Blog Post 10 – Editing
- Apr 24, 2025
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Blog Post 10 – Editing
In the editing stage of our project, all three group members contributed and played different roles. Our first editor was Rain. She created the initial rough cut of the footage, and we used that version for our first in-class screening. However, the feedback we received was not very positive. Many people felt that her edit looked more like a trailer than an actual film opening. Although it wasn’t exactly what we planned, we decided to turn that rough cut into a practice trailer, and moved forward with new edits based on what we learned from the feedback.
Rough cut draft 1：
After that, Tina and I took over the editing process and created a second rough cut. Tina was mainly responsible for adding the title sequence, and I focused on the main editing structure and colour grading. We worked closely together, discussing each scene and making decisions about pacing, shot order, and transitions. This collaboration made the editing process smoother and more effective because we could give each other suggestions and improve the quality of the final version.
Software- CapCut Pro：
For editing software, we used CapCut Pro, which we also used during our preliminary task. Since we were already familiar with its tools and features, it made the process quicker and easier for all of us. We were able to focus more on storytelling, transitions, sound, and visual effects, rather than struggling with learning new software.
One major change we made during editing was not following the storyboard closely. This was because our initial storyboard included too many scenes, and in the end, we only filmed one of the storylines. As a result, the actual footage didn’t match much of the pre-planned storyboard, so we had to adjust the structure of the edit based on what we had rather than what we originally planned. This taught us an important lesson about being realistic in our planning and staying flexible during production.
Research Tutorials：
To improve the quality of my editing, I actively searched for tutorials across different social media platforms. I mainly focused on learning how to do colour grading in CapCut, since this was the editing software we used for our project. Watching these tutorials helped me understand how to adjust brightness, contrast, saturation, and apply filters to create a consistent and professional look. These learning resources were incredibly helpful and gave me the tools I needed to achieve the cool-toned, slightly dark aesthetic we wanted for our thriller opening.
Youtube Tutorials I Watched:
Colour Grading：
The colour grading was fully done by me. I wanted to create a consistent visual tone that would support the thriller genre of our film. To do that, I adjusted each shot to have a cooler tone (blue/grey) and slightly darker exposure. This gave the footage a cold, mysterious feeling and made the opening feel more serious and intense. Colour grading helped create the mood and atmosphere we wanted, and I realized how much of a difference it makes in shaping the audience’s emotions.
I spent a lot of time making sure that every frame matched in tone and lighting. Even though we filmed under different lighting conditions, I tried to keep the overall look consistent, so the transitions between scenes would feel smooth and connected. This part of the process helped me improve my technical skills and made me more confident in using visual tools to support storytelling.
Final Cut:
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