Peer Review Blog


After finishing our film, I decided the best way to get some feedback was to simply send the video to a few friends. I wasn't looking for anything professional, just honest opinions that could help us make the film better. So, I uploaded the video to a private link and texted it to them, asking for their thoughts. The first reply came back quicker than I expected. My first friend, thought the suspenseful music we picked really set the tone right from the start. But, he also said that some of the transitions between scenes were a bit abrupt, making it hard to follow the story at times. Then, my next friend responded, saying she loved the creativity of using fake blood for the titles and thought it was super cool how we incorporated it into the film. However, she mentioned that the scene where everyone splits up at the ice rink could use more explanation, as it felt a bit sudden. Another friend, said he thought the film was pretty good but suggested we could have used the retro camcorder effect less to keep the modern vibe consistent. He also mentioned that the final chase scene was really well done but suggested adding more suspense to build up to it. One thing that came up a few times was the pacing. A couple of friends thought some parts moved too fast, not giving viewers enough time to connect with the characters. This was good to know because we hadn't really thought about that when we were editing. Interestingly, none of my friends commented on the technical aspects like color grading or sound mixing. But they did say that the overall look and feel of the film were great, which was encouraging. Taking in all the feedback, it was clear we had some work to do, especially on pacing and scene transitions. I was really glad I sent the film to my friends because they noticed things I hadn't. It made me realize how important it is to get fresh eyes on your work. Overall, the process of sending the film out for feedback was super helpful. It gave me a clearer idea of what needed changing and what already worked well. Now, I just needed to gather the team to discuss the feedback and figure out our next steps for editing.



Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

CCR: Podcast

Image
Podcast Script:  Hello, welcome back to my podcast. Today I am discussing the film Cold Case. Cold Case is a new thriller movie about a group of teenagers exploring an abandoned ice rink and not making it out alive. Our first question today is; how does Cold Case engage with audiences.   The foundation of "Cold Case's" engagement lies in its ability to forge a deep, emotional connection with its audience. This connection is c reated through the film's focus on five friends exploring an abandoned ice rink, a premise that is both relatable and builds a potential for tension and horror. By choosing characters that viewers can see reflections of themselves in, the film allows you to put yourself into the situation of the characters . The horror and suspense are n’t just limit ed to the screen; they resonate on a personal level, tapping into the universal fear of the unknown.   Moreover, the found footage style of "Cold Case" serves as a powerful tool for imme...
Read more

Production Blog: Beginning to Film

Image
 To begin the full group filming process everyone met up at Dania Pointe as planned. I coordinated schedules and times to accommodate everyone. Over the weekend on Saturday we all showed up at 11:00am. For today I decided to work on the second scene. The second scene consists of a split screen of the varying perspective of one side eating alone and one side eating with friends. So to set up I first had to find 2 separate areas of Dania Pointe to film. I walked around for about an hour scouting out filming locations. The first place I saw was a long strip of fake grass with a lot of tables around. I thought it would be a good place because it had a nice environment and background. The next area I found was shadowed and isolated. I thought that it would be a good idea to have our solo actor film there. I then walked around and found a couple of other spots but ultimately decided on the first two I found. After this I brought in the actors for the group scene. They all went and got ic...
Read more