Entry #2

Feb 4th

Instead of filming, we spent most of our time editing. From last year I remember that editing was a grueling task, but since we only had 5 minutes of footage, and with a fairly straightforward task, it wasn't that menacing. 

The immediate problem was simply the matter of capturing the footage. We had problems with the software for it wouldn't even open, which we solved by using a different account (Raphael's). Then we got the settings to where to save the files, which we then solved by changing the setting to DV-PAL, (saved it to Final Cut Pro Documents). 

This took up about 20 minutes.

The actual editing was not that difficult but we discovered that we were missing some of our footage. So while Raphael and Chris edited, Andy and I went out to record the missing sounds, which were time, destruction, and work. For time we simply tapped a pencil rhythmically. For destruction we used screams, banged a door, an automatic 'panic' announcement (Evacuate the premises). For work we used typing, writing, and shuffling papers.

When we came back, Raphael and Chris had already cut a large bulk of the 'visual' aspects of the task. The problems we had was the 'surprised' look in which we had to change the color so that the person would be sad in one scene then angry in the other, same expression, different color. We did not know how to change the color using the software, and the camera had limited features, so we basically used what we had. 

The best parts of the visual was the Rule of Thirds and using Lighting to express happiness and anger in an encounter. We showed the Rule of Thirds well with the subject in a 'third' point. We utilized lighting well; a dark, gloomy corridor for anger, and a sunny, bright hallway for happiness.

But what I think is the best part of the whole Scavenger Hunt were the sounds, particularly destruction and work because of how rich and natural they sounded. For time, it could have been done better, because we only used bells. We should have, like how we did for destruction and work, added more layers and created a richer sound. At least now we know how to improve, and apply these skills and knowledge when we encounter a formal project.

I was an IB learner because:

Reflective: Reflected on each clip and see if they were good

Open minded: Accepted modification

Principled: Self-assessed fairly and honestly

Inquirer: Wanted to find out how to improve each clip.