Editing video feedback and learner response

1)

         Really effective production – engaging with emotional impact. Meets the brief and is well constructed. Excellent use and management of music (choice and audio levels).

·         The pace of editing of the conversation is generally very good (this is a tricky skill) although I’d say stronger towards the end of the production (the beginning of the conversation is a bit jumpy in terms of editing).

·         Aside from the editing, the major EBI is the framing of the over-the-shoulder shots – loads of dead space in the frame. Next time, angle the camera in and get a bit tighter so the shot is medium close up at worst.

3)
Overall, I think that the video was not too bad. We included all 3 skills we learnt in class (shot/ reverse shot, 180 degrees rule and match on action), however, when doing shot/reverse shot, there were too much dead space on the side of the person. The match on action was done fine at times like the opening the door moment. We didn't break the 180 degree rule and kept the camera on the same side of the characters throughout the shot/reverse shot scene. Another problem with the video is the timing of the door slam sound effect and door slam. It was not in sync.

4)
One weakness would be that the door slam sound effect and the door slam part were not in sync. This made it lose its realism feel to it. Another weakness would be the dead space in the area during the shot/reverse shot scene. Too much space was going to waste in those scenes.

One strength about this video is that the match on action on the scene where I open the door went quite well, there weren't any major problems with it and it seemed natural. Another area in which I think that the filming and editing went well were some of the camera shot angles. It captured more than just face but emotion and story line.

5)
I feel like one of the hardest parts of editing would be the match on action editing because you have to be incredibly detailed in order to get a smooth and effective flow between the different shots in order to make it look natural to the audience. If the audience sees a problem with the editing between the shots, it is no longer as enjoyable to them. This shows me that for my actual course work, I need to pay attention to the tiny tiny details of the video. Any flaw can make a good film turn bad.