Whilst editing our two minute opening today I noticed we have a small continuity problem. It is only minor but that can make all the difference. I can now emphasize with big shot film directors who spent a lot of money to set up cameras, pay actors, set up sets etc, to see when they are editing that one part of the film does not match up or is a blip. For example I remember a few months ago I watched a trailer for the film 'The Other Guys' and I saw on there that in a scene there were two men with medals on and in a different shot of the same scene they didn’t have them on, and then the medals appeared again. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6WOoUG1eNo
I also did some researched and saw there are quite a few videos, websites and TV shows that show all the continuity in films and television. There is even a TV show on BBC three called 'Great Movie Mistakes' that shows all the blunders and gaffes. It is quite unfair for people to do this. From editing our movie I have realized no one is perfect, that not every movie can be wonderful and they should not be criticized for not trying the best they can.
empathise - use the correct technical terms. You make a good point but need to ensure you link it to your ambition to be the best and not have continuity errors.
ReplyDeleteMrs H