Editing #3

In the latest part of editing, having put the footage in place, I decided to put our project into Final Cut Pro X. However, because of a formatting problem this has meant that I have had to put together the whole project again.

(I have used a blank black jpeg (as seen below) to create the movie-like letterbox effect.)

Though because of this, it has given me more control over the look of the video. For example, I can now instill fake aspect ratios and move the video underneath into space, thus guaranteeing that the video will fit perfectly within the frame now (i.e. no actor's heads cut off). 

Furthermore, by researching into the software more I have discovered the ability to colour-correct in a more 'hi spec' fashion and I have learnt certain techniques about blending different filters together to create great tones. The bank of set pre-set (and alterations that can be made to) effects is also vast in comparison to Final Cut Pro, so I have opted for this version as a method of essentially, post-production.

Motion control has also been another factor that I have greater control over now. I have experimented with tools such as a 'speed ramp' to break up different segments of one clip. This is particularly useful when wanting to add stabilisation to a clip but wanting to break it up in different speeds; i.e. If I was to use the blade tool and trim different parts of the clip to different speeds, each of these different pieces of footage would stabilise different and would therefore give uneven and jolting footage. Precision is something I have now began to home in on more.

The next version of the Thriller video will be posted soon! I will also carry out some audience feedback for our group's project because this would be a great way of evaluating what we have so far!