Editing Production Blog

 

After wrapping up our filming, we took a well-deserved break and grabbed some brunch. Once we finished eating, I decided to start the editing process right away. Looking through all the footage, I quickly realized how much work was ahead. There were plenty of great takes, but also a lot of moments where the wind or small mistakes made certain clips unusable. I knew this was going to take time, but I was ready to piece everything together. That evening, I got started by organizing all the clips into a rough sequence. The hardest part was deciding which shots flowed best together. Some scenes had to be rearranged because they made more sense in a different order. I found myself constantly cutting and shifting footage to improve pacing. At times, it felt frustrating because a shot I really liked wouldn’t fit the way I originally planned. Since I couldn’t finish everything in one sitting, I continued editing the next day after school. With fresh eyes, I noticed even more adjustments that needed to be made. I fine-tuned the transitions, adjusted the audio, and made sure everything looked as smooth as possible. Small details, like background noise and lighting changes, became more noticeable as I worked. It took about two and a half hours to complete the full edit. By Monday, the film was finally finished. Watching the final version, I felt a mix of relief and satisfaction. It was crazy to think how much the project had changed from our original concept. Even though we had made so many adjustments during filming, editing brought everything together in a way that made sense. Looking back, every decision we made, both planned and spontaneous, helped shape the final product. Editing taught me just how much filmmaking is about problem-solving. It’s not just about capturing footage; it’s about making all the pieces fit together. Even when things don’t go as planned, there’s always a way to make it work. Seeing the completed film made all the challenges feel worth it. Now, all that’s left is to share it and get feedback. I’m excited to see what others think and how we can improve for our next project.