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// The Art Process //
(how the magic is made)
Getting Started
No matter what the project is, I ALWAYS look at my schedule first so I can figure out the pacing and what angle I should approach it from. Once I'm told the requirements, I like to take a day to brainstorm some ideas or draw inspiration from influencers; I tend to write these ideas down on my personal notebook.
Kicking it Off
I can only describe this part as "opening the floodgates," since all the ideas start pouring out, but we need to determine which ideas would work better than others. As soon as I have my ideas sorted out, I like to go through already shot footage to see if it's usable for the project at hand. Obviously, all the footage can't come from already shot footage, so I like to enlist the help of actors/actresses, assuming that I'm working on a narrative film rather than an abstract one.
Getting Started
No matter what the project is, I ALWAYS look at my schedule first so I can figure out the pacing and what angle I should approach it from. Once I'm told the requirements, I like to take a day to brainstorm some ideas or draw inspiration from influencers; I tend to write these ideas down on my personal notebook. Music also plays a major role in the process!
Kicking it Off
I can only describe this part as "opening the floodgates," since all the ideas start pouring out, but we need to determine which ideas would work better than others. As soon as I have my ideas sorted out, I like to go through already shot footage to see if it's usable for the project at hand. Obviously, all the footage can't come from already shot footage, so I like to enlist the help of actors/actresses, assuming that I'm working on a narrative film rather than an abstract one.
Setting up & Grinding
Okay, everything is shot and uploaded, all that is left is editing - probably the most polarizing step in the process. When editing, I prefer to be alone and without my phone because I've learned that I tend to get distracted. I normally play some music for background noise, I stick to Lo-fi music because it has little to no lyrics to distract me.
Once I feel I got the right balance of silence and music in the room, I open up Premiere and get to work. Before actually getting into the video, I like cut the video into thirds; It's vital to take breaks so you don't get burnt out! I start by cutting up the footage into usable clips and syncing the audio. Once that's done, I compile the clips into its proper order. I like to work diligently for every third of the video and then take breaks after the completed section. While I work on a section I do everything the video demands: sound adjustment, color correction, video/audio transitions, all sorts of effects, etc.
Hiccups and Scraps
It's inevitable for filmmakers to run into problems during this process; sometimes the vibe just isn't right or you can't figure out how to something you really want to do. When I run into a technical problem, I tend to do a bit of Googling in hopes of finding a solution, if that doesn't work, then I turn to my instructor for guidance. There's also been times where I've just had to bring my productivity to a halt because of multiple reasons - this is why I like to schedule in the beginning, because if I needed a day off, I could do so without panicking over a due date. When I take the day off, I like to go to creative outlets or gaming. By the end of the day, I reflect back on my thoughts, and I usually end up feeling better!
