Evaluation: Wix

Wix Evaluation

Final Cut

Media Final Cut from Luke Darling on Vimeo.

Extras in the digi pack

Poster

Digi Pack

Rough Cut (Currently under Re-Editing)

The Constant - I'm Alive Re-Make (Rough Cut) from Luke Darling on Vimeo.

Feedback:

From JDU

-I like the use of the long and mid shots at the beginning to establish the mes.

-The singer must sing the first line. This must be shown.

-The first fifteen seconds needs some cutaways related to the singer and mes. How will you do this? Using the light of the fire is a good idea, or playing with the theme of light (moon, stars, reflections, shadows, etc). Perhaps these will be your cutaways.

-41--the tempo really picks-up and this is the first time that the music really picks-up. This must be emphasized through movement (the character, editing, effects). Adjust this area to convey the 'power' of the scene.

-109--excellent editing here with beat.

-the idea of this character being on a journey is good. This will lead to a powerful ending, one that is climatic.

-need more cutaways and/or close-ups in the opening 120.

-there seems to be a lot of movement of the camera. This will require you to use the camera with skills. Make sure you rehearse this.

-the reaction shots are good.

-I like how some of the visuals match the lyrics. Add the 'stars' to 145, eye line match.

-perhaps you could foreshadow the cemetery. Doing so will cause you to use some parallel editing. This may also help you add tension, for you could create dramatic irony by having something occur in the graveyard.

-Once again, good editing to beat at 223

- This video needs close-ups that show the movement/action of the 'runner'. For example, feet running and hand on wall/fence. Also, some POV shots.

-'Man hears a car' at 325. The car needs to be shown (perhaps focus on the lights to help convey the lights theme). Also, reaction shot.

-This car not stopping seems like a dramatic movement in the narrative. Develop it by showing more camera shots/angles.

-The ending is good. But perhaps consider how you successfully end the narrative.

Top Tips

1. Performance. There needs to be a performer. Film someone (perhaps the 'runner') singing by the fire. Shoot this from many angles and shot types. Also, add cut aways of his hands, face, etc.

2. Cutaways that develop the mise en scene.

3. Close ups.

The narrative idea is well constructed and the editing is quite sound.

JDU

Walkthrough

Story Board Walkthrough from Luke Darling on Vimeo.

Risk Assesment

Risks When Filming
- Fire could cause damage (Bottle of water present + only small fire on damp ground)
- Some difficult terrain; sprained ankle, twisted ankle, falls etc (Correct foot ware worn)
- Forest has been known for bird hunting; At a worst case scenario could get shot (spoke with hunter/farmer and its fine to film at location)
- Near to train track; could get too close and hit by train? (Obviously not going to stand on train tracks)
- Standing on a small bridge where cars, vans etc pass (Be very aware of traffic and vehicles)

Walkthrough Plan

Planning – items – camera, tripod, etc etc
- finding location
- examining location
- Remember the props! (talk about specific props)
- Bring story board
- Review feedback and make changes
- Think about where “Actors” are
- Bring the song
- Who’s brining the speakers or even mp3 player etc

Covey our concept – why filming, use treatment
Know what your doing – people should already know their own “positions”

Use of note cards – prepare what you will say

Locations
- cornfields (camping spot)
- possibly use lake
- possibly use death tree
- use the path going up to the train tracks
- Church
- Wall at church
- Garages
- Forest
- Connecting forest
- Bridge

Date of filming walkthrough 22nd Jan