Project 1_Gabbi

September 2nd:

This week, I checked out a camera and tripod from the library to further explore how to properly operate them. I practiced recording multiple types of shots and uploaded them to my computer. After learning how to confidently complete these steps, I began to draw out my plan for project 1. 

September 9th:

After experimenting with some test footage, I realized that my original plan for my project was not realistic to be within the given time frame. I was stressed out trying to think of another idea for this project so I decided to walk around campus so calm myself down. I began to film things I thought were beautiful. Slowing down and actually giving myself the opportunity to notice small details like this around campus helped calm me down and I decided to make a video related to this topic.

I tried different royalty free music websites and stumbled across the website "Beat Star." I found a good song that fits the mood that I want my video to portray. This song is called "Forever" by Sleeepy.

September 16th:

This week, I edited my music to fade towards the end to avoid an abrupt cut off of sound.

I also added some some repeated text in multiple areas of my video to help convey the message of my video.

September 23rd:

This week I mainly focused on finishing touches for my video. I added decreases in opacity in my added text in order to make it blend more seamlessly into the video transition, rather than staying opaque throughout: leading to an overall smoother appearance.

Finally, I rendered for the last time, in order to export my project.

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