Production Blog: Editing

Today, the group continued editing their project. They diligently adhered to the storyboard, ensuring precise visual representation of their vision. The initial scene depicted a younger Imani on the day of her kidnapping, followed by a subsequent clip portraying an older, melancholic version of herself. Callie provided the voiceover, uttering the poignant words, "I was a happy girl." In the background, the haunting melody of their song "Dark Red" set the mood. Transitioning to a park setting, the scene featured Imani joyfully swinging, alone. Abruptly, Adrian appeared behind her on the swing, only for the subsequent cut to reveal Imani's disappearance. Callie's voiceover underscored the pivotal moment: "that day changed me." The swing continued its motion, evoking a sense of eerie absence, complemented by the recorded sound of its creaking. The narrative then shifted to Imani being forcefully dragged into a desolate parking lot, subsequently thrown into a waiting car. A new scene depicted Imani's silent screams from within the car's trunk, emphasizing the muted horror of the situation. The sequence culminated with a chilling glimpse of the kidnapper fixated on Imani's photographs. Progress halted as group members departed, with plans to reconvene in the coming days. Despite the interruption, the team remained optimistic about meeting their deadline, eagerly anticipating the completion of their opening sequence.