Having taken on board the feedback for our rough cut, we made a number of changes when editing again. First of all, we cut down some of the longer shots in order to increase the pace, as well as cutting out some other shots which we felt were unnecessary for the narrative. It was difficult to decide on removing some of the more aesthetically pleasing shots, as we had to weigh up whether they enhanced or detracted from the film overall.
Having cut down on length initially, we then added a further sequence to the ending, adding closure through the use of a darker grade to reflect a later time of day, along with other clues as to the time (clock, indoor and outdoor lighting). In order to truly 'end' the film, we decided to bring the narrative full circle, utilising shots reflecting those at the beginning.
Though there are still some shaky shots and imperfect compositions, I feel that we have raised the fluidity and quality of the film with our final cut, overcoming technical problems (e.g. media failing to properly reconnect even when showing up in the browser as connected) to produce an effective reflection of our initial ideas.
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