Analysis of Previous Students Work

Group P2 - 40 (January - February 2010)

There is evidence of proficiency in the creative use of many technical skills however there is also some evidence of excellent use of technical skills and some evidence of basic technical skills;

Throughout the final video the camera was very smooth, the shots were steady and seems very professionally done. The framing of each shot is well set up and included elements that are constant of thriller conventions. The group have been creative with using a variety of shot distances that are appropriate to the genre. They have used high shots and long shots during the build up to the action sequence. The production has been thought about and planned out well. The mise-en-scene elements have been effectively with dark, harsh lighting to increase the tension during the action sequences. The setting of the film has also been thought about and as the characters move from setting to setting it is easy to follow which shows good continuity. The editing has been kept simple by using jump cut and paying close attention to the 180 degree rule. This makes the production flow well. The music that was choosen matches the on screen action and follows the thriller genre well, as it pick up pace during the action sequence. One thing that wasnt up to the standard of the rest was the title sequence. The titles were composed of a person writting on a white board, it looked very tacky and quite basic to the viewer. Although this could of been a good effect the group clearly did not have enough time to make it work for them. Mark down for this.

Overall mark is 45/ 60. A very good production.

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