Production: Editing Part 4

 After designing the title card in Canva, we moved on to bringing it into Premiere Pro so it could be used in the final edit. This step seemed simple at first, but it quickly became a major challenge. Importing the title card was critical because it sets the tone at the very beginning of the film, so it had to look exactly how we envisioned.

The Question Mark Design Issue

Originally, we wanted to include a question mark in the title card that incorporated small visual elements to represent both characters. It was meant to make the title more unique and memorable.

However, when we tried to export the Canva design, it would only export as a PDF file. PDFs don’t work in Premiere Pro the same way an image or vector does. This meant we couldn’t adjust the font, resize elements, or customize the question mark design within the program. Even simple edits, like trying to remove or move parts of the design, were impossible. It was frustrating because the design was already complex, and we couldn’t manipulate it the way we needed.

Adapting to a Simpler Design

Adding to the difficulty, we had already spent a lot of time trying to make other visual elements, like the soccer ball concept, work perfectly in the opening sequence. Having a title card that refused to cooperate made the process feel almost impossible. The question mark design, while creative, simply could not function in Premiere Pro in the way we intended. After several attempts and failed exports, we realized it was not practical to continue with that version.

Given these limitations, we decided to simplify the title card. We kept the hot pink color and the bold Norwester font, but removed the question mark embellishments entirely. The result is a strong, simple title that fits rom-com conventions perfectly.

Fortunately, this decision actually worked in our favor. Rom-coms often use bold, clear, and easy-to-read titles, which helps audiences immediately recognize the genre. By keeping the design simple, we maintained a playful and engaging aesthetic while ensuring the title was fully functional in Premiere Pro. The pink color added personality, and the bold font maintained visual impact, making the title both practical and stylish.

This simplified title card became our final touch and marks the end of our long-awaited portfolio. Even though the outcome wasn’t exactly what we originally envisioned, it’s still consistent with our earlier rough drafts and captures the playful, bold style we wanted. It successfully fulfills rom-com conventions while remaining visually engaging, and overall, I’m happy with the result. Seeing it in the final edit gives a satisfying sense of closure to all the work we’ve put into this project.