Analysis of Previous Thriller Blog

Blog: U2-63





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The preliminary task for this group was done to a high standard, including a high level of detail. Within this they have included detailed shot examples from various films and described why they are used. The storyboard is okay but wasn't as detailed as it could have been but they have included a lesson diary.


The group's research for thriller is very good, as it is in depth and uses a fair amount of examples with a large variety of images, to assist with their research and analysis. Also alongside using images they have used videos. They have also included conventions, genres, and sub-genres.


They have also included an extensive amount of pre-production work, with an in depth storyboard, shot list, further analysis of existing professional work and characters, experimenting with different fonts according to which would be best representing of a thriller film, health and safety, test footage, unedited footage, sound production, final editing, and evaluation.


The final production is confusing, which makes it unprofessional. This is because:

• Even though the shots change from location to location it isn't made obvious if it is a fragmented narrative or not.
• There was no dialogue in the film. This definitely makes the narrative is harder to follow. I think that the lack of dialogue, even though it could be a creative choice to heighten the suspense of the introduction, was a mistake. I think this because i don't think that they used very good music so there sound isn't as good as it could have been.
•  The visual wasn't as good as it could have been. We think this because they over used special effects and shots of leaves.

Overall we would grade the video at:
Level 2


There is evidence of a basic level of ability in the creative use of some of the following technical skills:

• holding a shot steady, where appropriate
• framing a shot, including and excluding elements as appropriate
• using a variety of shot distances as appropriate
• shooting material appropriate to task set
• selecting mise-en-scene including colour, figure, lighting, objects and setting
• editing so that meaning is apparent to the viewer
• using varied shot transitions and other effects selectively and appropriately for the task set
• using titles appropriately

Overall we would grade the research and planning at:
Level 3

• There is proficient research into similar products and a potential audience
• There is proficient organization of actors, location, costumes or props
• There is proficient work on shotlists, layouts, drafting, scripting or storyboarding
• There is a good level of care in the presentation of the research and planning
• Time management is good