comparing and contrasting some A2 short films

As a group we did an activity where we all analysed some different short films off the internet created by A2 students as their final peice. Watching a variety of different ones with the mark scheme infornt of us meant we could look out for what looked good and what would get them marks.

The first short film was called 'love hurts' (displayed above), this was created by a girl which was obvious in the romantic genre. The over all idea was very cleaver and everything worked well although the camera angles and editing didnt always work well together which has made me realise how imporant it is to use different camera angles in my own and not stick with the same kind of ones. I also found using different camera angles on the same scene made it flow better rather than just having a really long shot of someone as if it goes on for too long it doesnt look right or flow properly. Also this short film was very pradictable and all the others which had twists to them seemed better overall as it drawed you in to watch futher or added to the comdey genre etc. Using a black and white filter also added to the effect well and the music used over the top with this old fashioned film. Even though it didnt look totally right as it was a modern setting in a city
therefore took away the feeling of 'the past'. Over all I gave this piece a low level three.

-RM