Diary Log - 5th February

I have finished editing my footage; putting the clips in order and adding a variation of sounds and music. I used Adobe Premier Pro CS6 to edit my opening sequence, and used Adobe After Effects CS6 to create my production company and title. I now need to evaluate my opening sequence, making sure to use different types of media technology. This can include a presentation, video, voice etc.

Creating my opening sequence has helped me learn more about Adobe Premier Pro, and how to create professional edits.

When editing, I learnt about how to use sound effectively using sliders. I can adjust the volume of each of the audio slot, meaning that certain sounds don't ruin others. For example, I can make the music louder as it is one of the most important features of the opening sequence, so should be louder than the small sound effects. I can also make sounds louder if they are too quiet for the audience to hear and quieter if they are making other sounds difficult to hear. If sounds are too loud, they can sound distorted or can possibly impact the viewers hearing, so it's important to adjust the volume during editing.

I have also learnt about how to use audio transitions to make my music changes smooth. When there is a change in music, I can make them smoothly overlap each other and change. This means that transitions aren't unprofessional with an absence of sound for a brief second instead of constant music. Having the two types of action music overlap also maintains the suspenseful atmosphere.