Editing Video Feedback & LR

 

1) Type up your feedback/comments from your teacher.

WWW: 

- Low angle shot

- Good perspective and framing

- Good cinematography 

- Use of music (non diegetic) 

-  Shot reverse shot during dialogue 

- OTS shots 

- Match-on-action

- Good performances 

- Using gangster conventions

- Good dialogue

EBI: 

- Missed opportunities for match-on-action

2) Type up your feedback from fellow students.

WWW: Good contrapuntal sound track, good acting & performances, various different shots, 180 degree rule and shot reverse shot, good story line

EBI: More match-on-action could be used

3) Now reflect on your video. Did you meet the brief and successfully include the three key editing aspects we have learned?

I successfully met the brief and was able to demonstrate examples of the 180 degree rule, shot reverse shot and match-on-action. 

4) What were the strengths and weaknesses of your final film? Write a detailed analysis picking out specific shots, edits and any other aspect of film language you think is relevant.

There were many strengths to my final film, however, I still personally feel it under performed in certain aspects. I was pleased with how there were a variety of camera shots and angles, particularly the low angle shot from before, however, I felt there could have been a wider range of camera movements. I was able to demonstrate the shot reverse shot technique while following the 180 degree rule effectively in the conversations. Despite this, I could have used match-on-action more, especially in the scene where my character opens a door. 

5) Learner response: what aspect of editing did you find most difficult? What have you learned from this process that will help you when you start the actual coursework later this year?

I found making the match-on-action cuts correct the most difficult part of the task, where getting the timing right for the shots was essential for smooth editing. From this process I have learned that editing is fundamental to the storytelling of a film and also for engaging the audience fully in your production.