OK! We are in the fifth week, and I know I must start the production phase ( filming, etc.). However, knowing what kind of software I will use to edit my project is important. That will help me before I shoot. But first, I want to tell you what I learned about editing.
Why Editing Is Important
Editing is where a movie really comes to life. It takes raw video and turns it into a story with rhythm, feeling, and effect. Even the best-shot scenes can feel empty or confusing without it.
The Three Steps to Making a film are:
- Pre-production: plan, script, and get things in order.
- Production: Getting video.
- Post Production: Editing, sound design, and finishing touches
Even though each step is important, post-production is perhaps the most exciting part. This is where the pace, mood, and story come together.
To achieve nice, clean editing, it is essential to choose editing software that you are familiar with and has all the tools you will need.
Editing Softwares
I will use two different software to edit my recordings into a movie. These will be iMovie and Final Cut.
I have been using iMovie for years and am very familiar with it. I can also use it on my phone, which is synced with my Apple ID. On iMovie, adding effects to any clip is easy when you want to put it in.
I edited with iMovie on all previous projects in this class where we had to make a film, and I have learned all its tools and accessories to use when creating a movie.
The other software I will use is Final Cut. However, I will only use this software for special effects involving sound and titles as the options it provides in this field are far more diverse than what IMovie offers. It is more difficult to use, and unlike Imovie, it hasn't been downloaded on my MacBook because it requires a license.
Important Parts of Editing
1. Making Things Flow Well
Editing ensures that scenes flow smoothly into each other, keeping the audience interested. The simple timeline in iMovie will help me to improve the flow and story.
2. How to Cut Well
A well-placed cut can keep the energy up or build it up. IMovie's precise tools let me make clean, deliberate cuts, and the drag-and-drop ease made it easy to make quick changes.
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3: Changes and Effects
Cuts that are too abrupt can break the flow. iMovie only has simple changes, but Final Cut Pro has effects that can be changed to make the video feel more like a movie.
4. Sound Editing
Good sound design makes the mood and feeling stronger. IMovie can make simple changes to sound. Final Cut Pro has advanced mixing and blending tools for a professional look, so I will export some audio effects from Final Cut. I carefully chose and changed sound elements to make my project more suspenseful.
I will need extra help in this project step because although I know how to use iMovie, Final Cut is professional software that requires a license and is more difficult to apply. So, my aunt will help me with some advice and export the sounds or even title effects that I pretend to use, as she has expertise on this matter.
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