The Blow Waves bumper

This is way fun, I could sit here and crank a thousand different options out playing with layers and multiple special effects on top of one another.

This one was a good twisty unexpected outcome by combining just three basic layers, solids and a text layer, importing the graphic and then applying a background fx (the curtain) then on top of that laying down some fractal noise and jigging with it a bit before adding a lens flare and some glow and the outcome is quite cool!


I've also loaded a new version to my YouTube page with some extra footage and changed titles sequence. I have found the whole experience a bit rushed due to my indecision but on the whole filming the band and then very quickly editing a rough cut and then interviewing band members and manager Fred to get their perspective on what the story should be has been very productive. I have felt really immersed in this project and that has made a big difference.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyLqQm9uGZM

One stumbling block I have had with the technology is dealing with a monitor that isnt enormous really sucks when you have huge timelines and intimate sharp cuts to do in Premiere, and the way the layers are different between Premiere and AE is weird to me. I get used to working in one and then have to change a core principal between the two is confusing. I wish I could also grasp the conccept of working in compositions and layers in AE and how to effectively work between the two with sections of footage in a project line in Premiere and a Special FX composition in AE. I cant quite work out how to match the too.

The other area that still really needs work is the sound composition. It is very hard and roughly edited needing more colour and tweaking in spoken parts and observatory interviews.

I think the bumper is looking interesting but in honesty I think I will revisit the lecture on bumpers and interstitial (which coincedentally is the hardest word in the English language to pronounce and say correctly) segments and freshen up on exactly one should look like!

Everyones projects are looking amazing, some people have really grasped the complexity of compositing layers and soundtracks with special effects while others have done great titles and bumpers, it keeps inspiring me which is great in the distance learning community.