British Insurance Award Bake off

As a Graphic Designer and Marketer in any company, you are naturally the video editor. However I can’t lie, I was thrilled when Quality Care Group tasked me with creating a video submission for The British Insurance Awards 2023. Our challenge was to bake a cake worthy of a Paul Hollywood handshake and showcase the process in a photo or video submission.

 

I started by brainstorming cake flavors and settled on a classic chocolate cake. The baking process was enjoyable, and I was careful to document each step of the way. As a one-person film crew, it was challenging to film myself while also ensuring that the footage was steady and in focus. However, with some creative angles and a bit of practice, I managed to capture all the necessary shots.

 

After the baking was complete, it was time to edit the video. I used Adobe Premiere Pro to stitch together the footage and add music and sound effects to make the video more engaging. I also incorporated the logo animation and ending animation, both of which I designed in Adobe After Effects. The logo animation had a wobbly and wholesome effect, reflecting the spirit of the bake-off challenge and the joy of baking.

 

I realizsed during the editing process that I had forgotten to wear the apron provided by the organizers. To remedy this, I added a photo of myself wearing the apron at the end of the video.

 

Overall, the experience of filming and editing the video submission was both challenging and rewarding. I learned a lot about baking and video production and was proud to submit our video entry for The British Insurance Awards 2023.

Watch the full video here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqwdtspE6kw

Posted on May 4, 2023

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