We are pleased with the outcome and have now began our evaluation.
Showing posts with label Editing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Editing. Show all posts
Wednesday, 10 March 2010
Wednesday, 3 March 2010
Meeting 21 - 03/03/10
Everyone attended today.
We used our lesson as well as one of our study periods to get to were we are now. In the last lesson we were able to gather clips ready to insert in the main sequence which is what we did today.Between us we arranged more of the sequence and continued to add to it, as well as discussing what we still need to include, actors names are one of the things we are yet to add. We also talked about the title and agreed that it was too long and so needed to be shortened or a new title come up with.
On the editing day (05/03/10) one of our main targets is to arrange the shots in a more accute manner, so that it holds our target audience in suspense whilst at the same time showing our technical skills with the camera.
Tomorrow we aim to FINISH THE EDITING PROCESS.
Thursday, 25 February 2010
Meeting 20 - 25/02/10
All Attended.
Today was simply a continuation of yesterday's work, editing through the 'Woods' sequence. This time we focused more on the non diagetic music, trying to use the music more appropriately and build it up towards the end to create tension and an air of mystery ready for the upcoming sequence. It was also discussed that we should intertwine shots of her walking through the woods with quick shots of a 'presence' in the midst of darkness to speed up the action, as it is fairly slow to start.
Today was simply a continuation of yesterday's work, editing through the 'Woods' sequence. This time we focused more on the non diagetic music, trying to use the music more appropriately and build it up towards the end to create tension and an air of mystery ready for the upcoming sequence. It was also discussed that we should intertwine shots of her walking through the woods with quick shots of a 'presence' in the midst of darkness to speed up the action, as it is fairly slow to start.
Wednesday, 24 February 2010
Meeting 19 - 24/02/10
All Attended.
Today we continued to edit sections of our uploaded footage. We made the opening shots shorter as we all felt it dragged on too much, believing that this would fail to capture our audience's attention. We also found how to vary the levels of sound in the film through Final Cut Express. This will be useful as we do not want our audience to become immune to parts of our film(immunisation model) because they have been exposed to the same material for so long that it has no effect on them. We added a close up of the main character early on in the sequence so that the audience can establish who she is, then we can put more focus upon her and carefully start detach her from the group around the camp fire.
We will continue to edit through this week with a view to getting at least one scene of the film fully edited by Friday (26/02/10)
Today we continued to edit sections of our uploaded footage. We made the opening shots shorter as we all felt it dragged on too much, believing that this would fail to capture our audience's attention. We also found how to vary the levels of sound in the film through Final Cut Express. This will be useful as we do not want our audience to become immune to parts of our film(immunisation model) because they have been exposed to the same material for so long that it has no effect on them. We added a close up of the main character early on in the sequence so that the audience can establish who she is, then we can put more focus upon her and carefully start detach her from the group around the camp fire.
We will continue to edit through this week with a view to getting at least one scene of the film fully edited by Friday (26/02/10)
Thursday, 11 February 2010
Meeting 18 - 10/02/10
Today all were in the lesson.
We uploaded the re-filmed footage and reviewed it. We all felt that it was much better than last time.
We started to put this in place of our previous filming.
The uploading took most of the lesson because we had a problem with capturing it onto the computer and we have yet to still capture some. We tried lots of different cameras as we thought it may be a problem with the camera but this made no difference, so Grace is going to try the tape in her video camera at home to see if it is a problem with the tape.
We uploaded the re-filmed footage and reviewed it. We all felt that it was much better than last time.
We started to put this in place of our previous filming.
The uploading took most of the lesson because we had a problem with capturing it onto the computer and we have yet to still capture some. We tried lots of different cameras as we thought it may be a problem with the camera but this made no difference, so Grace is going to try the tape in her video camera at home to see if it is a problem with the tape.
Monday, 8 February 2010
Meeting 17 (Lesson Update) - 08/02/10
Unfortunately both Jonny and Grace were unavailable because of 'drama production' commitments.
So the only thing I (Henry) felt I could do (that we hadn't already covered) was to practise more editing techniques in final cut express, as my skills in editing needed to be improved.
I will take a look at the footage shot from re-filming when we meet again on Wednesday, and again begin to edit through the appropriate shots. We may also finalise a title for our film.
So the only thing I (Henry) felt I could do (that we hadn't already covered) was to practise more editing techniques in final cut express, as my skills in editing needed to be improved.
I will take a look at the footage shot from re-filming when we meet again on Wednesday, and again begin to edit through the appropriate shots. We may also finalise a title for our film.
Friday, 5 February 2010
Meeting 16 - 05/02/10
All Attended.
We continued to edit clips filmed, focusing on getting the sound to syncronise with the piece of film. The pieces of film we looked at was the 'Opening Credits' leading into 'Through the woods' scene with our main character.
Grace showed Henry and Jonny the video effects she had found from the previous lesson. Now they both understand what is available in 'effects' and how they can be altered.
On Friday afternoon/evening Grace and Jonny, along with our main and supporting characters, will reshoot the opening sequence because of the unfortunate sound problems encountered last weekend. Henry is unable to attend but will keep up to date with the progress made this weekend via the blog.
Thursday, 4 February 2010
Meeting 15 - 4/02/10
Today all attended.
Jonny unfortunately had to leave early but this didn't effect our work as we just continued to look at editing our film.
We (Grace and Henry) started working on another frame of our storyboard and managed to synchronise the sound with the action that was on screen as we had to take sound from one area and used it elsewhere.
Grace also played around with final cut express and looked further into making the sequence a little brighter to make the action clearer.
Jonny unfortunately had to leave early but this didn't effect our work as we just continued to look at editing our film.
We (Grace and Henry) started working on another frame of our storyboard and managed to synchronise the sound with the action that was on screen as we had to take sound from one area and used it elsewhere.
Grace also played around with final cut express and looked further into making the sequence a little brighter to make the action clearer.
Video Effects
Today I played around with the video effects to try and make the woods sequence slightly brighter and have found out how to do this so will show the group next time. It makes the sequence much clearer and brighter but still creates the effect as though it is in the dark.
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
Meeting 14 - 03/02/10
All Attended.
Today we focused on continuing to edit particular pieces of our filming from last weekend. We also looked through the filmed shots that we had uploaded from last time but not viewed as a whole, to see if the camera shots, lighting and sound were at a good standard. We were happy with most of the shots we took it is mainly the sound and lighting that is causing problems. We also considered a titles for our film, Henry has already come up with a few whilst Grace and Jonny said they will do the same in coming lessons.
As discussed this week, we plan to re-film the very start of our sequence as we are now aware that by using the generator to gain extra light in certain shots, we lose alot of the natural and ambient sounds within the film. We thought about overlaying non diagetic sounds but are very aware of overusing this technique, we want the music tracks to add to the suspense and tension of the film not ditract from it. Over the couple of weeks we will continue to edit filming trying out different effects in Final Cut Express as we go.
Today we focused on continuing to edit particular pieces of our filming from last weekend. We also looked through the filmed shots that we had uploaded from last time but not viewed as a whole, to see if the camera shots, lighting and sound were at a good standard. We were happy with most of the shots we took it is mainly the sound and lighting that is causing problems. We also considered a titles for our film, Henry has already come up with a few whilst Grace and Jonny said they will do the same in coming lessons.
As discussed this week, we plan to re-film the very start of our sequence as we are now aware that by using the generator to gain extra light in certain shots, we lose alot of the natural and ambient sounds within the film. We thought about overlaying non diagetic sounds but are very aware of overusing this technique, we want the music tracks to add to the suspense and tension of the film not ditract from it. Over the couple of weeks we will continue to edit filming trying out different effects in Final Cut Express as we go.
Sunday, 31 January 2010
Saturday, 30 January 2010
Saturday, 23 January 2010
Sound for Thriller
This morning Henry and Jonny were looking at the music that we could potentially use to accompany our film. One of the tracks which we have acquired we believe is suited to a particular sequence within our opening. Using GarageBand we have removed some of the more inappropriate pitch notes. We thought that doing this aided in creating a more tense and fast paced atmosphere.
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