Journal+4+-+Editing

From my readings on editing, I have learned quite a bit that I could easily apply to my work on our final film “The Blind Date”. From what I have learned on editing actors, it becomes obvious that it will be impossible to follow some of the rules that Walter Murch has set for me. Since I am the main actor in my film I have to be present on set and I have to get to know the other actors. This will result in inevitable changes to my editing procedures. Still, I will be able to find the hidden value in certain shots know certain parts of the actors extremely well. I could focus on Frank’s awkwardness by extending certain shots just one second too long, both taking the view of the audience and simulating the awkwardness of the scene. When it comes to ambiguity, I will definitely be able to use sound and music to play on the themes of our film. By using romantic, soft tones during the final parts of the film, I will emphasize the characters becoming closer to one another. In addition, some of the problems that will undoubtedly arise during filming could be solved during editing – the lighting problems can be solved with color correcting, the acting problems can be solved with creative cuts. However, as written in the novel, certain problems must persist for the audience – what happens after they begin to fall in love? What happened to her nose?