We began by selecting the best clip we had for each part of the trailer, then after we had gone through this process. We tried to import the clips into the software so that we could begin the editing of our trailer. However we came across a problem, the software would not accept the clips in the format they were in. Therefore we downloaded a video converter called: Any Video Converter, we found converting the video clips into a WMV format, they would successfully import to the software.
After importing the videos we began to cut the videos into sections. This was allow us to move the clips to where we wanted them to be, also it allowed us to get rid of any mistakes or any part of the clip we did not find necessary to add to the film trailer. We completed this task by using the razor tool which is a small icon. This separated the original clip and then we would just remove the part we no longer wanted.
We then went onto editing each of the film clips, we decided to keep the editing quite simple and realistic, and therefore we only really change the brightness and contrast of the clips. We did this by opening the editing toolbar and changing the percentage of the brightness and contrast until we found the correct effect. At the beginning of the trailer we wanted it show a more positive time therefore the clips were brighter and included quite a bit of white, whereas when the suspense began to build in the clip we decided we wanted darker clips, therefore we increased the contrast.
However on some clips were we decided to use quite dark lighting we found that the original image was hard to see what was happening, therefore it was quite difficult to edit and create a more visible image. This was a similar problem to a darker clip that we used in our AS coursework, we could see the clip fine on the cameras, just not when we downloaded them to the laptop.
We tried to make the titles on the adobe premiere pro, however we found that it was not successful as we were using a moving image for the titles background. We found the title background from youtube, were someone had set up a range of shots like this to be used. We decided to use the red smoke to add a texture to the title. Also the red represents danger and blood, which is often stereotypical of a thriller. Also the movement of the smoke is quite abrupt, which adds to the fast pace of the trailer. We decided to use a fast pace for the trailer, which flicked between shoots, this was to link to the music, also to create suspense for the audience. We found different ways to layout the text on the textured background such as; the simple fade in we used for the sub-titles, the scrolling effect we used to show who was starring. We choose the scrolling effect as it its conventional for a film trailer. We then used something called a cinematic burst for the main title, this was the almost spotlight the title and to highlight its importance.
We then came to the problem that the adobe premiere pro would not accept these clips, and neither would the many videos converter. Therefore we solved the problem by uploading them to youtube and them downloading them to the laptop in a different format; which we then converted to a format we knew worked on adobe. After this we imported the clips and put them in the position we had planned out on our storyboard and edited the length that we wanted the title to appear for. We decided that our main title; ‘D.I.D you?’ should be left on the screen for a longer period at the end to make it the lasting image which would be memorable for the audience.
When we were satisfied with our clips and titles we began to experiment the different transitions that the programme had, we found that we wanted quite smooth transitions that were not over the top or too apparent. We stuck with two transitions that were very similar in their style; dip to white and dip to black. We decided to use both as they represent a contrast which is something we hoped to convey in our trailer. We used the dip to white at the beginning of the trailer, were we wanted to represent an innocence and purity; this is also where we wanted to create a positive atmosphere. The strong contrast of the colours in the transition shows the strong change in the film trailer itself. The dip to black we then used towards the end this was to shows a suspense and fearful time, and to create a mysterious atmosphere.
When coming to view our film we found that the production logo appeared a bit dark therefore, we decided to edit it using the effect, we found the best way to make it more striking, was to change the opacity and brightness. After experimenting with the different levels we all decided where it looked best and were happy that it stood out more.
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