The Great Movavi Race!

Cut fast, keep control, and cross the finish line with a GIF-worthy edit.

🎯 Objective

Turn raw race footage into a short, exciting sequence that feels real with sound and smooth pacing. Export as an animated GIF and upload by the end of this week.

🏁 The Race Track – Your Task

• Blade Tool (split clips): make precise cuts at moments of action. Sloppy cuts make a messy race.
• Selection Tool (reorder): move clips into a clean story that builds energy.
• Effects and Transitions: add a touch of polish. Use only where it helps the story.
• Sound Effects and Music: engine revs, tire squeals, crowd reactions. Make it feel alive.
• Export as GIF: final output is an animated GIF for quick sharing.

🔧 Pit Stop – Work Plan

1. Step 1
   Import the race clips. Skim for moments with clear motion and crowd energy.
2. Step 2
   Cut on action with the Blade Tool. Trim frames to keep momentum tight.
3. Step 3
   Reorder with the Selection Tool to create a start, middle, and finish. No dead sections.
4. Step 4
   Add effects or one simple transition where it supports the story. Keep it purposeful.
5. Step 5
   Layer sound effects and music. Balance levels so nothing clips or drowns out the action.
6. Step 6
   Export as GIF. Check playback for smooth loops and clear motion.

🏆 Finish Line – What Good Looks Like

• Edits feel smooth and land on movement or beat accents.
• Story is clear from start to finish with rising energy.
• Sound enhances the action without overpowering it.
• GIF plays cleanly with no visual glitches or awkward pauses.

Submit this week: upload your animated GIF to the class folder.

Quick checklist:

• Cuts made at action points
• Clips reordered for a clear race flow
• One tasteful transition if needed
• Sound effects and music balanced
• Exported as GIF and uploaded

Open project files

If the button does not work, use this link:
👉project_files