Production blog: Peer review

 

We participated in peer review sessions as part of our filming process, where other filmmakers gave us insightful criticism on our work. Several reviewers voiced their displeasure with specific pictures during these sessions, especially with reference to the mixing and coloring. The instances where our editing decisions might have compromised the film's overall visual coherence were brought to light by constructive feedback. Particular criticism was directed at the inconsistent color grading, with some pictures looking too saturated or out of place in relation to the surrounding film. Concerns were also expressed with the way some sequences were blended together, with shots feeling jarring or unnaturally disconnected from one another. Understanding how crucial it is to take input into account, we gave each suggestion a lot of thought during our ensuing editing sessions. In order to create a more cohesive visual approach, we went back and experimented with various color grading methods on the problematic photos. To guarantee a consistent appearance in every scene, changes were made to the saturation levels, colors, and contrast. In a similar vein, we reassessed shot mixing and improved transitions to produce more seamless scene changes. This entailed experimenting with several timing tweaks and transition effects to improve the movie's overall flow. Peer feedback helped us make decisions during the editing process, which was greatly aided by collaborative discussions. We were open to other points of view because we understood that as filmmakers, we needed to receive constructive criticism in order to advance. Based on the comments we received, we conducted iterative modifications, and with each edit, we got closer to achieving our artistic goal. We welcomed opportunities for improvement and maintained an open mind to fresh ideas throughout the editing process. These teamwork efforts resulted in substantial changes to the final edit, which skillfully incorporated the troublesome shots into the story. The changes improved the overall caliber of the movie in addition to addressing the issues brought up during the peer review sessions. We were proud of our capacity to change and improve in response to criticism, proving our dedication to producing a polished and expert end result. The peer review procedure was a useful educational tool that demonstrated the value of getting feedback from others and being open to helpful criticism. In the end, the project was successful because of the combined efforts of our community of filmmakers, demonstrating the value of teamwork in producing outstanding work. Going on, we accepted the knowledge gained from the peer review procedure, sure that we could use this knowledge to improve our filmmaking in the future.