KIJO
Personal Credits:
DIRECTOR, WRITER, EDITOR, COLORIST
A two minute short film made for a university ‘myths and legends’ brief, exploring demonesses in Japanese folklore.
Reflection
During production, my technical skills grew significantly, particularly through hands-on experience with various lighting technologies such as Bowens fluorescent lights and different stands. I learned how to leverage these tools effectively to achieve the desired visual effects set by the cinematographer.
As I transitioned into my role as editor, I ventured into the unique challenges of horror film editing. Immersing myself in the genre, I discovered the strategic use of jump cuts to build suspense and deliver cost-effective scares—an approach informed by the tight production schedule. My editorial skills were further refined through a new practice I adopted on set: annotating the best-quality takes in real time. This streamlined media organization, allowing me to focus more on the creative aspects of editing, particularly color grading.
For the first time, I shifted my workflow to DaVinci Resolve for color grading. Its superior control and intuitive layout made it a better fit for my needs compared to Premiere Pro, and I plan to continue using Resolve for future projects.
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