Previous Student Work

Looking at previous student work is helpful to build  ideas and concepts that are actually possible to d, rather than looking at hollywood films which not only have a huge budget but the technology to do more. 

One New Message

In this film lighting is fairly consistent throughout and shots are normally well light. Lighting is used to direct the audience attention really well, in particular when the woman walks past the window. Here the light is limited and we focus outside as that is where the light is. 

  The only setting where lighting is limited is the bedroom, this may be because this is the room where he dies so the fact the only light comes from the computer screen making the room darker and an enigmatic feel. 

A range of shots and angles are used in the film, the start has wide angle shots lasting for some time, this creates tension. Then close up shots are used, mainly of the actors hand. 

Music is used really well in this piece, it adds to the video.

Overall the storyline is simple to follow which helps keep and build tension. The only issue I have with the video was that with the noise that comes in with the title it's unclear what actually kills the guy. However this may be deliberate to and confusion and mystery.

Cairo

Here lighting is limited because of the location and time they have chosen to film. This low lighting creates shadowing and a dark mysterious setting. Representative of the dark event that unfolds of murder and betrayal. 

Section with usees tint or other effect work really well in showing it's a flash back or POV shot. Also the effect of the gun flash is realistic. 

Shots are mostly wide, though they do include mid shots. More mid and close up shots could have been used in this film, in particular in the combat scene. This would have made this section look more realistic as with the zoomed out shot the audience is able to see that the punches aren't actually touching. This effects the believability and tension of the film.

The storyline for the video is very original and clear to follow. though the video has a longer run time then we are allowed. Also the video includes swearing, something we are not allowed in are thriller opening. 

The Withheld

This thriller opening had a really strong with a great title sequence using urban noises to set the scene, and the scratched effect to possibly highlight the vandalism. The storyline was good with great believability of the victim actor. The itself didn't appear to have much if any editing to the actual colour. However the pace and cutting was done to a good standard. The use of the phone calling as non-digetetic sound was effective as the continues ring would be uncomfortable for the audience, also the music was subtle but help build suspense. The fault with this thriller opening was when the scene cut to the other two character the lighting and mise en scene in that scene was totally out of sync with the rest of the video which meant it didn't flow. The acting skills of these two characters is also lacking, in comparison with the other 'victim' actor.