Group 3: A2 Short Film Analysis (AQUA)

1. Shooting material appropriate
Including controlled use of camera 3/3
The camera is very controlled throughout the whole film. Camera movement is motivated and shots are steady where appropriate.
Attention to framing 3/3
The framing is very well thought through and executed.
Variety of shot sizes 3/3
A large number of different shot sizes were used. There are wide shots, close ups and over the shoulder shots, just to name a few.
Close attention to mise en scene 3/3
The mise en scene in this movie is very well set out. A number of (different rooms and the sea) are featured. Costumes and make-up are appropriate. The acting is good. The lighting fits well with the narrative.

2. Editing so that meaning is apparent to the viewer
Making selective and appropriate use of shot transitions 3/4
A number of different transitions were used, however not always appropriate.
Making selective and appropriate use of captions 4/4
Captions were used appropriately both for the credits as well as the two quotes at the beginning and end of the film.
Making selective and appropriate use of other effects 3/4
A number of effects were used, however not always looking very realistic.

3. Recording and editing sound with images appropriately 13/16
Although this criterion applies more for music videos than for short films, the relationship between sound and images is exceptional. The music accelerates and decelerates where appropriate and sound effects are frequently used in clever ways (e.g. the whoosh during the crash zoom into the phone).

Total marks: 35/40

Level 4:
The candidate is expected to demonstrate excellence in the creative use of most of the following technical skills.

I find that a Level 4 rating is appropriate for this coursework as it meets the criteria listed above consistently and to a high standard.

Here are a number of screen shots from the film to justify my grading: