Editing Begins: Figuring Out Adobe Premiere Pro

So, I’ve officially started editing my film opening, and let me just say—it’s a lot. Right now, all I’ve really done is put the clips together in order and mess around with some sound elements. It’s super rough, but at least everything is in the timeline now.

I realized pretty fast that I need to step up my editing game, so I’ve started watching Adobe Premiere Pro tutorials. Some of these editors make it look so easy, but when I actually try to do the same thing, it’s like my brain just refuses to cooperate. I’m still figuring out the best way to cut between scenes smoothly and make everything feel intentional instead of just there.

This was a really helpful video I used.

The sound is another thing I’m focusing on because, in a psychological horror, it’s everything. I’ve added some basic sound effects and music, but I know I need to layer them better to really build tension. The goal is to make the audience feel uneasy without them even realizing why.

Next up, I want to experiment with color grading to give the film a darker, more cinematic look. I’ve seen people use Lumetri Color for that, so I’ll probably watch a few more videos and try not to completely ruin the footage in the process. I also want to focus on the font I'm going to choose as I know it also plays a huge role in my film.

This is what I have so far.

I’ll update once I’ve made some real progress, but for now, I’m just trying to get comfortable with the software and not lose my mind in the process.