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Editing Class 8: Discussing Editing in Test shoots
We looked at everybody's progress in editing our test shoots and briefly discussed them.
Dorsa Sajedi
Nov 29, 20222 min read
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What Never Was: Test Shoot Picture Lock
Finally, the test shoots are done and edited! Attached are my editing log notes.
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Nov 25, 20221 min read
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Editing Class 7: DIT Recapping
Today we discussed the expectations and workflow of a DIT.
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Nov 22, 20222 min read
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Film Project: Seminar 7
Our final seminar of this term, watching two films and discussing how they utilise their timings and narrative constructions.
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Nov 21, 20221 min read
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Character Dynamics Research: Pursuit of Happyness (dir. Gabriele Muccino, 2007)
Observing character dynamics and how it aids the editing in Pursuit of Happyness.
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Nov 18, 20222 min read
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Character Dynamics Research: Lady Bird (dir. Greta Gerwig, 2017)
Observing character dynamics and how it aids the editing in Lady Bird.
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Nov 10, 20222 min read
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Editing Class 6: Narrative from Action [non-fiction film]
Condensed notes from class.
Dorsa Sajedi
Nov 8, 20222 min read
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Film Project | Dramaturgy Seminar 3
Condensed notes from class.
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Nov 2, 20221 min read
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Editing Class 5: Reflecting on FCF
Today in class we reflected on the editing of our films from the last term. My notes are on my contributions to For Crimes Forgotten.
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Nov 1, 20221 min read
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Film Project: Seminar 6
Condensed notes from class.
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Oct 31, 20224 min read
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Editing Class 4: Documentary Structure
Today we discussed the difficulties that come from constructing a documentary narrative in editing.
Dorsa Sajedi
Oct 25, 20222 min read
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Film Project | Dramaturgy Seminar 2
Condensed notes from class.
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Oct 19, 20221 min read
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Film Project: Seminar 5
Condensed notes from class.
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Oct 17, 20223 min read
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Paradise of True Desires [wip title]: Workshopping to Informal Pitch
A condensed and summary of the past few meetings I've had with my group (26th, 3rd, 5th, 10th), from workshopping to formative pitch prep.
Dorsa Sajedi
Oct 14, 20225 min read
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Editing Class 3: Finalisation & Workflow
Today we worked through and discussed the important stages and things to consider when finalising a project.
Dorsa Sajedi
Oct 11, 20223 min read
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Film Project | Dramaturgy Seminar 1
Condensed notes from class -- an introduction to dramaturgy.
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Oct 5, 20221 min read
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Editing Class 2: General Practice
In class today we looked at the footage for another film, and looked to mend the problems that would have been faced in the edit.
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Oct 4, 20222 min read
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Film Project: Seminar 4
Condensed notes from class.
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Oct 3, 20224 min read
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Character Dynamics Research: About Time (dir. Richard Curtis, 2013)
Observing character dynamics and how it aids the editing in About Time
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Oct 3, 20222 min read
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Editing Class 1: Dialogue-heavy Films
Today we had a look at editing a short with minimal movement, heavy dialogue and lots of filmic issues.
Dorsa Sajedi
Sep 27, 20222 min read
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