Preliminary Task

Self assessment of "Why are you here?"

One strength of our short scene was how we used the black and white filter over the horror theme. This was effective as it helped create a tense and creepy atmosphere. The change in pace where me and Kevin turn around to the camera also creates fear for the audience as we use direct mode of address by looking into the eyes of the audience.

Another strength of our scene is that we have used a wide variety of camera angles when filming the different parts of the scene. For example, in the first part of the scene, we used an over the shoulder shot to show that me and Ryan are having a friendly conversation. We chose to use a long shot in the second part of the scene to show the all of the characters involved and to capture Baily and Ryan chasing after Me and Kevin. Finally, we used a two shot of Ryan and Callum and then with me and Kevin to show the horror scene. This is effectively used as it shows to the audience that we are separate groups of friends.

However, a weakness of our scene is having a variety of editing styles. For example we could alter the speed or filters  to some of the other parts of the scene, to create a different effect. In the bullying part of the scene, we could slow down the part where Baily and Ryan push me and Kevin out of the way. This would be effective as we could see the key moment clearer, so it would stand out to the audience. Or for the opening part of the scene, we could make the lighting in the background darker by adding a different filter. This would help the audience see this part of the scene clearer.