This was a challenging assignment. But a lot of fun too. Trying to figure out how to approach the project, and coming up with an idea to work towards, as well as the inevitable hardship of learning new software along the way.
Idea
Bliss asked that we put together a mash up that represented our time thus far in the program. When I think about design school, one thing comes immediately to mind: STUDYING. The sheer amount of work required to not fall behind is intense. And no amount of smart working can eliminate the number of hours one must invest daily to stay afloat. But this is what I signed up for, and I’m dedicated to succeeding no matter what. Habits, the good kind, are absolutely essential.
Process
The video is a compilation of 20 or so clips, taken from a variety of angles, trimmed and then pieced together in Premiere Pro. I gelled a light behind me to give my scene that pinkish hue. During the week I tried to take notice to the music I was listening to, taking screenshots every time a song played that moved me. To start and end the clip, I created a couple design pieces to help with the general flow of the video.
Mediums
This project used several different mediums as well as software. I shot videos, trimmed music files, created the lead and end design elements in Photoshop and Illustrator. Edited the video in Premiere Pro. Uploaded it to Youtube. It’s a short video, but I took me 2 days to finish.
Where to now?
I want to better my working knowledge of Premiere Pro. To be able to create much more beautiful and cinematic footage. Perhaps there are links or videos that my instructors could point me to. I’d also like to know how to create more cinematic footage in general. The process. The approach.