Music Video Editing Blog

  With all the footage filmed, it was time to edit. The biggest problem I faced going into editing was my lack of certain shots. I didn't shoot a lot of the scenes on my storyboard because I forgot. I needed to figure out how to work around that. Another problem was the time restraint I had. My peers had a whole week to edit, but because I am leaving school early, I only had three days. However, because I don't have access to Pinnacle Studios outside of school, I really only had two days to completely edit my music video. 

   I had many technical difficulties while editing. Pinnacle Studios was slow and often crashed. Sometimes, it wouldn't even open. Because of how frequently I had to switch computers, I decided to keep all my footage and work on a flashdrive instead of a desktop. I lost some time due to this; every time I switched computers, I had to re-import the footage into Pinnacle Studios from my USB. However, I think this was ultimately more efficient than using just one computer. 

  Pinnacle Studios lagged a lot, which made it hard to preview my video. This made the editing process especially difficult because of how I had to time the clips to the music at exact points. After a while, though, the lag stopped and I was able to properly preview the music video. Regarding the missing shots, I ended up replacing them with shots I did film while trying to keep the story as intact as possible. I think in some scenes this worked, but in others, the footage is unrelated. The end of the video is chaotic and disjointed, which I think ended up working for my music video. The song itself is supposedly to be a delve into insanity and my music video reflects that. In all, I am satisfied with my music video. I think I could have done better, but I am pleasantly surprised with what I did in the time frame I had.

Music Video: Filming at Arcade

      Over Thanksgiving break, I continued filming the music video. I wasn't able to film on Thursday because of the holiday. Ultimately, I was only able to film on Sunday because of work schedules. This worked out, though, because I only needed to go to one location: the arcade. When I arrived to the arcade, I noticed that the layout had changed a lot. Figuring out the new layout and where the games I needed to film were took some time out of actually filming the music video. Luckily, the arcade still had Dark Escape, which is a crucial part of my music video. Something I had to take into the consideration was making sure I didn't film other people. This wasn't too big of an issue for me. I went a little bit after opening hours (11:30am-ish), so there weren't a lot of people walking around yet. Despite this, I had a total of two shots with people in them, making them unusable.
    I had previously found out online that recording at the arcade for non-commercial purposes is allowed. However, I couldn't use a tripod or film employees without their permission. I didn't need to film employees regardless, but the lack of a tripod did have an effect on what I filmed. I had to get rid of the planned wide shot with me in it that was on my storyboard. Instead, I recorded a wide shot of the arcade without me in it to replace it. Additionally, as I was typing this blog, I realized I forgot to film any shots of my hand on the arcade machines. As of right now, I'm not sure how I am going to fix this. I filmed some shots of a hand that was on one of the games. I don't think this will match what I was looking for, though. If I can't think of an alternative before the editing process begins, I will have to use one of those shots.
   With those issues aside, filming went smoothly. I got most of the shots I needed. The biggest issue I am facing going into editing is how I am going to replace the missing scenes. I can't go back and film, as the cameras are due back on Monday morning. Despite everything, though, this experience was fun. I liked the atmosphere of the arcade and how easy filming went. This was also a learning experience. It helped me realize the importance of looking back at the storyboard for reference as I film. I will be sure to remember to do this while filming my final project.

Music Video: Filming at Garage

     Over the weekend, I began filming my music video. Originally, the plan was to film at my grandparent's garage on Saturday and film at the arcade on Sunday. However, because of work schedules that were out of my control, I couldn't film on Saturday at all. Once Sunday came, I decided that I would film at the arcade at a later date. Through research online, I found out that filming is allowed at the arcade, as long as certain conditions are met. I can't film employees or other guests without their explicit permission, long chunks of game play, or use a tripod. I will remember this information for when I do film at that location. Ultimately, I decided to film at the garage on Sunday because it was more easily accessible.

    When I arrived to the garage, I realized that my tripod didn't come with a plate. Luckily, my grandfather had a handheld monopod with a plate I could borrow. I leaned the monopod against the tripod so it would stand on it's own. It didn't allow for much camera movement, but it had to do. Another piece of tech I had to prepare was the blue lighting. I had brought blue gel paper to layer over my phone's flashlight to create a blue lighting effect. However, the garage I was filming in happened to have a lantern-type light that I could place the gel paper into (picture below), which would be easier to move around compared to my phone. This was very beneficial to the filming process.

    With the technical aspects finished, it was time to film. The main shots I had to film at the garage were a pan of the tools, a medium shot of me sitting at the workbench, and a closeup of the blueprints. The clip attached above is one of the shots I got of the pan. I like this the most one out of all the takes. However, this is a cropped version because the light could be seen for a few seconds on the left midway through. I may also slow the clip down a little bit.

    This was the best take of the medium shot. I think the only issue with it is the fact that the paper I'm looking at can't be seen. I don't think I captured it in any of the takes, though, which is my mistake.

 

    These two shots are of the blueprint closeup. I wasn't able to find any fake blood, so I used makeup with a blood consistency instead. Because of this, I had to act fast because I wasn't sure if the makeup would stain or get sticky after a while. I didn't want to experiment because I didn't feel like ruining someone else's property. I will need to slow these clips down and try to make them less shaky.

Music Video Storyboard Blog

   This is the first page of my storyboard for the music video. The sound in the music video will be primarily "Cabinet Man" by Lemon Demon. Throughout the music video, the character will be wearing a long, silver coat. 

   In the first shot, there is a wide shot of the character standing in an arcade. The camera pans up from their legs to their head. I will try to use the lighting already existing at the arcade, which will mean faint purple lighting.

    From there, it cuts to the person standing in front of an arcade machine with their hand gripped onto the side. There's a slow zoom on the hand. In the next shot, the hand is the main focus. The person's grip tightens on the machine immediately before lyrics begin. Cut to black.

   In the black screen, you can faintly see an arcade machine. At this point, the lyrics begin. There's a wipe to the left, which leads to the camera panning right across a wall of tools. The person is in a garage at a workbench. They're looking intently at a blueprint. The lighting in this shot will be a blue light, since I think this will set the mood well.

    On the storyboard, these two events are in opposite order; this was because after I had drawn out the ideas, I realized it'd flow better to have them in the way I have described in the blog.

   In the following shot, you see the person's reflection on the screen of an arcade machine. The next shot shows the workbench from earlier empty and dripping with some blood. If possible, I would like to use a glitch-like transition between these two shots. However, if it isn't possible or looks bad in the final product, I will just use a straight cut away. 

    At the bottom of the table near the floor is the blueprint from earlier in a puddle of blood. The camera tilts and zooms into it. 

   The close up of the blueprint depicts a man and an arcade cabinet with various organs in it. There's lines connecting the man to the machine.

   The next two shots may be cut out because of time restraints. However, I will still film them, as they are simple things to get footage of. There is a close up of a coin being slid into a coin slot, with the sound of the coin syncing up to the end of the lyrics "with two lungs collecting change". The following shot is an ekg monitor showing a heart rate. 

    In the first shot of my third and final storyboard sheet, three arcade cabinets slide in from the top of the shot, showing "Game over" screens. There's a cut to a person clenching an arcade machine, similar to the third shot of the music video, but with some blood on his hands. 

    A fast camera movement to the right will transition to a "Dark Escape" game cabinet. This game depicts a ghost-like girl against a screen. Another fast camera movement right. The person is standing in front of an arcade machine. The camera revolves around him and turns to reveal an arcade machine. 

Music Video Planning Blog

Location- There are two main locations in my music video: an arcade and a garage. 

   Ideally, the arcade I film at would be Dave and Busters. This is because I know the layout of the building, which would allow for a faster filming process. Additionally, the lighting and general vibes of Dave and Busters matches what I want in my music video. I will have to call and ask to see if it's ok to film there. If I am told no, I will research other arcades nearby that I could film at. As a backup, there's a place in Fort Lauderdale that is a lot bigger and may be more lenient in allowing me to film.

   The garage will be easier to film at. My grandparents have a garage with a workbench that has the tools I need. It also has a dirty and worn look that I am looking for. The lighting may be an issue at this location, but I can work around it. Because the location is owned by my family, I won't need to ask for any special permissions to film.

Health and Safety- While driving to and from the locations, I will use a seatbelt. I will be under supervision while using the tools in the garage and won't utilize the power tools. While at the arcade, I will film in a secluded area to protect nearby people's safety and respect their privacy.

Props- An arcade cabinet is an integral prop that I will use in my music video. This is why it's important that I film in an arcade. I will also need an assortment of tools, like wrenches and screwdrivers. I will also need fake blood or red food dye. While not exactly a prop that will be seen on screen, I will need bright colored lights to make the lighting interesting and colorful.

Costumes- I have a silver trenchcoat that will work well in conveying a futuristic aesthetic. I also have some jewelry that will also help with selling the aesthetic. There is a shot that is a close up on my hand, so I will put on silver nail polish. Because my head won't be in a lot of shots, I won't be wearing any makeup or glasses. 

Schedule- Because I am leaving the country on 12/6, I will not be working on the music video on that day and after that. My music video must be done on 12/5, as opposed to the original 12/9 due date.

11/18: Planning and storyboarding

11/19: Finish storyboarding and write a blog about the process.

11/20: Turn in plan and storyboard to teachers and check out a camera.

11/21 - 11/22: Call the managers of the locations I am planning to film at to see if I am allowed to record. Because of my parents' work schedules, I will not be able to go out to film on these days.

11/23: If I am allowed to, I will film at Dave and Busters on this day. If not, I will use this day to find other arcades that will allow filming.

11/24: If I was unable to film at Dave and Busters the prior day, I will film at a different arcade today. If I was able to film on the 23rd, I will take this day to make plans to film at my grandparent's garage.

11/25: Assuming both filming days were successful, all my footage would have been recorded. I won't have anything to do on this day, because I don't have my media studies class then.

11/26: Return the camera and begin editing.

11/27 - 12/2: This week is Thanksgiving Break. Because I don't have access to Pinnacle Studios outside of school, I will use this week to plan out exactly how I want to edit the video so I will be prepared for when I am back in school.

12/3: Finish editing.

12/4: Begin to work on CCR questions.

12/5: Turn in finished music video and CCR.

Intro to Music Video Project

      The commercial has been finished. Overall, I found the experience fun and very interesting. I found that storyboarding and filming were my strong suits. Storyboarding helped me visualize and narrow down my ideas on what to do for my commercial, which was extremely helpful to me. However, I found that actually appearing in the video and editing didn't work well for me. I will focus more on improving those skills while working on the upcoming project: the music video project. We have been assigned to make a short music video using a song of our choice.

      The song I chose is Cabinet Man by Neil Cicierega, who releases music under the name Lemon Demon. The genre of music Cicierega makes varies greatly, but many of his songs fall under synthpop. Synthpop is a form of new-wave pop music that heavily utilizes the synthisizer. Because of the genre fading into obscurity, there isn't a lot of music videos to go off of. At first glance, this may seem like a bad thing; however, I believe the lack of standards will give me a lot of creative freedom in how I film my music video. This was a big factor in why I chose Cabinet Man. The other reason was I have a clear idea of the story the song is telling and I think it'd be fun to try to express it through a visual medium.

     As previously explained, the synthpop music genre isn't one that usually appears in music videos, especially today. But, with the music videos that do exist, I was able to get a grasp on what basic elements need to be implemented into my video.

1) Costumes

    Many synthpop songs have a futuristic and techno feel to them. Because of this, most of the costumes are futuristic looking, relying on clothes with metallic color schemes. However, older synthpop music videos use more abstract and costumey outfits that have no relation to technology. I will rely more on the futuristic approach, though, because of the story of Cabinet Man.

2) Lighting

    Synthpop music videos use intense lighting. The video is visually very dark and is only lit with bright, vivid colors, like purples or reds. 

3) Actors

     The actors are often in character in synthpop music videos. However, their roles are often stoic characters that don't express much on their face, but express emotion through their movements.

4) Makeup

     The makeup is similar to the costumes, in a sense that most actors are given overblown and abstract looks. Although, some synthpop music videos are subtle with their makeup and only use eyeliner or eyeshadow.

5) Props

       Because of the technology theme present in synthpop, most music videos include computers or other forms of technology. Besides that, though, the stories told by synthpop music videos vary greatly, so there isn't really a set theme of props that are used. 

6) Setting

        The settings of synthpop music videos are a mixed bag, more so than any other aspect of the genre's mise en scene. Settings can include abandoned cityscapes, empty fields, cluttered rooms, or even just plain white backgrounds. This gives me a lot of creative liberties in where I can set my music video.

Editing the Commercial (2)

     We overcame the previous technical difficulties and were able to fully edit today. I had to re-dump my raw footage onto the new laptop and import it into Pinnacle studios. During the first import, though, the program crashed. The second import was successful. I began to look through my footage and select which takes were the best. This process was made difficult because of how slow Pinnacle Studios was. The clips lagged and often cut off before the whole clip could play. However, eventually I got used to the lag and adapted to it. I found the takes I thought were the best and dragged them onto the timeline. I ensured there were no gaps in between the clips by right clicking a blank area of the timeline and selecting "Close All Gaps".

     My clips all had extra footage at the beginning and end that needed to be cut off and deleted. At first, I didn't know how to do this. However, I found a "Split" option above the timeline. I placed the triangle slider where I wanted to cut and clicked the split button. I deleted the extra parts I didn't need. I did this for each clip. For the part of my commercial where I show a close-up of the coffee cup, I needed transitions. I right clicked on one of the clips and found the "Transitions" option. However, upon seeing that the default transition was a cross dissolve, I found the transition library next to the sound effect library. From there, I selected the fade transition and dragged it onto the clips that needed it.

    The visual aspects of my commercial were complete after a few final adjustments. I needed to work on the audio next. While selecting clips and placing them into the timeline earlier on, I detached the audio of each of them. I selected the clips and clicked the "Detach Audio" option that was next to the split option. The audio entered a different track and I deleted it. I had recorded a narration seperately with my phone, due to my lack of a microphone. I imported the audio and chose the best takes of each line. I matched up the narration to the corresponding clips. I noticed that the audio sounded slightly muffled, but I couldn't figure out how to make it clearer without completely redoing the recordings. The voice over was finished and added. 

     After noticing some jarring silence throughout the commercial, I decided to add some ambient noise. I found a royalty free urban ambiance track from Youtube, downloaded it, and imported it. The audio was loud, so I turned the volume down using the audio mixer located on the left of the audio track. With the ambiance added, the commercial was finally complete.

Filming Blog

   I was the only person in my group, so I did the entireity of the filming. I set up the tripod and camera. Before this, I had never used a tripod. Over the course of the filming period, I learned how to properly extend the legs. There are 3 clips on each leg. When the clip is unlocked, that section of the leg is able to move freely. When it is locked, the leg won't move. There was a level on the tripod that allowed me to see if the tripod was even, which I found interesting. Additionally, I learned how to properly attach and detach the camera from the tripod. At the beginning of filming, I put the camera on incorrectly. This lead to shaky videos and a difficult time trying to move the tripod. However, I fixed this early on and filming went smoothly. The experience was very hands on, which helped me better understand the tools. 

    I also directed the commercial. I followed the storyboard near exactly. However, I changed the location from a table to a bench. This was because the bench allowed for a better looking visual. The table was against a dirty, gray wall. The bench, however, had a green field behind it. Being both a director and an actor, I self-directed myself. I adjusted my acting based on how it showed up on the camera. This let me have full creative control over the commercial. I got to ensure my vision was seen through fully.

   As I previously mentioned, I was also the sole actor in the commercial. This was difficult, since I have no acting ability whatsoever. Because of the simplicity of the commercial, though, I think I did ok. I mostly acted as a regular person would. There were no special costumes or long lines to learn. The hard part was staying in frame. It wasn't easy trying to find an angle that worked that was also comfortably fit in frame. After each take, I had to rewatch what I filmed and adjust myself based on that. Overall, the filming process was easy. I learned a lot about each aspect of the process by myself, which I think enhanced my understanding. This will allow me to better help my teammates in future projects.

Editing the Commercial

     The editing process was difficult. However, this was mostly for technical reasons. The computer I had dumped on did not have the correct editing program. I had to move my footage onto a different computer. I did this by moving the folder with my videos on it into a USB flashdrive. I moved to a new computer. However, this one was unable to connect to the school's internet. Therefore, I could not log on and use it. Eventually, though, I was able to log on and at least import my videos into Pinnacle Studios. I was not able to edit down these clips.

    Before the import could be done, though, I had to re-dump. I put all the files from my USB into the new computer. Once I had ensured that the videos had been put onto the computer, I removed the USB. I opened Pinnacle Studios. It took a while to load and open up. Once Pinnacle Studios was ready to be used, I clicked the import button. This is located in the top right of the program. From there, I selected each of the videos individually so they could be imported. Later on, I realized that I could have instead just clicked the folder to select all the raw footage at once. The footage had begun the importing process. 

  The footage took a long time to import. I found this interesting because I didn't have that much footage. Additionally, most of the footage was short. I theorized that it was because of the computer, rather than the program. Eventually, the import was finished and my footage was on Pinnacle Studios. I could not begin to actually edit because of time restraints. Next class, I am planning to cut down the footage and edit out unneeded bits. I will also need to detach the audio and replace it with my voiceover. I may also need to add text and a few transitions. I will allot time to do these things next class.

Storyboard

The text I wrote on the first panel of the storyboard was difficult to see in the picture. For this reason, I typed out what it says. In the first panel, there is a wide shot of a person is sitting at a table outside, trying to draw. There's the ambient noise of an urban setting in the background. This artist is frustrated and scribbling on their sketchbook. Zoom in on their upper body. This leads into the second panel.

In the second panel (a medium shot), the artist is sitting exhausted, staring at their sketchbook. They're thinking about how the deadline for their art project is coming up and they have no inspiration. All of the artist's thoughts are told through a voiceover narration. They look up from their sketchbook and look over at their Dunkin' Donuts coffee cup. Cut away to the cup. 

The third and fourth panels are similar. They each are close ups of the coffee cup spinning counter-clockwise. There is a slight, subtle zoom on the cup. The artist talks about how great the coffee tastes and how they wish their art could be as good as the coffee.

The fifth panel cuts back to the artist. They seem less upset and realize that the coffee has inspired them to draw. They begin to sketch and once they put down the pencil, the camera zooms onto the sketchbook. 

The sixth panel is a close-up of the sketchbook, in which the artist has drawn a Dunkin' Donuts coffee. A pencil rolls in from the side. The voiceover says the Dunkin' Donuts slogan, "America runs on Dunkin'."

Editing Lesson

   Today, I learned how to set up the camera and the basics of editing. I also learned the process for checking out the camera in the classroom. This involves filling out a form and placing it in the correct folder. Additionally, I learned about the pieces of equipment that will be used while filming and dumping footage onto the computer. This includes the SD card, SD card reader, and the tripod. To place the camera onto the tripod, first I have to extend the legs of the tripod. For extra height, there is a lever near the top of the tripod that allows the camera to be raised or lowered. From there, the plate on the tripod with the silver button needs to be loosened. Then, the camera can be screwed onto the tripod. If it is loose, there is a small screw on the camera that tightens it.

  To dump the footage from the camera to the computer, first the SD card must be removed from the camera. Then, it is put into an SD card reader. The reader is put into the USB slot of the desktop. In order to ensure that the raw footage is always available to be used, a folder needs to be created that contains all of the footage from the SD card. Usually, the files are stored into the DCIM folder. However, they may also be in the "Private" folder. Once the files from the SD card have been imported onto the computer, I open Pinnacle Studios. This is the editing software we are using. In the top right corner, there is an import button. I select all the raw footage and import it into Pinnacle Studios.

   Now, the editing can begin. In the top bar, there is an "edit" button. From there, I can drag the footage I want from the library into the timeline. To do cuts, I move the slider to right before I want to cut and select the razor icon at the top of the timeline. I can then delete the footage I want cut once it's been split. To add transitions, there is an "Effects" button that can be accessed when footage is right clicked. The effects tab contains transitions, corrections, and cropping tools. To add text, there is a "T" to the left of the timeline. The text must be on the top track to be visible. I also learned how to remove audio and add voiceovers by right clicking on a take on in the timeline and selecting "Detach Audio".  Once the final video is done, I can export it using the export button in the top right.

Planning Blog

      The commercial I have planned will have a person sitting with a cup of Dunkin' Donuts coffee. They will be looking for inspiration for an art project. The deadline is approaching and they're nervous, until they begin thinking about the coffee in front of them. They describe the coffee's flavors and subtly explains the product. At the end, the person has calmed down. A smile appears on their face. They're inspired and begin to draw. The Dunkin' logo fades in over a sketch of a coffee cup. The entire video will be done with a voiceover narration added in post. Below is a list of the props and costumes I will need, along with the locations I will be filming at and the backup plans in case the location can't be attained.

1) Props
*Dunkin' Donuts cup
*Dunkin' Donuts bag
*Dunkin' Donuts donut box
     -Because of how simple most Dunkin' commercials are (only really showing the product being eaten or looked at by consumers), the props I will need are limited.
*Whipped cream
*Cinnamon powder

     -To sell the illusion that there is a real drink in the cup, I will fill the cup with whipped cream and put the cinnamon powder on top.

*Sketchbook
*Pencil

2) Costumes
*Everyday clothes
     -The costumes don't have a significant impact on the commercial because the subject is an average person.

3) Schedule
*10/10: planning
*10/14: storyboarding
*10/21: filming/begin editing
       -The filming required for my commercial is minimal, so if time allows, I will begin editing on this day.
*10/23: finish editing

4) Location List
*Interior cafeteria
      -The cafeteria is the location that is closest to looking like a restauraunt on campus. This is the ideal location to film the commercial, as it would be the most fitting place to film an ad about food.

5) Backup Plans
*Alternative locations
     -If I am not allowed to film inside the cafeteria, I have two backup plans: the senior patio or outside of the cafeteria. The senior patio has tables that would be visually appealing for the commercial and would look similar to how outdoor seating of a Dunkin' Donuts looks.
      -If the senior patio already has a lot of people filming in it, I will move to the exterior of the cafeteria. The reasoning for this is similar to why I would move to the senior patio. Additionally, it has covered areas in the event that it rains.

*Wind
   -The props I'm using are light because they are empty, so wind would make it difficult for them to stay still while filming. If there is wind, I will place heavy objects I have in my bookbag inside the props to keep them from moving around.
     -Additionally, wind would make it hard for the sketchbook's paper to stay still. In this case, I will tape pages together in a way that would make the tape not able to be seen on camera.

Research: Conventions and Codes

I chose to create a commercial for Dunkin' Donuts, a fast food restauraunt speciailizing in coffee and donuts. The process of making a fast food commercial is very different than making one for a clothing brand or place. However, there is some overlap. Fast food commercials heavily utilize the "common people" technique of advertising. The brand will show regular, everyday people enjoying their food to make the consumer feel a sense of belonging for eating their food. If you don't eat their food, you may feel left out and compelled to do so. An example of this currently is Burger King's "Impossible Whopper" campaign, in which they ask people on the street to try their burgers and give them good reviews about it. Additionally, food brands use music and jingles to make their brands remembered by the consumer.

Despite the similarities between how brands advertise, there are some differences in how food products are advertised. Fast food brands often show zoom-ins of their food with a narrator explaining the ingredients. The food is often prepared with fake ingredients and hidden parts in order to make the meal look ideal to the consumer. An example of this is how IHOP utilizes small cardboard circles underneath their pancakes in order to create the illusion of a perfect stack. However, this may be irrelevant in the process of making the Dunkin' Donuts commercial, due to most of their menu being drinks. 

With the rise of the internet, advertising campaigns have shifted from focusing on their older, long-time consumers to capturing the millenial and generation Z gaze. Because of this, advertisements are now quicker and more to the point than they would have been in the past. Shorter videos are more likely to capture the attention of younger audiences and potentially go viral online. In fact, the importance of an ad going viral is so huge, most brands have resorted to making their ads surreal and therefore gathering more attention and making the brand memorable. An example of this is the Puppy Monkey Baby campaign from Mountain Dew from 2016, which is still remembered today. In summary, advertising for a fast food brand is primarily about making the food look as tantalizing as possible and the ad itself as memorable as possible.

Introductory

Today we did a practice extract. We watched a clip of Mr. Robot and had to analyze the sound and mise en scene of it. The day prior we did a similar activity with camera movements and editing, but I was absent for that portion. I think I did well with the sound aspect, but mise en scene was difficult. I didn't know how to put what I saw into words. Additionally, I forgot the specifics of what mise en scene was. I was able to remember it included location, costumes, and lighting, but besides that I wasn't able to remember what made up mise en scene. Sound was easier, as I could clearly put what I heard and when into words. I feel like I don't have to put as much practice into that aspect as I do with mise en scene and editing.

Despite being absent for the first portion of the extract, I attempted the camera movements and editing parts of the practice using Mr. Robot. I found camera angles and movements easy to describe, but editing was very difficult. I ended up repeating myself a few times because I was running out of things to say about the editing. I think it's one of the harder things to write about because of how subtle the editing is on some pieces of media. However, it could be difficult simply because of how clueless I am with editing as of right now. I don't know much editing terminology, as I switched into Media Studies later into the quarter. However, I am trying to memorize and learn the terms as I go.

Overall, the extract was at a moderate difficulty for me. Some aspects were very easy for me, such as sound and camera movements. However, mise en scene and editing were very difficult. I'll need to practice those parts moreseo than anything else. Hopefully, through the upcoming commercial project, I will become more familiar with editing and therefore get better at identifying editing in pieces of media.