Group : Audience Feedback On Wilderness Wood Film Shoot

What techniques were effective?

• Opening fade shot (Cut to black).
• Opening sequence music was described as "effective".
• Actors were said to have shown a convincing performance (Accents).
• Good continuity editing.
• Used the woods to full effect, taking advantage of surroundings.
• Over the shoulder (180 degree rule scene) were very powerful.
• POV shot felt very "real".
• Nice, clean titles.
• Whip pans were very effective in creating a sense of unease.
• Low level splash in the water shot added diversity to the film.
• Very clear narrative.

What techniques could be improved?

• Remove background noise.
• Some cuts were too "jumpy".
• The pond shot was too long and slightly unnecessary.
• Camera was a bit shaky at some points.
• Overuse of fade to black.
• Audio levels were inconsistent.

How can this information be used in future productions?

• Good acting and a strong narrative can really improve a film so in our future productions we will strive to keep this up.
• If background noise gets in the way of a shot and ruins it we will re shoot the shot. When we were in the woods unfortunately we could not redo any shots.
• We will use the tripod whenever possible in an attempt to keep a stable shot.
• When shooting we will keep audio levels in mind to remain consistent.
• This production showed us how powerful non-diegetic sounds for effect.