Analysis of Student Films
I have analysed film openings created by previous students so that I am unable to gain a better understanding of what is possible to create in the short amount of time given to us as well as to gain more knowledge on what aspects of these film openings work and which do not so that when it comes to making my own film opening, I do not make the same mistakes that have been made in the past.
Retrospect
Genre: The genre of this opening is unclear and could potentially be either a drama or an action film. However, establishing the genre is extremely important in a film opening and therefore this is a negative aspect of the opening.
Editing: The transitions between the different aspects of the clip are extremely smooth and so the content flows freely. This is a positive aspect of the opening.
Sound: The sound clips in multiple places, making some of the dialogue unclear and this prevents clarity of presentation. This is a negative aspect of the opening.
Camera Angles: A wide variety of shots and camera angles gives the opening a professional appearance and clearly attempts to help establish genre. This is a positive aspect of the opening.
Mise: The continuity of the clip is off at times and therefore makes it apparent that the mise has not been carefully considered, for example the girl evidently throws the newspaper completely out of shot, far away from her, yet in a later shot the newspaper is next to her again. This is a negative aspect of the clip.
Titles: The titles displayed suit the aesthetic of the opening and are integrated suitable which is a positive aspect of the opening however, by displaying the title at the end of the clip, it appears to be more like a film trailer rather than a film opening, making this a negative aspect of the opening.
Character: There is very little revealed about the characters in the film, allowing them to remain ambiguous. However, the protagonist is appeared to be strong, independent and emotional. This gives the audience a good sense of her character, making this a positive aspect of the opening.
Other Positives: N/A
Other Negatives: The narrative of the opening appears unclear throughout the entire clip.
Editing: The transitions between the different aspects of the clip are extremely smooth and so the content flows freely. This is a positive aspect of the opening.
Sound: The sound clips in multiple places, making some of the dialogue unclear and this prevents clarity of presentation. This is a negative aspect of the opening.
Camera Angles: A wide variety of shots and camera angles gives the opening a professional appearance and clearly attempts to help establish genre. This is a positive aspect of the opening.
Mise: The continuity of the clip is off at times and therefore makes it apparent that the mise has not been carefully considered, for example the girl evidently throws the newspaper completely out of shot, far away from her, yet in a later shot the newspaper is next to her again. This is a negative aspect of the clip.
Titles: The titles displayed suit the aesthetic of the opening and are integrated suitable which is a positive aspect of the opening however, by displaying the title at the end of the clip, it appears to be more like a film trailer rather than a film opening, making this a negative aspect of the opening.
Character: There is very little revealed about the characters in the film, allowing them to remain ambiguous. However, the protagonist is appeared to be strong, independent and emotional. This gives the audience a good sense of her character, making this a positive aspect of the opening.
Other Positives: N/A
Other Negatives: The narrative of the opening appears unclear throughout the entire clip.
Rural Superheroes
Genre: The genre of the opening appears to be a comedy and due to being evident to the audience, this is a positive aspect of the opening.
Editing: The transitions between clips
Sound:The non-diegetic sound track and sound effects have been carefully considered for this piece and suit the genre of the opening. This is a positive aspect of the opening.
Camera Angles: There has been a big range of camera angles used which is a positive aspect however none of them appear to have been considered in any particular detail which is a negative aspect.
Mise: The range of shots is extremely minimal, making the opening appear unprofessional and therefore is a negative aspect of the clip.
Titles: The titles have been carefully considered in terms of the film's genre and mirror this, making it a positive aspect of the clip.
Character: This opening is a good demonstration of why using young actors can be detrimental to the opening as the characters all appear massively underdeveloped and not particularly humorous, detracting from the genre of the film. This is a negative aspect of the opening.
Other Positives: The location fits in well with the title of the film and helps to portray the rural aspect of the film.
Other Negatives: The narrative of the film is unclear and therefore detracts from the sense of verisimilitude. The camera appears uncontrolled and jumps around during some of the movements such as the pan left.
Editing: The transitions between clips
Sound:The non-diegetic sound track and sound effects have been carefully considered for this piece and suit the genre of the opening. This is a positive aspect of the opening.
Camera Angles: There has been a big range of camera angles used which is a positive aspect however none of them appear to have been considered in any particular detail which is a negative aspect.
Mise: The range of shots is extremely minimal, making the opening appear unprofessional and therefore is a negative aspect of the clip.
Titles: The titles have been carefully considered in terms of the film's genre and mirror this, making it a positive aspect of the clip.
Character: This opening is a good demonstration of why using young actors can be detrimental to the opening as the characters all appear massively underdeveloped and not particularly humorous, detracting from the genre of the film. This is a negative aspect of the opening.
Other Positives: The location fits in well with the title of the film and helps to portray the rural aspect of the film.
Other Negatives: The narrative of the film is unclear and therefore detracts from the sense of verisimilitude. The camera appears uncontrolled and jumps around during some of the movements such as the pan left.
The Edge
Genre: The genre of this film is evidently action and is presented effectively which is a positive aspect of the opening.
Editing: The continuity is spot on and the editing is diverse and interesting, making it a positive aspect of the opening.
Sound: The sound used in the clip is incredibly relevant to the genre and helps to create an atmosphere full of suspense and ambiguity which works well in hinting towards a continued narrative. This is a positive aspect of the opening.
Camera Angles: There has been a wide variety of different shots and camera angles used which is a positive aspect of the opening.
Mise: The the camera use is clearly controlled and careful attention to framing is evident throughout the clip. These are both positive aspects of the opening.
Titles: The titles are integrated effectively and are not intrusive in any way and the institutional logo has been well integrated which is a positive aspect of the clip. However, the title of the film is quite difficult to read which is a negative aspect of the clip.
Character: The characters used are believable and suit their roles which helps with the realism of the entire opening. This is a positive aspect of the opening.
Other Positives: This opening is extremely well thought out. The opening is suitable for both audience and task and it is easy to see that the narrative can continue.
Other Negatives: N/A
Sound: The sound used in the clip is incredibly relevant to the genre and helps to create an atmosphere full of suspense and ambiguity which works well in hinting towards a continued narrative. This is a positive aspect of the opening.
Camera Angles: There has been a wide variety of different shots and camera angles used which is a positive aspect of the opening.
Mise: The the camera use is clearly controlled and careful attention to framing is evident throughout the clip. These are both positive aspects of the opening.
Titles: The titles are integrated effectively and are not intrusive in any way and the institutional logo has been well integrated which is a positive aspect of the clip. However, the title of the film is quite difficult to read which is a negative aspect of the clip.
Character: The characters used are believable and suit their roles which helps with the realism of the entire opening. This is a positive aspect of the opening.
Other Positives: This opening is extremely well thought out. The opening is suitable for both audience and task and it is easy to see that the narrative can continue.
Other Negatives: N/A
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