As a editor job they upload their file using XML and EDL this allows me as a editors to upload my rough cut on YouTube and put on my blog. You do this by opening up Final Cut and opening your work saving it as well. Then go on file and go to 'Export XLM file and saving it on the desktop. after sign in to your account and upload it on to YouTube and copy the embed code on to your blog.
Edit Log
1. upload all your footage into final cut and make an event for each scene you have shoot- this because you will know that all footage is there and you change the order. for example, 'She' i had to put all footage of street scene, all footage from train station scene and all the footage from house scene into separate events and bins. this was very important in the old days, when they did not have final cut because they had to cut scene and put them in the bins.
2. when you have all the footage into different bins then scan through each shoot in different event and note down if it is good shoot or bad shoot and what camera shoot is it and comment on it . This is because it make it easier to put it in a sequence making it flow. When editing 'She' i put them into bins and went through each shoot and comment if it good shoot and what camera shot it is because i can put different shoot into the short film, such close up and over the shoulder shoot.
3. when putting the shoots into different bins and commenting on the shoot then put them into linear sequence then when you get the story right then start to change the story and cut out the shoot that you do not needed. Making a non-linear e.g flash black sequence. For 'She ' i made a linear sequence and put them in order change some shoots and not using some shoot. This is important because before using non- linear structure you must put them in linear order.
4. After that upload sound into the film (making sure that is not copy right). You do this by going in final cut and go to music and click on the sound that is suited for that scene. For 'She' i add music to build up tension and give that effect such as the sound of train, sound of the door closing and sound of the car. by this it would make it effective.
5. After the sound an editor can add effect such as lightening to make a horror or thriller. by this it would give an different effect on the scene and change the atmosphere and the mood. For the short film 'She' that i edit i was not able to do that because i did not have that much time. in the film world time is really important because time cost money, also if director is paying you to do editing in small amount of time e.g. 1 hour the director expects it to be done.
6. When finishing all the edit go to file and scroll down Export XLM. when its loaded sign into your Gmail account and go to YouTube and upload file. when its loaded share it and copy the embed code and put it on your blog.
Overall these are really important steps to follow when coming to editing a short film because it makes it easier to follow and that way you will know that you have all the footage that is needed. also you would know that you have edit the film the correct way.
The rough cut or final – 1 has not been posted.
ReplyDeleteThe edit makes the narrative clear and follows action although there are three significant jump cuts and a lack of control over the pace. There are some moments where there is continuity techniques used.
Some ambient sound has been added but not balanced consistency
Pass/M
Unit 16.3 edit
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The video still has a couple of continuity issues and jumps around at times, but there are some MoAcs used and the story is relatively clear. She does not go into her house and then she is suddenly sitting down, she also breaks the 180 degree rule in the street and it goes dark to light in the street. There is a lack of chase scene to build up the tension.
Unit 16.2 Prep
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A complete editors log shows understanding and thorough preparation