Title Sequence Coursework - Editing(3)

I was just making improvements on the title sequence from the suggestions I got from the feedback sheets. Below are some screenshots of me in Final Cut Pro shortening the length of the shots and pictures of me adding credits to the title sequence.

Title Sequence Coursework - Screening(1)

Today we had the first screening of our title sequence. This was the first cut of the title sequence I presented.

I got a lot of feedback that I can use to improve the sequence. The improvements and the what went wells were given on the feedback sheets below. 

   

                                             

The what went well features that were mentioned on the feedback sheets, were the music and how it suited the style of the title sequence, and also some of the fast paced clips that were parallel to the soundtrack. In addition, the shots by the o2, in North Greenwich, was complimented as they thought it went well with the style of our title sequence. On one of the feedback sheets is stated that they like the close-up and the effects. I agree with this because the close-ups show the intenseness of the title sequence.

On most of the feedback sheets is it stated that there are no credits. Unfortunately, I didn't have enough time before our first screening because I fell behind in filming. This was because my partner left me to do all the filming last minute, which caused me to fall behind in editing. Before the next screening, I will add the credits of which production company is presenting it, the cast, the production designer, the composer, the editor, the producers, the writers and the director.

Another improvement that was mentioned was to keep the speed of each clip, in the title sequence, continuous. I agree with this because the clips were meant to be the same speed, but the only reason they were different were because I must have missed some clips out when editing. However, for the next screening, I will ensure that all the clips in the title sequence are the same speed.

On a few of the feedback sheets, it says that some shots a too long. To correct this I can make them shorter and split some into two or three. This might cause the duration of the title sequence to decrease, which means it will be under the minimum amount of time. However, some people said that the duel narrative was not properly separated in the first cut of the title sequence. A suggestion was made to add another girl in getting ready to rob the bank. This means I would be able to add another girl getting ready in the footage, which will increase the duration of my title sequence. By adding another girl it will make the title sequence more face paced with faster cuts because there will be more footage to use.

Title Sequence Coursework - Partner

Due to circumstances I could not control, my partner, Kayleigh, has not been helping me plan, film or edit our work recently, which means I have had to do it all on my own. Unfortunately, She will continue to not help me because of the circumstances, which means we will be no longer working together. I will be continuing to film and edit by myself the best I can and try to make up for lost time.

Title Sequence Coursework - Editing(2)

I have imported the footage of me, playing the role of the girl, getting ready, into Final Cut Pro. I have edited the footage into the title sequence and made sure that the footage went well with the other shots. Also I made sure that the new footage was the right speed and had the right effect on it, otherwise it would look different from the other shots and it would not look good. In addition, I ensured that no footage was overlapping and made sure that the footage was in the right laces. Below are some screenshots of me editing.
 Below are screenshots of me adding the footage in and then editing it.

Figure 1 & 2 - Adding the footage in.












Figure 3 - Editing the footage.

Title Sequence Coursework - Footage(4)

As I needed more footage, I have taken upon a suggestion that was given to me by my teacher and I have filmed myself getting ready, playing the role of one of the girls. As my partner, Kayleigh, could not make it, it made it hard to pull the focus when needed to on some shots. However, to make the footage usable I have kept to the 180 degree rule, made sure the lighting was right, shot more than one take and used a variety of angles. I will be using this footage and homely the sequence will be ready, with the new footage, before the first screening.

Below are shot screenshots of the footage.

This is the footage of me playing one of the three girls and trying to pull the focus on the camera. Overall, I think this clip, of the focus being pulled, is good and I will be able to use it in the title sequence.

Title Sequence Coursework - Filming(4)

I have finished editing all the footage I have filmed, but when I put all the clips together, it doesn't quite reach the amount of time I need it to. The title sequence needs to be 2 minutes long, where as my title sequence is just over 1 minute. I have decided to add another girl getting ready. This will add to the tension as one more character is being introduced. I will be filming tonight and I will try to make sure that I do more than one take from each shot to ensure I have a range of footage to chose from. Also I will use a variety of angles and use a tripod to keep it steady and avoid shakes.

Title Sequence Coursework - Editing(1)

Today, I was editing my footage, on Final Cut Pro, for my title sequence. I was able to successfully edit the footage in the order the title sequence needs to be in, but I did struggle with adding the effects on to the shots. I wanted to have the shots looking cold and mysterious, like David Fincher, but I could not get the right balance between the whites, the mid and the black to be able to get the cold, mysterious look. I had to ensure that the colour orange did not show on the shots as orange shows warmth, which is not the convention of the Thriller genre. After a while of trial and era, I finally got the collect amount of each to make the title sequence look cold and like the Thriller genre. Below are some screenshots of me editing the footage from filming.

Figure 1 - I am changing the colouring of the clips to match the genre of the film 

Figure 2 & 3 - You can see the difference between the two shots, as one looks normal and warm with it's orange colouring, and the other looks icy and cold with the bluish effect.