There are many things that i like about our film, and that i don't think that we should change at all. However, i do feel that there are elements that could be improved, meaning we can work on these elements even more in the forthcoming year. I think that our overall film was successful and was made to the best ability possible. I feel that this has been a learning curve for the group and myself. We have learnt new skills and techniques that have allowed us to add our own individuality to our film, and then combine all of our ideas together. From the beginning of the year to mind mapping our plans and ideas, to finishing the final production now, its amazing to see how we have all grown as people, and through our filming process. As it was our first year of media studies, i feel that we have all worked incredibly hard to achieve out end result.
I feel that there are two key factors that made our film really effective, and this was due to the camera work and the main story-line. I feel that the camera work was really effective in our filming. When we were out filming footage, we had a sheet of paper with us, to ensure that we included as many different shot types as possible. We feel that this makes our film appear more engaging, as our audience isn't looking at the same frame work all the time. We used shots such as, close up shots, long shots, camera pans, cantered angels,medium shots, shot reverse shot, over the shoulder shots and many others. By using different camera shots and movements, it ensured that our film looked more professional and sophisticated. Another element that i feel we did well was the story line of our film. The basic plot to our film involves 4 girls,thus, it would appeal to a female audience. However, the plot to our story line would also conform to a male audience, as they would like the aggressive and violent nature that is presented in the assault scene.I also feel that the assault scene is very diverse, as its non seen in too many thriller films. I feel that we worked around the idea of suffocating someone well, we cut holes in the bag and filmed at different intervals. This then gave the illusion of the victim being suffocated, without anyone actually being hurt. I feel that this made our film more unique and effective, it graps our audiences attention as its very graphic and intense. I feel that the basic plot to our film is engaging and grabs our audiences attention well. I think that using local and relatable locations such as the coffee shop. From researching the target audience film, girls at the age of 15 tend to like to shop in well known and high market shops, and like to hang out in local coffee shops. So this made our film more relatable our target audience.
As many as there are positive aspects in our film, there are also a lot of improvements that are needed in our film. Firstly, is the titles in our film. Although we really like the "smear" effect on the titles, the timings that they come in and the font. I feel that the titles come in too quickly after one and other. I feel that this is a disadvantage to our film, as the audience need to be able to see clearly who is in the film. In huge Hollywood films, the titles are used to indicate to the audience who is starring in the film. This will help bring a wider audience, as will tell the audience who is in the film; if there are well known, popular actors, it will make people want to go and see the film. To improve our titles, i would change the font style to something more formal, as although we want the tittles to appear eerie to conform to the thriller genre, we still want to maintain the sophistication and formality presented in the film. The timing of the titles also needs to be improved. I think we should have less names on the screen, but with more timing between each title. This will mean the audience can see who is in our film clearly, without feeling rushed. Another improvement i would make is on the shot reverse shot between Rosemary and Bella. I feel that the footage is messy and jagged. I feel that it does not look professional as the placement of the camera is moved between each shot. Also,the acting and editing needs to be improved. The conversation appears staged and set up, this is because the actors found it hard to get into character- ( As you can see from our bloopers video!) This made the scene look un-natural. Also, the editing of the scene has not been cropped well. I feel in certain parts in the shot reverse shot, the clips have not been cropped enough, meaning that the conversation does not flow properly. This makes our film also look unprofessional.Another area that i feel we could focus on for next year is the sound. The soundtrack to our film is eerie and mysterious which does conform to the thriller genre. However, the beginning of the film, the soundtrack is chimey and child like, which conforms to the horror genre and not a thriller. It connotes dolls and child-like things, that are presented in modern horror films. I feel that by changing this, it would help to change the entire atmosphere in the film.
Overall, for next year when we make a trailer, making this film has helped us all with our planning and techniques. We now understand how to film effectively without breaking any rules,such as, the 180 degree rule. Next year, we will focus on smaller areas such as the acting and sound levels in our trailer. This will change the entire atmosphere of the trailer, and hopefully improve it too.
I have thoughly enjoyed media studies this year, and i am looking forward to learning more next year about new editing techniques, sound levels and camera angles :)
I feel that there are two key factors that made our film really effective, and this was due to the camera work and the main story-line. I feel that the camera work was really effective in our filming. When we were out filming footage, we had a sheet of paper with us, to ensure that we included as many different shot types as possible. We feel that this makes our film appear more engaging, as our audience isn't looking at the same frame work all the time. We used shots such as, close up shots, long shots, camera pans, cantered angels,medium shots, shot reverse shot, over the shoulder shots and many others. By using different camera shots and movements, it ensured that our film looked more professional and sophisticated. Another element that i feel we did well was the story line of our film. The basic plot to our film involves 4 girls,thus, it would appeal to a female audience. However, the plot to our story line would also conform to a male audience, as they would like the aggressive and violent nature that is presented in the assault scene.I also feel that the assault scene is very diverse, as its non seen in too many thriller films. I feel that we worked around the idea of suffocating someone well, we cut holes in the bag and filmed at different intervals. This then gave the illusion of the victim being suffocated, without anyone actually being hurt. I feel that this made our film more unique and effective, it graps our audiences attention as its very graphic and intense. I feel that the basic plot to our film is engaging and grabs our audiences attention well. I think that using local and relatable locations such as the coffee shop. From researching the target audience film, girls at the age of 15 tend to like to shop in well known and high market shops, and like to hang out in local coffee shops. So this made our film more relatable our target audience.
As many as there are positive aspects in our film, there are also a lot of improvements that are needed in our film. Firstly, is the titles in our film. Although we really like the "smear" effect on the titles, the timings that they come in and the font. I feel that the titles come in too quickly after one and other. I feel that this is a disadvantage to our film, as the audience need to be able to see clearly who is in the film. In huge Hollywood films, the titles are used to indicate to the audience who is starring in the film. This will help bring a wider audience, as will tell the audience who is in the film; if there are well known, popular actors, it will make people want to go and see the film. To improve our titles, i would change the font style to something more formal, as although we want the tittles to appear eerie to conform to the thriller genre, we still want to maintain the sophistication and formality presented in the film. The timing of the titles also needs to be improved. I think we should have less names on the screen, but with more timing between each title. This will mean the audience can see who is in our film clearly, without feeling rushed. Another improvement i would make is on the shot reverse shot between Rosemary and Bella. I feel that the footage is messy and jagged. I feel that it does not look professional as the placement of the camera is moved between each shot. Also,the acting and editing needs to be improved. The conversation appears staged and set up, this is because the actors found it hard to get into character- ( As you can see from our bloopers video!) This made the scene look un-natural. Also, the editing of the scene has not been cropped well. I feel in certain parts in the shot reverse shot, the clips have not been cropped enough, meaning that the conversation does not flow properly. This makes our film also look unprofessional.Another area that i feel we could focus on for next year is the sound. The soundtrack to our film is eerie and mysterious which does conform to the thriller genre. However, the beginning of the film, the soundtrack is chimey and child like, which conforms to the horror genre and not a thriller. It connotes dolls and child-like things, that are presented in modern horror films. I feel that by changing this, it would help to change the entire atmosphere in the film.
Overall, for next year when we make a trailer, making this film has helped us all with our planning and techniques. We now understand how to film effectively without breaking any rules,such as, the 180 degree rule. Next year, we will focus on smaller areas such as the acting and sound levels in our trailer. This will change the entire atmosphere of the trailer, and hopefully improve it too.
I have thoughly enjoyed media studies this year, and i am looking forward to learning more next year about new editing techniques, sound levels and camera angles :)
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