The process of achieving this is displayed and explained below -
I imported the original raw footage of the 'cloudy moon' into my timeline and overlaid the same shot, I then applied the '3-way colour correct' effect to both clips. Secondly I reduced the blacks on both clips to create a visually pleasing contrast between the whites and blacks. Thirdly, I decreased the whites (on both clips) as the moon was over-exposed. I then applied the 'Eight-point Garbage Matte' to the top clip and used the 8 key points to crop the moon. I thusly reduced the brightness of the moon and increased the 'smoothness/feather' to blend the edited moon and the remainder of the shot together.
I am happy with the result as the shot of the moon itself creates an eery atmosphere for the piece. However after showing it to the director he said he didn't like it. Instead he wishes to have a plain black background with the title 'Home Away From Here'. Therefore as it stands this work will be scrapped and we will revert back to a plain, black background. Personally I think the concept of having a plain background is very bland and boring, however Jordan wishes to stick to his minimalistic vision- which I will do my best to fulfil.
I have learnt that in film productions one must compromise, especially as an editor. It's okay to have your own visions and ideas however in some cases they not be fulfilled.
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Colour Grading |
I imported the original raw footage of the 'cloudy moon' into my timeline and overlaid the same shot, I then applied the '3-way colour correct' effect to both clips. Secondly I reduced the blacks on both clips to create a visually pleasing contrast between the whites and blacks. Thirdly, I decreased the whites (on both clips) as the moon was over-exposed. I then applied the 'Eight-point Garbage Matte' to the top clip and used the 8 key points to crop the moon. I thusly reduced the brightness of the moon and increased the 'smoothness/feather' to blend the edited moon and the remainder of the shot together.
I am happy with the result as the shot of the moon itself creates an eery atmosphere for the piece. However after showing it to the director he said he didn't like it. Instead he wishes to have a plain black background with the title 'Home Away From Here'. Therefore as it stands this work will be scrapped and we will revert back to a plain, black background. Personally I think the concept of having a plain background is very bland and boring, however Jordan wishes to stick to his minimalistic vision- which I will do my best to fulfil.
I have learnt that in film productions one must compromise, especially as an editor. It's okay to have your own visions and ideas however in some cases they not be fulfilled.
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