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Last Stretch of Editing

 I'm so happy to almost be done with my final task. I've been finishing up editing and I'm nearly done. The only problem is there is one scene when Katy is with her cat that keeps giving me an issue. I'm going to try to quickly refilm it alone. I don't think this should be much of a problem as I can simply use a tripod and get the shot. The hardest part of the whole reshoot would be getting back into costume for Katy. The darkness of the shot is really tripping me up. It feels too dark and moody in terms of lighting. Especially when compared to the rest of the opening sequence, this scene is very out of place. I did my best to lighten it up and tone the colors in Premiere Pro. The problem with this is that it made the scene stand out more than I had hoped. I plan to chat with a couple of my friends and peers in order to get initial feedback on my opening sequence. I have some questions I want to ask them after they watch the film. These questions will help me get a final idea of any changes I might make. For example, one of the questions is "Did you understand what the opening sequence was about?" If, for the majority of people, the answer is no, then I now know to go in and revise to make sure that everything is clear and my story comes through. I think this will help me get a fresh look at my work. I've been staring at this film for so long at this point that I have a very biased idea of it. With some fresh eyes, I can hopefully get a new and better look at my film.



Until next time, Danniella Miller. :)

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