For my reflection blog post, I will be reflecting on what I have learned this past week in my filmmaking course. Over the past week, I have continued to gain further knowledge about different types of cuts used in movies as wells as how to use the software program Adobe Premiere Rush. The first type of cut I learned about are referred to as Match Cutting on Action. This type of cut is a cut that occurs when the object is in the same position or movement in two different shots that match each other, creating a seemingly “invisible” cut. If the continuity between the two shots differs, as in, the objects are in different positions, then the cut will become easily noticeable by the audience and thus no longer be considered “invisible”. Cuts can be changed in the amount of time they take up and occur through what is referred to as Compressing Time. When one compresses time when editing a film, they are essentially talking out parts that are not needed. The amount of time a person compresses can depend upon what type of movie is being made. For example, in action movies, the cuts and pacing will be fairly fast, as to increase the feeling of action to the viewer.
As stated earlier, I learned more about these types of cuts by working to make them in video that I would edit using the software Adobe Premiere Rush. With Rush, users can upload their own camera footage, as in videos clips, to a computer or iPad where the software is already downloaded onto. Then, the clips can be accessed from in the Rush program and be used in a movie. Then, the movie clips must be placed in correct order as to have correct continuity throughout. The person using the program can then start editing the clips into the final product they want.
During this editing process is when myself or others can to use the skills of Compressing Time and Match Cutting on Action on their clips, along with the standard options such as shortens clips and removing some altogether. Then, once this is completed, special effects can be added, such as fade ins and fade outs, if the user wants to use them as if they can benefit the complete pd production. After this, music can be added, although I have not yet added music to any of my projects just yet. Lastly, credits should be placed in the video as to credit the people who worked on the footage used, as filming is a hard job where all people involved should receive credit for their work.
From all of the information I have gained in the past week, I now know what Match Cutting on Action and Compression Timing are and how to use them, along with how to use the Adobe Premiere Rush app. From this, I can continue to incorporate these elements into my own film projects and thus continue to grow and improve as a filmmaker myself.
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