Project 1-Rough Cut self evaluation

The footage that i have filmed and edited reaching an overall rough cut to the beginning of my super hero movie (The Elite Existence) as a whole, shows some creative skills which i have learnt through the project successfully. I personally like the contrast between each clip of the character 'felix' walking down a corridor with his back to the camera and each special effect that i have created. The contrast shows 'felix' walking down a corridor to then fading into the next clip. I also think that the voice over is very explanatory and impacting which works well with the backing track that sits underneath the footage.

 Purely because of the voice over which is in time with the sequence i think that it makes narrative sense and gives justice towards the opening. I also think that the special effects work well with the sequence because its in time with the music and voice over. I did have a problem with the 'walking through wall' effect because the empty corridor image was at a slight angle in comparison to the live action shot. I tried my best to edit this to make the shot look successful by re-sizing the image. I think that it has worked quite well and is almost un-noticeable as an end product.

 The other two special effects - 'Speed running' and 'Spinning into ground' were very successful. With the shot where a boy is running fast down a corridor, i sped this up in premier rather than putting it into after effects because i believe that not much was needed for the shot (speed up and colour correction) With the other special effect, i did put this into after effects, sped up the point where the boy started spinning, put a mask of smoke over the top and dropped to opacity when hes about to disappear. Overall i think this worked successfully and is effective and believable.

I think as a finished opening scene it is entertaining to watch because of each element working with each other (music, audio dialogue, colour correction, fading in and out of shots and the quality of each shot) The only thing i need to change or adjust is the colour correction in some shots. Personally i like the mix of different shades but according to the peer feedback, the colour correction i have completed isn't understood or clear to why its slightly different tones. As and opening scene i personally am very pleased with my work.

Project 1-Rough cut peer feedback

Stephen-

Does it make narrative sense?
- Yes, although much doesn't happen the voice over shows clearly whats going on.

Do the special effects fit well with the sequence? Can it be improved?
-The walking into wall shot works really well with how the shot fades in and out. Also the last effects works well with having the same colour shot as the jumper.

Is the dialogue engaging?
- Yes and it goes with the music and shots well, especially when the voice over says ' I am felix"

What do the sound FX, ambient sounds and music add?
- The music adds tension and sits with the way the shots cut and footsteps in shot 2.

Is it entertaining?
- Yes it works as a really good intro

What would you do to improve the sequence?
- A couple of shots look a different colour to others, could be colour corrected.


Rory-

Does it make narrative sense?
- Yes, its very easy to follow and makes sense

Do the special effects fit well with the sequence? How could they be improved?
- Yes they fit in well and they look very well done.

Is the dialogue engaging?
-Yes, it's intriguing and interesting to listen too.

What do the sound FX, ambient sounds and music add?
- The music adds great tone to the sequence and gives a good pace to the rest of the scene.

Is it entertaining?
-It is very entertaining

What would you do to improve the sequence?
-Colour correct.

Project 1-rough cut

Project 1-Time table for actors- Prof Albetross

Project 1-Change of Schedule (costume shots)

Project 1-Health and Safety

Project 1-Problems and Resolutions

1-
The acting cast, not sure if it will work out that well or mess around
-make sure you're strict and don't hire people you know will mess around
2-
The casting of the Professor
-make sure you have an understudy if that person is not available for the part
3-
The amount of shots we have in comparison to the amount of scenes we have is greater
- split the shots into 3 scenes
4-
Making someone walk through a wall whiles editing
- Can be shown how to do on youtube
5-
Personally will not be able to shoot a scene well
-Work with other members of the group to achieve this
6-
The management of time throughout filming, editing and audio
- make a time table- refer to schedule
7-
About the group working together and being punctual for the due date
- work together
8-
That my editing skills are not amazing and hard to achieve
- work together but do individual work