Becky: Job decision and Research into Editing.
With every group project, each member must be assigned to a role/job to make sure each section is completed and not repeated. After discussing which member of the group would be best suited to a certain job; we come to the conclusion, that Leonie will be the Script Writer as her writing skills are astonishing, Martyn is assigned to the job/role of the Story Boarder as he does A level art which enables him to draw almost anything to a high standard, also he is very created and comes up with interesting ideas. As well as myself, Craig wanted to try something new and expand his skills, as Craig has great leadership skills and determination to get something completed before the deadline, he has taken the role of the Directed, which leaves me with the job of the Editor. I am happy with this decision. last year I was the script writer, I did enjoy doing it but I wanted to try something new this year, the role of the editor is ideal as it would expand and improve my computer skills; also I am very determined to complete the last section of this project; editing the shots to create the finial product, to the best of my ability and to a high standard.
To prepare myself for my part in this group (being the editor) I am going to collect information about what certain things an editor does and has to accomplish. As well as this, previously Leonie and I volunteered to interview Gentlemen at their 70th reunion, it was very successful and we were able to collected many touching stories from them. I will use and improve my editing and computer skills by editing the footage we collected. Before this I am going to practice the skills that are required as well as talking to existing A level Editors to receive advice and to gain a better understanding of what I need to look out for, to assure that the overall result will be to a high standard.
An Editor’s responsibilities and roles.
The editor is responsible for assembling the footage in the correct order to create the final result/product. This is made out of short shots, dialogues, sound effects, graphics and special affects, ultimately creating a finished motion picture. It is vital that the final product flows, and that each shot is links together to disguise that they are separate pieces. To assure that the result meets the targets, the Editor and the Director have to work closely together to make sure it fits the brief and the requirements.
The process of work for an editor involves:
- Receiving a brief, as well as an outline of footage and/or a shot list, script, or screenplay,
- Assembling all raw footage, with camera shots either recorded or transferred onto video tape in preparation for inputting into the computer,
- Add in uncut rushes and sound, and synchronising and storing them into files on the computer,
- Digitally cutting the files to determine the sequence of the film and determining what is usable or not,
- Creating a 'rough cut' of the programme/film and determining the exact cutting for the next and final stages;
- Re-ordering and adjusting the content to ensure the logical sequencing and smooth running of the film/video.
(www.prospects.ac.uk/p/types_of_job/film_video_editor_job_description.jsp)
Editing software’s and programs.
There are specifically designed software’s and programs such as Motion clip, iMovie and ‘AVS Video Editor’, which are created to allow film editing to take place.
They allow forage to be uploaded via USB from a Camera, Mobile etc; also they provide a wide range of add ons including special effects e.g. fading, colour adjustment, which are used to improve the overall product as well allowing each shot to merge in together as one piece affectively. I will need to try out and practice on a variety of programs to find out which one is most suitable for what we are doing, and which one gives us as wider range of effects and techniques that can be used. When I decide which software is the best to use, I will practice on it frequently to improve my editing skills and to discover what works and doesn’t in certain situations.
I am looking forward to be the editor in our group as it is a new challenge and experience which I am sure I will enjoy. I am also excited to be working with the members in this group, as I believe we will create an outstanding short film.
