CLIENTAL FEEDBACK

FINAL PROMOTIONAL VIDEO - BENTLEY ROAD SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB

Editing Tutorial - Custom Transitions for my Promotional Video

After successfully planning and completing new shoots, I knew that as part of my project, I wanted to experiment with different types of custom transitions due to the club wanting to appeal to a younger audience; but also to defer away from the stock transitions on Premiere Pro, as this could make the final production look amateur (unprofessional). Therefore, I decided to look at a Youtube Tutorial to guide me into a new practical skill, that allows me further experience in editing.

The tutorial I looked at is linked below:

The video contains a step by step instructional tool in order to achieve a custom transition pack, I will list these steps below.

1. Download the link full of presets in the description box.

2. Install Presets into Premiere by clicking on the Presets box then right clicking and clicking the 'Import Presets...' option.

3. Click between the clips u want to use for your transition. Use the arrow key on your keyboard and go back the amount of frames the transition requires on the first clip (in the name) and use the razor blade tool to cut that point - do the same for the second clip
4. Create an adjustment layer and drag this onto your timeline, and cut down/stretch to the size of both of the newly cut clips.
5. Add the '0. Base Preset' to both of the newly cut clips.
6. Then add the transition you chose to the adjustment layer.

After practicing this in post production, I found little to no issues in using this for my production, this has allowed my video to look more professional and overall my video editing looks sophisticated.

GANNT CHART AS OF THURSDAY 9TH MAY 2019 + COMMUNICATION WITH CLIENT

This week, I have managed to start planning my production, including my contingency plans (on my blog under the label 'promotional video'). I believe I have successfully made it back on track to completing my deadline on time. There isn't much to update on the communication side of things, other than I have been in touch with my client to see if I was still okay to shoot at the arranged time set in the meeting.

EQUIPMENT LIST (INCLUDING CONTINGENCY)

Instantly, to allow myself to gain as much oppurtunity as possible, I have arranged to shoot the promotional video over two separate days, to allow me to review and also pick up any missing shots that are required for the final product, I will also be reviewing any footage I have with the client, alongside the editing process to see if they are wanting anything to be added to the final product.

In regards to equipment, I will need for both shoots:

- Canon 200D DSLR (with fully charged battery, alongside an additional battery incase the battery does run out on shoot)

- A tripod (fully functional and tested incase it is faulty)

- 18-55mm lens, alongside a 50 mil micro lens, to achieve that shallow depth of field with a wider aperture.

- MacBook Pro 15", to review an edit footage whilst in the club (a charger for the battery also)

- Money, to buy a drink and some snacks for the footage.

- Any additional documents including location release forms, health and safety certificates(provided by the client).

Location Release Forms - Permission to produce a promotional film at Bentley Road Sports & Social Club

STORYBOARD W CONTINGENCY CONSIDERED

This storyboard is accountable for both a contingency planning in regards to the newly refurbished diner area, as in the meeting, it was discussed that the Diner area wouldn't be functional until mid-end of may, I had to make some compromises, therefore in my planning I have made the decision to introduce the new diner area in a short but straight to the point 'Coming Soon' approach, as this will build up further anticipation for the clubs business. The overall advertisement will be approx 1 minute long, this is due to advertisements used in television/social media platforms being within that format - Especially comparable to sites such as Alton Towers, where they advertise for approx 45 secs. 

My first shoot will be on Wednesday 8th May 2019, therefore I will be ensuring that all legalities of this shoot are accountable for, due to me shooting at a period of time where the club is closed, I will not have to worry about Release Forms, however I will still need to gain a Location Release form from the client in order to allow myself permission to shoot there over the next two weeks.

GANNT CHART WITH PROGRESS MADE AS OF 1ST MAY 2019

As shown above, I have created a Gannt Chart to help maintain my schedule for the promotional video, including all progress made to todays date. As you can see, I have scheduled a somewhat consecutive pattern of blog post plans, allowing me to maintain a consistent workflow, without becoming overworked. Over the two weeks holidays, I have fell short on posting on my blog, which is a weakness to the project as now I have to plan and post double the usual amount in one week, which could have been rushed, affecting the quality of my work & leaving me with less time and more stress to plan for the shoot.

To go into detail of what 'PLANNING' is classed as, this will include storyboards, legal and ethical forms and equipment lists (with contingency plan).

Thankfully, despite my disruption of workflow, I am still able to plan and prepare a production which will be edited to the client by Week 5 and 6, due to editing whilst between shoot 1 and 2, this is going to benefit myself as I can prepare a draft to show on how the project is looking so far. Week 7 will be dedicated to any last amendments to the production, this can include any last filming, editing changes or any information the client would like adding.

To conclude my gannt chart post, I will be updating this weekly alongside any further contact with my client - in order to show my consistency and focus towards my final product.