Previous Students

In class today we were shown videos of previous entries by past students. We watched the films and discussed what was good and what we must make sure we shouldnt do. We analysed the film looking at

• what the idea was?
• the quality of the cinematography
• the sound used
• the performance of the actors

From watching the films a lot of the students struggled with their continuity editing. Along with this we noticed that the sound accompanying the film was vital as it gave different interpretations and made the film great, or sluggish. Although the performance of the actors doesn't have to be at the highest quality, the better it was the more believable the film was to believe. It made it easier for the audience to 'accept' the film.

From watching these past students work i have gained valuable information as to what to make sure my thriller includes, and what it shouldn't. This being

• making sure their is a high level of continuity editing
• the performance of the actors is to a high standard
• the sound accompanying the film MUST be parallel