FLASHBACKS IN POST-PRODUCTION

Film grain, un-natural glows of light, vignette and shifted focus are all common features in many flashbacks that are seen in TV programmes, film, shorts etc. Their unnatural style and essence subconsciously tell the audience they're watching a flashback; this is best shown in the Dexter flashback I analysed earlier in my portfolio.

I have watched the video below that demonstrates one of the quickest, easiest and most-effective ways to make a flashback scene look like a flashback, and will most-likely be using this technique on our flashbacks in 'Home Away From Here'. As to date, I have never put together a flashback/dream sequence, so I am looking forward to experimenting with the different visual techniques available on FCP7.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdveOL3AZ5o (Last accessed 30/04/2014)


After watching the (above) video, I quickly experimented with the different levels of vignette and focus on a dream sequence for our film. The results were pleasantly effective -

 This picture displays a shot that has the 'soft-focus' effect applied, giving it a 'dreamier' feel to the clip.

This picture shows the process of applying the vignette effect to the clip.

(BEFORE)










This is the resulting effect. I was happy with the way the character appeared in-focus, with the surrounding interior the opposite. I believe the audience will be drawn to Jack's younger self (in the picture)  as intended by applying the effects.

(AFTER)

I will continue to experiment with the techniques shown in the video by applying them to the dream sequences in our film. Thusly becoming more confident in achieving such effects for any future projects.