)
-We have completed the summary on the experiments of CEPB & CPPA
-Meeting MS Tan Hwee Bin on Monday, 10.30am.

We went to w316 to try out videoing in the lab of the hazards and precautions.
Here are some of the pictures:
























To-do-list:
-Pay SIM LIM SQUARE a visit to look for:
-drawing tablet
-Adobe Premiere Pro CS 3
-Adobe Flash CS 3 Professional
-Get soft copy of practical manuals
-Start DCHE video taking and editing