Post-Production

       I already knew this part was going to drain me... Before I could start editing, I had to upload my videos to my laptop and this process took FOREVER! Once I got it uploaded, I put one of my videos into Premiere Pro and..... I didn't know how to remove the background.... I looked up some ways but it just didn't work because I am stupid.

    Since I don't have a green screen, I just used my beige closet door as a back ground. Sadly, my dress was also beige in some areas so.. if you haven't guessed it already... the program captured my dress as the background. I didn't want to spend any more time on Premiere Pro so I switched to CapCut.

    CapCut is an editing app that is easily accessible on my phone. I didn't have to look up any tutorials as I am familiar with this app... please no questions. However, it did the same exact thing. I am so stupid. Why would I wear the same color as the background. It didn't even cross my mind. Fortunately, but also unfortunately, CapCut was able to remove the background... but you have to pay for the AI background remover. Here's the fortunate part, you can view what the video looks like with the premium tools but you just can't download the video. So, what I will do is screen record! I just hope the quality is as good😥

    It isn't perfect but it will work . Since it is spring break, I decided to wear my hair natural (curly) instead of straightening it. So, I filmed with curly hair... The background remover isn't perfect...See the problem.. I quite literally have some of the original background as an outline of my hair😔 I wish the background remover was perfect but it isn't. This is going on my list of "Reasons why I straighten my hair!"

   Before I add the photo, I just wanted to say that I make the ugliest faces when I talk... like I spent more than enough time trying to find a perfect shot from my CCR to screen shot and upload to this blog. 

The "best I could get" background remover

     Now for the actual editing, everything went smoothly. I tried to add pictures that would match what I was saying, although I do wish I said more, and on both CCR's, I imported clips from the actual film opening. I think I used to tell myself that I like editing... but I really don't. Please please please, I never want to edit again.

    Oh yea... I forgot... During my first CCR, the green screen kept going in and out during all of the "walking in place" clips. That's embarrassing, but I honestly don't know if I can fix it since CapCut ain't all that. Additionally, I added a logo that says "Maiya the Explorer" that I will keep on the bottom right corner of the screen during my first CCR. I copied the logo from the original Dora show and used Canva to put it all together. I also used Canva to edit the background as I couldn't find the perfect background online. 

*Sigh*..

Canva (aka the best app)