SUMMARY
Role
Editor
Intention (SMART Goal)
By Oct. 12, as part of team # as Editor, I will have evidence of editing tension/drama in my film by following Affonso Goncalves and Drama Tutorial for Session 1.
PRE-PRODUCTION – INQUIRY
Leader(s) in the Field / Exemplary Work(s)
Affonso Goncalves on CAROL
Goncalves explains how he works as an editor, specifically in the film CAROL
Goncalves is an editor who has worked on various different films such as CAROL, Patterson, The Lost Daughter, Don’t Worry Darling, and many others. He is known for creating worlds that effectively come to life through complex editing.
SKILLS:
For example, he works closely with both the actors and in using the script to build a world with the clips that he is given and how he chooses to use dialogue or not.
He also states that as an editor, he should be involved physically to help create and change the scenes.
Working with the director allows for a type of synergy where the input of both can be involved with making the film as complete and full as possible.
Essentially the entire interview discusses how he as an editor works, with who, and the way he achieves these thing. In doing this he doesn’t necessarily describe the techniques involved.
Secondary Source:
In this film, he uses editing to change the viewers perception of how time interacts throughout the film.
This is done through the use of flashbacks and the editing of time into a sense that makes sense.
In essence he makes it flow very nice in such a way that makes the viewer intersted.
Training Source(s)
Notes:
0:42 Give the audience time to empathize/react during a dramatic moment
2:02 1st Clip, We see characters show potential for romance despite work on job
3:04 Extra Clip added, changes audience perception
3:19 Helen’s emotions are amplified even further, allowing better connection with her
3:31 Add a type of pause after a funny moment
5:58 Allow for more time both before and after a comedic moment to let the moment sit with them
6:19 Consider the reaction of the audience when editing scenes together
6:30 Give the audience time after an action sequence
7:30 Narratively, the film may not change much with editing, but it can have an effect
8:50 The new scene allows for the viewer to take in what has just happened before the reveal
PRODUCTION – ACTION
New Smart Goal:
My SMART goal was to organize and better manage my files in order to work better by the end of the session.
Film Name: The Pencil
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AeAFC9_KL3VWn6Vj90_bmzvXBZMvSLCg/view?usp=drivesdk
Skills Commentary:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1pVuF1_k32HgcRqvLTILGqyDurVZnyk21GfIo4PGwYfA/edit?usp=sharing
With this being my first time editing, I just tried to stay organized, which meant staying on top of the clips and making sure I knew where everything was. In the actual film, I made sure everything was colored to match the supposed atmosphere. For example, in the flashback scene, I gave it a dreamy effect as well as taking out a bit of the color. Overall I just wanted everything to flow well first then added more where I could. This was all helped out through the organization that made sure I could effectively work in regards to the new smart goal.
POST-PRODUCTION – REFLECTION
21st Century Skills
Ways of Thinking (Creativity, Innovation, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving)
I was creative as well as a problem solver with the stair scene. In this scene, we went through several different ways to make the fall look real, and we managed this by cutting to black and sounds to create the illusion of falling.
Ways of Working (Communication & Collaboration)
I collaborated with everyone in the group, and we were able to figure out different issues. One of the main issues that we managed to solve was that of sound. We all worked together in some way to make sure that we had enough sounds that would work. John and others also helped with feedback on the film, and John provided rough cuts that gave a sense of structure.
Tools for Working (Info & Media Literacy)
I used Premiere Pro to edit the film, eventually allowing me to complete the entire film here. I’ve already edited using this before, but I improved my skills as an editor, especially in the sense of time.
Ways of Living in the World (Life & Career)
Working as a team was very useful, as well as having specific expectations pushed me to work differently and effectively as a team to stay on schedule. Essentially I was able to successfully work with little issue as everyone managed to be on time and do their part.
Reactions to the Final Version
Eric emphasized the need for reaffirmation of the goals of the main character, “need to remind the audience of the search for pencil”.
One piece of feedback that came from Group 5 was that they liked the way that the film was both edited and cut together.
Another note of feedback was to keep the colors and lighting consistent when possible
Self-Evaluation of Final Version
I thought the overall process of the film was great, and that it turned out well at the end. As a team we all got our own work done, as well as helping each other with the entire film process. Creatively I liked the film and the only changes that were to be revolved around film principles and exemplification of the main point.
Grammar and Spelling
Grammarly
Editor
John C.