CCR post- production

Hello Cambridge friends! Let’s talk about the post-production process for my CCR baking show. After filming myself making boxed cinnamon muffins (because let’s be real, boxed mixes are a lifesaver), I had to take all the footage and turn it into a fun and smooth video that explained my project. Spoiler alert... It was harder than I thought, but also super rewarding.

First, I uploaded all my clips into my editing software. Since I didn’t use anything fancy like filters, transitions, or music, I wanted to keep it simple and clean. My goal was to make sure my voice and message were the stars of the show, not all the flashy extras. I started by trimming each clip so that the video flowed naturally. For example, I cut out the moments where I fumbled with the box or forgot what I was saying (yes, that happened a lot!). Sometimes I had to read from a fiece of paper that I had behind my recording device because I would forget what i had to say since I get nervous sometimes when I'm on camera. While I was mixing the batter, I talked about how my film opening came together, and while the muffins were baking, I discussed how my project reflects themes like student athlete pressure. I also had to carefully time my clips. Even though I kept the editing simple, I made sure the video was clear and easy to follow. I wanted my audience to feel like they were watching an actual baking show, but instead of just learning how to make muffins, they’d also learn about the process behind my film opening.

The final step was reviewing the whole video from start to finish. I watched it a couple of times to make sure there were no awkward pauses or mistakes. Once I was happy with how it looked and sounded, I exported the video. Watching the finished product felt amazing because I could see all the hard work come together. This experience taught me a lot about editing and how important it is to keep your audience in mind. Plus, it was a lot of fun combining baking with filmmaking!

Now my CCR baking show is ready to share, and I’m really proud of how it turned out. If you ever want to try a creative CCR idea, I totally recommend doing something fun like this.