Production; Starting to edit

I think I found my new mortal enemy, CapCut PC. Well Gems let me get into why this came to be. This is once again a glimpse of my chaotic way of planning and creating for a project.

So update from last blog, Wheel Decide is helpful, so the songs will be 'Chaotic' Tate McRae and 'The Archer' Taylor Swift. Two songs that are amazing on their own so together they will be a blessing. Using the Spotify to preview the songs I can tell we are in for a treat.

Now to why CapCut on the computer is actually the worst thing ever. I used the web browser instead of downloading the app. I sign in and notice their is no tutorial on how to work it. Which lead to my spiral as I had no idea what I was doing. So a little knowledge and lot of frustration I began my basic project. I upload the pictures, which was a whole other thing. As I go to choose the songs I notice the songs I'm looking for are not there. My first thought is maybe if I add the artist then the song will come up in the search. Well I was wrong, all that showed up was what I assume to be Copyright free music. Which was strange to me as I thought that would not be a problem.

Yet here it is slowing the production of my commercial. Perhaps fault lies with me, I am aware I am a not editing pro but the app was not new user friendly. And then after all that work the draft did not save under edit. So downloaded CapCut on my phone and it was a million times easier. A friend of mine gave me a brief tutorial and I was on my way. I thought restarting would be a pain but it was for the best. I guess everything happens for a reason even losing an edit and starting over.

Anyways I better get back to work.

Sincerely,

Makenna Jewels <3

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