audience feedback questionnaire

After showing my film to many people in my target audience, I asked them to fill out this questionnaire I made to see what improvements could be done and for general feedback.

changing speed

For some clips I would like them to be in slow motion. This meant I had to edit them, i did this by selecting the clip I wanted modified, clicking the little cog to change settings. Then a pop up appeared, where I could alter the speed, either slow it down or speed it up along with several other options to edit to clip.

Location

Production of credits and titles

task

A promotion package for a new film, to include a 2 minute trailer, together with two of the following three options:
a website homepage for the film;
a film magazine front cover, featuring the film;
a poster for the film.

Textual Analysis - Research

NIKE SB advert

Narrative
This is one of the first skateboarding videos which has more of a narrative. Although it is an advert, it is  long and you wouldnt be able to tell its an advert until the end so Im treating it as a short film. Most other films i have seen have started and ended with skating, this one however, starts with the main subject in their room ready to start the day. This already makes the audience feel on a more personal level with him, and it fits with the music, 'Todays going to be a good day' as we see him start the day.

About a girl / Brian Percival

Mise en scene

Miserable town, dull clothing and run down, dark buildings, no real community. Lighting is really dark and grey reflecting the atmosphere of the area and the whole mood of the shot film.

Editing

The pace of the walking with the handheld camera when she is talking but then the slower paced shots such as by the canal and when she is dancing.

Shots

Long shots with silhouettes and hand held walking with the character. Lots of long shots encouraging the viewer to believe she is alone a lot of the time.

Narrative

For the majority of the film there is no story line, just a girl explaining her life story, her interests and her problems, but doesnt seem to be leading to anything. The last sentence she says is when we get a real narrative that the girl has thrown her dead baby in the canal. Although this happens right at the end and there is no hint towards this at all, it is very shocking and inspires the audience to think and reflect.

Representation

The main character is very good in that she basically tells you her characters personality, interests etc without having to show it visually or subtly, this builds up a clear image and understanding of her, which makes us feel more when we realise she has thrown her baby in the canal.

Sound

The use of her singing exaggerates how young she really is. And how she sings 'Innocent' by Britney Spears shows juxtaposition

I like the use of sound in this film, and the changes between handheld camera shots and non hand held. Also, I liked the use of silhouettes of her dancing and could use silhouettes with a sunset for my film trailer.

LOOKING AT CAMERA ANGLES

Concrete Circus - Industrial Revolutions

FIRST SCENE

Establishing shot with simple text

Close up shot from behind, in a stationary position, and then the subject moves further away but still filmed

Different shots from underneath the subject. The area is dark but the subject is lighter so stands out more.

Focus Group - Research

BETHAN DILLEY

17

STUDENT

Favourite genre of film: Comedy

Favourite Sport: Skiing

How many films do you watch a month: 5

Would you watch a short film of something that interests you: Yes

Does skateboarding interest you: Yes

KATY BAILEY

17

STUDENT/WAITROSE

Favourite genre of film: 

Favourite sport:

How many films do you watch a month:

Would you watch a short film of something that interests you: Yes

Does skateboarding interest you: Yes


HANNAH WEBSTER
19
STUDENT

Favourite genre of film: Comedy 

Favourite sport: Tennis

How many films do you watch a month: 5

Would you watch a short film of something that interests you: Yes

Does skateboarding interest you: Yes

Shots I cant use

Research

Cinema  16 BFI

About a girl / Brian Percival http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBYl7O8WXd8
Mise en scene
Miserable town, dull clothing and run down, dark buildings, no real community. Lighting is really dark and grey reflecting the atmosphere of the area and the whole mood of the shot film.
Editing
The pace of the walking with the handheld camera when she is talking but then the slower paced shots such as by the canal and when she is dancing.
Shots
Long shots with silhouettes and hand held walking with the character. Lots of long shots encouraging the viewer to believe she is alone a lot of the time.
Narrative
For the majority of the film there is no story line, just a girl explaining her life story, her interests and her problems, but doesnt seem to be leading to anything. The last sentence she says is when we get a real narrative that the girl has thrown her dead baby in the canal. Although this happens right at the end and there is no hint towards this at all, it is very shocking and inspires the audience to think and reflect.
Representation
The main character is very good in that she basically tells you her characters personality, interests etc without having to show it visually or subtly, this builds up a clear image and understanding of her, which makes us feel more when we realise she has thrown her baby in the canal.
Sound
The use of her singing exaggerates how young she really is. And how she sings 'Innocent' by Britney Spears shows juxtaposition

I like the use of sound in this film, and the changes between handheld camera shots and non hand held. Also, I liked the use of silhouettes of her dancing and could use silhouettes with a sunset for my film trailer.

Raptuous

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87pNSSAivRk

Provocative

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXwelEWpPXs