AICE Media Studies

 Welcome! Join me to talk about my editing process for the first scene of my short film.  After wrapping up our first scene at the library, the next step was diving into the editing process. It’s always exciting to see how raw footage starts coming together, but as any filmmaker knows, editing can be just as challenging as filming—if not more! It’s amazing how different the raw footage can look compared to what I had imagined while filming. The lighting was mostly great, but there were a few shots that needed color correction to make everything feel cohesive. One of the trickiest parts was syncing the audio with the video. We had some background noise from the library. I spent some time cleaning up the sound to make sure the dialogue was crisp and clear, which really helped the scene flow better. As I edited, I noticed how the multiple takes we did ended up being so helpful. Those extra angles gave me the flexibility to cut between different shots, making the scene more dynami...

 Welcome! My friends and I finally filmed the first scene. Our first day of filming at the library was an exciting and rewarding experience. It took us about three hours to wrap up the scene, but it was worth every minute. The library staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating, allowing us to film without any interruptions. Their cooperation made the process much smoother, and I was extremely grateful for their flexibility. However, like with any shoot, things didn’t go perfectly on the first try. The group and I  had to do multiple takes to get the camera angles just right.  Whether it was adjusting the lighting or tweaking the position of the camera to avoid glare from the windows, it was a process of constantly fine-tuning the setup. I quickly realized that every little detail, from the angle of a chair to the framing of a book, made a big difference. Each take brought us closer to capturing the scene exactly how we envisioned it. An interesting note is that I use...

  WELCOME ! Here is the script: BROWARD LIBRARY SCENE 1 - Bookshelf’s are seen and both JENNY and HANYA are in frame. Jenny has a clipboard and HANYA is holding a stack of books behind her - HANYA: This is your third time being late, keep this up and you won’t have a job. - Camera zooms in and freezes on her - JENNY (VOICEOVER): This is Hanya Miller, my best friend, coworker, and headache.   - JENNY turns to her - JENNY (VOICEOVER):  And that’s me, Jennifer Baker, an art major at FAU, romantic virgin, and sarcastic freak. JENNY:   I know *sluggish* - JENNY grabs a book hands it to HANYA and checks it off the clipboard - JENNY: The deadline for my final is coming up but I haven’t been able to draw anything. HANYA: Well, what inspires you? -JENNY reaches for another book meeting the gaze of JAMES across the bookshelf - JENNY: Eyes. HANYA: Eyes? *Questioned look* JENNY: Take over. *Quickly hands over the clipboard and book* - JENNY rushes over to the other sid...