Using Final Cut Express

We have been using Final Cut Express on the Apple Macs to edit our opening sequence. At first were a bit confused to how it worked but quickly got use to it and have only experieced a few minor difficulties with it, which were easily solved. It is allowing us to do all the effects that we need to do to get our sequence how we have imangined it to turn out. By being able to do everything we want to do on this software, and getting further and further through the production of our sequence is making us feel very happy with our work so far and excited to see the final result.

Check Point - Editing of Opening Sequence

In terms of editing the Opening Sequence, the cutting of all small clips has been done and they have been merged into one large sequence that we are reffering to as our first draft. The more I watch the sequence the more small flaws I am noticing that need to be cut out because either they don't fit or they are un-neccesary, which we will do when we return from Half-Term. Another improvement that needs to be made is the decision of what needs to be cut that doesn't have any faults, this needs to be done because currently it is an on-going sequence that shows every single movement ect. In order to create a more successful, and modern Opening Sequence, as I have noticed through the studying of similar Opening Sequence's, every movement does not need to be shown for the audience to understand.

Check Point - Editing

LIST OF THINGS NOT YET ACHIEVED;
(I hope to complete by 11/03/11)

-finish putting clips into order and cutting mistakes/ clapboards.

-correct any lighting errors or jumps

-add sounds both diagetic/non, on-screen/off, sound bridge, and finally foley track (perhaps will extend completion date for)

-titles/credits