Feedback from Audience of our Extract (Draft and Finished)
Main advantages given by peers:
- CCTV theme placed in couple of the scenes was suggested to be "Unique" and "Well thought" to place it in the extract.
- Good use of score placed in the extract, "not to loud but just enough to hear the dialogue clearly"
- The score/music wasn't played too much
- Good use of digetic sound from the Psychotic character when isolated in the room. Builds a "Tensed" atmosphere.
- Good use of editing overall, no to many cuts placed in but a consistent flow of the scenes.
- Camera angles were used appropriately and effectively, engaging the audience to the extract.
Main Disadvantages:
- The main doctor could've been older to make him a more "realistic" character.
- Typography used in the extract looks a bit "Tacky."
- Some of the cuts to different scenes could be edited smoother.
- More camera angles could have been used.
- Extract is too long, need to be cut down lower in order for it to be classified as an opening sequence (Exam Board).
What improvements have we done from our feedback?
Unfortunately, due to the time we have been given, we was un-able to find an adult to play as the doctor therefore, we have used a 17 year old to play as the doctor. As some may see this in a negative way, we see this as a way of challenging the stereotypes of a doctor which is known to be an old man. Having a 17 year old as the doctor will also engage our audience who are between 15-19 years old, as they can relate to the character (Similar age) familiarizing themselves to the extract.
The typography have been improved dramatically for which our teacher agrees as well of it looking considerably better. The text font has been changed and positioned differently compared to our draft (Updated Opening sequence / extract will be posted soon). The cuts of the scenes has also been improved as well, giving a more 'smoother' flow to our extract enabling our audience to consume the opening sequence comfortably.
However, we was unable to film again due to the deadline of the production as well as getting permission to film in the building which would have taken a long time for it to process therefore, we was unable to film more shots but, Joseph (editor), was able to use his skills efficiently and cut different scenes and placed them together, solving the problem and producing a better quality extract. The extract was shortened to 2:17 minuted however, it was around 10 seconds above the maximum limit in which we could not possibly shorten it more.
Unfortunately, due to the time we have been given, we was un-able to find an adult to play as the doctor therefore, we have used a 17 year old to play as the doctor. As some may see this in a negative way, we see this as a way of challenging the stereotypes of a doctor which is known to be an old man. Having a 17 year old as the doctor will also engage our audience who are between 15-19 years old, as they can relate to the character (Similar age) familiarizing themselves to the extract.
The typography have been improved dramatically for which our teacher agrees as well of it looking considerably better. The text font has been changed and positioned differently compared to our draft (Updated Opening sequence / extract will be posted soon). The cuts of the scenes has also been improved as well, giving a more 'smoother' flow to our extract enabling our audience to consume the opening sequence comfortably.
However, we was unable to film again due to the deadline of the production as well as getting permission to film in the building which would have taken a long time for it to process therefore, we was unable to film more shots but, Joseph (editor), was able to use his skills efficiently and cut different scenes and placed them together, solving the problem and producing a better quality extract. The extract was shortened to 2:17 minuted however, it was around 10 seconds above the maximum limit in which we could not possibly shorten it more.
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