[FINAL CUT] “Double Booking”

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With the feedback I got, it seemed polish was more necessary than significant edits. These are the changes I’ve made:

-Removed a couple of unintentionally blurry shots by trimming them. One of which cuts the T.V. show to say “in these last hazy days of Summer…” almost serving as a clue to these being our SUMMERs finals days! (Summer is the protagonists name).

-Removed a couple of background noises that were not intended to be part of the sound (like talking).

-Fixed the audio when Summer gets out of the car to turn off the music as the door opens rather than fade.

-Trimmed the shot of Summer going up the stairs so that she does not look like she’s waiting for direction.

Final cut

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After completing my rough cut, I found myself drifting away from my original idea and vision. As I transitioned into the final version after receiving feedback, I realized that my vision had changed. At this stage, my primary goal was to replicate the look and feel of an old VHS.

To better convey this aesthetic, I removed the frame from my rough cut to avoid any confusion. I also added an intro to provide context, helping viewers understand that the video was meant to emulate an old VHS tape. Additionally, I incorporated crackling sounds and visual noise to further enhance the VHS effect and feel.

I’m personally happy with the final result. While the project may lack a strong narrative, I believe I did a good job replicating the VHS aesthetic.

Visual Storytelling Blog

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Our group’s one minute video has a spooky story. The main character is dressed normally and goes for a walk alone. While walking, she stops to take a selfie but doesn’t like the first one. When she takes another, she notices a black figure in the background of the photo. Confused and uneasy, she turns around but doesn’t see anyone there. When she turns back, the black figure is suddenly in front of her. Scared, she runs the other way and looks back, but the figure is gone. Thinking she’s safe, she keeps running, but the figure appears in front of her again. This time, it has a face… her face. To film this, we needed a few things. The main character needs a regular outfit, and we’ll need a dark costume for the black figure. We’ll shoot in a quiet, slightly creepy place, like a park or around the school’s forrest areas. A phone will be used for recording with a bluetooth microphone that we can attach on the character. Later, we’ll use simple editing to add effects, like the figure appearing and disappearing, and add sounds to make it feel spooky.

Profile Blog

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sshilbayeh24

Shooting the job profile interview came with its challenges. The hardest part was finding a day and time that worked for the doctor that I was interviewing. With her busy schedule, it took a while to coordinate something that fit for both of us. Even then, it felt like we were squeezing the interview into her busy day. When we finally sat down to do the interview, there was a lot of background noise. It was right after her shift, and the office was closing, so people were packing up, chatting, and generally just winding down. It wasn’t the ideal setting, and at times it was hard to focus or capture clear audio. On the good side, she was open and easy to talk to because I work with her on a daily basis, which made the process feel more natural. Even though it wasn’t perfect, it ended up being a good learning experience and a good video that can become a good learning opportunity for those who are interested in the field. I appreciated how she made the time to participate, even though I know she was really tired from her shift.