Editing:
In these past few weeks post-production, I have been determined to begin to edit my footage, using Adobe Premiere Pro CS5. Unbeknown to me, the camera's format coding was incompatible with this specific software; I was struggling trying to view the files on the Apple Mac - the only way I could view the footage was by opening them up in VLC software. This created more stress and bigger setbacks for my production, as VLC's format is still incompatible with Adobe Premiere Pro. I instigated searching the Internet for an answer to find a way of changing the file formats to be compatible with the editing software. With no succession, I started to believe I would have to rerecord my film using a alternative camera - this would waste time and possible set me back a few weeks, as I would have to wait for the Actors to become available again. This has also not allowed me to complete my camera test, which was my preliminary task for the coursework, but will be my first task once I have got the converters. After addressing the problem with my Media teacher and the school’s technicians, we found a possible solution, which is to download converter software that allows files to be converted into their format they need, obtaining the codecs for the files to work in the software. Currently, I have been waiting over a week for the software to become available. Fortunately, the technician arrived today with the file converter software and installed them onto the Mac I am using. The converter software is called "Handbrakes", using a simple method, it allows files to be selected and converted to change the files format, making it compatible with Premiere Pro, and thus I can start my editing.
In these past few weeks post-production, I have been determined to begin to edit my footage, using Adobe Premiere Pro CS5. Unbeknown to me, the camera's format coding was incompatible with this specific software; I was struggling trying to view the files on the Apple Mac - the only way I could view the footage was by opening them up in VLC software. This created more stress and bigger setbacks for my production, as VLC's format is still incompatible with Adobe Premiere Pro. I instigated searching the Internet for an answer to find a way of changing the file formats to be compatible with the editing software. With no succession, I started to believe I would have to rerecord my film using a alternative camera - this would waste time and possible set me back a few weeks, as I would have to wait for the Actors to become available again. This has also not allowed me to complete my camera test, which was my preliminary task for the coursework, but will be my first task once I have got the converters. After addressing the problem with my Media teacher and the school’s technicians, we found a possible solution, which is to download converter software that allows files to be converted into their format they need, obtaining the codecs for the files to work in the software. Currently, I have been waiting over a week for the software to become available. Fortunately, the technician arrived today with the file converter software and installed them onto the Mac I am using. The converter software is called "Handbrakes", using a simple method, it allows files to be selected and converted to change the files format, making it compatible with Premiere Pro, and thus I can start my editing.
This has been a real
setback, as my footage has been waiting to be edited since the end of December,
showing a lot of time has been wasted. Although, I look at it as a positive occurrence,
as I have been able to experience a realistic setback that can occur if I was
working in the film industry that causes production to pause.
Images:
It has been difficult trying to complete the final edits of my poster and review, as the actor that I need for the photographs has been unavailable. This has caused a setback, as I could have finished my poster and review, as well as posted the on my blog to show some of my production. This is another realistic situation, however, if I was to do this again in the future, I would produce a time-table to show actors and actresses availability. Also, to create another call sheet, for a production day a few weeks later after some editing, in case of reacting scenes again if the sequence wasn't to the standard is should be.
Images:
It has been difficult trying to complete the final edits of my poster and review, as the actor that I need for the photographs has been unavailable. This has caused a setback, as I could have finished my poster and review, as well as posted the on my blog to show some of my production. This is another realistic situation, however, if I was to do this again in the future, I would produce a time-table to show actors and actresses availability. Also, to create another call sheet, for a production day a few weeks later after some editing, in case of reacting scenes again if the sequence wasn't to the standard is should be.
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