Editing workshop 1

First editing workshop

The first editing workshop with Fergus went alright for me. Even though I do have some experience with Adobe Premiere Pro since this is what I used for editing my previous videos, I learnt so much more new things about the programme that will definitely help me with my future projects. 

One of the things that I found really helpful was the shortcuts. I had no idea that these shortcuts (J , K , L, etc) even existed but it helped speed up the editing process so much. I wish I knew about them before! It was weird trying to get used to the keys at first but after a while it became almost like second nature, although I still need more practice. I was proud of the little progress I had made whilst using it. I really look forward to learning about this programme.

The edit itself

After being shown the correct shortcuts for the programme,  we were then given the task of editing the given clips in our own way, and to create a sequence that flows. I was really happy with my edit but then Ferg said that I used a few jump cuts in the beginning (although it was intentional) and that you wouldn't particularly use jump cuts when pitching an edit to an employer. Although I thought I was thinking creatively, I now have a better idea at the first approach at an edit. the clips had metaphorical clues as to how they could've pieced together and after Fergus brought that to my attention I realised how I could've edited it better. 

The clip has not been exported yet but I plan on doing so as soon as I can and uploading it here.