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A Closer Look: Editing

The Answers by Michael Goode and Daniel Lissing

At 2.01, the camera move slowly across from one scene to another. The editor uses this to convey the sense that this is a smooth, continuous, one-take camera movement, and also adds to the aesthetics of the film. I want to include this in my film to create a 'professiona' and 'sleek' look.

 

The Truth About Meeting Women by T.J Misny

At 0.06, the camera keeps zooming in to show that the man is in fact 'imainging' and the scenes later are only figment of his imagination. As the camera continuously zooms in, the editor immediately cuts to the next scene to show his 'fantasy' of other women. I'm drawn to this editing because it is such an effective, easy, and clear way to convey an 'alternative reality.'

 

The Fault in Our Stars by Josh Boone

At 1.02, text messages in the form of speech bubbles appear on screen to convey the message between Hazel and Augustus. Not only does this adds to the authenticity of the film, it also creates a stylised effect and is typical in a chick-flick. Since many parts of my film will be texting-based, I thought this would be a good way to convey the messages creatively instead of filming the actual text messages on the phone.

 

Mean Girls by Mark Waters

At 0.37, the editor uses stylised slow-motion to introduce the character Regina George. Stylised slow-motion is commonly used in chick-flick to introduce an 'important' character that is usually the antithesis of the protagonist or just someone the protagonist has/will have conflict with. I want to use this type of editing when the 'guys' are introduced and visually convey on screen, e.g. when Golden Calvin first appears, he will be playing football in slow-motion.

 

The Duff by Ari Sandel

At 0.07, a speech bubble pops up to introduce the stereotypical characters. This is an effective and chick-flicky way to introduce a character because chick-flicks are heavily dependent on stereotypes. I want to include this in my film when I introduce the characters Golden Calvin, Bad Boy Blake, and Hipster Elliot, where a speech bubble will appear next to them with a list of 'stereotypes' that surrounds this type of guy.

 

Youth by Troy Sivan

I like the mixture of cold and neon colours to emphasise the dream-like, party atmosphere and the sense of loneliness. This colour scheme will be most appropriate during Bad Boy Blake scene. I will recreate these colours by using different coloured lighting as well as retouching the colours with FinalCut Pro.

 

Fight Club by David Fincher

At 0.39, character reaches out to point at something and a yellow circle appears, breaking the fourth wall. I want to include this in my film when Charlie is texting and a text message bubble appears which Emma will brush away in annoyance.

 

Mean Girls 2 by Melanie Mayron

At 0.55, the girl is fantasizing about the boy and the flashback is conveyed through 'slow' motion and dreamy colours. I want to use this when our film introduces the character Golden Calvin.

 

Up by Pete Docter

Here, the editor uses a montage to show the sequence of events prior to the actual story. It helps to give the 'background' story of the character and adds characterisation and entertainment to the film. I want to incoporate this into my film when Charlie and Emma are reminiscing about the past, when Emma fails to give Charlie a successful 'make-over.' I will always make the editing extremely fast-paced, to emphasise the sense of chaos and the humour of the situation.

 

The Mixtapes by Jubilee Project

The film opens with a panning shot of family portraits and photographs to introduce the characters and their relationship. I want to begin my film by starting off with a panning shot of Charlie and Emma's photos on a desk to convey their 'friendship.'


Production Schedule

25/01/16: Initial ideas and research

 

01/02/16: Create groups and pitch

 

15/02/16: Present pitch

 

22/02/16-14/03/16: Pre-production

 

21/03/16-18/04/16: Production

 

25/04 /16-23/05/16: Post-production

 

02/05/16: Rough Cut due

 

23/05/16:  Final Cut due

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