I went back early after work and took a nap before having my dinner. I wasn't having enough sleep lately as I have a tight dateline on the video editing. Half way during my nap, my phone rang. I was reluctant to pick it up because I am in a middle of a good sleep. I managed to get hold of my phone but it was disconnected. The call is a private number. Immediately I guess, should it be Rolls-Royce, the company who interviewed me 2 weeks ago, called me for a second interview? I went back to my sleep again, thinking it might just be my imagination...
After taking my dinner, I went back to work on my video editing. I worked until 1.30am and had finally completed 1 out of 3 videos. I then recall on the private number that rang me this evening. I then checked my Yahoo email. To my surprise, they actually offered me for a second interview. I can't believe it! Thank God!
I continue to read on... 'the date they would like to see you is Thursday 30th August'...WHAT??? thats 1 week from today! I haven't apply for my VISA yet... and there is no statement saying that the flight and accommodation expenses will be paid. To add into it, I have a dateline on the 3 videos... and how am I going to apply leave while my boss is in vacation?
All these questions has clouded my mind for a while... I am pressured but in the same time felt excited. I sent an email to them, asking whether it is possible to arrange for another week, and whether the expenses will be paid or not.
Yeah my heart almost pumped out even until now. I can't sleep well all night, thinking of how miraculous God is. I don't feel that I deserve this, but He provides. Whether is His will or not, I will happily submit everything to Him.
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Standby... Rolling... Action!!!
I was working on my video editing these few days and slept quite late. Theres a lot to be done then expected... it is certainly pressurizing me as the dateline is in 1 and a half weeks time. However, i did find challenging and interesting working on this project. The video will not be perfect but hopefully my 'customers' do not mind some small glitches and cheesy effects.
The video has 3 parts, each with his own individual story and spoof. Each lasted 15 to 20 minutes. Yup, that means a total of around 1 hour including credits, not to forget the deleted scenes. I haven't got the time to realized that it was so long! Guess I will have to work extra OT on this one before the dateline. Thank God my boss has gone vacation and I can go back early everyday.
In the mean time I was looking for some sound effect and video clips to include it into the videos. It took me some time to do so due to slow internet connection speed. I even have to rip some effects from my dvd collections.
The MTV is one of the challenging part. I have to filter off the original soundtrack, replace the recorded sound from one of the actors, then match up with the lips.
Another challenging part is to add background effects by removing the green backgrounds behind it while retaining the actors, like what Hollywood used to do now. This is the first time I have ever done this. The effect is cheesy but by adding some lightings and glows it will look pretty awesome.
Since we wont be re-shooting anymore, imagination and creativity will have to play an important role. Its just amazing how much this software can offer, and I hope it can push my editing skills to the limit, or shall I say, pushing the software to it's limit.
It reminds me of what I did 3 years ago in Sheffield. It brings out memory of the good old days. I thank God for this opportunity and I look forward to make another church video someday.
The video has 3 parts, each with his own individual story and spoof. Each lasted 15 to 20 minutes. Yup, that means a total of around 1 hour including credits, not to forget the deleted scenes. I haven't got the time to realized that it was so long! Guess I will have to work extra OT on this one before the dateline. Thank God my boss has gone vacation and I can go back early everyday.
In the mean time I was looking for some sound effect and video clips to include it into the videos. It took me some time to do so due to slow internet connection speed. I even have to rip some effects from my dvd collections.
The MTV is one of the challenging part. I have to filter off the original soundtrack, replace the recorded sound from one of the actors, then match up with the lips.
Another challenging part is to add background effects by removing the green backgrounds behind it while retaining the actors, like what Hollywood used to do now. This is the first time I have ever done this. The effect is cheesy but by adding some lightings and glows it will look pretty awesome.
Since we wont be re-shooting anymore, imagination and creativity will have to play an important role. Its just amazing how much this software can offer, and I hope it can push my editing skills to the limit, or shall I say, pushing the software to it's limit.
It reminds me of what I did 3 years ago in Sheffield. It brings out memory of the good old days. I thank God for this opportunity and I look forward to make another church video someday.
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