Previous students work - marking

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMRbsnHIuxI&feature=plcp&context=C319370cUDOEgsToPDskK-omF7H311IQDIaar1tvPu

Strengths:
-Editing is very good, very precise continuity editing which clearly highlights the threat.
-The special effects at the beginning are creative and it is an inventive way of doing the opening titles.
-They used the location and setting very well because downstairs when everything is calm it looks homely where as upstairs they used dark lighting and plain white walls to portray a sense of emptiness and highlighting the threat.
-They used simple but effective costumes as the girl is in normal everyday clothes and the boy as a plain black hoodie on. This is very current and effective because it creates a contrast with his pale face.


Weaknesses:
-The lighting is sometimes quite dark so facial expressions aren't very clear, however this could highlight the scary atmosphere.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38xV9Bhf-Cc&feature=context&context=C319370cUDOEgsToPDskK-omF7H311IQDIaar1tvPu

Strengths:
-Immediately it catches my eye as the title 'reflection' has been reflected and looks very professional. The background image is very dull grey smoke which instantly initiates the genre of the film.
-I like the slow pace of cuts at the beginning as it keeps the atmosphere very calm.
-Also a good range of shots with many ECU to highlight the threat.

Weaknesses:
-Evident that they films the scene in the woods different times in the day because it suddenly got dark in certain shots so the continuity isn't constant.