Task 10: Audience Feedback on Print Products

Self Review of Print Products:

Poster 1:

• This idea is our preferred poster idea.
• Still need to get the photographs to edit for final product.
• Writing is too dark.
• Text font isn't appropriate.
• The blending of the mask into the head is effective.

Poster 2:

• The blend is better than anticipated.
• There could be some issues with the facial proportions.
• Too simplistic.
• Taking the photographs could be difficult.

Magazine Review 1:

• All basic elements are included.
• Bold layout.
• Relevant information included.
• Images will need to be revised.
• Possibly need text across the two pages.
• repetition of "IN CINEMAS" is unnecessary.
• Colour scheme needs to be revised.

Magazine Review 2:

• Better text layout.
• Images still need to be revised.
• Added in new section ("Director's Interview").
• Better colour scheme.
• Could add in image of poster when completed.
• Added social media platforms.
• Layout of page is better/more professional.

Audience Feedback:

1. Which poster design do you prefer?
2. Which review design do you prefer?
3. Why did you choose these designs?
4. What could still be improved on your chosen poster design?
5. What could still be improved on your chosen review design?
6. What images would fit best in the review?
7. How could the re-positioning of elements improve the appearance of the film poster?

Please leave your answers as a comment on this blog post, Thank You.

Task 10: Editing the Confrontation

Filming the fight scene was probably the most challenging part of the overall short film. This is because we needed to ensure that it was fast paced to create tension and emulate the emotions that would go through the character during a fight. One way we did this is by speeding up the clips slightly. This allowed for the impact to look more severe and added to the intensity of the scene. We had to make sure we only sped it up slightly because if the percentage was over 120% the footage started to look choppy. One way we could have overcome this was to film in 60 frames per second, however we were unsure whether the JVC camera had this ability. Fortunately, only a small percentage increase was required so the overall affect was successful in my opinion.

Task 10: Filming - Final Shots

We filmed the final shots of the film but found lots of the clips too dark. I tried adding a luma corrector to try and solve this problem and it did to an extent, but added a grain to the footage. I will need to discuss with the group whether we will reshoot the shots but it is difficult as the area is one that has little light and we need to note the continuity with previous shots before adding artificial light. In terms of the content of the shots, we felt it was successful, particularly the attempt to emulate police lights shining on the protagonists face.

Task 10: Audience Feedback on First Draft

Self Review on First Cut:

• The title music doesn't fade quick enough.
• There are issues with volume in some places.
• One of the cuts is delayed and needs editing.
• A few shots need to be reshot.
• When showing on the projector, lighting is an issue (this is fine on the Mac screen).
• Sound effects need to be added.
• Narrative may not be clear because ending still needs to be filmed.

Questions for Audience Feedback:

1. How does it fit the Thriller genre?
2. What do you think is the narrative?
3. What is your opinion on the colour correction?
4. How does the soundtrack create a mood/atmosphere?
5. What would be the audience for our short film in your opinion?
6. Where would you expect our short film to be shown?
7. What do you think of the pace of the film?
8. What is your opinion of our aspect ratio of 16:9 to 2.39:1?
9. What dialogue (if any) is needed to add to narrative?
10. Can you suggest any issues with lighting?

Audience Feedback 

Medal: Good range of shots

            Effective use of sound

Mission: Make narrative more clear, perhaps have more speech

              more shots of the antagonist

Medal: Good use of camera angles such as over the shoulder and establishing/ wide angled shots. 

Mission: Include some extreme close ups to show the protagonist's facial expressions.

              Have a clearer narrative. Level 3

Medal: Suspense built well

            Follows thriller conventions

Mission: Adjust brightness/contrast in premiere.

              More/clearer dialogue

              Move away from horror themes

Medal: Good camera shots

            Good use of lighting effect

Mission: make narrative more clear

              more dialogue

Medal: Really good camera work and good location used

Mission: I thought the music didn't relate to what was going on. I was also unsure of the

              genre. Level 3