Peer Assessing Group 3's Rough Cut

The film title has a sense of individuality and originality. I think that the overall man on the run concept is clearly presented in the storyline as the audience can establish the  roles of each character. I think the cross-cutting is very successful where matthew and josh are communicating on the phone with one another.

 I think they use a variety of shots and different camera angles. For example, the over the shoulder shot of the character as he is driving the car is very successful this is because it shows the characters actions aswell as what he is seeing.

However, there are some aspects which could be improved, for example the lighting when Josh is sitting in a room is very dark and dim. I think there should b some lighting to highlight his face slightly more as the transition between josh and matthews phone conversation looks as if it is two completely different days and hours of the day.

Another improvement could be to remake the titles as they do not consist of the conventions of a thriller, these titles create a more of an action genre, along with the soundtrack although it is a very good soundtrack, it is very lively and up beat. I think the group should rethink some areas of the track, maybe they could consider using more of the beginning section where the music is simple and has an odd high beat as this may add more tension to the film.

The sound levels need to be adjusted slightly so that the track does not overpower the dialogue. I think the dialogue is suitable for the film as it creates a form of tension and suspense.

The final that they could improve on, could be the vehicle used in the movie, this is because it is not a car that is used by gangsters as it is of a low budget. If possible attempt to ask a car company of you could film in the car and make it act like you are driving it.

Overall, I think the opening is quite successful and I believe if they consider the feedback given then they can make it even more successful. The continuity is very fluent, however some aspects need to be tweaked slightly. For example, when harshiv comes round the corner there is a long delay and the audience are simply looking at a brick wall, I think they should cut a few seconds of this to make it more fluent. I think it is coming along well.

DVD Cover Analysis



I have decided to analyse the dvd cover of the film premonition starring Sandra Bullock. The picture of the main character dominates the screen as this actress is well known and would draw the audience to buy the DVD. The character is wearing a very dull colour which creates a very dark atmosphere. The character looks as if she is curious about something.

The Text is positioned above the character in bold capital letters, this implies that the "premonition" dominates her life and almost controls her every move. The font colour is very dark which creates a mystery and darkness to the cover.

The photo of the character subtly fuses into a picture of an eerie house, this suggests that this house has a huge part in the film. The trees in the background are dead and very sharp. This creates an idea of trees having a power over the character as they are sharp and intimidating.

The tag line drws the audience in as it uses persuasive words such as "gripping" which encourages the audience to watch the film. At the bottom right of the screen, it clearly states the number twelve in a bold, red font, this suggests that this movie is only suitable for those who are the age of twelve and over due to innapropriate scenes.

Thefusion of all these aspects creates a very dark and eerie DVD cover which relates clearly to the story line of the film. It is also certified which means that it is cutting a huge amount of target audience out, this may cause less sales and less profits made.