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While editing, the four of us noticed that the shots we had taken had once again not come out properly. The shots of the mother had come out unfocused, not only that but

With the thoughts of re-shooting some of the scenes, we asked the actress who played the mother if she was available. Unfortunately, she couldn't due to her own work load, and we were left with thoughts on what we could do to improve our video. Time was running short and we couldn't afford to redo the whole project, so we decided to come up with a new idea that we could add into some of the better shots so the flow wouldn't be disrupted.

We decided to do another tracking shot, this time at a gym. We made sure that we have a better high quality camera at hand so that the shots wouldn't be too unfocused. We also had a stabiliser a hand so the tracking shot can be done more smoothly.

We also have planned everything together beforehand so that we won't waste our time as we did the first few days of shooting.

This time I hope that everything goes better than the previous days of filming. We have learned from our mistakes, and I hope the new shots that we get from filming will help us complete the film, and not cause any more problems.

Editing Process: Day 2

Editing Process: Day 1

Editing Idea

Inspiration for flash backs: Vixx's Error

We struggled quite a but to figure out how we could out put the scenes together so that they wouldn't be awkward to watch. We tried to use different types of methods to do this. For example, we tried to show the flashbacks first and then cut to the present time, we tried to put the scenes around a bit hoping it would make sense. Unfortunately, nothing worked.  

To avoid  shooting any more we all decided to search up what we could use. Whilst looking for different ways we could present the flashbacks and present time in our film opening more smoothly, I remembered this music video I once watched. The idea of having different filters and transitions to present the flashbacks seemed like a good idea. It would help us set the time frame apart, and make it easier (and less confusing) for the audience to watch. It would also help us in achieving the desired continuity affect.

Difference in past and present times in the music video

Filter for present time

Filter for past memories/flashbacks

The transition they used for cutting between past and present was wavy and robotic which suited the theme of their music video, but it wasn't something we could use. 

In order to fit the theme of our film opening we used a more standard 'flash' transition which helped us tell the story of the film opening in a more smoother manner. Along with that we also used 'cross dissolve' and 'fade' so we could have different types of transitions instead of only one. Moreover, for the flashback scenes we set a filter known as 'desert glare' in order to set it apart from the present time shots. 

Thanks to this idea telling the story in our film opening became much more easier to do, and once we showed it to our teacher he also agreed to it giving it a better flow.

Behind The Scenes: Day 3

Log

Production Team

Eman: Speaker, editor

Nour: Camerawoman

Ramsha: Camerawoman, microphone handler 

Sasha: Speaker, editor

Behind The Scenes: Day 2

The second day of filming went much smoother compared to the first one. The only small hiccup that occurred along the way was due to me forgetting to bring the boxing gloves, but that issue was solved as soon as it was raised. 

Unlike the first time, we gathered a variety of shots. all with different techniques. so we'd be able to use the best one whilst editing. Keyona, who played the mother, really let her talent in acting shine through when she was in character-it left all three of us silent in amazement. 

We wasted too much time shooting the first few scenes of the flashback which meant we were running out of time by the time we began filming the film's end. Because of this the last few scenes came out a bit rushed, but didn't look too bad whe we were quickly filtering through them.

We had to mess up the living room a bit to create the desired messy affect. Since we couldn't find a smaller place to film at, we stuck with what we had, and decided to try our best to make the place look how all of us envisioned it out to be. Truthfully, I don't think we got the desired effect, but it was more than enough for what we needed for filming. Unless we find another place to film at, we will have to stick with all the shots we currently have.

I believe that our filming was done much better this time as we didn't waste too much of our time goofing around and actually paid more attention to finishing what we needed to do. The wide range of shots that we obtained this time will give us a better chance to choose the best shots when we edit.