The Arrival

What we learned

• Planning one shot at a time, and starting each shot from a set image, keeps the craft, light and island consistent.
• Checking every clip before ordering the next one saves credits and catches mistakes early: the wrong map, footprints before landing, a mismatched beach.
• All text goes on in the edit, so it’s always spelled right.
• A real voice, music and sound effects turn clips into a film.