P3(A) LOGGING RUSHES AND CREATING EDIT DECISION LIST

Meaning and Purpose
This section includes what I did with the clips I captured after the production process. From these shots, I then had to upload them onto my computer and re-name them, so I had a clear idea of which clips was which. This enabled less time wasting during the editing process as I didn't have to click on each clip to know which scene it was as I had already named them so I knew which one was which. This process was called logging rushes, (the clips being rushes.) Referring to my shot list, having the named rushes along with the list of shots really helped me to stay organised with which clips was supposed to go after the other. Below I have included a screenshot I have taken of the rushes I logged. 

Each rush could be logged very simply using finder. To do this, it required me to upload the clips from the camera's memory card and insert this into my computer, which then allowed me to drag the clips from the card into a folder on my laptop. From this, I then clicked on each clip and pressed "enter" which highlighted the text on each rush which I then deleted and renamed. Saving this, I logged onto ADOBE PREMIERE PRO and imported the clips from my finder. This then copied the clips from the folder onto the Premiere Pro document, which then allowed me to edit then together in the timeline. During this editing, I found it so much easier how I knew which clip was which my naming them. This resulted in less time pressure as I didn't have to go through each clip every time I wanted to drag a rush to the timeline, which allowed for less wasted time watching clips. 

Above is a image of the icon the represent ADOBE PREMIERE PRO, the application I used to import my rushes onto, which I eventually edited my entire piece on. Deciding what to edit and in which order took in-depth organising, to ensure I knew the story of my piece and understood which clips needed to go after each other in the editing process. As this was so important to get right, I created a shot list and storyboards to refer to, not just for the production process, but also for the post-production editing. 

In order to demonstrate how I set up the file I used for this short film edit, I have taken screenshots showing the step-by-step process of how the file was created and what settings needed to be chosen. 

This screenshot shows the opening window that shows when ADOBE PREMIERE PRO is opened. As demonstrated, the application gives you a number of options when first opening the programme. The project I was beginning was new, therefore I selected the 'NEW PROJECT' option shown in the bottom left corner of the window. 

From selecting 'NEW PROJECT,' the application then took me to a following window, where capture format was required to be determined, to identify the medium the film would be shown in. Due to this, I selected the 'HDV' capture format, to allow for a 1080p editing mode. 

Finally, the application then took me to this window, demonstrating the different mediums I could select to edit my film in. I decided to go with the HDV 1080p editing mode to ensure that the picture came out in the same format as what we filmed in, High Definition (HD). This mode stopped the picture from turing out square in the frame, as this may have cause some of the shots be be cut out. 


I have included a screenshot of the shot list I constructed, to give a clear idea of what I used to base my editing order on. 

When dragging clips into the timeline for editing, this shot list was very useful in determining which clip needed to be cut next, and edited into the main piece. Having named rushes was very beneficial for this case as well as I could simply scroll down the rushes list and select the name of the clips that needed to come next. However, even through this shot list was very helpful, because some clips where added to the film, I couldn't refer to this shot list to decide which clip went next. Due to this, I was required to use my imagination for some of the editing, which I will be more aware of next time as I know that it is vital to note every shot I intend to do, so I can remain organised with shots and order of editing decisions.