Construction Post 4: Reflections on Edit Week 1

At the very beginning of Edit Week 1 we created an editing schedule. This is because we decided that was the best way to ensure that progress was made and the work load is shared equally. Onto this document we wrote down which free-periods, lunchtimes and after school slots we would use to work on the project. We also organized it so that all three of us met together everyday to make progress as a team and make sure that the big decisions were being made as a group.

We worked fast and effectively in order to highlight the problems and work out solutions early in the week to allow for organization and planning time. After we had put together the first cut, a lot of the issues became clear, especially with the framing and acting. But, because of good work ethic, we were able to adapt our shot sequence and still have plenty of time to plan a reshoot at Ela's house.

The "127 Hours" split screen that we used as a reference
point for ours.

We also began work on the 3 way split screen, using "how to" videos to help us (as seen below). The adjustments used were the crop (left/right) and position tools and by creating key frames we were able to reach the desired effect.





In addition to working on the cut, we began to develop the soundscape by recording diegetic school hallway sounds, looking up and researching other school soundtracks, whilst also coming to a final decision on the non-diegetic background music.

Conclusions: 
Overall, I think that edit week 1 went well and we have made changes and solutions to further improve our project. We also managed to stay on-time and on-task throughout the whole week.
Looking ahead we have decided that next week
(once the new footage has been put in), we will
concentrate on grading, the tittles and finalizing
the soundscape