Editing + Updates

The Corona Virus 

So this week keeps becoming more and more hectic. I continue to reach obstacles that I didn't expect to come across. The biggest obstacle being the Corona Virus or COVID-19. This illness has caused schools in my area to shut down for at least up to April 15. This is an issue because the project was due on on April 5. This would mean that Leandro and I wouldn't be able to meet up like we had hoped. "Can we just meet up outside of school?" one may ask. Well we could but it is extremely difficult considering every place is closed and we are supposed to be practicing "social distancing" and staying home.

However, at the end of the day health comes first. It is important that we follow our given instructions to stay safe. The only down fall is that Leandro and I are no longer going to have time to edit in class together, which is something we had hope for.

Solutions

Now enough of all the negatives. Luckily we are good at solving problems and we now have a set plan. A couple of days back my teacher Mrs. Stoklosa informed us that the due date for this project would be moved back to April 12. This is actually a relief for Leandro and I. We thankfully filmed before the Corona Virus got worse. Which means we really only have to edit and complete the CCR in these upcoming weeks. I honestly believe this is more than enough time to do everything.

Now for the editing problem. We had originally planned for Leandro to be the main editor for the opener. However, we also planned to do most of the editing together in class so that we could both contribute. Our solution to this is going to be to use WeVideo. This editing service (provided by our teacher) allows us both to edit the film. This is not exactly what we had envisioned but its as close as we will get to "editing together." Additionally, we may have to FaceTime or Skype to figure out some last minute concerns with the project.

At the end of the day I'm grateful that we were able to adapt to the situation. I have heard many other of my fellow peers be in situations much worse where they had to change the entire topic. Hopefully all goes well for them and Leandro and I.

Updated schedule

03/23-03/29 blog + edit

03/30-04/06 blog + finish editing 

04/06-04-12 blog+ CCR + figure out distribution