A link to my fine cut is here.

I didn’t get to share a rough cut with my peers because I have been so unwell. I had to trust my gut when creating my work because it is so personal and intimate. I am very protective of this and was nervous to show friends and family because grief is an uncomfortable emotion for people to listen to and sit with. The response I got was great although I know loved ones will not give you their objective opinions.

Between my initial cut and the fine cut I colour graded everything, animated the lines and triangles, and altered my script.

The element that consumed the most time, and needed refining, was the animation. I learned to animate using a drawing tablet on Premiere using the write on effect. This was difficult to get the hang of because I had never used a drawing tablet before, nor had I tried using this effect. The other element that needed refining was my script. I like the message I was able to get across initially but wanted it to be more palatable for a wide audience. It was difficult to strike the balance between honouring my grief and creating something inviting to watch. I submitted my fine cut for viewing on October 18.

I need to further refine my script so that it is easy for everyone to read and understand.