Sunday, 5 December 2010

Roughcuts results/analysis. . .

1 – Four out of the five asked preferred the first rough cut. This gives an idea to the sequence of shots we should use and work hard to develop upon. We can use this as a very rough guide.
2 – The reasons the audience liked this more was due to the variety of shots, better narrative structure and a greater tension was built. So this suggests that the filming we have completed and shots taken are to a good standard, the key improvements will lay in editing and sound. The one who favoured the second draft stated that this was due to it being shorter length. So therefore, this has identified a weakness of our teaser; however, this can be easily adapted and should be taken into account in further editing.
3 – All of the viewers but one thought that the first cut best portrayed the horror genre. This enforces that the first cut is the one that should be taken and developed upon.
4 – The majority of those asked believed that both rough cuts conveyed a typical narrative structure. However, we need to remember that maybe we are not trying to convey a typical narrative structure such as Todorov’s, but instead keep the audience guessing, anxious.
5 – Again most of the viewers thought that the rough cuts were to a professional standard. However, those who didn’t reasons revolved around editing, acting skills and length of shot. However, we need to remember that these are only rough cuts, editing was not performed instead, we were trying to best identify the best shots and sequence of, to then later edit to such a standard. Acting skills do appose as an issue, we will need to highlight this areas and address it accordingly, i.e. replace the scene or even erase or cut.
6 – Every one of the viewers asked agreed that we have provided a suitable certificate. Due to this, the content of our trailer will not need to be adapted in relation to gore etc.
7 – Four of five identified the second cut as being a more suitable length. This links to the second question and highlights the importance of time; this is an issue that we will address. This may be through cutting shot length, taking scenes out completely and just being more selective in the scenes we decide to include.
8 – All stated that we had provided an appropriate narrative for the task. This suggests that our teaser trailer is fulfilling its purpose; the viewers left wishing to find out more.
9 – Each of the viewers said the first rough cut would persuade them to watch the film. Again this enforces the idea that this should be the one chosen to further develop. This was mainly due to the strength of narrative and variety and length of shots. All these areas should focus on and developed further, as we now know that this is what the audience wants.
10 – One said yes and four said that we did not include an appropriate amount of shot length, angles and movements. However, when asked why, they stated that the only issue of the three was the shot length. So we will have to address this issue and edit accordingly. This would enable us to build greater tension etc.
11 – All of the results from the viewers were positive; comments such as scared, intrigued, anxious were used. These are all emotions which horror/thriller films depend upon. This therefore shows that are teaser does truly convey the effect and genre we desire. They felt that they were left guessing what would happen to the character? Who was? Questions such as these left in the audience mind would encourage them to then watch the film to have them answered.
12 – The majority of answers revolved around improving shot lengths, transitions and to add more drama. Each of these really refers to promoting a faster pace and frightening finish. These are all areas that can be worked on and will be worked on.  

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