In this task, we have received multiple feedback comments about how well our group's work fits the criteria for this project. Both of these comments explain that our preliminary task meets all of the criteria, and includes a match on action, shot/reverse/shot and use of the 180° rule. Also, good and bad points have been presented which will be considered when we begin work on our practical task.
Both critics have stated that the use of camerawork and editing in the preliminary task is good, with the use of conventional editing techniques establishing a sense of continuity and a "natural style" in this scene. However, also recognized in the comments is the use of "imaginative" camera angles, which whilst conforming to the Thriller genre, show "what the audience is required to take in". An example of this is the close up of the latches of the case, with the use of focus clearly highlighting the action which the audience should know is happening, which helps the viewer's sense of the continuity in the scene.
On comment notes that the pace of editing in this clip is somewhat faster then the expected pace would be. Whilst this can be considered a good point creating what he describes as a "sense of urgency", I'm not sure that we intended to do this, and so pace of editing will be something to remember to consider in our next project.
Another topic covered by the feedback comments is the use of mise-en-scene. Unlike the feedback about camerawork and editing, some bad points are clearly presented. One of these was the use of set. The use of what appears to be an office is somewhat unusual, and whilst it does make the suited character seem powerful, it is also somewhat contrasting with his costume, with the use of dark clothes and a Trilby hat making him look 'shady', perhaps a different, darker environment should have been used.
To continue, the lighting of the scene could also be improved, again because of the contrast with my character's clothes with the setting. As recommended in the comment, low key lighting could be used as it would conform to the Thriller genre.
Feedback on the use of sound is scarce, however in my opinion the audio in our preliminary task could be greatly improved. This is due to the fairly rushed nature of our work on that key area in post.
To conclude, in our next task we will use our feedback form this task and be more conscious of pacing, set design and location, lighting and sound.
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