The Editing Process (visual)

Wednesday February 25, 2026

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When it came down to starting the editing process, I landed on utilizing iMovie to put my piece together. I have already had previous experience with this platform from some of my other classes, so I thought that it would be a great pick! It also has a ton of filters and color grading elements to chose from, which helped me tremendously when it came down to scenes that required a good amount of editing. This especially came in handy for the dream sequence scenes, to add a hazy and calm connotation; not only through the visuals (filters/ colors) but from the scene that those things are being placed on. 

For example, with this specific shot I made sure to add onto the preexisting sunlight to make it more warm. In doing this it creates a more memory like feel, which is exactly what I wanted. I also added a "Romantic" filter overtop to create a hazy and light atmosphere surrounding them. I chose that filter specifically because I feel like it encapsulates that essence of missing someone, where you remember them in such a warm and beautiful light.

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Now in comparison to the dream sequence scenes, I used a black and white filter for the present day scenes where Violet is all alone. I did this with intention, making it seem like all of the color got drained from her life the second Lee died. I had in mind that throughout the film, the color will slowly come back as she grasps onto the reality of the situation instead of falling back into her dreams to seek comfort from someone who is no longer there. 

With this scene specifically, it starts by showing a grey sky (establishing setting), showing Violets mood before she is even shown. And in having the scenes following the sky be black and white shows that that is how she is seeing the world, with no intention of fixing it, as she is seen laying in bed. I did this because I wanted the audience to see the differences in how Violet sees the world and how Lee saw the world before he died and how that sheer event impacted Violets view. 

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The scenes where is depicts Lee right before his death, I wanted to show how his heart is feeling through the visuals. All of his previous scenes before this have been extremely warm and airy, which reflected him in that moment, so in doing that same thing but with a deeper and more emotional underlying tone, makes the audience feel it too.

Now for these scenes I didn't want to push it to become completely black and white, just because I didn't feel that it fitted the scene entirely; I wanted there to be some color, but very muted. I chose the filter called "Silent Era" mixed with a muted and cold color grading to create a very somber feeling. Revealing that it is how Lee is dealing with his emotions.

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Along with my story that i'm telling, I want the visual aspects to enhance it even further. Every move I make within the production of this film are all extremely intentional, I want to produce a product that is fully thought out, connecting myself to this project in so many ways besides emotionally. 

Now I am about halfway through the editing process as I am writing this post, and that is exactly where I want to be right now. I plan on having my film be finished within this week and next week, I can't wait to share my creation. Stay tuned!