Friday, 4 September 2009

My Role

Editing involves a process of selecting, correcting and organising to construct the documentary. I will be working on the footage (mainly interviews and cutaways)and sound which consist of score, special effects and voice over.

The BBC appears to be impartial, not taking a stand and not revealing their opinions on debates but allowing audience to form their own opinions, though I know it is impossible to be fully impartial because editing is a form of mediation, which includes selection, rejection, and interpretation.Balance is key element in editing, I need to take on all significant perspectives and sides in the debate.

As an editor I need to follow continuity, these are the rules that enable the footage to flow. This will help the audience to understand and engage more in the documentary.I will be using onscreen graphics (titles) making sure they are readable and of adequate size. I will also make use of transitions and effects to enhance the documentary. I will be using final cut,soundtrack cut pro and pinnacle studio programmes in the process of editing. As this is fresh to me, I will aim to develop my skills to produce a good, precise documentary, by studying what the softwares have to offer.

I will also be in charge of Sound. Here I will choose appropriate music that can relate to the documentary. The Score is supposed to convey a tone and mood that will draw the audience to the topic.In addition during interviews, I will make sure the sound is set up properly, by making sure it is clear. This means I have to take into account anything that can affect the sound (background noises) and deal with it.

Editing require dedication, time,structure, creativity and teamwork. This will help me to create the film.



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