When I finished editing last time, my runtime was 3:16, meaning I had to make a lot of space on the cutting room floor. I rewatched the opening to see if there were any clips I could simply cut or make shorter. Then, I compared my storyboard to the opening to see if any shots or clips could simply be reduced or substituted by other existing ones with the same purpose.
I cut the first close up of the pregnancy test because the OTS shot right before it shows what Andrea is staring at and the relationship between her and the test without needing the focus the CS gives it. Besides, it’s much more impactful to have the first CS of the test be when it is positive and Andrea is reacting to it.
I also reduced the clip where she was checking that all the stalls were empty. It took up too much time and ultimately, a person can quickly scan if there are other people in a bathroom. You can still see she checks the last 3 stalls, though.
Additionally, I cut the clip of her pacing around the bathroom. It was too long, and it only showed what had already been established: she was nervous and trying to convince herself it would be negative.
I also cut the whip pan transition, and the clip where she puts her glasses back on after washing her face. The movements she does right before are still there, so it can be inferred she puts them back on before the next shot.
Finally, I shaved off a few seconds from the beginning of clips here and there, which made the cuts and transitions a little quicker than they were before.
The final runtime is 2:10. After the overtime issue was resolved, I did the credits. I figured out why the color adjustments weren’t working; it was because the font had to be in bold. The font for the texts is the same one I had chosen (Fira Sans), but it is in bold, so it looks a little different.
I looked at this website to look at the order of opening title credits for movies. I changed the order a little, since I’ve always envisioned the title of the movie at the end.
And with that, I have finished my film opening. Now all that’s left is my CCR. :)
-Michelle
“How You Should Structure Your Film Credits (Free Template): Evercast Blog.” RSS,
https://www.evercast.us/blog/film-credits.
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