Final Edit

Today was our final edit and despite the fact that the piece is still not 3 minutes, I'm happy with the 2:28 mins we have got because I feel that it doesn't feel that it's extended and the pace is still there. The narrative is clearer and has a bit more added to it thanks to the suggestion of footage usage by Esther in our feedback, as we feel that it worked and some other footage that we reviewed and decided could be used after all. I'm confident that on Thursday we can present the final product and the audience will be able to understand our objectives to express the journey of the pebble. I feel that the ending is open to the viewers interpretation as you are left to wonder is the end shot the same pebble, a new pebble or a new leg of the pebbles journey and if it is, how did it get there? Despite the difficulties with footage and planning, I think the project has developed as we've gone along and is presentable. However, I have learnt a fair few points about what to film and how much to film. This first project has also given me experience with the XM2 and Final Cut Pro; I'd never used either before and so it's been quite a learning curve but I feel more confident in finding my way around final cut pro and the XM2 because of this!