Chosen Credits!

In our recent media editing slot, the group decided to finally agree on which fonts to use for our credits during the opening sequence.
I thought I should blog them to keep up with the progress we're making! With the deadline in just three days, we're on a very tight schedule!
Here is a preview of one of our credits. This will read 'Produced by Stephen Shaw.' The font used here was Bulky Refuse. This credit was made on the Mac using effects Zapper and Shakey. I added a final Ghosting effect which i descovered on Premiere to create an even more chilling look! The credits look amazing and professional!
The main 'Blink Murder' Title was done using a different font called Uncle Typewriter. Mia added extra effects using Adobe Photoshop.

EDITING

I was SO nervous at the start of this project about STAGE 4 - EDITING. I'm new to media and thought of having to edit my own footage scared me!
However, I cannot believe how much i have now come to love it! I'm so happy at how much I have learnt, the techniques i have mastered, and the effects i have discovered as being useful!
My group was great at directing me and teaching me during the first stages, but now, I'm happy to say, i feel completely confident in the editing suite!

Some of the effects that I have used are:
- Ghosting
- Solarising in and out (Flash type effect)
- Brightness and contrast experimenting
- Changing speed and sound on clips

All editing is non-linear, which is great because experimenting in the edit suite is one of the best things about this project!!
:D

FINAL SHOOT - 14th Dec.

Hello again!
Yesterday was our FINAL shoot! :(
It was a tough one, as Bhavika was feeling very unwell and could therefore, not make it. We prepared ourselves for the challenge of juggling sound, admin, lighting and camera work between 2 people - hard work!
However, we focused on our aim to have collected all our necessary footage by the end of that shoot. We word efficiently and without being distracted by the missing quarter of the group.
Luckily, we managed to get all the shots we had planned to, and they looked fantastic!

So...things that i learnt during this shoot:
1. The actor's job is a TOUGH one. I lost count of how many times i walked up the same filght of stairs.
2. Continuity is a BIG issue, especially when it involves costume.
3. Everything in the mise-en-scene is there for a reason and can make ALL the difference.
4. Having a group of four, is a SERIOUS advantage.
5. You can discover more foley ideas in the most random ways!

I'm so excited about editing now! But i'm going to miss shooting sooooo much! :(

I'll update sooon...

Editing!!!

We have just started to become comfortable with editing our final idea. Today's editing session was INCREDIBLE. We worked out a brilliant effect to make the image jitter and flash, and our credits are looking amazing!
This week, the group is taking it in turns to edit in our free time and see what we can come up with to show the rest of the group.
I have some idea's in mind using a ghosting effect and can't wait to get into the edit suite on Wednesday!
Exciting stuff...
I'm also going to work out more interesting sounds to use on our foley, which should be fun!

So to conclude, I'm over the mooon with progress so far :D