editing video feedback

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

·         Some brilliant shots – particularly the close-up on the phone and the over-the-shoulder walking handheld shot towards end.

·         Overall construction is difficult to follow and the large gaps of black screen don’t help with this. Why does it start with random punch but then not return to that scene? I do like the fact you’ve got a narrative but with storytelling you need to keep it simple!

·         The sequence immediately following the black screen does largely meet the editing brief but has some key errors (there is a rogue frame or two outside the door that flashes up before the scene begins at 0.12).

·         The continuity editing through the door is excellent but the dip to black transition immediately after that ruins the continuity. An important lesson for your coursework!

·         The shot framing for the conversation is not over-the-shoulder and therefore difficult to judge the 180 degree rule. There is also someone’s knee in the shot which is a basic error. Focus is patchy in places and there are more random dips to black. If your coursework involves shot-reverse-shot conversation there are definite lessons to learn here.

·         Cross-cutting between Mandeep leaving the room and the night location doesn’t really work – it’s just confusing.

·         Not sure on title at start and end – is it supposed to be a trailer? Always think about the type of product you are constructing!

2) Type up your feedback from fellow students.

• exciting to watch
• good music
• well shot
• hard to follow at times
• couldn't understand plot
• camera quality changed at times

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

I believe i have not met the brief as well as i could have as i strayed away from what i was supposed to be doing. I included the conversation.

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.

My strengths were the music I added and the different types of shots i used such as the medium close up when mandeep was on the phone. It gave a very cinematic look. Also i added black bars to the top and bottom of the screen which again made my work look professional

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 syncing actions with the music difficult. Also