Assignment 6: War with Adobe part 1

Due to the fact that I do not need to digitize my videos, I could import the m2ts raw video files into Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 at the CATI lab in CNM.

The first round of editing was tough because I did not have a clear idea of what kind of shots I would want and what kind of effects to add later. I pieced the clips in the order I wanted and cut out various NG shots. I applied the reverse timing effect to the clips that needed it and realise a huge problem that I have.

In some of the reverse video clips, because we weren't aware of it, my brother was actually walking backwards. And there were also continuity errors, like in the scene where clothes were thrown at my brother, the blanket was supposed to be messed up, but it was folded. Small details like this was missed and I only realise it when I watched it on my computer.

I did not have a choice but to reshoot parts of the video. I called my brother, and he was totally not happy about it.

But when it comes to video, I do want things to be close to perfection.

Reshoot scheduled for next week.

Assignment 6: Storyboard

The objective this time round is to create a video, from 1 and a half minute to 3 min, with at least one kind of special effect or superhero power.

I wanted to create something that has to do with being normal but yet still have to do with super powers. I have this idea that most of my friends will do on 'the discovery of super powers', so I wanted to avoid it to avoid being normal.

However, there is a time constraint because I need to film this video while working on the final assignment with my group mates. Thus, I wanted something that is significantly impressive but yet not too tedious to execute.

This I present, 'Nearly Late... Superhero style'

The basic storyline revolves around this normal teenager who faces the same problem many people do, being late for school. Thus, I show how some superhero powers can come in handy to such situations. Then at the end, I leave some room for the audience to think. What is TV and what is reality?Where does reality end and TV begins? Is there really a distinct line between these 2 dimensions?

Although it might seem like something too heavy to be expressed in a max. 3 min film, I believe it can be done.

Pictures would be uploaded soon. My next problem would be to look for a willing cast. Or one which I can take advantage of.