The Edge
Level 4 48–60 marksThere is evidence of excellence in the creative use of most of the following technical skills:• material appropriate for the target audience and task;
• using titles appropriately according to institutional conventions;
• using sound with images and editing appropriately for the task set;
• shooting material appropriate to the task set;including controlled use of the camera, attention to framing, variety of shot distance and close attention to mise-en-scene;
• using editing so that meaning is apparent to the viewer and making selective and appropriate use of shot transitions and other effects.
Level 4 48–60 marksThere is evidence of excellence in the creative use of most of the following technical skills:• material appropriate for the target audience and task;
• using titles appropriately according to institutional conventions;
• using sound with images and editing appropriately for the task set;
• shooting material appropriate to the task set;including controlled use of the camera, attention to framing, variety of shot distance and close attention to mise-en-scene;
• using editing so that meaning is apparent to the viewer and making selective and appropriate use of shot transitions and other effects.
What this is my favourite opening scene
I think this was the best film opening I watched because it looked like an actual film title. The titles given were used brilliantly as they were used on objects in the setting, for example the first is used on top of the building which you don't straight away notice as a title but when you realise it you see how clever they are. The other titles are used well as the text relates to the clear genre of action and it uses many but not all at once.
The music is suitable for the genre and location and the location itself is different and good as it is empty to show how the place is abandoned. I liked how the character travels by roller blades, this is different to usual walking/running which makes the chase exciting.
I also liked how the music speeds up when the chase begins meaning trouble has began as well, the settings are used well at this part as they are inside and outside and the light is low-key to create mystery.
It is difficult to say negative things about this opening as the actors were used well and it involved people of different ages as the two men dressed in suits were older, the fact that they were dressed up was also really good.
I would grade this film opening a high level four maybe 59 or even 60 out of 60 as there is little to improve upon.