Week 2 Tutorial 1b

 For this tutorial, I learned how to use the copy and paste effects between clips, just like if you might copy and paste a file in a folder or even text in a paragraph. By doing this, copy and paste will speed up productivity in editing or adding effects to video clips and more by applying visual effects to multiple clips without creating a preset. You can do so by selecting an effect heading in the effects control panel and choosing Edit> Copy. Then sequence one pr more clips in a sequence and choose Edit> Paste. 

In the video below, there are 4 clips total and two that are duplicates, with one of each duplicate having a Lumetri color effect bringing into the clip more vibrant colors and a clearer clip. What I did was copy the same Lumetri effects and added them to the other clip. If you look at each duplicate, you can clearly see the difference in the color picture. 

Week 2 Tutorial 1a

 In this week's tutorial, I learned about Three-Point Edits and how to use them in points and out points. This is used to add clips to sequences with precision.  What I did was open a clip in the source monitor, and then position the playhead, and click the mark in and mark out button, or I and O for shortcuts. This is done to select a certain part of the clip without having to cut the rest of the clip. Then you can perform an insert edit or overwrite edit by clicking the insert button or overwrite in the source monitor to add the clip to the sequence. I like this tutorial a lot because it speeds up the workflow and creates consistency in clips. You can specify exactly what portion of the source clip you want and exactly where it should go. It's also great for frame-accurate editing and tight timing. It's also great for multicam or interview-style edits where you frequently insert segments with exact timing.

Best Movies ever Produced

(Saving Private Ryan)

 I just watched Saving Private Ryan for the first time, and even though I have no background in filmmaking or editing, I was completely blown away. I think the reason this movie is so powerful is because of how good the storytelling is, everything in it works together to make you feel like you’re right there with the characters.

The movie starts with one of the most intense scenes I’ve ever seen. D-Day landing on Omaha Beach. What made it unforgettable wasn’t just the action, but how it was filmed. The shaky camera, the muffled sound when explosions go off, and the chaotic editing all made it feel real, like I wasn’t just watching a war movie, I felt as if I was experiencing war. I could tell that the sound and visuals were carefully designed to make the audience feel overwhelmed and anxious, just like the soldiers.

The story is about a group of soldiers risking their lives to find one man, Private Ryan, because all of his brothers died in combat. I asked myself, is it worth risking several lives to save one? As the characters argue about it and face losses along the way, the movie shows the human side of war. I feel like it’s about sacrifice, brotherhood, and doing the right thing. And for this, I think it's one of the best movies I’ve ever seen. 

Week 1 Tutorial

 In this tutorial, I learned about color correction and why color correction is used to ensure the colors of your footage are consistent throughout the video. 

For example you could use the auto button in the lumetri color panel to start color correcting and adjust the sliders to perfect changes similar to what we have done in photoshop and lightroom with photos. Sometimes footage is too dark, too bright, or the colors look "off". You can fix these issues using tools in Premiere Pro like Lumetri Color, which lets you adjust exposure, contrast, highlights, shadows, and white balance.