Beginning to edit
Editing...
Today I began feel slightly disheartened at the possibility of the documentary falling flat, despite working as hard as I can, I still worry that it won't be good. I spent a very long time in the editing suite attempting to cut together the Norwegian interviews. It has become clear that being brutal with editing is a necessity due to the length of the interviews. It is also clear, that whilst editing the underlying theme (which is what will separate the film from being good film or a mediocre film) must always be in mind when editing. Forming a narrative and being able to warp people's perceptions through cutting up audio, is something I find very interesting in documentaries. When going through the rushes and splicing the timelines, I realised that I could turn these lovely Norwegian's into people that a spectator would not warm to. The power of editing and perception is interesting, makes me think what documentary does actually tell the truth... Despite that, the first edit I did sheds light on why they love Leeds, their passion and devotion; all key themes in the documentary. The cutaways are essential in the film too, I'm grateful for Liam making me and him go to Elland road when I was 'going to do it another day', the trip proved to be a very productive day. We even met and interviewed a semi professional boxer who knows Josh Warrington - a professional boxer who loves Leeds United.
I've also spoken to a boy on the course called Tom. His family and friends are massive Leeds supporters and his dad runs a football team. We're going to film them Wednesday the 3rd, hoping to get permission to film on the field however no reply as of yet. It seems the key element in this documentary is to keep pushing and keep talking to people about the documentary, it's crazy how many people I've met and how many Leeds United stories people have. I am completely invested in the documentary and apart of me feels like I'll be lost yet relieved when it's over! Perhaps I will take up the offer to go to Norway and Holbeck bowling club's annual trip to Whitley Bay when it's all over.
I think it's important to list what has been done so far:
Norwegians Interviews.
Norwegians getting a tattoo.
Interview with a LUFC Irish man.
Cutaways of Elland road when there is a game and not a game.
Some (shaky) fan reaction in the bowling club.
Stephen and Stephen interview in the club house.
Cutaways of the club house.
Street interview with a semi-pro boxer.
Coming up (some not confirmed):
Friday 29th: Discovery Hotel, hopefully interview Tom and his friend's on Friday.
Saturday 30th: Bowling club.
Monday 1st: Elland Road Fish and Chip shop.
Wednesday 3rd: Tom's dad and brother after training.
I'm also hoping to interview a non Leeds fan, Tom's friend who supports Manchester United said he would be up for speaking to us. In my mind I imagine the film starting with Leeds United fans being made out to be disorderly. A switch then happens when the interviews start. The bowling club is a perfect example of how Leeds United fans have changed. Despite hooligans still obviously existing, these supposedly 'rough' fans that drink in The White Hart are seen sat with family and children. They watch the game in an unimaginable friendly atmosphere - one not usually associated with 'rough' Leeds fans. So far we also have roughly the same age group of people who are all white and predominately male, I feel there needs to be interviews with people of different cultures and ethnicities to show the range of people that support LUFC. I've been trying to contact a woman called Heidi Haigh, who has written two LUFC books. Her husband has also never missed a Leeds United game. Unfortunately, I've messaged on various different platforms and haven't got a response. I'm hoping she will get back to me before the 9th.
Today I began feel slightly disheartened at the possibility of the documentary falling flat, despite working as hard as I can, I still worry that it won't be good. I spent a very long time in the editing suite attempting to cut together the Norwegian interviews. It has become clear that being brutal with editing is a necessity due to the length of the interviews. It is also clear, that whilst editing the underlying theme (which is what will separate the film from being good film or a mediocre film) must always be in mind when editing. Forming a narrative and being able to warp people's perceptions through cutting up audio, is something I find very interesting in documentaries. When going through the rushes and splicing the timelines, I realised that I could turn these lovely Norwegian's into people that a spectator would not warm to. The power of editing and perception is interesting, makes me think what documentary does actually tell the truth... Despite that, the first edit I did sheds light on why they love Leeds, their passion and devotion; all key themes in the documentary. The cutaways are essential in the film too, I'm grateful for Liam making me and him go to Elland road when I was 'going to do it another day', the trip proved to be a very productive day. We even met and interviewed a semi professional boxer who knows Josh Warrington - a professional boxer who loves Leeds United.
I've also spoken to a boy on the course called Tom. His family and friends are massive Leeds supporters and his dad runs a football team. We're going to film them Wednesday the 3rd, hoping to get permission to film on the field however no reply as of yet. It seems the key element in this documentary is to keep pushing and keep talking to people about the documentary, it's crazy how many people I've met and how many Leeds United stories people have. I am completely invested in the documentary and apart of me feels like I'll be lost yet relieved when it's over! Perhaps I will take up the offer to go to Norway and Holbeck bowling club's annual trip to Whitley Bay when it's all over.
I think it's important to list what has been done so far:
Norwegians Interviews.
Norwegians getting a tattoo.
Interview with a LUFC Irish man.
Cutaways of Elland road when there is a game and not a game.
Some (shaky) fan reaction in the bowling club.
Stephen and Stephen interview in the club house.
Cutaways of the club house.
Street interview with a semi-pro boxer.
Coming up (some not confirmed):
Friday 29th: Discovery Hotel, hopefully interview Tom and his friend's on Friday.
Saturday 30th: Bowling club.
Monday 1st: Elland Road Fish and Chip shop.
Wednesday 3rd: Tom's dad and brother after training.
I'm also hoping to interview a non Leeds fan, Tom's friend who supports Manchester United said he would be up for speaking to us. In my mind I imagine the film starting with Leeds United fans being made out to be disorderly. A switch then happens when the interviews start. The bowling club is a perfect example of how Leeds United fans have changed. Despite hooligans still obviously existing, these supposedly 'rough' fans that drink in The White Hart are seen sat with family and children. They watch the game in an unimaginable friendly atmosphere - one not usually associated with 'rough' Leeds fans. So far we also have roughly the same age group of people who are all white and predominately male, I feel there needs to be interviews with people of different cultures and ethnicities to show the range of people that support LUFC. I've been trying to contact a woman called Heidi Haigh, who has written two LUFC books. Her husband has also never missed a Leeds United game. Unfortunately, I've messaged on various different platforms and haven't got a response. I'm hoping she will get back to me before the 9th.
Some footage of the Billy Bremner statue me and Liam got.
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