Client led

I feel much more confident as an editor. I am still slow but at least I am much more

comfortable using Avid Media Composer than I was a year ago. I feel like I made a

big progress from stage in which I couldn’t link media to a stage in which I am

helping my colleagues to edit and export their work into right format. I also

experimented with editing in different language and subtitles. I found it challenging

and I made a mistake of putting subtitles on screen that were too long. But I learned

for the future and I will divide subtitles into smaller chunks.

I start experimenting with the effects editor. 

I start reading more into Avid and I am watching tutorials with pleasure.

I edited client led and drama projects. I have learnt to be patience. I started to learn

audio and colour protools and DaVinci. I am looking forward to practice more

advanced techniques in my 3rd year.

getting into practice

Still getting over my illness, feeling very weak I decided I want to work on my

propaganda exercise alone, so that I can work independently without any commitment

towards the group. I choose light and rather comic subject for my propaganda –

chocolate. In my film I wanted to make a point that eating chocolate is healthy. I

research all the clips that say chocolate is healthy. Most of them refer to the dark

chocolate so I cut out this adjective.

I have used add edit button a lot for the first time. I also worked with Lynda using

tutorials for creating the titles. I wanted to add subtitles and national Health trust

recommendation for more serious outcome. During this exercise I decided I want to

learn finding my own answers rather then asking staff and colleagues for help. I end

up with very dynamic, loud and colourful piece of work. It still was more of an advert

than propaganda film, however I have been advised by tutor in the feedback session

that I could add statement of the health expert or doctor. It was a first time when I was

super proud of my work and also for the first time I took feedback more as an advice

rather then hurtful criticism.

Broadcasting today I want to say that editing Broadcasting Today was my break

through experience. I worked alone independently. I felt challenged and a little bit

stressed. I felt like I am working in professional environment. I also felt like that is

how my first day in a new workplace would look like. So I planned my workflow. I

start with estimating the time editing will take me. I have checked if I have all the

footage ready and I looked through it and I made editors notes for the first time. I

adjusted voice levels, I corrected the contrast and I got rid off awkward pauses and

stumble. I used Linda to answer my questions about : how to edit sound levels, how to

correct the contrast. I have also first time asked Gareth for the feedback rather than an

advice. I started to use cmd + Y and cmd + U short cuts

In between my days dedicated to editing Broadcasting Today I went to BE. But I did

not like it. – I felt like I don’t belong there, there were to many people and I felt lost. I

think it would be better if I went with someone else. I am sure next year will be better.

silent movie producing expierience

I have realized when discussing with the group that I prefer the story to be told in one

long take instead of cutaways I think it might be related to directors I was watching

when much younger. (woody allen Cameron, almodovar (excellent editing

experimental )

What went right / wrong, and what would I do differently next time?

When planning for drama production I incorporated rules for editing for filming

watching girl with pearl earring I noticed natural transition from one scene to another

when filming from blank wall pan the camera to the scene . I used this technique

filming for client led video -

Still discussing silent movie, I made notes of filming for the edit common rules:

Get LS of scene wherever possible to orientate the viewer (remember, that the

audience doesn’t know what you know!)

• Make sure there are good ‘handles’ on every shot

• Get cutaways from the action

• Anticipate continuity problems

Where there is going to be commentary, allow for this in the length and pace of the

takes • Plan extensive coverage and repeat action to give more options in The Cutting

Room • Get good audio wild track - environmental noises (can help create / build)

atmosphere and bridge scenes too • Drama - use ID board at top of shots

I knew I want to work with Patrick Brennan as he is a classic cinema lover and fast

pace situational comedy is his favourite and was reflected in his showreel from

college. I had this idea of something funny and fast and then Patrick added this

character in dramatic everyday situation. And then we added Chelsea Neil and

Madelen Nygaard as a camera ops. When planning our silent movie we took our

inspiration from melodramatic performance of Mary Jane. We added my exaggerated

chase scene, when I loos the hat and keeping hands up running. We tried to use same

performance elements, over the top facial expressions of Patrick. It also had an impact

for my story telling editing. I wanted the performance to tell the story so I kept long

shots I also used one very long scene of chase in which actions happens out o the

screen – the couple disappeared – I wanted the audience to pause for a moment and

thing where did they go. And surprise the audience when the couple runs back into the

screen.                          

I also understood how important the music is. We used 4 different settings: main

characters house (messy bedroom and bathroom), work place – the office,

Street side walk when our character is rushing to work. Inspired by benny Hills Show

we used bicycle chase scene and wobbly cyclist to add more comic approach.

Filming in different locations required organisational skills and that was when my

OCD came to use ☺. We had the shot list ready after our 2nd production meeting, and

we get on with filming quickly. We used one of university rooms for filming, what

required written permission. We also struggle as the team did not want to be filmed.

But having talk about it for several evenings involving cups of hot chocolate to quiet

down unhappiness we get on with filming pretty quickly.

However during the first days of filming, extremely engaged in the project I ignored

my bad kidneys symptoms and by the end of filming I end up in hospital. That

slowed me down and not only caused pain but also a lot of frustration. However I

have learn my limits. To be honest I am glad that happened as now I am much more

careful balancing my work / home time and I am managing to find time for relax. I

came up with system of getting uni work done only when in university between 9 am

– 5 max 7 pm.

As a producer I have to learn to be more careful in terms of other’s work and double

check the recording format and outcome of filming.

I have realised when discussing with the group that I prefer the story to be

told in one long take instead of cutaways I think it might be related to

directors I was watching when much younger. (woody allen Cameron,

almodovar (excellent editing experimental )

In terms of time management in the editing process I used my time productively. In

spite of deadline extension I managed to finish beforehand. I created the title

referring for more dramatic effect to old black and white movie Bicycle Thief which I

have been recommended to watch when in college. In the editing process I used only

long cuts. I have used avid media composer – to get into good practice of post

production process. There wont be any sound only a fast pace music track to

emphasise comic effect. When screening I have noticed couple of continuity and

editing errors like the moment when Patrick leaves the home in hurry I repeat handles

from different angles. I have fixed those errors after screening. And I made corrected

version ready for resubmission. I had a lots of fun editing silent movie. First time I

start thinking that I want to edit something not that I have to edit something.

CONSIDER THE CUT

Simple Somehow resonates with our perceptions of reality (Murch) Dynamic

Powerful – creates instant association (Lev Kuleshov) Can be the most demanding

technique of all

Six Elements of an Edit (Roy Thompson) Motivation Information Composition Sound

Camera Angle Continuity CONTINUITY ‘If we see a series of shots that are

supposed to show the same action from different angles, we do not expect to see

radical changes in the appearance of things in the various images. We expect

continuity.’ Millerson – reflective: I start to understand how important in

filmmaking continuity is an how its lack can destroy the trust audience put in the

filmmaker

Continuity (Ward)

- Continuity of CONTENT - Continuity of MOVEMENT - Continuity of POSITION

(in space) - Continuity of SOUND

Continuity (TWO MORE!)

Continuity of TONE (Light and Colour) - Continuity of TIME In action continuity

sequences, make sure there is no missing, duplicated or extended time

‘Invisible Editing’ - Some Common Rules

Avoid cutting between shot that are extremely different (BCU to ELS for example) •

Avoiding cutting between shots that are too similar in size and angle (Creates ‘Jumps’

– the 30 degree rule) • If subjects are travelling in the one direction – continue this

direction in adjacent shots (Left-Right or Right-Left)

Avoid cutting between still shots and moving images (pan, tilt, zoom) except for a

specific reason • If you have to break continuity in action, use a cutaway that relates

to the subject or the set-up • The 180 degree rule - avoid cutting to shots that make a

person or object jump from on side to the screen to the other

Silent movie exercise - producing experience