Problems and Solutions

During this week's editing sessions, the group found some problems. As we were filming on different dates, continuity in terms of lighting was a little odd. So naturally, we panicked.
It was proving to be a huge problem and it seemed like we had no choice but to re-shoot. However, in one of my editing slots, i experimented with brightness and contrasting and found that it actually looked pretty good! My changing the brightness and contrast of some footage, it was possible to make the lighting look the same each time. That was a HUGE relief.
Things started to look up even more when Mary added a sound track and Mia added more 'getting ready' shots to our opening sequence. Bhavika managed to add more to the stairs sequence, which added a variety of shots.
I'm really glad that things are starting to take shape now...especially as the deadline draws closer!
I'm going to miss this project! :(

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