evaluation of previous AS student clips

The clips that we watched today were openings of thriller films created by previous AS media students. We watched five videos, all based on thriller. However each of them had a different approach on how to portray a thriller.

All the clips used a variety of different camera shots and angles, which added an impact on the thriller theme.

I realised that in all the clips, the use of music was very strong and this had a great effect when it came to portray a thriller theme. The music too the first clip was very well presented as it helped build a susceptive mood allowing questions to arise in the audiences minds. Another clip also contained very strong music which had a chilling effect on the audience as it also fit in with the setting of the clip; which was of a graveyard. I also think that a lot of the editing was good as there were very good cuts which all flowed in with each shot. Also the type set used for most of the clips were also very good and they strongly fit into the theme of the thriller. Finally, I also realised that transitions made in the clips were very effective as it made the clip flow well and look very professional.

I think that the role of planning played a very important part in the production. By planning it makes it a lot easier to film as everyone will be aware of what ti do. Also by having the clip structured out, the production of the film will be able to flow well.

I think my group will try to avoid using too many transitions and make sure that we do not repeat shots.