Monday, March 3, 2025

Peer Reviews of First Cut Movie Opener Blogpost

 

Group 1 (Mind the Gaps)

https://youtu.be/CEkDC6U4KYU


What specific technical elements of the film opening did you like? 

Throughout the film opening I liked the Close-Up Shots because they help you capture the facial expressions and emotions, The Dutch Angle because it helped portray the patients feeling of forgetfulness, and The Inserts because it provides the feeling of a glitch of what is actually happening so the audience knows the truth.

What specific technical elements of the film opening did you dislike?

I wish I could have seen more variety in the technical elements. It felt like it was the same five elements being used. A little more diversity in the techniques would have made the experience more interesting and engaging, rather than feeling repetitive and predictable each time. 

Did this look like a movie opener and did it make you want to know what happens next?

This movie opener was really impressive and definitely grabbed my attention. It created a sense of curiosity that made me eager to find out what happens next. The way it set the stage for the story left me wanting more, which is always a sign of a great start

Was there anything that left you confused?

One thing that left me confused was the email part, when she received the email there was not really enough time to read the only thing we see is red words like urgent and etc so it just left me confused about what the email contained. Another thing that left me confused was the glitch, I feel like most people might not get it, it took me some time to get that it shows reality vs what she said.

What suggestions do you have to make this movie opener better?

One suggestion I have is to add some time in some clips like the email clip so the audience can read and understand it so they can know what is going on. Another one is making more technical elements to help experience more interested and engaging of the audience. 


Group 2 (Two Peas in a Pod)

https://youtu.be/4iy64blVFJk


What specific technical elements of the film opening did you like? 

In this film, I really appreciated the zoom-in during the conversation. It effectively captured the friend's emotions of feeling left out. This technique added depth to the scene, allowing the audience to connect with the character's struggles and enhancing the overall impact of the moment in the story.

What specific technical elements of the film opening did you dislike?

I wish I could have seen more variety in the technical elements. It felt like it was the same five elements being used. A little more diversity in the techniques would have made the experience more interesting and engaging, rather than feeling repetitive and predictable each time. 

Did this look like a movie opener and did it make you want to know what happens next?

This definitely has the feel of a movie opener, but the only reason I’m curious about what happens next is that the film was chaotic and unclear. Instead of building excitement, the confusion left me with more questions than answers, making it hard to stay engaged with the story.

Was there anything that left you confused?

The film left me confused for several reasons. I wondered what the guy told his friends and how that impacted the story. These details are crucial for the audience to understand the plot. Without them, the film can become quite confusing and leave viewers with unanswered questions.

What suggestions do you have to make this movie opener better?

One suggestion that I have is that if you start your film horizontally then finish the video horizontal, don't switch between vertical and horizontal during the film. Another suggestion is to let the audience know what is going on, it will make the film more interesting and engaging. 


Group 3 (Betrayed Shadows)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWhmKSlVnc8


What specific technical elements of the film opening did you like? 

In this film some specific technical elements that I like was the tracking shot at the beginning because it followed the characters and introduced the reason why they are at the park and make the video follow. Another technical element I enjoyed was jump cut , I really enjoyed this element because it helped support the idea that her friend was being paranoid at the park by showing the various angles

What specific technical elements of the film opening did you dislike?

In the film one specific technical element I did not like was the pan shot / establishment shot of the lake just because it was felt very out of place. I believe a point of view shot would have been better because it will help the audience set the scene from the protagonist eyes.

Did this look like a movie opener and did it make you want to know what happens next?

This did look like a movie opener and it did make me want to know what happens next because it all ran smoothly and it keeps the audience on their toes of what will happen next.  It was like a big adventure waiting to unfold, and ending this on a cliffhanger definitely makes the audience know what will happen next.

Was there anything that left you confused?

Everything made sense, and nothing left me feeling confused. Everything felt organized and in its right place. I didn't notice anything negative that caught my attention. Overall, it was a smooth experience, and I appreciated how well everything came together without any distractions or issues to worry about.

What suggestions do you have to make this movie opener better?

One suggestion I have is to make sure the audio does not cross. In one scene the video shifts to the next scene while the other audio is still playing, it's a small miner suggestion but it can interrupt the flow and by taking this suggestion it can help the flow. 


Group 4 (NO TITLE)


What specific technical elements of the film opening did you like? 

During this film there multiple technical elements that I liked, The tilt showing the main character was crucial and helped the audience know our protagonist and the point of view shot at the beginning when someone was playing the piano because it helped set the scene.

What specific technical elements of the film opening did you dislike?

One specific technical element I did not like was the low angle and tracking shot where they followed John into his car. I just feel like this was just put there and this element was really needed because a shot of him walking from the back would of been better.

Did this look like a movie opener and did it make you want to know what happens next?

This does look like a movie opener however it did make me want to know what happens next because what happened to the main character?? Where did they take him?

Was there anything that left you confused?

One major thing that left me confused was why there was no sound in the video. Audio is HUGE element in film and not including it can hinder the possibilities of the film being graded well and they can also help the video drastically. Another thing that left me confused was the importance of the piano scene but in my opinion it did not contribute to the rest of the film. 

What suggestions do you have to make this movie opener better?

One suggestion is to add audio so it can help the film, especially in the scene where we see someone in the car, this can help tell the audience what emotion was tied to the scene. I would also suggest adding ambient noice of the parking lot. 


Group 5 (The Ivy Chase)



What specific technical elements of the film opening did you like?

I really enjoyed the mid shot because it effectively captured the conversation between the two characters. It allowed us to see their facial expressions clearly, making the scene feel more personal and engaging. This type of shot added emotional depth to their dialogue, which made the interaction more interesting to watch and helped the audience connect with them.

What specific technical elements of the film opening did you dislike?

I did not really like the tracking shot at the beginning of the film because it hold no significance if it would have connected to the following scene then it would be enjoyed more. Another one I did not like was the teleportation cut that shifted from the couch to the table because it just left me really confused.

Did this look like a movie opener and did it make you want to know what happens next?

In my opinion, this did not look like a movie opener due to the fact that this film in my opinion was all over the place. I was extremely confused on the theme and if the theme of the film is not clear most audience can disengaged. The cliffhanger was also not leaving people on the fence to find out what is next.

Was there anything that left you confused?

Multiple things left me confused, why did one of the characters search up, "guide to self confidence" but this is a video intend towards ivy decisions. Also how in a scene did they go from the couch to the chairs with teleportation, this makes the video 

What suggestions do you have to make this movie opener better?

One suggestion I would give to make this movie opener better is to find a quieter place to film, there is a lot of background noise and it's extremely hard to differentiate the audio. Also I would suggest to not cut out the audio half way through the film as it can bring awkwardness, i would suggest some added noise that can help the film. 

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