We were due to start editing in our lesson on Thursday 28th November, however due to running into technical problems we were delayed. The final edit was completed on December 6th.
Editing was definitely the most difficult aspect of the preliminary task due to the unfamiliar with the process and the software. The editing software used was Adobe Premiere Pro (CS4).
Once we acquired the footage we experimented with the software in order to understand it better. We tried various effects, transitions and corrections to find the functions that we were looking for.
We began sequencing the shots in the correct order, selecting the takes that we felt were the best. After doing this with only straight cuts throughout, we went back to add in extra transitions such as fade in, fade out and dissolve.
After sequencing the visuals we had to adjust the ambient sounds, which were overwhelming in certain places, due to wind and electronic appliances. We then added in our music track.
We decided to start the clip with a fade in from black, to ease the viewer in and make a more professional looking start. The first scene in which Paige walks up some steps was shot twice but had to be edited to look like one walk. We achieved this by trimming both clips at a moment where Paige was in the same place at the beginning of the first clip and at the end of the second clip. This continuity editing occurred at other times during the task, such as when Paige opens the door and then enters.
We then inserted several dissolves whilst Paige was walking after she had obtained the paper from me to give the impression that she had been walking for a long time. We did consider creating an ellipsis of time whilst she was walking round the corner however we did not have enough time or experience with the software in the end.
Straight cuts were used during the shot-reverse-shot, as the conversation was fast paced. We also mixed the shot-reverse-shots with two-shots and a close-up of the paper, to draw emphasis. The last scene in which Sheree opens the piece of paper was shot on a slanted angle, with the intention of giving the audience a slight feeling of disorientation.
We struggled with the sound the most. We used a converter to import our desired song into Premier Pro. This track plays throughout. To make the music more audible we lowered the ambient sounds of the walking scenes, as it was overpowering in places. When Paige entered the Cafeteria the music was then lowered, in preparation of the dialogue and create the impression that the sound would be less audible once inside. Our planned distortion of the music did not take place as we lacked time and experience with the software. The dialogue scenes is where we struggled most as we were not able to separate the dialogue from the ambient sound of refrigerators. This made the dialogue quieter than we wanted. However we have now learnt to take more care about ambient sounds in filming locations.
Another aspect we did not have time for was the text at the end, on the paper. By leaving it blank, we left room for interpretation by the audience and added to the sense of confusion and mystery we set out with when planning.
Editing was definitely the most difficult aspect of the preliminary task due to the unfamiliar with the process and the software. The editing software used was Adobe Premiere Pro (CS4).Once we acquired the footage we experimented with the software in order to understand it better. We tried various effects, transitions and corrections to find the functions that we were looking for.
We began sequencing the shots in the correct order, selecting the takes that we felt were the best. After doing this with only straight cuts throughout, we went back to add in extra transitions such as fade in, fade out and dissolve.
After sequencing the visuals we had to adjust the ambient sounds, which were overwhelming in certain places, due to wind and electronic appliances. We then added in our music track.
We decided to start the clip with a fade in from black, to ease the viewer in and make a more professional looking start. The first scene in which Paige walks up some steps was shot twice but had to be edited to look like one walk. We achieved this by trimming both clips at a moment where Paige was in the same place at the beginning of the first clip and at the end of the second clip. This continuity editing occurred at other times during the task, such as when Paige opens the door and then enters.
We then inserted several dissolves whilst Paige was walking after she had obtained the paper from me to give the impression that she had been walking for a long time. We did consider creating an ellipsis of time whilst she was walking round the corner however we did not have enough time or experience with the software in the end.
Straight cuts were used during the shot-reverse-shot, as the conversation was fast paced. We also mixed the shot-reverse-shots with two-shots and a close-up of the paper, to draw emphasis. The last scene in which Sheree opens the piece of paper was shot on a slanted angle, with the intention of giving the audience a slight feeling of disorientation.
We struggled with the sound the most. We used a converter to import our desired song into Premier Pro. This track plays throughout. To make the music more audible we lowered the ambient sounds of the walking scenes, as it was overpowering in places. When Paige entered the Cafeteria the music was then lowered, in preparation of the dialogue and create the impression that the sound would be less audible once inside. Our planned distortion of the music did not take place as we lacked time and experience with the software. The dialogue scenes is where we struggled most as we were not able to separate the dialogue from the ambient sound of refrigerators. This made the dialogue quieter than we wanted. However we have now learnt to take more care about ambient sounds in filming locations.
Another aspect we did not have time for was the text at the end, on the paper. By leaving it blank, we left room for interpretation by the audience and added to the sense of confusion and mystery we set out with when planning.
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