Question 3 for CCR is:
How did your production skills develop throughout this project?
Working on this project significantly improved my production and editing skills, especially since I was responsible for filming some of it, as well as editing all of it. Throughout the process, I applied many of the techniques we learned over the year, which helped me refine my abilities.
Before starting, I already had some editing experience from previous projects, but this one was different. Since it was a film opening, every little edit and design I added to it would mean a lot since it was only a 2-minute video, where we had to demonstrate our ability to use techniques, be it camera movement, lighting, or editing, to give a scene more meaning.
I mostly worked on editing. Working on adding the little things nobody thinks of, like the sound of footsteps when Leo is running, or the clock ticking in the background. Sound design played a huge role in creating suspense, and we carefully selected audio effects to enhance the tension in our film opening. I also learned a lot about font choices and how they affect a film’s tone. Certain fonts and colors didn’t work under specific lighting conditions, and I realized how crucial credits are in setting the mood. Even small details, like the color and style of the title, contribute to the overall atmosphere.
However, I also was filming. I filmed most of the scenes inside the house as well as all of the scenes inside and outside the car. During filming, I thought of using camera movements to communicate different ideas. We applied a variety of angles that we had been studying in class and saw how they can actually work to influence real productions. Using my phone, I filmed many moving shots, experimented with focus pulls, and adjusted lighting to highlight characters and create suspense—perfect for our chosen genre of horror.
This project pushed me to improve in multiple areas, especially filming and editing, as well as understanding the impact of post-production choices.
I hope you have enjoyed this blog. The next one will be about Question 4 CCR Research
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