Post #22 FINISHED VIDEO.

Wow what a journey this has been to create this!

I am extremely happy with the end result as it feels almost like a music video. 

Take a look: 

Post #21 Importing and adding Music and SoundEffects with FinalCut Pro

In Final CutPro, I have imported my images at 30frames per second (fps) and then changed my speed to 10fps, by changing my duration to 3 (30/3 = 10).

Originally, my stop motion animation was going to run at 12fps, however my character walks a little too fast. I have imported the music "Pumping Blood" by NONONO, and have cut it at various areas to make it one minute long. 

Timing of the sounds is very important to get right otherwise the audience won't believe in the story. I have aligned the highs and lows of the song "Pumping Blood" with my StopMotion Animation to make it engaging for the audience.

I have added sound effects, such as a book opening and a camera flashing, to engage the audience and to make them believe that the video is real. The sound effects are subtle so that it doesn't sound out of place.

Here are a few screenshots of what my magnetic timeline looks like in Final Cut Pro:

Post #20 Music

Music is a very important tool that adds emotional impact and enhances the mood of the film. For my video, I would like an upbeat, cheery song to pair with the cheery theme of the video.

I am considering these three upbeat songs by Nonono, Grouplove and Colbie Calliat.

Personally, I prefer the song Pumpin Blood by Nonono, as it includes whistling (for when my character is walking through the street), and a fast beat that matches my video.  

The lyrics of the song pair greatly with my theme. The first verse of the song:

Hey heart on the road again
Moving on... forward
See the stars, won't break the bones
They're in the car... on the highway
It's so magical feeling, that no one's got a hold 
Your heart can list the all, happiness you know

"Heart on the road again", "Moving on… forward" and "They're in the car.. on the highway" all have meaning for traveling and following your heart. As my video is about traveling through countries and following your dreams, the song makes perfect sense.

The chorus:

This is your heart, it's alive
It's pumping blood
It's your heart, it's alive
It's pumping blood
And the whole wide world is whistling

"This is your heart, it's alive. It's pumping blood", doesn't have too much meaning in the song. However the song's beat and the music's climaxes make it extremely addictive to listen to.