Location/Sound
Opening and Closing Credits
Design Cover for DVD
Soon all became my responsibility. Which is why I hinted or stated before that the editor does indeed have his/her work cut out for them. There needs to be no more attachments to titles. No more Editor slash or editor plus. At least this was how the project left me. Always in an artful way to help out my group. Also how is it fair that while we go through all of this effort the actor doesn't get a slash this or that.
As an editor, I experimented with a lot of videos and how to construct it into something others can deem amusing. So I had a fair idea as to what was a decent picture and I wanted "The Cut" to look good. It had to, we needed all the practice we could get, and I was not a professional. I needed my practice. I am also certain that the professional would need to have a heads up so they would know how long they would spend in front of a computer screen or 'tech' editing equipment. So I urged the importance of practice. If it is anything our lecturer taught us, was that we needed to make sure we planned everything in advance so on the day, there would be no issues. Any last minutes queries we would be able to focus on, because we got all of our paperwork out of the way, and I needed the sound, opening and closing credits done.
I liaised closely with a program Adobe After Effects, which I had practice some things on prior to this. I needed to have "The Cut" meet a professional standard. Which is why I took the responsibility of designing the poster for "The Cut". It was not only because I had the majority of photos taken prior to filming, it was because I had already begun to imagine the things I could do for the poster. It worked, I sent random snapshots of my design via email. It was one of the main measures of communication for my group. We were able to communicate and choose as a team the right snapshot for the poster front. I also worked with Photoshop to best refine the image to a preferable quality.
It made me enjoy this experience. I also completed the credits, except when you are editing and you format that final video, it's hard to go back and change random names withing the edit. It's not like a correction error in word, you go back press backspace and print a new version, it takes time to render a video. As an editor you need to communicate best with your group and have all the details covered before you edit. Sure, there would be some minor changes and it would be a headache to go back and alter, but at least you would have covered the big changes and apply your mindset to only alter the minor things.
Of course in my case, working as a team, you had to ensure the names and correct spelling were communicated well with the editor. No one wants to have their names misspelled in a movie, which is why you go through the challenge of getting it right the first time.
Once completed there were certain actors assigned on the day that actually pulled out last minute. It was pain because I had to edit out their names on the day of production. It would not make sense crediting someone in your film, that made absolutely no contribution to the creation of the film. That was one challenge I faced on the day.
During production I was calm, I analyzed all the shots captured and recorded it t memory. For the camera person she had to understand the type of camera she was using to best manipulate the shot. We were given a recommended list by our lecturer of camera's to utilize.
Canon T2I
Canon T1I
Canon Rebel XS
Well this was actually recommended for a later documentary/ photoessay assgnment, but most group used a varitions of these three. The cool part of these camera are their ability to record in digital files that transfer easily unto any flashdrives, striaght into the editing program, without the need to capture. So this gave me more time to edit. The use of the Clapper on production helped me understand exactly where I needed to place what. At first the clips were confusing, the amount of video clips overwhelmed me, but I was able to over come.
On editing day, I made the mistake lowering the volume on the computer when I had my headset on, so it made everything seem softer than they really were. It sucked to know that it may have affected the overall product, since some background street noises proved to be too overpowering on the edited piece. My lecturer let me hear it on the day and I could not disagree, I only hoped to have heard it on the day, before submission.
I was however proud of my group members and myself. Everything came through the way I wanted and even if I may have been penalized, I had something to work on and I improved on the flaws and created a beautiful finished product which I hope to share here soon.
This is probably where I answer the criteria for this assignment here.
My own skills: I needed to best have a fair understanding of editing, working as a team member, sound and even analyzing how to frame a shot, to know what shots to leave out and to use. This skill through photography would also be utilized in the final project with the documentary and picture essay, where you choose the right shots, based on framing, lighting/exposure and color. I still needed to understand how to mange a picture essay, but I had a fair understanding as to how to go about it. I would give you a hint, it is somewhat related to my documentary.
How these skills have developed: Before this course I knew that using a camera, you had to be smart. I did into anticipate the amount of work associated with filming. Use of script and treatment. I did not know how to professionally write these up. It is only through this experience was I best able to accomplish these tasks to a professional standard. Also with the making of a film, I became conscious of the sound captured for the film. I also learnt how to be firm with the choices you make in editing. Surely you would want to keep everything, especially if it is yours, but there would come a point where there is a limit you follow and you would only have to include the best of the bundle. It helps you become assertive in your choices, not only in film, but in life.
I can officially say, I would be taking on this task again with an advantage, possibly without the stresses that come with it, because that does not change.
Methods for future skill development: This would also be discussed in other sections of this blog. One would be understanding the benefits of communicating with your group members and trying to be on time for every goal set out. You do not know when there would be a day for you to learn something new. Since I received feedback from my first edit of "The Cut" I was quickly able to adapt. Planning ahead is always a good bonus and I could now write a script in a professional standard. I would be willing to charge a reasonable fee as well.
I hope I was best able to explain my struggles with you. Even those struggles I learned and grew from. I hope my lecturer is best able to judge this because I only want to move forward from here on, and create new experiences for myself.
Cavielle
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