Analysing a past students work - u1-31

Video:
We think the video from group u1-31 falls into level 3, the criteria for this level is;

• Holding a shot steady, where appropriate;
• Framing a shot, including and excluding elements as appropriate;
• Using a variety of shot distances as appropriate;
• Shooting material appropriate to the task set;
• Selecting mise-en-scene including colour, figure, lighting, objects and setting;
• Editing so that meaning is apparent to the viewer;
• Using varied shot transitions and other effects selectively and appropriately for the task set;
• Using sound with images and editing appropriately for the task set;
• Using titles appropriately.

Research and planning:
We think that the research and planning from group u1-31 falls into level 4, the criteria for this level is;

• There is excellent research into similar products and a potential target audience.
• There is excellent organisation of actors, locations, costumes or props.
• There is excellent work on shot lists, layouts, drafting, scripting or story boarding.
• There is an excellent level of care in the presentation of the research and planning.
• Time management is excellent.

Comments and criticisms:

• The narrative was unclear from the opening scene - good implementation of thriller conventions
• They use a creative title sequence which make good use of transitions.
• It has a clever sound track and sound effects which help to create atmosphere.