Tuesday, 18 January 2011

Analysis of past student thriller projects Q1-07

VIDEO 

What they included:
  • Holding a steady shot where appropriate - basic, they had some unsteady shots during moments where it seemed they shouldn't.
  • Framing a shot, including and excluded elements as appropriate - basic level, due to limited use of effective mise en scene.
  • Use a variety of shot distances as appropriate - creative use, variety of shot distance during the chase and chess game.
  • Shooting material appropriate to the task set - creative, material within the film are suitable to the thriller genre.
  • Selecting mise en scene including colour, figure, lighting, objects and setting - creative, use of black and white shots and colour in the editing, use of props such as: guns, and chess board. They were effective in giveing good understanding of what's happening.
  • Editing so that meaning is apparent to the viewer - basic, multiple jump cuts parallel with each over to portray a sense or urgency to the viewer. 
  • Using varied shot transition and other effects selectively and appropriately for the task set - creative,  at the beginning they used animated credits which were effective as they give a professional 'look' to the opening.
  • Using sound with images and editing appropriately for the task set - basic, use of eerie music to give sense of danger and mystery, voice over suggests an over watching feel to the opening.
  • Using titles appropriately - basic, use of credits show all the basic information needed including production company etc.
 Planning and Research.

  • Research into similar products and potential target audience - proficient, large number of varying examples.
  • Organisation of actors, locations, costumes and props - proficient, a good amount of organisation orientated blogs.
  • Work on shot lists, layouts, drafting, scripting or storyboard - basic, don't include as much detail as they could of, however, they do include a basic amount of planning information on what they do or have done.
  • Care in the presentation of the research and planning - minimal, blog is shallow in information and un-organised into stages used before filming and post production work.
Overall Level -- 33 marks -- High level 2

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