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Post #43 - Updated Opening Sequence

When reviewing my current opening sequence, I developed a strong dislike for the content. The music does not align with the slow fade transitions in between photos, and the collage appeared to be messy. The slow fades were originally decided to be used because it made the intro longer. A long intro was desired because it allowed me to share more content and insight on the team to the audience. This would provide viewers with a clear understanding of the team and its members, making the content within the  documentary more informative. By including this intro, audiences would be encouraged to decode the correct encoded meaning. 


The video above shows a short teaser of the new opening sequence. This updated version includes fades in between each individual photo, removing the original fade. The discordant score has been kept because it creates intensity, allowing viewers to understand that cheer is a demanding sport that can be extremely intense at times. Artificial transitions have been implemented, similar to the original; however, they are no longer fades, rather fast swipes, dissolves, and pull ins. This aids in developing intensity to match the score. I also made the executive decision to align the transitions between photos with the beat drops in the score. This makes the content visually and auditorily appealing. As a result, viewers are encouraged readers to become involved or engaged in the content, allowing me to convey my intended meanings. 

I am still including the voice overs done by each interviewee. This is because it allows the cast to be subtly introduced through auditory commands that will later be matched with visuals. This generates familiarity, making the audience feel comfortable with the cast. This enables the viewers to remain engaged throughout the film and become active participants. This leads to things such as fandoms which is supported by Henry Jenkins theory. He stated that media consumers play a crucial role in the marketing and distribution aspect of filmmaking when they are enabled to be active participants. By creating a sense of comfort, the audience is able to become active and aid in spreading my content across platforms and sharing opinions. 

I also decided on using more photos which makes the introduction duration longer. This allows me to spread more information and develop themes of teamwork and unity much easier. 

This issue that I have encountered during my filming phase has been a learning opportunity that I think is important for every producer to experience. This highlighted the significance of reviewing your work as well as the importance of being open minded. rather than facing this challenge regretfully, I used it as fuel to continue this project and as an opportunity to learn from my mistakes and grow as a producer. 

Overall, this update on my opening scene has allowed me to create better quality content, and expand my knowledge as a producer. There is also still some editing to be done to this sequence, but overall, good progress has been made. 

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