Thursday, 20 July 2023

The SkinWalker - First Edit

The SkinWalker - First Edit




Improvements for movie 

Start with the prisoner running - with montage 


Quiet down the ambient background noise. Then add evidence 


Continually evidence - cutting scenes 


Separate shot of bag 


Cut the pathway part. 


Avoid Harleen and Yunus noticing the prisoner 


Instead have credits in 


After the montage have the bag scene. 


The ending of Yunus arresting the prisoner 


Cut scene of yunus running and Harleen doing a zombie walk 

The SkinWalker - Unedited footage

The SkinWalker - Unedited footage

Post Production Techniques: Annotated Screenshots

Post Production Techniques: Annotated Screenshots

Sound Editing:

  • Adding music 
MP4 to Final Cut Pro - Import edit MP4 files in Final Cut Pro

One technique that we used was adding in music. This was exported into an mp3 file which we then inserted into the movie. This allowed the opening sequence to become more interesting.  
  • Increasing audio

Another technique that we used was increasing the audio. This was done by clicking on the volume button and increasing the audio. This allowed the opening sequence to become more clearer for the audience so that they can hear everything that is happening.  
  • Adding in sounds to match with the sound effects board 

Lastly another technique that we used was adding in sounds to match with the sound effects board. This was exported into an mp3 file which we then inserted into the movie. This allowed the opening sequence to become more interesting and therefore allowed us to use the sounds we said we were going to use in the opening sequence.  

Video Editing:

  • Cutting into a black screen 

One technique that we used was cutting into a black screen. All we had to do is get a black image and insert it into final cut pro. This allowed the opening sequence to become more suspenseful.  
  • Adding in transitions 
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Another technique that we used was adding transitions. This was done by choosing different transitions from final cut pro. This allowed the opening sequence to become more engaging for the audience and make the film look more professional.  
  • Changing the lighting of particular scenes 



Lastly another technique that we used was changing the lighting of particular scenes. This was done by changing the lighting by selecting the scene on final cut pro and change the gradient of the lighting. This allowed the opening sequence to become more interesting and linking to the client brief.  

Graphics/Text Editing:

  • Adding in the title of the SkinWalker

One technique that we used was adding in the title of the SkinWalker. This was done by using final cut pro to add a title in and using another software to make the title look spooky. This allowed the opening sequence to become more full of suspense.  
  • Adding in the spell in the background 

Another technique that we used was adding the spell in the background. This was done by using final cut pro to add a title in. This allowed the audience to understand what was being said when the SkinWalker was casting the spell.  
  • Changing the style of text 

Lastly another technique that we used changing the style of text. This was done by using final cut pro to change the text style. This allowed the audience to understand what is happening and making the opening sequence stand out. 


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Production week log 12

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Thursday, 6 July 2023

Rushes log

Rushes log 

 

Shot

No.

Location

Shot type

Angle

Movement

Duration

Sound notes

Description of Action & Character Notes

Graphics & Supers

Location & prop notes

Use/Discard 

      1

Forest

Close up

High

Hand held

00:03

Heavy breathing, sound of running through the forest

Two FBI’s running through the forest

4k resolution

Forest

Suits

Torches

Use

    2

Forest

Close up

Straight

Dolly

00:07

Panting

Character is tired

4k resolution

Forest

Suits

Torches

Discard

    3

Forest

Mid shot

Straight

Hand held

00:11

Huffing in irritation

Frustration

4k resolution

Forest

Suits

Torches

Discard

    4

Forest

Wide shot

Straight

Dolly

00:13

Talking

Calm and collected

4k resolution

Forest

Suits

Torches

Use

    5

Forest

Wide shot\Close up

Jumbled

Hand held

00:15

Music showing the chase

Both characters running

4k resolution

Forest

Suits

Torches

Use

    6

Forest

Close up

(Scene Switches)

Straight

Dolly

00:17

Heavy breathing

Prisoner running and hiding

4k resolution

Greyjumper and grey joggers

Use

    7

Forest

Wide shot

(Scene switches)

Straight

Hand held

00:20

Heavy breathing

Stopped running

4k resolution

Forest

Suits

Torches

Guns

Use

    8

Forest

Wide shot

Straight

Dolly

00:25

Mysterious Music

Both characters split up

4k resolution

Forest

Suits

Torches

Guns

Use

    9

Forest

Close up

Straight

Hand held

00:34

Built up suspenseful music

Finds a baby toy

4k resolution

Forest

Suits

Torches

Guns

Use

    10

Forest

Close up

POVjumbled vision

Hand held

00:48

Breathing\music

Hand over characters face

4k resolution

Forest

Suits

Torches

Guns

Cape

Binoculars

Use

    11

Forest

Wide

POVjumbled vision

Hand held

00:55

Heavy breathing\music cuts out

Sees a girl standing in front of her and starts to walk towards her

4k resolution

Forest

Suits

Torches

Guns

Cape

Binoculars

Use

    12

Forest

Close up

Straight

Dolly

01:12

Whispering spells

Girl is casting a spell/taking over her mind

The FBI’s face starts to change

4k resolution

Forest

Suits

Torches

Guns

Cape

Binoculars

Blood

White Contacts

Use

    13

Forest

Close up

Straight

Dolly

01:20

Silence

Girl disappears leaving FBI alone and dazed 

4k resolution

Forest

Suits

Torches

Guns

Use

    14

Forest

Wide shot

Straight 

Dolly

01:34

Static from the radio

No response from the FBI

4k resolution

Forest

Suits

Torches

Discard

    15

Forest

Wide shot

Straight

Dolly

01:50

Talking

Both FBI’s and Prisoner meet back

4k resolution

Forest

Suits

Torches

Use

Script reflection