Other different student film openings
The visitor
The visitor
What went well
Something that worked really well in this film opening was the setting used as it was different and suited the genre which was horror. It used lighting well by the use of low-key lighting which again matched the genre. I liked the use of whispers in the film opening as it created suspense and captured the attention to the person speaking. I also liked how the whispering became louder towards the end when the girl became a close-up. I liked how the quick shots were used throughout the opening and how they were longer when the camera focused on something more important such as the girl as it made them bold which made an eerie atmosphere. I also thought the titles and costumes used were clever, the titles flickered and the outfit used for the character was good because the white innocent dress made the girl stand out as she also had black hair which told the audience who the main character is.
To improve
Something that could have been done to make this even better would be to slow down some shots, even though it gave a eerie positive effect, some were too long so couldn't see what was in the shot at times. Some shots were repeated which was good but other different ones could have been used.
Grade
I would give this film opening a level four as it ticked off a lot of points needed for the level, I would give it a mark of about 56/60 because of its really good effects, editing costume and setting.
The last run
What went well
What I liked about this film opening was the setting and silence the video had, there was no dialogue which gave a spooky atmosphere which was supported by the music playing quietly. I liked the setting because it was immediately shown that the film may be horror or thriller as it was empty and quiet. I really liked how the film began where a close up of the girls shoe was shown. The leaves on the floor revealed the season which was then shown again as the view of trees were given. I liked how the camera fades at the start and then tilts down later on when the girl starts jogging.
I liked how the second character is introduced as the face is never seen, the long dark coat adds mystery to who this person is and why they are looking for the girl.
To improve
Something to improve on this film would be the duration in which the girl jogs for, all the filming consists of the girl running in silence which is good because it suggests fear but some dialogue could be added to show the girls thoughts of perhaps the person hidings thoughts. Another possible change or improvement could be the titles, more could have been added and the clip could have less pauses. The filming could have been shortened to make it less repetitive but other than this there are not many negatives as the narrative was different and clear.
Grade
I would give this film opening a high level three or low level four as the narrative was different and clear and the camera shots were good but the music, dialogue and titles could easily be improved making it more entertaining to watch.
Slippin' down
What went well
I liked the narrative of this film opening as it easily understandable and how the use of different ages were used to make it unique. The settings used were different and were used well for the narrative and how dialogue was used also supported the narrative. The camera shots used were good as close-ups and long shots were included when the boy begins to run away and when the boy runs the camera movement follows. The use of fast music used showed the pace the boy was running and showed how it was a dramatic scene. I liked the shots of the boy running as a low angle shot is used in the news report which again used a different age actor and how the layout looked professional.
I liked the narrative of this film opening as it easily understandable and how the use of different ages were used to make it unique. The settings used were different and were used well for the narrative and how dialogue was used also supported the narrative. The camera shots used were good as close-ups and long shots were included when the boy begins to run away and when the boy runs the camera movement follows. The use of fast music used showed the pace the boy was running and showed how it was a dramatic scene. I liked the shots of the boy running as a low angle shot is used in the news report which again used a different age actor and how the layout looked professional.
To improve
To improve, titles could have been used better as they used plain text where it could have been more exciting to read by placing name titles on objects in the setting. Another improvement could be the music, although it was good as it suited the pace the boy was running, it could have slowed down at the end. The genre was unclear in this film opening and the camera shots could have been more smooth.
Grade
I would give this film opening a high level three, I really liked the narrative, settings and use of different ages but it lacked some points from level four such as using titles appropriately according to institutional convections and making a variety of shots distances. I would give a mark of 46/60.