In this exercise we had to create a trailer using images and sounds. In this instance, I used some photography from my hometown of Barnsley. As I studied media during my A-Levels, I felt somewhat comfortable using this editing software, despite using final cut in college. 

I began by importing the images onto the timeline and arranging them. Cropping was also involved at this stage. I didn't want the shots to be too long because it would be boring, but having them being too quick could be too hectic for a viewer. I also had to cut the audio to get rid of the parts of the track that I didn't like.

Keyframing was also involved during the process of creating the trailer. Again I was familiar with how keyframing works as a general rule, and in this instance I adjusted the opacity of the shots which, in combination with having another layer below the current shot on the timeline, allowed me to create cross dissolves. I also keyframed a gradual increase on the scale to create a slow, zooming effect, which I felt made the shots look less boring than having stationary shots. 

Overall, to say this was the first time I used after effects, I felt that the outcome was successful. Despite this, I felt my lack of experience with the software restricted me from being too creative with the trailer.

Comp 1 from Jack Barnes on Vimeo.