Footage Feedback- The Night has a Thousand Lies

In our media studies lesson, we looked at each groups footage they have filmed and gave feed back. I have summed up the feedback to look at improvents and advice.

We got mostly A and B grades for the media language, conventions, creativity, attention to detail and technical proficiency.

Positive feedback on the cinematograpy:
We used very good camera movements such as the panning shot of Lexi on her mobile. We used a range of interesting angles including close ups and medium shots.

Positive feedback on the mise en scene:
Our props were very realistic and we used iconic noir film clothing for character roles which fit in well with the genre.

Positive feedback on the lighting:
Good lighting with effective shadows and a good use of low and high key lighting.

Positive feedback on the sound:
The characters have good dialogue which sounds clear.

Positive feedback on the conventions and audience needs:
We have used the femme fatale character which is a noir film convention. We also have the costumes in which some challenge and reinforce conventions. Chararcters are identifiable with target audience.

Criticism feedback on cinematography:
We could have used a tracking shots. Some of our shots could be better done and more dramatic and exciting. Used more long shots.

Criticism feedback on mise en scene:
Some props such as the mobile looked inappropriate, but more props in genral could have been added. We should be more aware of our surroundings in every shot.

Criticism feedback on lighting:
Some of our lighting should be more contrasted and done better. lighting in shots outside could be better. A range of lighting.

Criticism feedback on sound:
Too much gaps between dialogue, which made it sound artificial. The sound could have been improved by using a microphone.

Criticism feedback on the conventions and audience needs:
We should have more film noir conventions with more action codes. The scenes are a bit slow paced.

Target audience needs:
A montage sequence of actions codes. Better acting. Parallel music and tracking shots. More conventions and slang. More close up to show expressions. More sexy and erotic shots and scenes (voyerism).

Post production suggestions:
Voice overs. Jazzy tracks. Slow motion effects. Black and white edit with after effects editing. A montage sequence.

Posted by BIANCA GREEN

Should we all do our feedback on the comments to say what we plan to take from it and improve?